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4. QuickStart .................................................................. 1
5. Overview .................................................................... 4
6. Specifications ............................................................ 5
CNR4 Specifications ............................................................................6
Pyranometer Specifications ..................................................................7
Pyrgeometer Specifications ..................................................................8
Optional CNF4 Heater/Ventilator ........................................................8
CNF4 Specifications .....................................................................9
7. Installation ................................................................. 9
Siting Considerations ...........................................................................9
Data Logger Programming ................................................................. 14
Sensor Sensitivity ........................................................................ 15
Internal Temperature Sensors Programming ............................... 15
8. Operation ................................................................. 16
Short-wave Solar Radiation Measurements ....................................... 16
Long-wave Far Infrared Radiation Measurements ............................. 17
Internal Temperature Sensors Measurements .................................... 17
Calculation of Albedo ........................................................................ 19
Calculation of Net Short-wave Radiation .......................................... 20
Calculation of Net Long-wave Radiation ........................................... 20
Calculation of Net (Total) Radiation .................................................. 21
9. Troubleshooting and Maintenance ......................... 21
Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 21
Testing the Pyranometer ............................................................. 21
Testing the Pyrgeometer ............................................................. 22
Testing the Thermistor ................................................................ 22
Testing the Pt-100 ....................................................................... 22