GHM Delta OHM LPPYRA03 User manual

Operating manual
Pyranometer
LPPYRA03
www.deltaohm.com
English
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 3
2 WORKING RINCI LE ........................................................................................... 4
3 INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................... 5
4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS .................................................................................. 8
4.1 LPPYRA03 CONNECTIONS ..................................................................................... 8
4.2 LPPYRA03AC CONNECTIONS .................................................................................. 9
4.3 LPPYRA03AV CONNECTIONS .................................................................................. 9
4.4 LPPYRA03S CONNECTIONS .................................................................................. 10
4.5 LPPYRA03S12 CONNECTIONS .............................................................................. 11
4.6 LPPYRA03ACS CONNECTIONS .............................................................................. 12
5 MEASUREMENT IN THE MODELS WITH ANALOG OUT UT .................................... 13
5.1 LPPYRA03 ..................................................................................................... 13
5.2 LPPYRA03AC[S] ............................................................................................. 13
5.3 LPPYRA03AV ................................................................................................. 13
6 RS485 MODBUS-RTU OUT UT ............................................................................. 14
6.1 SETTING THE COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS ............................................................... 14
6.2 REA ING THE MEASURES WITH THE MO BUS-RTU PROTOCOL .......................................... 16
7 SDI-12 OUT UT .................................................................................................. 17
8 MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................... 21
9 TECHNICAL S ECIFICATIONS ............................................................................. 22
10 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................... 23
11 ORDERING CODES .............................................................................................. 24

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1 INTRODUCTION
LPPYRA03 pyranometer measures the irradiance on a flat surface (W/m2). The meas-
ured irradiance (Global Irradiance) is the sum of direct solar irradiance and diffuse ir-
radiance.
LPPYRA03 is a Spectrally Flat Class C (Second Class) pyranometer in accordance with
ISO 9060:2018 and with the criteria of the WMO “Guide to Meteorological Instruments
and Methods of Observation’”.
The pyranometer is available in the following versions:
•L YRA03: PASSIVE.
The passive version can be connected to the instruments
09847 and H 31 by using VP 472 SICRAM module.
•L YRA03AC: ACTIVE with 4..20 mA CURRENT output (0…2000 W/m2).
•L YRA03ACS: ACTIVE with 4..20 mA CURRENT output (0…2000 W/m2) and
RS485 Modbus-RTU output.
•L YRA03AV: ACTIVE with 0..1 or 0..5 or 0..10 V VOLTAGE output
(0…2000 W/m2) to be defined when ordering.
•L YRA03S: With RS485 Modbus-RTU output.
•L YRA03S12: With S I-12 output.
The pyranometer is supplied factory calibrated and with a calibration report. The
calibration is carried out in accordance with the ISO 9847:1992 (type IIc) standard:
”Calibration of field pyranometers by comparison to a reference pyranometer”. The
pyranometer is calibrated by comparison with the reference sample calibrated
annually at WRC (World Radiation Center).

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2WORKING RINCI LE
LPPYRA03 pyranometer is based on a thermopile sensor. The thermopile sensitive sur-
face is coated with a black matt paint, which allows the pyranometer not to be selec-
tive at different wavelengths. The pyranometer spectral range is determined by the
transmission of the glass dome type K5.
Radiant energy is absorbed by the thermopile black surface, thus creating a difference
of temperature between the center of the thermopile (hot junction) and the pyranom-
eter body (cold junction). Thanks to the Seebeck effect, the difference of temperature
between hot and cold junction is converted into a ifference of Potential.
In order to grant the thermopile a proper thermal insulation from the wind and reduce
the sensitivity to thermal irradiance, LPPYRA03 is equipped with a 4 mm thick dome
which is 32 mm in outer diameter. The dome protects the thermopile from the dust,
which might change spectral sensitivity if it lies on the black surface,
To prevent internal condensation forming on the internal side of the dome under cer-
tain climatic conditions, silica gel tablets are inserted inside the pyranometer to ab-
sorb humidity.
Fig. 2.1: scheme of principle L YRA03 (version with mV output)
T
h
ermopil
e
Connector pins
Housing

