A silicon pyranometer sensor that effectively measures light levels. Rapid deployment, with no complicated programming or setup required. This sensor offers a measurement range of 0 to 1280 W/m2 over a spectral range of 300 to 1100 nm. A measurement averaging mode is available.

Also available in a wireless model for use with the HOBOnet Field Monitoring System.

Highlighted Features

• Measurement range of 0 to 1280 W/m2 over a spectral range of 300 to 1100 nm
• Plug-n-play smart sensor
• Compatible with H21, H22, and U30 family loggers

In what environment does this sensor operate?

This sensor operates in an outdoor environment.

What measurements does this sensor support?

The S-LIB-M003 sensor supports the following measurements: Light Intensity and Solar radiation

Specifications

Measurement range: 0 to 1280 W/m²
Operating temperature range: -40° to 75°C (-40° to 167°F)
Accuracy: ±10 W/m2 or ±5%, whichever is greater in sunlight. Additional temperature induced error ±0.38 W/m² /°C from 25°C (0.21 W/m²/°F from 77°F)
Resolution: 1.25 W/m²
Drift: <±2% per year
Spectral range: 300 to 1100 nm
Cosine response error: ±5%, 0° to 70°; ±10%, 70° to 80° from vertical
Azimuth error: ±2% error at 45° from vertical, 360° rotation
Calibration: Factory recalibration available
Housing: anodized aluminum housing with acrylic diffuser and o-ring seal
Dimensions: 4.1 cm high x 3.2 cm diameter (1 5/8 in. x 1 1/4 in.)
Approximate weight: 120 g (4 oz)
Cable length: 3 m (9.8 ft)
Length of Smart Sensor Network Cable: 3 m
Measurement parameters: average over logging interval, user-defined sampling interval from 1 second

^{Note: Light sensor bracket (M-LBA) and light sensor level (M-LLA) recommended}

 ^{– The CE Marking identifies this product as complying with all relevant directives in the European Union (EU)}