4 | Installation and commissioning
4.3.2 Power consumption
The pyranometer's permanent power consumption varies slightly with the supply voltage.
Voltage on the pyranometer
30
27
24
21
18
15
12
11
10
4.4 Connecting the pyranometer to a computer
In order to define the pyranometer settings, you need to connect the pyranometer to a computer using an
RS-485 converter with a USB port.
NOTE
Damage may be caused by a lack of isolation!
The power supply units of portable computers such as laptops can generate large voltage peaks. This may
cause damage to the pyranometer's digital interface.
4 Make sure that the converter has galvanic separation between the inputs and outputs.
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Current
108 mA
117 mA
130 mA
144 mA
165 mA
196 mA
243 mA
266 mA
293 mA
Power
3.2 W
3.2 W
3.1 W
3.0 W
3.0 W
2.9 W
2.9 W
2.9 W
2.9 W
SMP12 Smart Pyranometer | EN