Kipp & Zonen RaZON+ User manual

RaZON+• Solar Monitoring System
Instruction Manual

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Dear customer, thank you for purchasing a Kipp & Zonen instrument. Completely reading this manual is essential for understanding
the proper use and safe operation of this product.
Should you have any comments on this manual please send them to:
Kipp & Zonen B.V.
Delechpark 36, 2628 XH Del, - or
P.O. Box 507, 2600 AM Del,
The Netherlands
[phone]
[email protected]
www.kippzonen.com
Kipp & Zonen reserves the right to make changes to the specifications without prior notice.
Warranty and liability
Kipp & Zonen guarantees that the product delivered has been thoroughly tested to ensure that it meets its published specifications.
The warranty included in the conditions of delivery is valid only if the product has been installed and used according to the
instructions supplied by Kipp & Zonen.
Kipp & Zonen shall in no event be liable for incidental or consequential damages, including without limitation, lost profits, loss of
income, loss of business opportunities, loss of use and other related exposures, however incurred, arising from the incorrect use
of the product.
Modifications made by the user can aect the validity of the CE declaration.
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without prior notice.
Manual document number: V2008
Publication date: August 2020
Important User Information
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This Declaration of Conformity is compliant with the European Standard EN 45014 General Criteria for supplier’s Declaration of Conformity. The basis for the criteria has been found
in international documentation, particularly in ISO/IEC, Guide 22, 1982, Information on manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity with standards or other technical specifications
Declaration of Conformity
Kipp & Zonen B.V.
Delftechpark 36, 2628 XH Delft
P.O. Box 507, 2600 AM Delft
The Netherlands
declares under our sole responsibility that the product
RaZON+Solar Monitoring System
to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with European Harmonised Standards
as published in the Official Journal of the EC, based on the following standard
following the provisions
EMC-directive 2004/108/EC
LV-directive 2006/95/EC
also, this device complies to
Delft, 1st September 2016
E. van Houten - CFO
Kipp & Zonen B.V.
[EMC - Emissions]
[EMC - Immunity]
[Electrical safety]
EN 61326-2-1:2013 and EN 61326-2-3:2013
EN 61326-2-1:2013 and EN 61326-2-1:2013
EN 61010-1:2010
[EMC - FCC] Title 47CFR part 15

