Davis Instruments 6450 Solar Radiation Sensor

Davis Instruments 6450 Solar Radiation Sensor

SKU: ANM-003

Silicon photodiode with wide spectral response for measuring solar irradiance. Suits our Davis weather stations and UV-Solar-Wind Modbus gateway.

Davis Instruments
  • Manufacturer: Davis Instruments
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The Solar Radiation Sensor, or solar pyranometer, measures global radiation, the sum at the point of measurement of both the direct and diffuse components of solar irradiance. The sensor’s transducer, which converts incident radiation to electrical current, is a silicon photodiode with wide spectral response. From the sensor’s output voltage, a Davis weather station calculates and displays solar irradiance. It also integrates the irradiance values and displays total incident energy over a set period of time.

The sensors can be added to one of our Davis weather stations (though the "Plus" models already include this sensor) or used with our UV-Solar-Wind to Modbus gateway.

The outer shell shields the sensor body from thermal radiation and provides an airflow path for convection cooling of the body, minimizing heating of the sensor interior. It includes a cutoff ring for cosine response, a level indicator, and fins to aid in aligning the sensor with the sun’s rays. The space between the shield and the body also provides a run-off path for water, greatly reducing the possibility of rain- or irrigation-water entrapment. The diffuser is welded to the body for a weather-tight seal; it provides an excellent cosine response. 

The transducer is an hermetically-sealed silicon photodiode; the included amplifier converts the transducer current into 0 to 2.5VDC. Spring-loaded mounting screws, in conjunction with the level indicator, enable rapid and accurate levelling of the sensor. Each sensor is calibrated against a secondary standard which is calibrated periodically against an Eppley Precision Spectral Pyranometer in natural daylight.

  • Sensor Output Range: 0 to 1800 W/m2
  • I/O Specifications:
    • Supply Voltage (Yellow Wire): 3VDC±10%, 1mA (typical)
    • Output Voltage (Green Wire): 0 to 3VDC, 1.67mV per W/m2
  • Operating Temperature: -40 to +65°C 
  • Attached Cable Length: 0.9m (3')
  • Connector Type: Modular RJ-11
  • Dimensions: 51L x 70W x 57H (mm)
    • SKU
      ANM-003
    • Weight
      0.25 kg
    • Dimensions (L x W x H)
      10 x 8 x 10 cm

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