CC-S05

Photothermal total solar radiation sensor

Product Manual
Introduction:
1 This manual introduces the introduction and usage instructions of the total solar radiation sensor in
detail

2 This manual details the installation and setup of the Solar Radiation Sensor

3 It also introduces the hardware connection method and protocol interface

serial item name quantity Remark

number

1 Photothermal total solar radiation sensor 1 set

2 sensor data line 1

3 Product Manual 1 copy

1. Equipment introduction

The total solar radiation sensor can be used to measure the total solar radiation intensity in the spectral range of 0.28

~ 3μm. The core device of the radiation sensor is a high-precision photosensitive element, which has good stability and

high precision; at the same time, a quartz glass cover made of precision optical cold processing is installed outside the

sensing element, which effectively prevents environmental factors from affecting its performance. This product complies

with ISO9060 and WMO World Meteorological Organization (CIMO Guide) technical specification requirements. It can be

widely used in the measurement of solar radiation energy in departments such as meteorology, solar energy utilization,

agriculture and forestry, building material aging and atmospheric environment monitoring .

This product meets the requirements of the latest Chinese Meteorological Standard "GB∕T 19565-2017 Total

Radiation Sensor" .
2. Technical Parameters

parameter name Specifications illustrate

grade standard FIRST CLASS

Measuring range 0-2000W/M2

Time Response (95%) 13s

Thermal Radiation Zero Offset ±10W/㎡

Temperature change zero offset ±3W/㎡

nonlinear ±1%

instability ±1%

Directional response ±18W/㎡

spectral error ±3%

temperature response
3%
(-10 ～40℃)

tilt error ±1%

spectral response 0.28 ~ 3μm

sensitivity 7 ~ 14 uV/Wm -2

Internal resistance ≤800Ω

stability ±2% (sensitivity change rate within one year)

≤±5%
cosine (deviation from the ideal value when the sun altitude is 30°
on a sunny day)

none millivolt output

Operating Voltage DC 24V Standard current output

DC 12～24V RS485

0 ~ 20mV

signal output 4 ~ 20mA

RS485 (MODBUS protocol)

cable length 2 meters

Operating temperature -40～85℃

Working humidity 5～90%RH

power consumption 12mA @12VDC RS485

Sensor: 0.45kg
weight
2m cable: 0.13kg
3. Dimensions

Unit: mm

4. Wiring Instructions

model Description Thread Color Description

Red: Power+
1: Power+ Green: RS485A+
2: RS485A+ Yellow: RS485B-
CC-S03
3: RS485B- Black: Gnd
4: Power ground Brown: mV+
White: mV-

1.Red：Power+
2.Green：RS485A+
3.Yellow：RS485B-
4.NC
5.Black：GND

5. installation method

There are two M5 screw holes for the total radiation sensor, and two M5×35 screws are provided in the installation

accessories, with flat spring washers and nuts (or with double nuts, without flat spring washers).

1)Remove the sunshield of the total radiation sensor, and place the sensor aviation plug facing north on the mounting

bracket or platform.

2)Observe whether the small air bubble in the horizontal bubble is centered, if not, adjust the adjustable feet so that the

small air bubble is in the center of the horizontal bubble.

3)Fix the sensor on the mounting bracket or platform with screws, and then install the sensor data cable and light shield.

Note: The installation site of the total solar radiation sensor should be selected without any obstacles above the

plane of the sensing element, to ensure that there are no obstacles with an elevation angle exceeding 5° in the

azimuth of sunrise and sunset, and the phenomenon of shadows falling on the sensing surface should be

avoided . The sensor should not be placed near light-colored buildings or other objects that reflect sunlight, nor

near artificial sources of radiation.

Outer glass
Inner glass

Cover

Spritlevels Connector

Base
Dryer

6. Routine maintenance and recalibration

6.1 daily maintenance

1)Daily check whether the glass dome is clean or not. If there is dust or water vapor condensation, it should be blown with
a suction ear ball or wiped with a soft cloth or optical lens paper in time to ensure that no stains or deposits are left on
the dome .
The frequency of cleaning depends largely on local weather and environmental conditions such as dust, airborne
pollutants or salt spray in marine areas. Ideally, cleaning should be done every morning before sunrise.
2)Wipe off the water droplets after raining, and defrost frequently in winter to avoid numerical errors caused by the
refraction of water droplets.
3)Water vapor and humidity have entered the watch, and if there is fine water mist in the watch, it should be dried as soon
as possible (50-55°C), and the desiccant should be replaced, otherwise the accuracy of the data will be reduced.