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3INSTALLATION
•The pyranometer must be mounted in an easy-to-reach location in order to clean
the dome regularly and carry out maintenance. At the same time, make sure that
no buildings, constructions, trees or obstructions exceed the horizontal plane where
the pyranometer lies. If this is not possible, select a site where obstructions in the
path of the sun from sunrise to sunset do not exceed 5 degrees of elevation. N.B.:
The presence of obstructions on the horizon line affects significantly the
measurement of direct irradiance.
•The pyranometer must be located far from any kind of obstruction, which might re-
flect sunlight (or sun shadow) onto the pyranometer itself.
•In compliance with ISO TR9901 standard and WMO recommendations, when the
pyranometer is used without the optional shade disk, it must be positioned so that
its connector is pointed to the North Pole, if the instrument is used in the Northern
Hemisphere, and to the South Pole, if used in the Southern Hemisphere. In any
case, it is better to follow this suggestion even when the shade disk is applied.
•For fixing, use the holes on the pyranometer body or the suitable accessories (see
the figures below). In order to allow an accurate horizontal positioning, the pyra-
nometer is equipped with a levelling device. The mast height does not exceed the
pyranometer plane to avoid measurement errors caused by any reflection or shad-
ow of the mast itself.
•It is preferably to thermally insulate the pyranometer from its mounting bracket
ensuring, at the same time, a good electrical contact to ground.
61 mm 83 mm
LPPYRA03AC
LPPYRA03AV
LPPYRA03[AC]S
LPPYRA03S12
LPPYRA03
59 mm
46 mm
32 mm
24 mm
M4
32 mm
Fig. 3.1: fixing holes
M5
fixing hole
Fixing hole
for LP SP2

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LPPYRA03AC
LPPYRA03AV
LPPYRA03[AC]S
LPPYRA03S12
+
LPS2
LPPYRA03
+
LPS2
LPPYRA03
+
HD2003.77/40
LPSP2
500 mm
16 mm
40 mm
LPPYRA03AC
LPPYRA03AV
LPPYRA03[AC]S
LPPYRA03S12
+
HD2003.77/40
D
HD9007
HD9007T29.1
C
A
B
TP32MTT.03.C
80° MAX
int.
M37 x 2
LPPYRA03
Fig. 3.2: fixing accessories

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Fig. 3.3: fixing accessories

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4ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
L YRA03, L YRA03AC and L YRA03AV have a 4-pole connector and use the
C M12AA4... optional cables, with 4-pole connector on one side and open wires on
the other side.
L YRA03S and L YRA03S12 have a 8-pole connector and use the C M12-8D...
optional cables, with 8-pole connector on one side and open wires on the other side.
The metallic housing of the pyranometer should preferably be
grounded ( ) locally. In this case, do not connect the wire of the
cable corresponding to the housing to prevent ground loops.
Only if it is not possible to ground locally the metallic case of the
pyranometer, connect the wire of the cable corresponding to the
housing to ground ( ). Note: in LPPYRA03AV the housing is not con-
nected to the connector.
Inside the housing there is a surge protector connected between the
housing itself and the electronic circuit (powered models) or the ca-
ble shield (passive model). Grounding the housing allows the correct
protection function (in particular against lightning) of the surge pro-
tector.
4.1 L YRA03 CONNECTIONS
The pyranometer LPPYRA03 is passive and does not require power supply. It is to be
connected either to a millivoltmeter or to a data acquisition system. Typically, the py-
ranometer output signal does not exceed 20 mV. In order to better exploit the pyra-
nometer features, the readout instrument should have 1 µV resolution.
Connector Function Color
1 +Vout Red
2 -Vout Blue
3 Housing (C) White
4 Cable shield (SH) Black
12
34
+Vout
-Vout
SH
C
Fig. 4.1: L YRA03 connections
CPM12AA4… cable
Pyranometer M12
male connector
atalogger or
converter/amplifier
with V or mA output
Connect to ground only if it is not possible to
ground locally the housing of the pyranometer
To circuit
Housing
Surge
protector

