LI200X Pyranometer
7. Installation
If you are programming your datalogger with
Short Cut
, skip Section 7.3,
Wiring
, and Section 7.4,
Programming
.
Short Cut
does this work for you. See
Section 4,
Quickstart
, for a
Short Cut
tutorial.
7.1 Siting
The LI200X should be mounted such that no shadows or reflections are cast on
it by the tripod/tower or other sensors. The sensor should be mounted with the
cable pointing towards the nearest magnetic pole. For example, in the
Northern Hemisphere, point the cable toward the North Pole.
Mounting height is not critical for the accuracy of the measurement. However,
pyranometers mounted at heights of 3 m or less are easier to level and clean.
7.2 Mounting to an Instrument Mount
7.2.1 Required Tools
Tools required for installation on a tripod or tower:
Small and medium Phillips screwdrivers
1/2 in open end wrench for CM225 or 015ARM
Tape measure
UV-resistant cable ties
Side-cut pliers
Compass
Step ladder
7.2.2 Mounting Procedure
7.2.2.1 CM225 Solar Sensor Mounting Stand
The CM225 should never be mounted directly to a vertical
pipe. Instead the CM225 should be mounted to a crossarm.
This avoids reflections from the vertical pipe onto the
sensor.
1. Mount the crossarm to the tripod or tower.
CAUTION
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