Kipp & Zonen RaZON+, Instruction Manual

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1. General information
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Antenna
Pyrheliometer
Pyranometer
Bubble Level
Note
Tip
Throughout this manual the following symbols are used to indicate to the user important information.
Caution, refer to accompanying documents
Protective conductor terminal
DC, Direct Current
Important, indicating a point of consideration
Useful information for the user
Useful information for the user
1.1 Intended use of the RaZON
+
The RaZON
+
is a Solar Monitoring System for measuring and logging accurate solar radiation data and solar position information. Its
main applications are performance monitoring for Solar Power plants and providing accurate solar radiation data for Meteorological
networks. Communication is possible via Modbus® or Ethernet; setup can be done via Ethernet (network) or optional Wi-Fi.
1.2 Introduction to the RaZON
+
The RaZON
+
is available in two versions.
• The RaZON
+
ALL-IN-ONE Solar Monitoring System with integrated anti soiling, PR1 pyranometer and PH1 pyrheliometer.
• The RaZON
+
Smart Solar Monitoring Base with the SMP enabling kit for use with Kipp & Zonen Smart radiometers.
Both versions are automatic sun trackers with integrated data logger to point radiometers at the sun.
Depending on the type of RaZON
+
and radiometers you selected the pictures may differ.
The RaZON
+
Solar Monitoring System measures all required components of the Solar Radiation to accurately monitor a Solar Energy
Power Plant. It provides Global, Directuse and Direct radiation, as well as Sunshine Duration, solar angles and status information. The
integrated data logger and GPS receiver store accurately time stamped 1 minute logging averages. Multiple interfaces are available to
retrieve the data from the RaZON
+
to the network or PC. A tripod or pole-mount are available as well as a Wi-Fi dongle.
A standard RaZON
+
with its key components