MS-80SH Plus +

Solar Monitoring Station

Class A monitoring solution for Diffuse Horizontal Irradiance measurements
The MS-80SH Plus + is the all-in-one solution built on MS-80SH fast response Class A pyranometer with rotating shadow band to measure GHI, DHI and DNI solar irradiance. The autonomous system is reliable, accurate, cost-saving alternative to larger sun tracker-based options.

MS-80SH Plus +

The MS-80SH Plus+ is a trackerless solar monitoring station. Built around the unique internal rotating shadow band design of the MS-80SH Class A pyranometer. The MS-80SH Plus + adds the industry and ISO 9060:2018 class-leading MS-80SH Class A Pyranometer with integrated dome heating patented technology, and an original C-Box smart interface, for complete GHI, DHI, and calculated DNI measurements.

A practical solution to the increasing diversity of solar power plant locations and Photovoltaic (PV) applications, the MS-80SH Plus + can easily be deployed. This solution can provide a major benefit in terms of compliance with the updated IEC 61724-1 guidelines, as carrying out both GHI and DHI measurements is a criteria to fulfill the standard best practices when monitoring bifacial photovoltaic modules.

*Patent number: E0126AOP0001 (Japan: Patent No. 7160429; Europe: EP3324159A; U.S.: US 11,821,786 B1; China: ZL 2022 8 0004577.2).

Key Features:

  • ISO 9060 Class A pyranometer, spectrally flat, fast response
  • GHI, DHI and DNI measurements in one compact solution
  • Cost-effective, no sun-tracker required
  • Inbuilt GPS for quick, accurate setup
  • Easy Modbus Integration with any DAQ system
  • Low Power Consumption

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ISO 9060:2018

Class A

Output

Modbus 485 RTU, 4-20 mA, or 0-1 V (100 Ω)

Logging values

Irradiance: GHI, DHI, DNI Meta data: T, RH, Tilt, Time, Long, Lat, solar elevation & azimuth

Operating temperature range

-20 to 70 °C

Wavelength Range

285 – 3000 nm

Power supply

12 to 24 VDC

Power Consumption

<6 W

Weight

4.5 kg

Ingress protection

IP65

Standard Cable Length

10m (Optional lengths 20m, 30m, 50m)

Measurement interval

15s (RSB mode) / 1s (TSB)

RSB-02 Rotating Shadow Band Specifications

Tracking modesRSB / TSB
RSB Control Interval15s (Interval)
Operating temperature range-20 to 70 °C
Power supply12 to 24 VDC
Power consumption<5 W (3.5W RSB mode)
Weight3.5 kg
Standard Cable length10m (Optional lengths 20m, 30m, 50m)

 

MS-80SH Pyranometer Specifications

Based on a revolutionary design, the MS-80SH Pyranometer is best-in-class for accuracy, speed, reliability and is one of the only top tier ‘fast-response’ and ‘spectrally flat’ Class A pyranometers with unprecedented low zero-offset behaviour available.

Featuring a state-of-the-art thermopile detector and Quartz diffusor technology, new internal diagnostics, a unique 4-channel interface, and Level A EMI/EMC electronic surge filter protection, the MS-80SH is IEC 61724-1 compliant and the standout choice for every application.

 

ISO 9060:2018Class A
Response time 95%< 0.5 Sec
Zero offset A – Thermal Radiation (200W/m²)± 1W/m²
Zero offset B – Temperature change (5K/hr)± 1W/m²
Zero offset C – Total zero off-set± 2W/m²
Non-stability (change/year)< 0.5% / 5 years
Non-linearity (100 to 1000W/m²)± 0.2%
Directional Response (at 1000W/m² | 0 to 80°)± 10W/m²
Spectral Error± 0.2%
Temperature Response (-20°C to 50°C)± 0.5%
Tilt Response (0-90° | 1000W/m²)± 0.2%
Additional Signal Processing Error< 1W/m²

 

Technical Features :
Wavelength Range (nm)285 to 3000
Irradiance range (W/m²)0 to 4000
Signal OutputModbus 485 RTU / SDI-12 4-20mA / 0-10mA / 0-1V
Sensor DiagnosticRelative Humidity ± 2% Temp. ± 0.1% / Tilt Angle ± 1°
Operating temperature-40 to 80°C
Supply voltage8 to 30 VDC
Power Consumption< 1.4W
Ingress ProtectionIP 67
Calibration traceability / uncertaintyISO 17025 / WRR / < 0.7% (k = 1.96)
Standard Cable Length10m (Optional lengths 20m, 30m, 50m)

C-Box-S2 Smart Interface Specifications

Sealed inside an IP65 all-weather case, with GPS receiver, and Modbus 485 RTU output, the C-Box Modbus processing interface enables a range of sensor control and data processing functions.

Working in tandem with the ISO 9060:2018 Class A leading MS-80SH pyranometer, the C-Box, is an essential component of the unique MS-80SH Plus+ trackerless solar monitoring solution, allowing the system to accurately measure DNI, GHI, and to calculate DHI from measurement data and the position of the sun.

 

Communication interfaceRS-485 Modbus
Position and timeBuilt in GPS
Channels2
FunctionsRSB control, DNI, GHI, DHI processing
Ingress protection IP65
Operating temperature range-40 to 80°C
Voltage range12 – 24 VDC
Power consumption<1 W

 

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