Kipp & Zonen SOLYS Gear Drive, Instruction Manual

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The position of the shading balls depends on the type (height) of the sensor.
In figure 3.30 and 3.31 two different positions are described for pyranometers and pyrgeometers with and without ventilation
unit. Be sure to use the right position in your situation. Fine tuning is done when the sun is present.
Figure 3.30. Shading ball rods for Kipp & Zonen radiometers without ventilation unit
Figure 3.31. Shading ball rods for Kipp & Zonen radiometers with ventilation unit
It’s important for the detector of the instrument to be fully shaded.
This can be helpful during installation of third party radiometers.
At this time fine adjust the shading ball rods (of the optional pointing & shading ball assembly) such that the balls cast shadows
fully covering the sensing elements of the radiometer on the top mounting plate.
200 mm
158 mm
158 mm
287 mm
66 mm
66 mm
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