RT1 Smart Rooftop Monitoring System – Solar Energy Radiation Measurement Device
Monitoring the performance of a solar power system offers the following benefits: When we know exactly how much solar radiation is reaching the solar panels and the temperature of the panels, we can determine whether we are maximizing the installed capacity. Due to the stability of its design, the device does not require recalibration for up to two years.
The RT1 weather monitoring device by Kipp & Zonen, backed by 100 years of experience, measures real-time radiation on a plane (W/m²) and the back-panel temperature of solar panels. It is specifically designed for the installation of solar panels on commercial rooftops.
Some advantages of the RT1 weather monitoring device:
- Robust, stable, and reliable design
- Measures solar radiation from dawn to dusk
- Dirt-resistant design, reducing maintenance time
- Extremely simple to attach to a corner of the solar panel (top edge)
- Easy to remove for calibration or maintenance
- Compatible with the panel edge or side edge of the solar panel (using an adapter clamp)
Technical Specifications :
Model | RT1 |
Radiation | 0 to 2000 W/m2 |
Accuracy / Resolution | 1 W/m2 |
Spectral Range | 400 to 1100 nm |
Stability (change/year) | < 1 % |
Non-linearity (0 to 1000 W/m²) | < 1 % |
Solar Panel Temperature | -200C to 1000C, ± 10C |
Signal Connection | 1 – RS485 Modbus to host
2 – Solar panel temperature sensor |
Voltage Range | 5 to 30 Vdc |
Maximum Power Consumption | 60 mW |
Ambient Temperature | – 400C to 800C |
Recommended Calibration Interval | 2 years |
Standard Warranty | 2 years |