SP-420 Smart Pyranometer | USB Output

The new SP-420 smart pyranometer can be connected directly to a computer for taking spot measurements or graphing and datalogging real-time shortwave radiation using the included software.

  • Product Name:Smart Pyranometer | USB Output
  • Model:SP-420
  • Maunufactor:Apogee
  • Country:USA

The new SP-420 smart pyranometer can be connected directly to a computer for taking spot measurements or graphing and datalogging real-time shortwave radiation using the included software. The sensor can also act as a stand-alone shortwave radiation datalogger by simply connecting it to most standard 5 V DC USB power sources. Internal memory within the sensor head is capable of storing 10,000 user-specified periodic measurements that can be downloaded as a CSV file to a computer for analysis.


Internal Data Storage

The sensor has internal data storage capability with the ability to hold up to 10,000 measurements. This allows the sensor to collect data while connected to a stand-alone 5 V DC power supply such as a USB wall adapter.


No Datalogger Required

The sensor can be connected to a desktop or laptop computer via USB 2.0 type A plug, to be used with the ApogeeConnect software (Windows compatible, XP and later; Mac compatible, 10.10 and later). The included Apogee software gives the user control of data logging and calibration settings, provides a real time output display and graph of shortwave radiation measurements and allows the data set to be saved as a csv file.


Resolution    0.1 W mˉ²

Calibration Factor    Custom for each sensor and stored in firmware

Calibration Uncertainty    ± 5 %

Measurement Repeatability    Less than 1 %

Non-stability (Long-term Drift)    Less than 2 % per year

Non-linearity    Less than 1 % (up to 1750 W mˉ²)

Response Time    Software updates every second

Field of View    180 ˚

Spectral Range    360 to 1120 nm (wavelengths where response is 10 % of maximum)

Directional (Cosine) Response    ± 5 % at 75 ˚ zenith angle

Temperature Response    0.04 ± 0.4 % per C

Operating Environment    -40 to 70 C; 0 to 100 % relative humidity; can be submerged in water up to depths of 30 m

Dimensions    24 mm diameter, 28 mm height

Mass    Sensor head weighs 90 g

USB Cable    4.5 m (15 ft)

Current Draw    61 mA

Warranty    4 years against defects in materials and workmanship