EKO MS-80 User Manual

EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. - Pyranometer MS-80/80S/80U - Instruction Manual Ver. 1
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3. Safety Information
EKO Products are designed and manufactured with consideration for safety; however, please make sure
to read and understand this instruction manual thoroughly to be able to operate the instrument safely in
the correct manner.
WARNING
CAUTION
Attention to user; pay attention to the instructions given on the
instruction manual with this sign.
HIGH
VOLTAGE
WARNING
High voltage is used; pay special attention to instructions given on
this instruction manual with this sign to prevent electric leakage
and/or electric shocks.
3- 1. Gener al Wa rning s
1. Setup
 The installation base or mast should have enough load capacity for the instrument to be mounted. Fix
the pyranometer securely to the base or mast with bolts and nuts; otherwise, the instrument may drop
due to a gale or an earthquake, which may lead to unexpected accidents.
 Make sure the instrument and the cables are installed in a location where they will not get soaked with
water.
 When using this instrument by connecting to a measuring instrument, make sure to connect the shield
cable to either the signal ground terminal on the measuring instrument side or GND [the reference
potential on the single end input side]. Noises may be included in the measurement data.
 Although this product is tested to meet EMC Directive compliance requirements, it may not fully satisfy
its primary specification/performance when using this product near following locations where strong
electromagnetic wave is generated. Please pay attention to the installation environment.
Outdoor: High voltage power line, power receiver/distribution facility, etc.
Indoor: Large-size chiller, large rotation device, microwave, etc.
 Do not use this product in the environment where corrosive gas, such as ammonia and sulfurous acid
gas, are generated. It may cause malfunction.
 Do not install in the area that cause salt damages. It may cause malfunction by paint peeling off or
corrosion. When installing in the area with risk of salt damages, make sure to take following measures:
1. Wrap the connector with self-fusing tape
2. Change the fixing screw to bolt screw made of aluminum
3. Run the cables in a plastic or metal pipe treated with salt-resistant paint such as molten zinc plating
4. Periodically clean.
 Do not use this instrument in the vacuum environment.
 For proper grounding use the original cable provided.

EKO MS-80 Specifications

General

Brand	EKO
Model	MS-80
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English