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Weather Stations and Instruments \ Solar Radiation Sensors \ CSD3 Sunshine Duration Sensor

 

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CSD3 Sunshine Duration Sensor

CSD 3 measures sunshine duration. Sunshine duration is defined by WMO as the time during which the direct solar radiation exceeds the level of 120 W/m². Sunshine Duration Sensors are widely used in weather networks to provide the number of sunshine hours per day for tourist information. In agriculture the CSD 3 monitors the amount of sunshine received by crops.In building automation the CSD 3 can be used to automate the control of sun blinds.
 
 
 
 

 

 
 

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It has no moving parts and uses 3 photo-diodes with specially designed diffusers to make an analogue calculation of when it is sunny. The output is switched high or low to indicate sunny or not sunny conditions. The calculated direct irradiance value is also available.

CSD 3 operates from 12 VDC power and has built-in heaters to dissipate rain, snow and frost. These are normally switched externally but an optional internal thermostat control is available.

  • Waterproof plug-and-socket cable connection for easy installation and servicing
  • Humidity indicator to show when a change of drying cartridge is necessary
  • Larger capacity drying cartridge that is easier to change at reduced intervals
    Glass tube, for improved resistance to scratching by storm-blown sand and ice
  • Operating temperature range extended, -40 ºC to +70 ºC

 
   Spectral range
       400 to 1100 nm
         
 
Operating temperature
   
-40 °C to 70 ºC
         
 
Sunshine Yes signal
   
1 ±0.1 V if direct irradiance signal >120 W/m²
         
 
Sunshine No signal
   
0 ±0.1 V if direct irradiance signal <120 W/m²
         
 
Accuracy of sunshine hours
   
>90 % in monthly total
         
 
Analogue output signal
   
1 mV per W/m² of direct irradiance
         
 
Accuracy of direct signal
   
>90 % for clear sky
         
 
Non-stability
   
<2% change per year
         
 
Temperature dependence
   
<0.1 %/K
         
 
Response time
   
<1 ms
         
 
Power requirement
   
12 VDC

 

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