NovaLynx Corporation products

NovaLynx - Current Loop Wind Sensor

The 200-WS-23 Current Loop Wind Sensor monitors wind speed and direction. The electronics converts the raw signals from the wind sensors to proportional 4 to 20 mA current loop values for use by process control or monitoring systems. It acts like a variable resistance that draws 4-20 mA when powered with 8 to 30 Vdc. No external power is required because the encoding electronics for wind speed and for wind direction are isolated and powered from their respective 2-wire current loops.

200-03002 Wind Sentry

The 200-03002 Wind Sentry Anemometer and Vane are professional quality wind sensors which are suitable for a wide range of wind measurement applications. These moderately priced sensors are principally of thermoplastic construction providing excellent corrosion resistance, low sensor weight, and minimal parts count. In addition to being available as a set complete with crossarm, the sensors are also available separately with mounting brackets.

Solar Radiation Sensors

NovaLynx - 240-120 SP-Lite Pyranometer

The 240-120 SP-Lite Silicon Pyranometer provides a practical solution for routine measurement of solar radiation. It has been specially designed for use in PV/solar energy module monitoring, agricultural evapotranspiration estimation using the Bowen Ratio method, for air pollution dispersion calculations with the Delta-T method, educational needs, and many other purposes.

240-152 Shadow Band (3079)

The 240-152 Shadow Band is used with a pyranometer for measurement of diffuse sky radiation. The shadow band prevents direct solar radiation from reaching the pyranometer. If used in conjunction with a second pyranometer without a shadow band, direct radiation can be calculated by finding the difference between the two pyranometer measurements.

NovaLynx - 240-LI-200R Silicon Pyranometer

The 240-LI-200R Pyranometer is meant to be used outdoors under unobstructed natural daylight conditions. It measures global solar radiation (the combination of direct and diffuse solar radiation) in the 400 to 1100 nm range. Measurement units are in watts per square meter. Ideal for agricultural, meteorological, solar energy, and environmental research, the LI-200R is available with a variety of cable lengths and compatibility with most data loggers.

Schenk - Star Pyranometer (3020)

The 240-8101 Star Pyranometer is a basic instrument for measuring direct and diffuse solar radiation (global radiation). The sensing element is composed of 12 wedge-shaped, thin copper sectors arranged radially, 6 white alternating with 6 black. Six chromel-constantan thermocouples are embedded in each sector to produce a 72 junction thermopile. Output from the thermopile is approximately 15µV/Wm².

Schenk - Albedometer (3023)

The 240-8104 Albedometer is essentially a combination of two star pyranometers, one facing upward and one facing downward. The upward facing pyranometer measures global radiation (diffuse and direct solar radiation), while the downward facing pyranometer measures reflected solar radiation. Separate outputs are provided for each pyranometer, which can be recorded together on a strip chart recorder. Albedo, the fraction of incident radiation reflected by a surface, can be calculated from the output data (albedo = reflected radiation ÷ global radiation). Short-wave net radiation can also be calculated.

NovaLynx - 240-CMP3 Pyranometer

The 240-CMP3 Pyranometer is an instrument for measuring the solar irradiance. The thermopile sensor construction measures the solar energy that is received from the total solar spectrum and the whole hemisphere (180 degrees field of view). The output is expressed in Watts per meter square. The CMP3 pyranometer is designed for continuous indoor and outdoor use.

Temperature and Relative Humidity Sensors

225-7917 Fuel Moisture Scale

225-7918 Fuel Moisture Sticks are used to estimate moisture content of small forest fuels for prescribed burning operations and to determine forest fire danger ratings. The sticks are placed over a duff bed of coniferous needles or hardwood leaves in the area where moisture is to be measured. The exposed sticks are then weighed on the 225-7917 Fuel Moisture Scale and the weight in excess of the oven-dry weight represents fuel moisture. Sticks should be replaced every 90 days.