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CS300 Pyranometer
1.
Introduction
The CS300, manufactured by Apogee Instruments, measures total sun and sky
solar radiation for solar, agricultural, meteorological, and hydrological
applications. Its spectral range of 360 to 1120 nanometers encompasses most of
the shortwave radiation that reaches the Earth’s surface. This pyranometer
connects directly to our dataloggers. Its output can be measured by all of our
dataloggers.
2.
Cautionary Statements
READ AND UNDERSTAND the
Precautions
section at the front of this
manual.
Care should be taken when opening the shipping package to not damage or
cut the cable jacket. If damage to the cable is suspected, consult with a
Campbell Scientific applications engineer.
Remove the green cap after installing the sensor. Save this cap for shipping
or storing the sensor.
Handle the sensor carefully when cleaning. Be careful not to scratch the
surface of the sensor.
3.
Initial Inspection
Upon receipt of the CS300, inspect the packaging and contents for damage.
File damage claims with the shipping company.
4.
Quickstart
Short Cut
is an easy way to program your datalogger to measure the CS300 and
assign datalogger wiring terminals. Use the following procedure to get started.
1.
Install
Short Cut
by clicking on the install file icon. Get the install file from
, the ResourceDVD, or find it in installations of
LoggerNet
,
PC200W
,
PC400
, or
RTDAQ
software.
