Campbell SMP10 User manual

Revision: 01/2021
Copyright © 2019 – 2021
Campbell Scientific, Inc.

Table of contents
1. Introduction 1
2. Specifications 1
3. Siting 2
4. Mounting procedure 2
5. Wiring 3
6. Modbus register map 4
7. Modbus programming 5
8. Analog programming 6
9. Maintenance and troubleshooting 7
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1. Introduction
The SMP10 pyranometer, manufactured by Kipp & Zonen and cabled by Campbell Scientific,
measures solar radiation with a high-quality blackened thermopile protected by two glass domes.
Its flat spectral sensitivity makes it ideal for applications in natural sunlight, under plant canopies,
and in greenhouses or buildings. Communications to on-site RTUs, SCADA systems, or other data
acquisition systems are simplified with the industry-standard Modbus RTU communications
protocol. Typical uses include environmental monitoring, solar resource assessment, and solar
power performance applications.
Typically, this pyranometer is oriented perpendicular to the Earth’s surface to measure global
horizontal irradiance (GH). Diffuse sky radiation can also be measured with the use of a shade
mechanism.
2. Specifications
ISO 9060:2018 classification: class A (secondary standard)
Output: Modbus over 2-wire RS-485 or 0 to 1 V
Analog output range: 0 to 1600 W/m²
Modbus output range: –400 to 4000 W/m²
Zero offset A: < 7 W/m²
Zero offset B: < 2 W/m²
Spectral range: 285 to 2800 nm
Operating temperature range: –40 to 80 °C
Temperature response: < 1% (–20 to 50 °C); < 2% (–40 to 70 °C)
Operating voltage range: 5 to 30 VDC
Power consumption: <55 mW at 12 VDC
Weight without cable: 0.6 kg (1.3 lb)
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3. Siting
The solar radiation sensor is usually installed horizontally, but can also be installed at any angle
including an inverted position. Site the sensor to allow easy access for maintenance while ideally
avoiding any obstructions or reflections above the plane of the sensing element. It is important
to mount the sensor such that a shadow or a reflection will not be cast on it at any time. If this is
not possible, try to choose a site where any obstruction over the azimuth range between earliest
sunrise and latest sunset has an elevation not exceeding 5°. Diffuse solar radiation is less
influenced by obstructions near the horizon. The sensor should be mounted with the cable
pointing towards the nearest magnetic pole. For example, in the northern hemisphere, point the
cable toward the North Pole.
4. Mounting procedure
Required tools:
lDiopter
lSolar compass
l8 mm (5/16-inch) open-end wrench for U-bolt nuts
lCM256 mounting bracket
1. On a level surface, level the solar radiation sensor using the leveling feet on the sensor.
Alternatively, remove the sensor leveling feet to allow it to be mounted directly to the
mounting bracket.
2. Secure the solar radiation sensor to the mounting bracket.
3. Using a diopter in combination with a solar compass, install and orient the crossarm on the
tripod or the mast. If installing the mounting bracket on a vertical pole, ensure the pole is
truly vertical.
4. Use the two set screws to secure the bracket to the crossarm or pole as shown in the
following figure. For pyranometers mounted horizontally, ensure the mounting bracket is
horizontal in two dimensions. For pyranometers mounted at an angle, set the mounting
bracket angle to the desired angle prior to tightening the mounting hardware.
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5. Verify mounting hardware is firmly tightened, and that the mounting bracket is at the
desired angle.
5. Wiring
Table 5-1 (p. 3) provides RS-485 wiring and Table 5-2 (p. 4) provides analog wiring.
Table 5-1: RS-485 pin-out, wire color, function, and data logger connection
Wire color Pin-out Function Data logger
connection1MeteoPV connection
Grey 5 RS485A+ C(odd) A-
Yellow 4 RS485B- C(even) B+
White 7 Power in (12 V) 12V 12V
Black 8 Power ground G G
Blue 2 Ground ⏚(analog ground) ⏚(analog ground)
1Assumes the sensor directly connects to the data logger.
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Table 5-2: Analog pin-out, wire color, function, and data logger connection
Wire color Pin-out Function Differential data logger
connection
Single-ended data logger
connection
Green 3 Pyranometer
Signal High
Uconfigured for
differential input1,DIFF H
(differential high, analog-
voltage input)
Uconfigured for single-
ended analog input1,SE
(single-ended, analog-
voltage input)
Brown 6
Pyranometer
Signal
Reference
Uconfigured for
differential input1,DIFF L
(differential low, analog-
voltage input)
⏚(analog ground)
Blue 2 Ground ⏚(analog ground) ⏚(analog ground)
1U channels are automatically configured by the measurement instruction.
6. Modbus register map
Table 6-1 (p. 4) provides the register map for the most commonly used values. A comprehensive
register map is available in the Kipp and Zonen manual.