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4.2 L YRA03AC CONNECTIONS
The pyranometer LPPYRA03AC has 4…20 mA output and requires 10…30 Vdc exter-
nal power supply. It is to be connected to a power supply and an instrument with
4…20 mA input as shown in fig. 4.2. The load resistance of the instrument reading the
signal must be ≤ 500 Ω.
Connector Function Color
1 Positive (Iin) Red
2 Negative (Iout) Blue
3 Housing (C) White
4 Cable shield (SH) Black
4...20 mA
12
34SH
Iin
Iout
C
Fig. 4.2: L YRA03AC connections
4.3 L YRA03AV CONNECTIONS
The pyranometer LPPYRA03AV has 0…1 V, 0…5 V or 0…10 V output (depending on
the ordered output) and requires external power supply: 10…30 Vdc for 0…1 V and
0…5 V outputs, 15…30 Vdc for 0…10 V output. It is to be connected to a power sup-
ply and an instrument with voltage input as shown in fig. 4.3. The load resistance of
the instrument reading the signal must be ≥ 100 kΩ.
Connector Function Color
1 Output positive (+Vout) Red
2 Output negative
Power supply negative (GN ) Blue
3 Power supply positive (+Vdc) White
4 Cable shield (SH) Black
12
34
SH
GND
+Vdc
+Vout
Fig. 4.3: L YRA03AV connections
CPM12AA4… cable
Pyranometer M12
male connector
Power supply
Connect to ground only if it is not possible to
ground locally the housing of the pyranometer
Instrument with
4…20 mA input
CPM12AA4… cable
Pyranometer M12
male connector
Power supply
Instrument
with
voltage input

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4.4 L YRA03S CONNECTIONS
The pyranometer LPPYRA03S has RS485 Modbus-RTU output and requires
5…30 Vdc external power supply. It is to be connected to a power supply and to a
PLC, a data logger or a RS485/USB or RS485/RS232 converter for PC as shown in fig.
4.4. The RS485 output is not isolated.
Connector Function Color
1 Power supply negative (GN ) Blue
2 Power supply positive (+Vdc) Red
3 Not connected
4 RS485 A/- Brown
5 RS485 B/+ White
6 Housing / Cable shield (SH) Black
7 Not connected
8 Not connected
ShieldShield
Lmax = 1200m
B/+
A/-
12
3
456
7
8
B/+
A/-
SGND
+Vdc
GND
GND
+Vdc
A/-
B/+
SH
R
220
T
Ω
R
220
T
Ω
Fig. 4.4: L YRA03S connections
Before connecting the pyranometer to the RS485 network, set the address and the
communication parameters, if different from the factory preset (see chapter 6).
Power supply
CPM12-8 … cable
Pyranometer M12
male connector
PLC, data logger or
RS485/USB or
RS485/RS232
converter for PC
Other sensors with
RS485 output
Connect to ground only if it is not possible to
ground locally the housing of the pyranometer

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4.5 L YRA03S12 CONNECTIONS
The pyranometer LPPYRA03S12 has SDI-12 output and requires 7…30 Vdc external
power supply. It is to be connected to a power supply and to an acquisition system
(data logger) as shown in fig. 4.5.
Connector Function Cable color
1 Power supply negative (GN )
S I-12 output negative Blue
2 Power supply positive (+Vdc) Red
3 Not connected
4 Not connected
5 S I-12 output positive White
6 Housing / Cable shield (SH) Black
7 Not connected
8 Not connected
DATA
GND
12
3
456
7
8GND
+Vdc
SDI-12
SDI-12 BUS
+
-
+Vdc
GND
SH
Fig. 4.5: L YRA03S12 connections
More S I-12 sensors can be connected in parallel. The distance between a sensor and
the acquisition system (data logger) should not exceed 60 m.
ue to its low power consumption (< 200 µA), LPPYRA03S12 is particularly suitable
for battery/solar panel-powered data acquisition systems.
Before connecting the instrument to an S I-12 network containing other sensors, set
the address by using the proper S I-12 command (see chapter 7).
ata logger
input
Pyranometer M12
male connector CPM12-8 … cable
Power s
upply
Other S I-12
sensor
Other S I-12
sensor
Connect to ground only if it is not possible to
ground locally the housing of the pyranometer

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4.6 L YRA03ACS CONNECTIONS
The pyranometer LPPYRA03ACS has two outputs:
•One 4…20 mA output, requiring 10…30 Vdc external power supply. It is to be
connected to a power supply and an instrument with 4…20 mA input as shown in
fig. 4.6. The load resistance of the instrument reading the signal must be ≤ 500 Ω.
•One RS485 Modbus-RTU output, requiring 5…30 Vdc external power supply.
It is to be connected to a power supply and to a PLC, a data logger or a
RS485/USB or RS485/RS232 converter for PC as shown in fig. 4.6. The RS485
output is not isolated.
Connector Function Color
1 Power supply negative (GN ) Blue
2 Power supply positive (+Vdc) Red
3 igital and analog ground
(SGN ) Black
4 RS485 A/- Brown
5 RS485 B/+ White
6 Housing / Cable shield (SH) Black (thick wire)
7 Analog output positive (AOUT) Green
8 Not connected
R
220
T
ΩShieldShield
Lmax = 1200m
B/+
A/-
12
3
456
7
8
B/+
A/-
SGND
+Vdc
GND
4...20 mA
AOUT
SGND
GND
+Vdc
A/-
B/+
SH
R
220
T
Ω
Fig. 4.6: L YRA03ACS[4] connections
Before connecting the pyranometer to the RS485 network, set the address and the
communication parameters, if different from the factory preset (see chapter 6).
Power supply
CPM12-8 A… cable
Pyranometer M12
male connector
PLC, data logger or
RS485/USB or
RS485/RS232
converter for PC
Other sensors with
RS485 output
Connect to ground only if it is not possible to
ground locally the housing of the pyranometer

