Kipp & Zonen CMP10x Pyranometer
Spectrally flat Class A pyranometer for accurate solar irradiance measurement in low-maintenance applications. Internal 10-year drying cartridge, IP67, −40 to 70 °C, no dedicated power supply.
Description
Spectrally flat Class A pyranometer for low-maintenance solar irradiance monitoring
The Kipp & Zonen CMP10x is a spectrally flat Class A pyranometer designed for accurate solar irradiance measurement in applications where maintenance access is limited or expensive. With the best price–quality–performance ratio in its class, the CMP10x is widely deployed in utility-scale solar, soiling monitoring, meteorological networks, and long-term climate research.
Why the CMP10x
- Lowest cost of ownership — engineered for the best price–quality–performance ratio, ideal where maintenance budgets matter.
- Minimal maintenance — internal drying cartridge with a ≥10-year lifetime eliminates frequent servicing.
- Sustained measurement accuracy — pair with the CVF4 ventilation unit to extend cleaning intervals and maintain quality measurements.
- Plug-and-play — no dedicated power supply required; generates its own low-voltage signal (0 to 21 mV across 0–1500 W/m²). Optional AMPBOX provides amplified or 4–20 mA output.
- Built for the field — IP67 rated, operates across −40 °C to 70 °C ambient.
Typical applications
- Utility-scale solar & PV plant performance monitoring
- Solar resource assessment and prospecting
- Soiling-loss monitoring
- Long-term PV degradation studies
- Meteorology & climatology networks
- Research-grade solar radiation science
Specifications
| ISO 9060 classification | Spectrally Flat Class A |
|---|---|
| Zero offset A | ±7 W/m² |
| Zero offset B | ±1 W/m² |
| Directional response | ±10 W/m² |
| Clear-sky GHI spectral error | ±0.1 % |
| Temperature response (−20 °C to 50 °C) | ±0.5 % |
| Temperature response (−40 °C to 70 °C) | ±1 % |
| Tilt response (0° to 180° at 1000 W/m²) | ±0.2 % |
| Output range | 0 to ~21 mV (relative to 0–1500 W/m²) |
| Power consumption | 60 mW |
| Ingress protection | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 15 × 9.25 cm |
| Manufacturer part no. | 0379915 |