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Important User Information
Declaration of Conformity
1 General information
1.1 Intended use of the RaZON+
1.2 Introduction to the RaZON+
1.3 Included with the RaZON+All-IN-ONE Solar Monitoring System
1.4 Included with the RaZON+Smart Solar Monitoring Base
2 Specifications
2.1 Specifications of the RaZON+All-IN-ONE
2.2 Specifications of the PR1 Smart Pyranometer
2.3 Specifications of the PH1 Smart Pyrheliometer
3 Installation
3.1 Safety Precautions
3.2 Required tools for RaZON+
3.3 Site preparations
3.4 Mounting and operating area
3.5 Mounting the tripod stand
3.6 Mounting the Pole Mount
3.7 Tracker orientation
3.8 Pyranometer mounting
3.9 Pyrheliometer mounting
3.10 Shading assembly mounting
3.11 Levelling
3.12 DC power source selection
3.13 Connecting DC power cable
3.14 Set-up without using Ethernet or Wi-Fi enabled Smart device
3.15 Set-up using Ethernet or Wi-Fi enabled Smart device
3.16 Web interface
3.16.1 Menu bar and Dashboard
3.16.2 Instrument Status
3.16.3 Logging
3.16.4 Chart
3.16.5 Device configuration
3.16.6 System configuration
3.16.6.1 Tracker mode
3.16.6.2 Communication
3.16.6.3 Time zone
3.16.7 Installation
3.16.7.1 Device
3.16.7.2 GPS
3.16.7.3 Raw Azimuth
3.16.7.4 Levelling / Cable routing
3.16.7.5 Azimuth Fine
3.16.8 Operating system / OS Overview
3.16.9 Contact
3.17 Securing the tripod
3.18 Cable routing
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5 RaZON+PH1 Pyrheliometer
5.1 Electrical connection PR1 and PH1
5.2 Internal desiccant
6 Communication to the host
6.1 Ethernet interface
6.2 Serial interface to host
6.3 Serial interface, AUX in port
6.4 RaZON+connecting to the web interface
6.4.1 Wi-Fi conection
6.4.2 Ethernet
7 Maintenance
8 Trouble shooting
8.1 Problem check-list
8.2 FAQ
8.3 Technical assistance
9 Soware overview
9.1 Solar position algorithm
9.2 Firmware
9.2.1 Firmware upgrade
Appendices
Modbus RTU slave application protocol
Modbus TCP slave application protocol
ASCII Serial communication protocol
ASCII TCP communication protocol
Logging file examples
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1. General information
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Antenna
Pyrheliometer
Pyranometer Bubble Level
Note
Tip
Throughout this manual the following symbols are used to indicate to the user important information.
Caution, refer to accompanying documents
Protective conductor terminal
DC, Direct Current
Important, indicating a point of consideration
Useful information for the user
Useful information for the user
1.1 Intended use of the RaZON+
The RaZON+is a Solar Monitoring System for measuring and logging accurate solar radiation data and solar position information. Its
main applications are performance monitoring for Solar Power plants and providing accurate solar radiation data for Meteorological
networks. Communication is possible via Modbus® or Ethernet; setup can be done via Ethernet (network) or optional Wi-Fi.
1.2 Introduction to the RaZON+
The RaZON+is available in two versions.
• The RaZON+ALL-IN-ONE Solar Monitoring System with integrated anti soiling, PR1 pyranometer and PH1 pyrheliometer.
• The RaZON+Smart Solar Monitoring Base with the SMP enabling kit for use with Kipp & Zonen Smart radiometers.
Both versions are automatic sun trackers with integrated data logger to point radiometers at the sun.
Depending on the type of RaZON+and radiometers you selected the pictures may dier.
The RaZON+Solar Monitoring System measures all required components of the Solar Radiation to accurately monitor a Solar Energy
Power Plant. It provides Global, Directuse and Direct radiation, as well as Sunshine Duration, solar angles and status information. The
integrated data logger and GPS receiver store accurately time stamped 1 minute logging averages. Multiple interfaces are available to
retrieve the data from the RaZON+to the network or PC. A tripod or pole-mount are available as well as a Wi-Fi dongle.
A standard RaZON+with its key components

RaZON+ with tripod, bottom view
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Pyrheliometer connection
Pyranometer connection
RS-232 / RS-485 Aux in
Cable mounting
RS-485 to host
Reset switch
WiFi (optional)
Ethernet 10/100
DC Power input 20 to 30V, 15W
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1.3 Included with the RaZON+All-IN-ONE Solar Monitoring System
• RaZON+tracker
• Shading Assembly (bars and disc plus the required screws)
• DC power connector
• Tools for mounting shading rod and disc
• The PR1 and PH1 are pre-mounted
1.4 Included with the RaZON+Smart Solar Monitoring Base
• RaZON+tracker
• Shading Assembly (bars and disc plus the required screws)
• DC power connector
• Tools for mounting shading rod and disc
• SMP enabling kit
- Isolation feet for SMP pyranometer
- New extension rod for shading arm
- Larger shading disc

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2. Specifications
Pointing accuracy
Payload
Angular velocity
Rotation
Protection against over rotation
Supply voltage
Power
Operating and storage temperature
Weight
Dimensions (WxDxH)
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
Accuracy of bubble level
CE/FCC compliance
RoHS
Transmission
Communication interface
Power connections
0.2°
Sufficient for 1 pyranometer and 1 pyrheliometer
30
°/s
110 ° zenith, 600 ° azimuth
Physical limit stops
20 to 30 VDC, nominal 24 VDC
13 W
-20°C to +50 °C
Altitude 0 to 5000 m
Note: above 2000 m a special for that purpose designed power supply should be used
Air pressure 45 to 110 kPa
Humidity 0 to 100% including condensation
9 kg
60x60x48 cm
IEC 60529, IP65 (suitable for all-weather outdoor use)
< 0.1°
Yes
Yes
Gear drives
RS-485 Modbus® for external sensor/system
RS-485 to host, Modbus® or ASCII
Ethernet RJ-45 web based Modbus® TCP
Wi-Fi (accessory adapter)
DC power
GPS, location and time/date Standard
Data logging 1 s sampling, 1 minute average logging
Installation Plug-and-play, Wi-Fi enabled device used
Functional self-test Standard
Test/diagnostic facility Standard via Ethernet connection
Sun tracking mode Standard
PC system requirements Ethernet connection, web browser
Firmware update possible Flash memory
Maintenance
Restart after power interruption
No scheduled maintenance required
Annual inspection recommended
Automatic
2.1 Specifications of the RaZON+All-IN-ONE

