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Questions & Answers: Discovering the New SMP12 Class A Pyranometer
Solar demand is surging. Modern PV plants need fast responding precise solutions that are easy to install and integrate, ones that will last. Our new pyranometer, the Kipp & Zonen SMP12 can help you achieve this. On this page, we present our webinar with Clive Lee - Technical Sales and Service Consultant, Dr. Joop Mes - Senior Scientist, and Brandon Sims - Global Product Manager, who present the latest addition to the trusted family of Kipp & Zonen solar radiation instruments.
In this post, we gathered questions from people attending the webinar and gave it to a team of experts to answer them. You can find the updated set of questions and answers in this article.
In case you missed webinar when it aired live, fret not. Watch the recorded session below. Before, if you don’t know the SMP12 yet, you can download the product guide here.
SMP12 Key Features
Heating
- Why is the SMP12 dome heated?
- How does the SMP12 heater work?
- How much power is needed by the SMP12?
- How long does it take the SMP12 to stabilize regarding the heating function?
- How is the internal heater different from a ventilation unit?
- Is there a switch or command to turn the heater off?
- Is it possible to cycle the heater on and off when power is limited?
- Why is there negative output during night-time measurements?
Diffuser Technology
- Why does the SMP12 look different?
- How does the diffuser work?
- How do the diffuser and filter affect offsets?
Internal Tilt Measurement
- What is the tilt sensor for?
- Is the tilt mounting kit required to utilize the tilt sensor data?
- Does the tilt sensor indicate cardinal direction?
Internal Relative Humidity Measurement
- What is the internal relative humidity measurement for?
- Why is it important to check the internal humidity?
- What is the primary entry point for humidity?
Surge Protection
- What does “improved electrical surge protection” mean?
- Why is there no isolation with the SMP12 surge protection device?
Modbus Registers