Install the Shading Ball Rods by sliding them into the designated holes. See figure 4.12 for preliminary
positioning of the Ball Rods in the T-Bar. Fine-tuning of the Ball Rods must be done later in the
installation after the Verification of Levelling Procedure. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN the locking screws, it
would make fine-tuning adjustments difficult later in the procedure.
Figure 4.12:
Mounting of shading ball rods
Important:
It’s important for the detector of the instrument to be fully shaded.
This can be helpful during installation of third party radiometers.
Tip:
At this time fine adjust the Shading Ball Rods (of the optional Pointing & Shading Ball Assembly)
such that the Balls cast shadows onto the centres of the sensing elements of the radiometer on
the Top Mounting Plate.
Important:
Check that all unused connectors on the bottom of the SOLYS 2 have their caps installed during
normal operation. The Ethernet connection has a loose gray cap. Both power connections and the
sun sensor have attached caps that should be closed when not in use.
