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POWER BOX

Main features :

  • Hand-held display unit and data logger
  • Suitable for most Kipp & Zonen radiometers
  • Displays real-time radiation values
  • User-friendly Windows™ software
  • Long battery life.

METEON is an accurate hand-held display unit and data logger for the measurement of solar irradiance. Its small size, long battery life and universal input make it an ideal tool for many test and field applications.

The METEON can be used with:

  • All CMP pyranometers
  • CM 4
  • PAR Lite
  • SP Lite
  • NR Lite
  • CUV 4

METEON is primarily intended to display real-time radiation values in Watt per square meter or PAR in micro-mol per square meter per second.

Configuration with a computer is simple, using the supplied software and USB interface cable. Just select the radiometer type from a list, enter its sensitivity, and the correct measuring range is automatically selected.

Real-time radiation values

Once METEON is configured, connect the radiometer, switch on, and the large 4-digit display directly shows the correct values. This makes it a perfect tool for convenient use in the field.

Data logging function

The great advantage of the METEON is the integrated data logging function that can store up to 3500 samples. It stores minimum, maximum and average values per logging interval.

With the included software you can present the logged data graphically and it can be exported to spreadsheets, such as Excel™.

METEON is delivered in a tough carrying case together with:

  • 2AA alkaline batteries
  • Software and manual on a CD-ROM
  • USB interface cable

Optional METEON can be ordered pre-configured with a radiometer as a complete irradiance measurement kit.

Applications :

The light weight, small size and ease of use make METEON the perfect choice for field or test use in Meteorology, Agriculture, Industry and Education.

Application examples :

  • Efficiency check of PV installations with a pyranometer
  • PAR reading in greenhouses with PAR-Lite
  • UV radiation check with CUV 4
  • Net-radiation logger with the NR-Lite
  • Radiation transmission test for greenhouse windows
  • Incoming radiation readout for solar collectors
Specifications :
A/D conversion resolution 16 bits
Input range ± 6.25 mV to ± 200 mV
Basic accuracy 0.1%
Temperature sensitivity < 0.5% over the full temperature range
Operating temperature range -10°C to +40°C
Relative humidity < 95%, non-condensing
Input circuit > 2 MΩ / 680 nF
Input connectors 2 x 4mm banana plug
Display LCD 4 digits with polarity
Display update 1 second
Computer interface USB 1.1 / 2.0 compatible
Supply current < 2 mA
Batteries 2 AA (penlight) alkaline
Battery life (alkaline) > 50 days continuous use
Data logger memory 3518 samples
Data logger storage interval 2 to 65535 seconds
Logged information Minimum, maximum and average over log interval
Software compatibility Windows™ 2000, XP
Weight 175 g
Dimensions 70 x 25 x 146 mm

Available documents (PDF files) :
English



 
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