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5 | Assembly
5.2 Installation for measuring global radiation on sloping surfaces
In a photovoltaic system, the pyranometer must be installed at the same zenith angle and azimuth angle as the
modules. The pyranometer can be mounted using the adjustable leveling feet or using a set of fixed feet that
are suitable for mounting on sloping surfaces.
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1 Zenith angle ± 1°
4 Place the pyranometer on a horizontal surface.
4 Make sure that the leveling feet protrude as far as the adjustable foot.
4 Level the pyranometer (see Chapter Mounting the pyranometer [} 28]).
4 Label the pyranometer with a note stating that the feet have been set.
4 Alternatively, remove the leveling feet and mount the fixed feet.
4 Label the pyranometer with a note stating that the fixed feet are suitable for sloping installation.
4 Fix the pyranometer on the sloping surface.
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2 Azimuth angle ± 2°
SMP12 Smart Pyranometer | EN
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