pointing towards the nearest magnetic pole. For example, in the northern hemisphere, point the
cable toward the North Pole.
5. Mounting procedure
Required tools:
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Diopter
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Solar compass
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8 mm (5/16-inch) open-end wrench for U-bolt nuts
1. On a level surface, level the solar radiation sensor using the leveling feet on the sensor.
Alternatively, remove the sensor leveling feet to allow it to be mounted directly to the
mounting bracket.
2. Secure the solar radiation sensor to the mounting bracket. The blue dots in the following
figure indicate the mounting holes used for this pyranometer.
3. Using a diopter in combination with a solar compass, install and orient the crossarm on the
tripod or the mast. If installing the mounting bracket on a vertical pole, ensure the pole is
truly vertical.
4. Secure the mounting bracket to the crossarm or vertical pole using the hardware included
with the mounting bracket. The CM255 uses one U-bolt, nuts, flat washers, and lock
washers to mount the bracket, as shown in the following figure.
MS-80M Secondary Standard Pyranometer with RS-485 Modbus Communication
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