COMPONENTS
CS220
Surface-Mount Type-E Thermocouple Sensor
Fast Response
Ideal for monitoring
solar panel temperature
Overview
The CS220 thermocouple measures the temperature of a surface
by direct contact. It typically monitors the temperature of a solar
panel, but can also monitor the temperature of other devices.
Panel temperature is an important measurement in solar energy
applications since the output of a solar panel is affected by its
temperature. As the temperature of the solar panel increases, its
output decreases.
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Benefits and Features
Well-suited for solar energy applications
Thermocouple tolerance meets ASTM E230-ANSI MC 96.1
(reference junction at 0°C)
Easy to install
Compatible with most Campbell Scientific dataloggers
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Type E Thermocouples
Type E thermocouples are comprised of a chromel wire and a
constantan wire joined at a measurement junction. A voltage
potential is generated when the measurement end of the ther-
mocouple is at a different temperature than the “reference end”
of the thermocouple. The magnitude of the voltage potential is
related to the temperature difference. Therefore, temperature can
be determined by measuring the differences in potential created
at the junction of the two wires
A reference temperature measurement (typically measured at the
datalogger wiring panel) is required. Options for measuring the
reference temperature include:
Thermistor built into the CR800, CR850, CR1000, CR3000, or
CR5000 wiring panel
PRT built into the wiring panel of the CR9050 or CR9051E input
module for the CR9000X Measurement and Control System
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The CS220 is not compatible with our CR200(X)-series or CR510 dataloggers.
