Campbell CMP6-L, Instruction Manual

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CMP6-L, CMP10-L, CMP11-L, and CMP21-L Pyranometers
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11: Set Active Storage Area (P80)
1: 1 Final Storage Area 1
2: 102 Array ID
12: Real Time (P77)
1: 1220
Year,Day,Hour/Minute (midnight = 2400)
13: Resolution (P78)
1: 1
High Resolution
14: Totalize (P72)
1: 1
Reps
2: 4 Loc [ Solar_MJ ]
15: Resolution (P78)
1: 0
Low Resolution
8. Maintenance
At regular intervals, physically inspect the pyranometer to ensure that:
x
Dome is free of dirt, condensation, and ice (see Section 8.1, Cleaning
Domes ).
x
Desiccant granules are orange and opaque (see Section 8.2, Changing the
Desiccant ).
x
Mounting is secure.
x
Pyranometer is level (if mounted horizontally).
x
Cables are in good condition.
8.1 Cleaning Domes
Clean the outer dome at regular intervals (e.g., every week or so). Remove any
accumulated dust, condensation, or ice from the dome and pyranometer body
using a soft cloth dampened with water or alcohol (see Figure 8.1).
Figure 8-1 Reading is reduced if dome is not dry or clean