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5MEASUREMENT IN THE MODELS WITH ANALOG OUT UT
Below are the ways to calculate the global irradiance in the models with analog output
LPPYRA03, LPPYRA03AC[S] and LPPYRA03AV.
5.1 L YRA03
Each pyranometer is distinguished by its own sensitivity (or calibration factor) S ex-
pressed in µV/(Wm-2) and shown in the label on the pyranometer (and in the calibra-
tion report).
The irradiance Ee is obtained by measuring with a multimeter the difference of potential
DDP at the ends of the sensor and applying the following formula:
Ee = DDP / S
where:
Ee is the irradiance expressed in W/m2;
DDP is the difference of potential expressed in µV measured by the multimeter;
S is the sensitivity of the pyranometer expressed in µV/(Wm-2).
5.2 L YRA03AC[S]
The 4…20 mA output signal corresponds to the 0…2000 W/m2 irradiance range.
The irradiance Ee is obtained by measuring with a multimeter the current Iout absorbed
by the sensor and applying the following formula:
Ee = 125 • (Iout - 4)
where:
Ee is the irradiance expressed in W/m2;
Iout is the current expressed in mA absorbed by the pyranometer.
5.3 L YRA03AV
The output signal (0…1 V, 0…5 V or 0…10 V depending on the version) corresponds to
the 0…2000 W/m2 irradiance range.
The irradiance Ee is obtained by measuring with a multimeter the output voltage Vout of
the sensor and applying the following formula:
Ee = 2000 • Vout for the version 0…1 V
Ee = 400 • Vout for the version 0…5 V
Ee = 200 • Vout for the version 0…10 V
where:
Ee is the irradiance expressed in W/m2;
Vout is the output voltage expressed in V measured by the multimeter.

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6RS485 MODBUS-RTU OUT UT
Before connecting the pyranometer to the RS485 network, an address must be assigned
and the communication parameters must be set, if different from the factory preset.
6.1 SETTING THE COMMUNICATION ARAMETERS
Connect the pyranometer to the PC in one of the following two ways:
A. By using the optional C 24 cable, with built-in RS485/USB converter. In this con-
nection mode, the sensor is powered by the PC USB port. To use the cable, it is
necessary to install the related USB drivers in the PC.
B. By using the supplied 8-pole M12 female connector or the optional C M12-8D…
cable and a generic RS485/USB or RS485/RS232 converter. In this connection
mode, it is necessary to power the pyranometer separately. If a RS485/USB con-
verter is used, it is necessary to install the related USB drivers in the PC.
NOTES ON THE INSTALLATION OF UNSIGNED USB DRIVER: before installing unsigned USB driver into
operating systems starting from Windows 7, it is necessary to restart the PC by disabling the
driver signing request. If the operating system is 64-bit, even after installation the request of
driver signing have to be disabled each time the PC is restarted.
rocedure:
1. Start with the pyranometer not powered (if the CP24 cable is used, disconnect one
end of the cable).
2. In the PC, start a serial communication program. Set the Baud Rate to 57600 and
set the communication parameters as follows (the pyranometer is connected to a
COM type port):
ata Bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop Bits: 2
In the program, set the COM port number to which the pyranometer will be con-
nected.
3. Switch the pyranometer on (if the CP24 cable is used, connect both ends of the
cable).
Power supply
or
CPM12-8 … cable Red
Blue
Brown
White
Pyranometer
connector
CP24 cable
Pyranometer
connector

