EKO MS-80 User Manual

EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. - Pyranometer MS-80/80S/80U - Instruction Manual Ver. 1
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Table 6-2. Maintenance Items2 (Advanced remote check can be done on MS-80S)
Maintenance
Item
Frequency How To Effect
Data validity Weekly
Check the daytime irradiance data and
compare to previous days or adjacent
pyranometers.
When large difference occurs
operating problems or installation
issues can be detected.
Presence of
noise
Weekly Check night-time irradiance values
Night-time offsets and sensor stability
issues can be revealed.
Abnormal
temperature
detection
Weekly
[MS-80S]
Check the body temperature via
Modbus or SDI-12 output.
If the inside temperature becomes
abnormally high, the life of the product
will be shortened.
Confirm the
effect of
desiccant
Weekly
[MS-80S]
Check the relative humidity via
Modbus or SDI-12 output.
The condition of the drying agent can
slightly change over time. The value
should be below 30%.
Checking the
tilt angle
Weekly
[MS-80S]
Check the tilt angle and roll angle via
Modbus or SDI-12 output.
Any change in tilt position after the
installation can affect the
measurements due to the cosine
response of the sensor.

EKO MS-80 Specifications

General

Brand	EKO
Model	MS-80
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English