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Spectral range (50% points)
Response time (95%)
Response time (63%)
Temperature response
Zero offsets
(a) thermal radiation (at 200 W/m²)
(b) temperature change (5 K/h)
Non-linearity (100 to 1000W/m²)
Directional response
(up to 80° with 1000 W/m² beam)
Field of view
Measurement range
Operating temperature range
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
310 to 2700 nm
< 0.2 s
Classification to ISO 9060:1990 Second Class
< 0.1 s
< 1 % (-20°C to +50 °C)
1 W/m2
1 W/m2
< 0.3%
< 20W/m²
180°
0 to 1500W/m²
-40°C to +80 °C
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Spectral range (50% points)
Response time (95%)
Response time (63%)
Zero offsets
(b) temperature change (5 K/h)
Non-linearity (100 to 1000W/m²)
Field of view
Measurement range
Operating temperature range
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
310 to 2700 nm
< 0.2 s
Classification to ISO 9060:1990 Second Class
< 0.1 s
1 W/m2
< 0.3%
Temperature response
< 1% (-20°C to +50°C)
5° ±0.2 °
Slope angle 1° ±0.2 °
0 to 1500W/m²
-40°C to +80 °C
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2.2 Specifications of the PR1 Smart Pyranometer
2.3 Specifications of the PH1 Smart Pyrheliometer

