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The Reed Instruments R8180 is durable, lightweight solar power meter that is essential for maximizing the efficiency of solar panel systems. The R8180 is used to measure the amount of solar irradiance in watts per square meter (W/m²) or BTU/(ft²xh).
Includes:
- • Solar Power Meter
- • Sensor Cap
- • Carrying Case
- • Battery
| Measuring Range | 0 to 1999W/m² 0 to 634BTU/(ft²xh) |
Accuracy | ±10W/m²; ±3BTU/(ft²xh) or ±5% whichever is greater in sunlight Additional temperature included error ±0.38W/m²/°C; ±0.12BTU/(ft²xh)/°F (°C) from 77°F (25°C) |
| Angular Accuracy | Cosine corrected <5% for angles <60° |
| Resolution | 0.1, 1 |
| Response Time | 250mS |
| Display | 3½-Digit, LCD |
| Data Hold | Yes |
| Min | Yes |
| Max | Yes |
| Auto Zero | Yes (Adjustment Screw) |
| Overrange Indicator | Yes ("OL") |
| Tripod Mountable | Yes |
| Power Supply | 9V Battery |
| Product Certifications | CE, EMC Compliant, Conforms to EN61326-1 |
| Operating Temperature | 41 to 104°F (5 to 40°C) |
| Storage Temperature | 14 to 140°F (-10 to 60°C) |
| Operating Humidity Range | 10 to 80% |
| Dimensions | 5.2 x 2.4 x 1.5" (132 x 60 x 38mm) |
| Weight | 5.3oz (150g) |
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- • Calculation and verification of the heating or heat reduction in windows caused by direct sunlight
- • Solar radiation measurements
- • Solar power research for location of the solar panels or solar water heater
- • Physics and optical laboratories
- • Meteorology
- • Agriculture