INSIGHT

Solar Radiation
& Photonic Sensors
High Precision Instruments
for Solar Energy and
Meteorological Research
 The Company. 90 years of Japanese
reliability and precision

CONTENT Established in Tokyo in 1927, EKO began with the distribution

3 The Company of instruments for the Japanese meteorological and
4 The Market
6 The Quality
environmental market. In the 50’s, the company developed
8 The Applications and produced its first solar radiation sensors to meet with the
10 The Products
ever evolving needs of the scientific community. Since the
beginning, renewable energy and environmental topics
have been our focus and have directed our main strategy.

We now offer a unique range of high precision broadband
and spectral radiometers, as well as various I-V
measurement devices for the evaluation of photovoltaic
components, systems, and energy plants.
All products are manufactured with a high emphasis on
quality, innovation and creativity. EKO is also a center
of competence offering know-how and customized
services for the photovoltaic industry and instrumental
meteorology on an outstanding scientific level.
We are the only solar sensor manufacturer having its own
ISO 17025 accredited testing laboratory for the calibration
of pyranometers and pyrheliometers. ISO 17025 gives our
clients another proof of the precision and reliability of our
measuring instruments and calibration methods.
International customers will benefit from smart
instrument synergies and innovative services, which
persistently improve and optimize the efficiency and
quality of their photovoltaic systems and meteorological
research.
Through its worldwide distribution network
and regional offices, EKO developed into a leading
global player, which is known for its instrument durability,
reliability and precision.

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The Market. Energy meteorology

It is the aim of EKO to help its customers to get ahead by developing

turn-key research solutions and services for the photovoltaic and
meteorological markets. With our high level of know-how and latest
technologies used in the photovoltaic measurement equipment
and solar radiation sensors, we aim to extend your solar research
capabilities in functionality, accuracy and quality. EKO unique Solar
Monitoring Stations (SMS) are considered a reference in PV to collect
high-quality solar irradiance data on-site.

The principle of PV performance monitoring is to relate
the total energy input, which is the incidence solar
irradiance, to the energy output in units of electrical
power produced by the photovoltaic cells, modules, or
installations. EKO’s distinct range of I-V tracers and high
precision solar sensors can be flexibly configured as one
PV evaluation system according to the latest international
standards.
EKO Instruments is split into 2 business units:
Environmental Instruments and Material Characterization
& Analysis Divisions. The Environmental Instruments
Division focuses on evaluation of photovoltaic
performance, radiation and spectral measurements.
The Material Characterization & Analysis Division develop
sensors for conductivity testing, food quality and control,
and pharmaceutical and cosmetic analysis.
This product guide contains information on products from
our Environmental instruments division.

Environmental Instruments Division Material Characterization & Analysis Division

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The Quality. Calibration laboratory ISO 17025

EKO calibration laboratory is accredited and certified by PJLA to Pyranometers Pyrheliometers Spectroradiometers

perform pyranometer and pyrheliometer calibrations in accordance

with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025. ISO 9060:2018

IEC 61724-1

Industry
EKO is the only solar sensor manufacturer applying a standard
in-house ISO/IEC 17025 calibration for all pyranometers and ASTM E2848

pyrheliometers. Defined within the ISO/IEC 17025 scope of WMO-No. 8.

calibrations, EKO performs the most accurate solar sensor

calibrations compliant with the international standards defined by
ISO 17025
ISO 9847 (Indoor method) and 9059 (Outdoor method).
ISO 9847

Calibration
ISO 9059
ISO/IEC 17025 provides a globally accepted basis for EKO sensors are compliant with the industry standards:
laboratory accreditation, which specifies the management ISO 9060, IEC 61724-1, ASTM E2848 and WMO-No. 8. ASTM G167-15
process and technical requirements. With all calibrations EKO sensors are also calibrated according to the
performed at the EKO laboratory we enable our international standards: ASTM G138-12
customers to: ISO 17025, ISO 9847, ISO 9059, ASTM G167-15, ASTM
G138-12.
— Clearly identify the applied calibration methods, lowest EKO sensors are traceable to the calibration scale of