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This chapter explains the installation of the RaZON+ including the connection of the power cable. The installation is explained step by
step in the following paragraphs. Once the mechanical mounting is finished and power is connected the fine tuning and final check
can be done via Ethernet or Wi-Fi with a PC, tablet or smartphone.
• Required tools for RaZON+ mounting
• Site preparations
• Mounting and operating area
• Connecting the tripod stand
• Connecting the pole mount
• Tracker orientation
• Pyrheliometer mounting
• Pyrheliometer mounting
• Shading Assembly mounting
• Levelling
• Connecting DC Power cable
• Set-up using Ethernet or optional Smart Wi-Fi device
• Securing the tripod
• Cable routing
Apart from the creation of the tripod support base, the levelling and the fine adjustment is only a matter of minutes. However a clear
sun is required to do this. It is important that the above steps are carried out in this order.
3.1 Safety Precautions
Many hazards are associated with installing and maintaining instruments on towers or elevated structures. It is advised to use
qualified personnel for installation and maintenance. The client is responsible for following the local safety regulations. The use of
appropriate equipment and safety practices is mandatory. Check your company's safety procedure and protective equipment prior
to performing any work. If the RaZON+is mounted at a high position, special care must be taken to secure both the person installing
it and the instrument from falling during installation.
While every attempt is made to get the highest degree of safety in our products, the client assumes all risk from injuries resulting from
improper installation, use or maintenance of the RaZON+.
3.2 Required tools for RaZON+
For installation on site the following tools are required for mounting the RaZON+.
for Pyrheliometer mounting (PH1 comes pre-mounted): 5 mm Allen key
for Pyranometer mounting (PR1 comes pre-mounted): 3 mm Allen key
Shading arm: 2.5 mm Allen key, 5.5 mm wrench and Phillips screwdriver
Tripod: 3 mm Allen key and 3.5 mm Allen key (for adjustable feet)
Pole Mount: 3 mm Allen key (upper flange) and 6 mm Allen key (lower flange)
Shading assembly: 2.5 mm Allen key, Phillips screwdriver and 5.5 mm wrench
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Small screwdriver for connection of power cable to the connector
Flexible cable for 24 VDC power connection of the RaZON+
Flexible data cable for RS-485 or Ethernet
Compass to find geographical East
Depending on the surface where the RaZON+ is mounted, the material to secure the tripod or pole mount to the floor or pole is required.
3.3 Site preparations
Before installation of a RaZON+ the site must be prepared. The following points need to be checked.
The site where the RaZON+ is placed must be free of obstructions, in order to have the best possible 360 degrees field of view .
Building of a concrete or steel horizontal platform is required for mounting the RaZON+ tripod or pole mount on. Ensure that the
surface on which the RaZON+ will be mounted is reasonably level, but above all it is very important to create a very firm base to stand
upon. This is a requirement for (years of) accurate tracking. Both the tripod and pole mount need to be fixed with bolts to the surface
where they are mounted on. Diameters and distances of these mounting holes are given in the next paragraphs.
Make sure that the RaZON+ is located in such a way that shadows will not be cast onto the radiometers at any time. If a meteorological
mast is placed near the RaZON+ , make sure the position is such that the location of the mast is between the RaZON+ and the nearest
pole (North- or South pole). In this way the mast will never block the direct radiation.
A rule of thumb is that the distance of a mast or tree with height ‘h’ should be at least 10 h from the RaZON+.
Make sure that the RaZON+ will be easily accessible for maintenance purposes.
3.4 Mounting and operating area
RaZON+, complete with all the accessories attached, requires a substantial amount of unobstructed area to operate properly. This
should be kept in mind when deciding where and how the unit is going to be installed. Figures on the next page show the minimum
operating area with respect to both the Azimuth and Zenith axis of a RaZON+ complete with all accessories including Tripod Stand and
Shading Ball Assembly.
Keep in mind that the angle of Azimuth (horizontal) rotation changes during the year.
A RaZON+ installed in the winter will rotate further during summer, so make sure no objects will block its movement. To test / prevent
blocking from its movement it is advised before connecting the power, to rotate the RaZON+ by hand, fully right and le. This is to
check if the RaZON+ does not hit any nearby obstacles and if its cables are long enough and can move freely.
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Minimum Operating Area (with Shading Assembly)
940 mm
Minimal Operation Area Ø 720 mm
Ø 492 mm
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3.5 Mounting the tripod stand
The tripod comes as a kit that needs to be assembled, all bolts and washers are provided.
It is advised to mount the tripod while the RaZON+is still in its box. While the RaZON+bottom flange is facing up, it is easier to mount
the tripod this way.
The RaZON+ bottom flange has a 3-hole M4 mounting pattern to match the Tripod Stand with levelling feet. The tripod has 3 slots for
mounting the 3 M4 bolts to the bottom flange. The E mark on the bottom flange must point East when the RaZON+ is mounted. Ideally
the bolts should be in the middle of the slots when the tripod is mounted to the RaZON+. This allows adjustment of the position
aerwards (-30°to +30°).
+/- 30°play on the tripod mounting before final adjustment
Assembling the tripod
M4 x 10mm flat head screw (6x)
M6 Adjusting foot (3x)
M4 washer (6x)
M4 x 10 mm screw (6x)
30⁰
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Mounting RaZON+ on the tripod
From the RaZON+ bottom flange the E-marking and one tripod leg have to be pointed to the East!
The tripod feet have 7 mm mounting holes to fix the RaZON+ to a firm base. It is required to perform the levelling and alignment during
installation of the RaZON+ first, before actually tightening the tripod feet to the base.
Tripod Stand footprint
Note
M4x10mm flat head srews (3x)
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bc
M4 x10mm flat head screw (3x)
Plastic washers (3x)
d
30°
60°
90°
90°
90°
East
4 x 11,5 mm diameter holes for 4x M10 bolt
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M8 x20 mm flat head screws (4x)
M4 x10mm flat head screw (6x)
Insulation rings (6x)
Tip
3.6 Mounting the Pole Mount
The pole mount can be used to install the RaZON+ on a small surface like an extension tube or pole. The bottom flange of the pole
mount has 4 holes for M10 bolts to secure it to the pole or tube.
It is advised to mount all pole mount screws while the RaZON+is still in its box. While the RaZON+bottom flange is facing up, it is easier
to mount the pole mount this way.
The levelling is done with the 3 (tilt) screws in the top plate of the pole mount. Once properly mounted the 3 bolts connecting it to the
RaZON+ can be fastened. This should be done aer the complete installation of the RaZON+ is ready. Always check the levelling
aerwards.
Please follow the next steps to mount the pole mount to your RaZON+
Step 1: Fit the bottom flange (a) to the pillar (b) with the 4 supplied screws
Step 2: Fit the top flange (c) to the pillar with the 6 supplied screws and washers
Step 3: Secure the top plate to the bottom flange of the RaZON+ with 3 screws (d) but only loosely as the RaZON+ still needs to be
turned and levelled a bit later on.