CHP1
The CHP1 pyrheliometer is the latest development in the field of solar radiation measurement. Building forth on the legacy of the CH1, this instrument offers further improved accuracy and reliability.
Key features
- Fast response time
- Excellent temperature dependence of sensitivity
- 5 year warranty (*)
- Excellent linearity
The CHP1 fully complies with the most current ISO and WMO performance criteria for First Class Normal Incidence Pyrheliometer. Every CHP1 is calibrated upon manufacture, and is supplied standard with a WRR (World Radiometric Reference) traceable calibration certificate.
The CHP1 is fitted with a high quality connector for easy installation and maintenance. The screw-in drying cartridge is easy to remove and the replacement desiccant is supplied in convenient refill packets.
As standard CHP1 come with both Pt-100 and 10k thermistor temperature sensors.
The instrument covers the total solar spectrum between 200 to 4000 nm. CHP1 is intended for use with any model Kipp & Zonen two-axis Tracker.
The CHP1 is the perfect choice for high accuracy direct solar radiation measurements.
(*) This product will need to be registered by the end-user within 6 months of purchase to activate the 5 year warranty.
Technical specification
| Spectral range (50% points) | 200 to 4000 nm |
| Sensitivity | 7 to 14 µV/W/m² |
| Response time | < 5 s |
| Zero offset due to temperature change (5K/h) | < 1 W/m² |
| Temperature dependence of sensitivity (-20 ºC to +50 ºC) | < 0.5 % |
| Field of view | 5 ±0.2 ° |
| Operational temperature range | -40 to +80 °C |
| Non-linearity | < 0.2 % |
| Maximum solar irradiance | 4000 W/m² |
| International standards (ISO) | First Class ISO |
Related Documents
- CHP1 Instruction Sheet (pdf 2.31MB)
- Kipp & Zonen Pyrheliometers Brochure (pdf 0.54MB)
