f you believed that “High-end” Solar sensors are only meant for research purposes, the EKO MS-80 secondary standard pyranometer will prove you wrong. This new generation sensor broke with the traditional pyranometer architecture. The innovative design enabled a break through in unprecedented low offset behaviour and fast thermopile sensor response.
In order to assure well-founded decisions in designing and operating profitable solar power plants, the solar irradiance should be continuously and accurately measured. As of today, there are a myriad of Solar sensors available in the market. To choose the best value sensor it requires expert understanding of sensor properties and knowledge of the on-site environmental and atmospheric conditions : wind, rain, snow, soiling, spectral effects, re-calibration, not to mention communication and compatibility …
The new MS-80 is a unique combination of EKO’s isolated detector architecture and novel optical design. It pushed the limits of traditional pyranometer characteristics to become a new reference in its class. The compact sensor with single dome is immune to offsets and easily integrates all value added features such as a ventilator, heater and different communication interfaces. Providing the lowest measurement uncertainties under all atmospheric conditions, the MS-80 is made for long-term unattended operation. It comes with 5 years warranty and has 5 years recommended re-calibration interval, making this sensor a perfect tool for both solar energy research and PV power plant operation.
