EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. - Pyranometer MS-60/60S - Instruction Manual Ver. 4
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4. Introduction
4 - 1 . I n t r o d u c t i o n
The MS-60 sensor is perfectly suited for sampling 10-minute averages of the solar radiative flux in horizontal
or tilted measurement configurations. It is fully compliant with the
“Spectrally flat Pyranometer of Class B” of
ISO9060: 2018 norm.
The MS-60 Pyranometer is sensitive within the spectral range from 285 to 3000nm. It can be applied within
the most demanding applications for solar radiation measurements.
The practical light-weight anodized aluminum housing, the highly efficient sensor coating and the
precision-machined hemispherical glass dome provide the good performance characteristics of the MS-60.
The EKO MS-60 is a perfect balance between cost-effectiveness and quality.
With combination of optional MV-01 [ventilator + heater unit], reduces the dew condensation and
accumulation of dusts and snow on glass dome by continuously blowing air.
Each MS-60 is calibrated and tested at EKO upon manufacture aga
inst EKO’s reference sensors, which are
fully traceable to the WRR [World Radiometric Reference] maintained at the PMOD/WRC
[Physikalisch-Meteorologisches Observatorium Davos/World Radiation Center] in Davos, Switzerland.
Besides, EKO provides a unique calibration service for pyranometers and pyrheliometers compliant to the
international standards defined by ISO/IEC17025/9847/9059 [Outdoor calibration method]. When an ISO/
IEC17025 calibrated sensor is purchased, EKO offers sensor at nearly constant calibration uncertainty. The
Accredited lab is regularly re-examined to ensure that they maintain their standards of technical expertise.
ISO 9060, an international industry standard, was revised to the 2nd edition in 2018. Along with this revision,
the Pyranometers are classified in order of the highest grade "Class A" "Class B" "Class C" and for
Pyranometers that meet the response time and spectral selectivity criteria, "fast response pyranometer" and
"spectrally flat radiometer" are classified as a sub-category.
1. MS-60
The analog MS-60 can be used in traditional sensor networks in combination with a data logger with
high-resolution mV input channels. The sensor has a light-weight anodized aluminum housing and
precision-machined hemispherical glass dome to provide good performance characteristics. The MS-60 is a
perfect balance between cost-effectiveness and quality.