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CMA11 Kipp & Zonen Albedometer (Secondary Standard)
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Overview

The CMA11 complies with the highest level of ISO classifications, Secondary Standard. It has all the features of the CMA6 but uses higher quality glass domes and a faster response detector design with temperature compensation. It is recommended for scientific applications for which accuracy needs to be of the highest standard. Read More

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Detailed Description

The white sun shield prevents the body of the albedometer from heating up. The conical lower glare screen prevents direct illumination of the lower glass dome at sunrise and sunset.

A bubble level is fitted and a screw-in drying cartridge keeps the interior free from humidity. The screw-in drying cartridge is easy to remove and the replacement desiccant is supplied in convenient refill packets.The signal cable has a waterproof connector for ease of installation. All albedometers are supplied with a calibration certificate traceable to the World Radiation Centre.

Specifications

  • Spectral range: 285 to 2800 nm 
  • Sensitivity: 7 to 14 µV/W/m² 
  • Response time: < 5 s 
  • Zero offset A: < 7 W/m² 
  • Zero offset B: < 2 W/m² 
  • Directional error (up to 80° with 1000 W/m² beam): < 10 W/m² 
  • Temperature dependence of sensitivity (-10 ºC to +40 ºC): < 1 % 
  • Operating temperature range: -40 to +80 °C 
  • Maximum solar irradiance: 4000 W/m² 
  • Field of view: 180 °
  • Cable Length: 32 ft
  • Warranty: 2 years

Compatibility

Datalogger Considerations

Compatible Contemporary Dataloggers

CR200(X) Series CR800/CR850 CR1000 CR3000 CR5000 CR7X CR9000X

Compatible Retired Dataloggers

CR500 CR510 CR10 CR10X 21X CR23X CR9000