Traceability
measurement uncertainties and highest precision. the World Radiometric Reference (WRR) and Si-units WRR (PMOD)
— Obtain repeatable and reliable calibration test results established by the national labs.
through consistent operations. All the details are listed and explained in the following Si-units (NIST)
— Be traceable to the World Radiation Reference (WRR) table.
through defined industrial standards:

• ISO 9846 Calibration of a pyranometer using

a pyrheliometer.
• ISO 9847 Calibration of field pyranometer by ISO9060:2018 - Specification and classification for measuring hemispherical solar & direct solar radiation
comparison to a reference pyranometer.
• ISO 9059 Calibration of field pyrheliometers by IEC 61724-1- PV system perfromance monitoring
comparison to a reference pyrheliometer.
ASTM E2848 - Standard Test Method for Reporting Photovoltaic Non-Concentrator System Performance
Our clients will obtain a high level of confidence when
purchasing an ISO/IEC 17025 calibrated sensor. Our WMO-No. 8. - Guide to Meteorological Instruments and Methods of Observation
Accredited lab is annualy re-examined independently to
assure strict compliance to the requirements. ISO 17025 - General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories

ISO 9847 - Calibration of field pyranometers by comparison to a reference pyranometer

ISO 9059 - Calibration of field pyrheliometers by comparison to a reference pyrheliometer

ASTM G167-15 - Standard Test Method for Calibration of a Pyranometer Using a Pyrheliometer

ASTM G138-12 - Standard Test Method for Calibration of a Spectroradiometer Using a Standard Source
ISO. 9001 ISO.14001 ISO.17025 ISO. 9060:2018 of Irradiance
Calibration Calibration Calibration Calibration
Accreditation No.:74158

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The Applications. Discover the EKO World

EKO offers a wide range of solutions for the measurement

of solar radiation in various application fields.
Select the optimal sensor for your application,
based on industry standard requirements, level of
accuracy, installation and maintenance requirements
and interface of the data acquisition system.

A. Calibration services
B
Accredited ISO 17025 in-house calibration facility

B. Outdoor testing
Light measurements for laboratory research and product
engineering.
A
C. Photovoltaics
Photovoltaic system performance monitoring and solar
energy research.

D. Concentrated Solar Power

Monitor broadband solar radiation with high precision.

E. Agriculture
Quantify crop quality and yield.

F. Horticulture
Sensors for energy management and light control.

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The Products. Each EKO sensor has its own story,
which is about precision
Handheld Small
Sensors Sensors

The requirements for solar measurement applications Sensors Signal

Converters
NET
Radiometers

can be different. However, a researcher studying climate

change, or an operator monitoring the efficiency of a solar IV
Measurements
Sky Scanners

park are both expecting a high level of precision.


Pyrheliometers Handheld
Spectroradiometers
Depending on the measurement circumstances and the
application, users have different demands. Some will favor Si Pyrgeometers
cost-effective, high quality sensors, while others insist to use Pyranometers

the best available sensors in the market. The EKO range has
PV Met All Sky Imager
it all and it is our role to advise the best solution for you. Stations

Sun Trackers Sunshine Heat Flux

Duration Sensors
Sensors

Spectroradiometers SMS

Thermal
Conductivity
Testers

Pyranometers

There are many more EKO Instruments:

Environmental Science

Material Analysis
Photovoltaic evaluation systems

Solar Energy
All-sky cameras
I-V tracers and PV test instruments
Meteorological sensors
Heat flux sensors and thermal conductivity devices

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EKO Asia, Oceania
1-21-8 Hatagaya,
Shibuya-ku
151-0072, Tokyo.
Japan

P. +81 3 3469 6711

info@eko.co.jp
www.eko.co.jp

EKO North America

111 North Market Street
Suite 300
San José, CA 95113
USA

P. +1 408 977 7751

info@eko-usa.com
www.eko-usa.com

EKO Europe,
Middle East, Africa,
South America
Lulofsstraat 55, Unit 28
2521 Al, Den Haag
The Netherlands

P. +31 (0) 70 305 0117

info@eko-eu.com
www.eko-eu.com

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