6.2 monthly maintenance

1)Check the desiccant in the desiccant box. This is a non-toxic indicator silica gel. When the color changes from orange to
dark green, it needs to be replaced in time.
When replacing the desiccant, please unscrew the desiccant box from the radiation sensor housing. If it is tight, use a
37mm open-end wrench or a 15" adjustable wrench to loosen it. Dispose of the used desiccant and add fresh
desiccant , reinstall the desiccant cartridge.
 2)Check solar radiation sensor for level and adjust if necessary.
3)Check that the hood is secure.

6.3 annual maintenance

1)Check all electrical connections. Unscrew the aviation plug, clean if necessary, and reconnect.
2)Check the cables for accidental or rodent damage.
3)Check that the instrument mounts and base brackets are secure.

6.4 calibration

It is recommended to use it for more than two years and return it to the factory to calibrate the measurement accuracy
to avoid affecting the accuracy of the data.

7. Troubleshooting

Fault phenomenon: no output signal or output signal is incorrect .

Troubleshooting method:

1)Check whether the solar radiation sensor data cable is properly connected to the data device.
2)Check the installation position of the solar radiation sensor. Are there any obstacles casting shadows on the sensor by
blocking direct sunlight at certain times of the day ?
3)Check that the glass dome is clean and free of condensation inside. If there is condensation inside, dry it out and
replace the desiccant. It may take several days for the sensitivity to return to its original value.
4)Check the level bubble, the bubble should be at least half way up the level marker ring.
5)Use a multimeter to measure the output signal in mV range, it should be between 0-20mV, if it is always 0 or out of range,
please contact the supplier.

8. Precautions

1 ) Please check whether the packaging is in good condition, and check whether the product model is consistent with the
selected model;
2 ) Do not wire with power on, and power on after the wiring is completed and checked;
3 ) When installing, place the aerial plug of the sensor facing north, first adjust the level and then fix it;

9. communication protocol

9.1 overview

This document specifies the communication protocol between the total solar radiation sensor and the remote
background, and specifies the communication method, format and transmission content.
 The communication protocol used in this document is a subset of the standard Modbus protocol, with the remote
background as the master and the total solar radiation sensor as the slave. The content of the statute includes the
following parts:
Under the call of the background, upload and detect the total solar radiation data;

9.2 protocol type

name illustrate

physical connection RS-485

Transmission rate
transmission specification
communication protocol
message verification
other restrictions
message length
9.3
Baud rate9600 bps
8 data bits, 1 start bit, 1 stop bit, no parity
Uses a subset of the standard Modbus protocol
Using 16-bit cyclic redundancy check CRC-16
The minimum interval between sending messages is 1s,
The length of a single message does not exceed 256 bytes

definition

9.3.1 Read data (03H)

Function code: 03H

When reading data, the host sends a message as follows:
slave function code Register address number of registers CRC16
address (HL)
XX 03 00 00 00 01 low high

The slave replies as follows:

slave function code Number of data data segment data CRC16

address segment bytes
XX 03 02 XX XX low high

For example:
The slave address is 1E
Host sends message: 1E 03 00 00 00 01 86 65
Slave return message: 1E 0 3 02 07 02 7F B5
HEX 0702 to DEX 1794
So moment radiation is 1794W/m2

9.3.2 Set slave address (06H)

Function code: 06H

The host sends the message as follows:
slave function code register address new address CRC16
address
XX 06 00 00 00XX low high
The slave replies as follows:

slave function code register address new address CRC16

address
XX 06 00 00 00XX low high

For example:
The slave address is changed from 1E to 05
The host sends a message: 1E 06 00 00 00 05 4B A6
Slave return message: 1E 06 00 00 00 05 49 FA

Note: The default address of this machine is 02.

point table:

address name type of data Decimal places unit

0x0000 total solar radiation unsigned 16-bit 0 W/ m2
integer
Note: Support standard MODBUS communication RTU format, the decimal place is 0, the received data
needs *1; the decimal place is 1, the received data needs *0.1; the decimal place is 2, the received data
needs *0.01;