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4. Within 10 seconds from the pyranometer power on, send the @ command and
press Enter.
Note: if the pyranometer does not receive the @ command within 10 seconds from
power on, the RS485 MO BUS mode is automatically activated. In such a case, it is
necessary to switch off and on again the pyranometer.
5. Send the command CAL USER ON.
Note: the command CAL USER ON is disabled after 5 minutes of inactivity.
6. Send the serial commands given in the following table to set the RS485 MO BUS
parameters:
Command Response Description
CMAnnn &| Set RS485 address to nnn
Ranging from 1 to 247
Preset on 1
CMBn &| Set RS485 Baud Rate
n=0  9600 n=1  19200 n=2  38400
n=3  57600 n=4  115200
Preset on 1  19200
CMPn &| Set RS485 transmission mode
n=0  8-N-1 (8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit)
n=1  8-N-2 (8 data bits, no parity, 2 stop bits)
n=2  8-E-1 (8 data bits, even parity, 1 stop bit)
n=3  8-E-2 (8 data bits, even parity, 2 stop bits)
n=4  8-O-1 (8 data bits, odd parity, 1 stop bit)
n=5  8-O-2 (8 data bits, odd parity, 2 stop bits)
Preset on 2  8-E-1
CMWn &| Set receiving mode after RS485 transmission
n=0  Violate protocol and go in Rx mode right after Tx
n=1  Respect protocol and wait 3.5 characters after Tx
Preset on 1  Respect the protocol
7. You can check the parameters setting by sending the following serial commands:
Command Response Description
RMA Address Read RS485 address
RMB Baud Rate
(0,1)
Read RS485 Baud Rate
0  9600 1  19200 2  38400
3  57600 4  115200
RMP Tx Mode
(0,1,2,3,4,5)
Read RS485 transmission mode
0  8-N-1
1  8-N-2
2  8-E-1
3  8-E-2
4  8-O-1
5  8-O-2
RMW Rx Mode
(0,1)
Read receiving mode after RS485 transmission
0  Violate protocol and go in Rx mode right after Tx
1  Respect protocol and wait 3.5 characters after Tx
Note: it is not required to send the CAL USER ON command to read the settings.

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6.2 READING THE MEASURES WITH THE MODBUS-RTU ROTOCOL
In MO BUS mode, you can read the values measured by the pyranometer through
the function code 04h (Read Input Registers). The following table lists the quantities
available with the appropriate register address:
Number Address Quantity Format
1 0 Internal temperature in °C (x10) 16-bit Integer
2 1 Internal temperature in °F (x10) 16-bit Integer
3 2 Solar radiation in W/m2 16-bit Integer
4 3 Status register:
bit0=1  solar radiation measurement error
bit2=1  configuration data error
bit3=1  program memory error
16-bit Integer
5 4 Average values of the last 4 measurements 16-bit Integer
6 5 Signal generated by the sensor in µV/10
[e.g.: 816 means 8160 µV, the resolution is 10 µV]
16-bit Integer
Note: Register address = Register number - 1, as defined in the Modbus standard.
OERATING MODE: the pyranometer enters RS485 MO BUS-RTU mode after 10 sec-
onds from power on. In the first 10 seconds from power on the pyranometer does not
reply to requests from the MO BUS master unit. After 10 seconds, it is possible to
send MO BUS requests to the pyranometer.

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7SDI-12 OUT UT
The LPPYRA03S12 pyranometers are compatible with version 1.3 of S I-12 protocol.
The protocol communication parameters are: Baud rate = 1200. ata bits = 7, Parity
= Even, Stop bits = 1.
The communication with the instrument is performed by sending a command in the
following form:
<Address><Command>!
with <Address> = address of the instrument the command is sent to
<Command> = type of operation requested to the instrument
The instrument reply is as follows:
<Address><Data><CR><LF>
with <Address> = address of the instrument which replies
< ata> = information sent by the instrument
<CR> = ASCII character Carriage Return
<LF> = ASCII character Line Feed
The sensors come with a factory address preset to 0. The address can be modified by
using the proper S I-12 command reported in the following table.
The following table reports the S I-12 commands available. For consistency with S I-
12 standard documentation, the instrument address is indicated in the table with the
letter a.
SDI-12 Commands
Command Instrument reply Description
a! a<CR><LF> Verifies the presence of the
instrument.
aI! allccccccccmmmmmmvvvssssssss<CR><LF>
with:
a = address of the instrument (1 character)
ll = S I-12 compliant version (2 characters)
cccccccc = manufacturer (8 characters)
mmmmmm = instrument model (6 characters)
vvv = firmware version (3 characters)
ssssssss = serial number (8 characters)
 Example of response:
013 eltaOhmLP-PYRA0016051518
with:
0 = instrument address
13 = S I-12 version 1.3 compliant
eltaOhm = manufacturer’s name
LP-PYR = instrument model
A00 = firmware version A.0.0
16051518 = serial number
Requests for information
from the instrument.
aAb!
Where:
b = new
address
b<CR><LF>
Note: if the b character is not an acceptable ad-
dress, the instrument responds with a instead of b.
Modification of the instru-
ment address.