Table 6-1: Modbus register map
Starting
register
number
Register
count Data format Label Units Description
4 1 unsigned integer Status Device Status flags
5 1 signed integer Range
Range and scale factor sensor
data (determines number of
decimal places)
6 1 signed integer Sensor1 W/m2Temperature compensated net
radiation
7 1 signed integer RawData1 W/m2Net radiation
8 1 signed integer StDev1 W/m2
Standard deviation of
temperature compensated
radiation
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Table 6-1: Modbus register map
Starting
register
number
Register
count Data format Label Units Description
9 1 signed integer BodyTemp 0.1 °C Body temperature
10 1 signed integer VSupply VDC External power voltage
7. Modbus programming
The RS-485 output can be directly read by a MeteoPV, CR6-series, CR1000X, or Modbus RTU RS-
485 network. Other Campbell Scientific data loggers can use an MD485 multidrop interface to
read the RS-485 output (refer to the MD485 manual).
A CR6 or CR1000X data logger programmed as a Modbus Master can retrieve the values stored in
the Input Registers. To do this, the CRBasic program requires a SerialOpen() instruction
followed by the ModbusMaster() instruction.
The SerialOpen instruction has the following syntax:
SerialOpen (ComPort, Baud, Format, TXDelay, BufferSize, Mode)
The Format is typically set to logic 1 low; even parity, one stop bit, 8 data bits. The Mode
parameter should configure the ComPort as RS-485 half-duplex, transparent. The
ModbusMaster() instruction has the following syntax:
ModbusMaster (Result, ComPort, Baud, Addr, Function, Variable, Start, Length,
Tries, TimeOut, [ModbusOption])
The Addr parameter must match the sensor Modbus address. To collect all of the values, the
Start parameter needs to be 1 and the Length parameter needs to correspond with the
register count (see Modbus register map (p. 4)). ModbusOption is an optional parameter
described in the CRBasic Editor Help. A downloadable Modbus program is available at:
www.campbellsci.com/downloads/smp10-example-programs.
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8. Analog programming
The pyranometer outputs a low level voltage that is measured using either the VoltDiff()
CRBasic instruction or VoltSE() CRBasic instruction.
CAUTION:
Nearby AC power lines, electric pumps, or motors can be a source of electrical noise. If the
sensor or data logger is located in an electrically noisy environment, the measurement should
be made with the 60 or 50 Hz rejection integration option as shown in the analog voltage
program available at: www.campbellsci.com/downloads/smp10-example-programs.
If measurement time is not critical, the autorange option can be used in the VoltDiff() or
VoltSE() instruction; the autorange adds a few milliseconds to the measurement time.
Otherwise, select the input range as follows:
1. Estimate the maximum expected input voltage by multiplying the maximum expected
irradiance (in W × m–2) by the calibration factor (in μV / W × m–2). Divide the answer by
1000 to give the maximum in millivolt units.
2. Select the smallest input range that is greater than the maximum expected input voltage.
If electromagnetic radiation can be a problem, use an fN1 of 50 or 60 Hz. Select 60 Hz Noise
Rejection for North America and areas using 60 Hz AC voltage. Select 50 Hz Noise Rejection for
most of the Eastern Hemisphere and areas that operate at 50 Hz. The multiplier converts the
millivolt reading to engineering units. Table 8-1 (p. 7) provides the calculations required for the
various units. The offset will normally be fixed at zero (see the downloadable analog voltage
program available at: www.campbellsci.com/downloads/smp10-example-programs).
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Table 8-1: Multipliers required for flux density and total fluxes
Units Multiplier Output processing
W × m–2 M Average
MJ × m–2 M × t × 0.000001 Totalize
kJ × m–2 M × t × 0.001 Totalize
cal × cm–2 M × t × 0.0239 × 0.001 Totalize
cal × cm–2 × min–1 M × 1.434 × 0.001 Average
W × hr × m–2 M × t / 3600 Totalize
M = 1000/c, where c is the sensor output in μV / W × m–2
t = data logger program execution interval in seconds
9. Maintenance and
troubleshooting
The SMP10 has no service items requiring scheduled replacement. There is no accessible
desiccant cartridge to maintain. Use pure alcohol or distilled water and a lint-free cloth to clean
the dome, removing smears and deposits. Local conditions and application dictate cleaning
interval. Sophisticated research applications require daily cleaning. For typical PV applications,
clean once per week, bi-monthly, or monthly. The SMP10 should be recalibrated following
industry standard best practices such as ASTM G167, ISO 9846, ASTM E824 or ASTM G207 by an
accredited lab. The recommended recalibration interval is two years. Contact Campbell Scientific
for more information.
Unexpected results typically occur because of improper wiring or programming, electromagnetic
radiation, or damaged cables. Ensure that the data logger program includes the correct
parameters for the measurement instructions. Check for the presence of strong sources of
electromagnetic radiation. Check the cable for damage and ensure that it is properly connected
to the data logger.
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