RaZON+ All-In-One Solar Monitoring System

Quick Overview

The RaZON+ is an all-in-one solar monitoring system that can accurately monitor the direct and diffuse solar irradiance. The unit comes with integrated pyrheliometer to measure the DNI and a shaded pyranometer to measure the DHI. The RaZON+ uses the DNI and DHI values to calculate the Global Horizontal Solar Irradiance, which provides a more accurate value than an unshaded pyranometer. The integrated data logger will log all the readings in a single data set and allow the readings to be accessed via Ethernet or RS485 interface with Modbus RTU or ASCII protocols. Data is also available via a WiFi connection allowing data, graphs and status information to be viewed on a smartphone, tablet or laptop. An extra Modbus input allows for additional sensors to be connected for compact weather stations, additional solar instruments or various temperature sensors.

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RaZON+ is an ALL-IN-ONE Solar Monitoring System that accurately measures both direct normal irradiance (DNI) and diffuse horizontal irradiance (DHI). Even though the standard RaZON+ instrument specifications are first or second class, the calculated GHI is even more accurate than the SMP11 or SMP21 secondary standard pyranometers. The integrated PH1 pyrheliometer is tested to be within 1% of the CHP1 and SHP1.

Integrated Logging, GPS and Wi-Fi Communication
All irradiance measurements are in W/m², sunshine duration in hours, energy in kWh/m², solar position angles and status information is logged on the integrated logger. With the Wi-Fi connection you can easily set-up, configure and check the RaZON+ using any smart device like a tablet. RS-485 (Modbus or ASCII) and Ethernet are available for measurement data communication. The integrated GPS receiver provides accurate location information and accurate time stamps.

Anti-Soiling Design and Minimal Maintenance
The innovative features of the pyrheliometer minimize the effects of soiling when operated unattended in remote locations, without compromising the high accuracy of the instrument. Both the pyrheliometer and pyranometer are based on quartz diffuser technology. Thanks to the open collimator tube design and the quartz diffuser, the pyrheliometer is resistant to the effects of soiling. Moreover, RaZON+ is based on a completely maintenance-free gear drive sun tracking mechanism.

Full Weather Station and On-Site Calibration
A firmware upgrade will be available for the RaZON+ from 2017. The already available Modbus input will then accept Compact Weather Stations, a tilted irradiance pyranometer or PV Panel Temperature sensor, making it the meteorological center of any Solar Power Plant. An integrated calibration algorithm will make it possible to compare your pyranometers against the RaZON+. With Internet access to the Kipp & Zonen server an on-site pyranometer check and calibration according to the ISO9847 standard will be possible.

Specifications

Pointing Accuracy	0.2°
Supply Voltage	24vDC
Power Consumption	13 Watts
Operating Temperature	-20 to +50°C
Ingress Protection	IP65
Transmission	Gear Drives
Communication Interface	RS485 Modbus, Ethernet RJ-45 or WiFi Web Based
Data Logging	1 minute average for 365 days.

Sensor	PR1 Smart Pyranometer	PH1 Smart Pyrheliometer
Spectral range	310 to 2700nm	310 to 2700nm
Response time (95%)	<0.2 seconds	<0.2 seconds
Response time (63%)	<0.1 seconds	<0.1 seconds
Zero offset	<1W/m²	<1W/m²
Measurement range	0 to 1,5000W/m²	0 to 1,5000W/m²
Operating temperature range	-40 to +80°C	-40 to +80°C

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REF	DESCRIPTION	DOWNLOADS	PRICE	ORDER ITEM

RaZON+ Solar Monitor
0382900	RaZON+ All-in-One solar monitoring system with Sun Tracker, including integrated GPS receiver for accurate location information and time stamps. System includes a gear drive sun tracker base unit, one PH1 Pyrheliometer and one PR1 Pyranometer with shading assembly and cables for supplied sensors. Power supply 24vDC @ 13W. Operating temperature -20 to +50°C. Ethernet and RS485 interface (Modbus RTU or ASCII). Integrated logger will log 1 years data with 1 minute average readings of DNI, DHI, GHI, sunshine duration, energy, GPS time and location information, sun position, and system status.	Datasheet Size: (1.09 MB) Brochure Size: (2.15 MB)	£11,876.00	or call us for a quote
0382910	RaZON+ All-in-One solar monitoring system with Sun Tracker, including integrated GPS receiver for accurate location information and time stamps. System includes a gear drive sun tracker base unit and SMP enabling kit, including shading assembly and cables. Power supply 24vDC @ 13W. Operating temperature -20 to +50°C. Ethernet and RS485 interface (Modbus RTU or ASCII). Integrated logger will log 1 years data with 1 minute average readings of DNI, DHI, GHI, sunshine duration, energy, GPS time and location information, sun position, and system status. Relevant SMP and SHP are available separately.		£10,051.00	or call us for a quote

SHP1-V Smart Pyrheliometer with 0-1vDC Output
0375900-100	SHP1-V Pyrheliometer. Quartz window, integrated alignment aids, rain shield. Spectral range 200-4000nm, response time less than 2 sec (95%), Operating temperature -40 to +80°C. Thermopile detector. 2-wire RS485 Modbus output with rescaleable 0-1V analogue output (default range -200 to +2000Wm²). Fitted with both 10K thermistor and PT100 internal temperature sensors with output data individually temperature corrected. Supplied with no plug or cable.	Datasheet Size: (630.08 KB)	£3,373.00	or call us for a quote

RaZON+ Accessories
0382415	PH1 Smart Pyrheliometer for the RaZON+ Solar Monitoring System. Pyrheliometer is supplied with no plug or cable but will connect to RaZON+ using the existing cable. PH1 sensors can be exchanged without the need for any adjustments. This allows the PH1 from a RaZON+ to be swapped to allow for calibration without any data being missed.		£1,460.00	or call us for a quote
0382450	PR1 Smart Pyranometer for the RaZON+ Solar Monitoring System. Pyranometer is supplied with no plug or cable but will connect to RaZON+ using the existing cable. PR1 sensors can be exchanged without the need for any adjustments. This allows the PR1 from a RaZON+ to be swapped to allow for calibration without any data being missed.		£1,023.00	or call us for a quote
2523176	WiFi Adaptor for the RaZON+ Solar Monitoring system. The Wi-Fi connection allows for set-up and configuration of the RaZON+ using any smart device via the web browser. You can check status and irradiance on-site in real-time. The interface is user-friendly with a graphical overview of the logged data and system status.		£74.00	or call us for a quote
0382424	Tripod for the RaZON+ Solar Monitoring system. Provides a stable secure base for mounting the RaZON+.		£386.00	or call us for a quote
0382430	Pole Mount for the RaZON+ Solar Monitoring system. Provides a raised base for mounting the RaZON+.		£386.00	or call us for a quote