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Command Instrument reply Description
?! a<CR><LF> Request of the address of
the instrument. If mo
re than
one sensor is connected to
the bus, a conflict occurs.
TY E M (START MEASUREMENT) AND TY E C (START CONCURRENT MEASUREMENT) COMMANDS
Irradiance, signal internal level and internal temperature
aM!
aC!
atttn<CR><LF>
with: ttt = number of seconds necessary for the in-
strument to make the measure available
(3 characters)
n = number of detected variables (1 character
for aM!, 2 characters for aC!)
Note: ttt = 000 means datum immediately available.
Request to execute the
measurement.
aD0! a+n+w…w+v…v+t…t<CR><LF>
with:
n = content of the status register
w…w = irradiance in W/m2
v…v = signal internal level in mV
t…t = internal temperature in the set unit of
measurement (default °C)
 Example of response: 0+0+228.7+3.294+25.0
probe address = 0
content of the status register = 0
irradiance = 228.7 W/m2
signal internal level = 3.294 mV
internal temperature = 25.0 °C
Note: the status register normally contains zero; a
value different from zero indicates an error condi-
tion.
Reads the measurement.
Irradiance and internal temperature
aM1!
aC1!
atttn<CR><LF>
with: ttt = number of seconds necessary for the in-
strument to make the measure available
(3 characters)
n = number of detected variables (1 character
for aM1!, 2 characters for aC1!)
Note: ttt = 000 means datum immediately available.
Request to execute the
measurement.
aD0! a+w…w+t…t<CR><LF>
with:
w…w = irradiance in W/m2
t…t = internal temperature in the set unit of
measurement (default °C)
 Example of response: 0+228.7+25.0
probe address = 0
irradiance = 228.7 W/m2
internal temperature = 25.0 °C
Reads the measurement.

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Command Instrument reply Description
Internal temperature
aM2!
aC2!
atttn<CR><LF>
with: ttt = number of seconds necessary for the in-
strument to make the measure available
(3 characters)
n = number of detected variables (1 character
for aM2!, 2 characters for aC2!)
Note: ttt = 000 means datum immediately available.
Request to execute the
measurement.
aD0! a+t…t<CR><LF>
with t…t = internal temperature in the set unit of
measurement (default °C)
 Example of response: 0+25.0
probe address = 0
internal temperature = 25.0 °C
Reads the measurement.
Signal internal level
aM3!
aC3!
atttn<CR><LF>
with: ttt = number of seconds necessary for the in-
strument to make the measure available
(3 characters)
n = number of detected variables (1 character
for aM3!, 2 characters for aC3!)
Note: ttt = 000 means datum immediately available.
Request to execute the
measurement.
aD0! a+v…v<CR><LF>
with v…v = signal internal level in mV
 Example of response: 0+3.294
probe address = 0
signal internal level = 3.294 mV
Reads the measurement.
In addition to the above-mentioned commands, the sensor also implements the corre-
sponding commands with CRC, that require to add a 3-character CRC code at the end of
the reply before <CR><LF>. The format of these commands is obtained from the pre-
vious by adding the letter C: aMC!, aMC1!, aMC2!, aMC3!, aCC!, aCC1!, aCC2!, aCC3!.
The sensor does not implement the type R (Continuous Measurements) commands.
Extended SDI-12 Commands
Command Instrument reply Description
aXSCAL USER ON! a> USER ENABLE !<CR><LF> Enables the configuration
mode.
aXSCFD! a> &<CR><LF> Sets °C as temperature
unit of measurement.
aXSCFE! a> &<CR><LF> Sets °F as temperature
unit of measurement.
aXSCAL END! a> LOCKE !<CR><LF> isables the configuration
mode.
The extended commands allow setting the temperature unit of measurement (if the
temperature sensor is present). To change the unit of measurement:

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1) Send the command aXSCAL USER ON! (note: a=instrument address).
2) Send the command aXSCFD! (to set °C) or aXSCFE! (to set °F).
3) Send the command aXSCAL END!
For more information about the S I-12 protocol, visit the website "www.sdi-12.org".