GEOMS supplies Kipp & Zonen equipment from the Netherlands. In this article, we want to talk about the main product lines of this well-known manufacturer on the world market. If you are interested in purchasing any of the manufacturer's diverse product range, please use the button below to contact us.
Main types of Kipp & Zonen equipment
All the developments of the manufacturer, which we are talking about in this material, are somehow connected with the research of the sun.
First of all, it is the Kipp & Zonen actinometric equipment, which includes a full range of high-quality instruments for measuring all parts of the solar spectrum: from ultraviolet (UV) to far infrared (FIR). This includes such basic instruments as pyranometers, pyrgeometers, pyrgeliometers, albedometers and radiometers, as well as other instruments for observing the sun and auxiliary equipment. Since the range of such products is very large, we will devote a separate section of this article to it.
Secondly, it is worth naming the instruments of atmospheric science. These are sophisticated instruments for measuring specific atmospheric parameters, such as stratospheric ozone, UV spectra and evapotranspiration.
As a matter of fact, there are only three main solutions offered by Kipp & Zonen:
- Brewer spectrophotometer, which provides almost simultaneous observations of the total content of the ozone column, SO2 and UV spectra.
- Scintillators that measure atmospheric turbulence using the scintillation method, in which heat flows cause changes in the refractive index of the atmosphere (the "shimmering" effect observed on a hot road).
- A scientific solar monitoring station that provides high-precision measurements of direct, scattered and global solar radiation and complies with the BSRN (Baseline Surface Radiation Network) recommendations.
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However, "one solution" does not mean "one device"! The features of the configuration, updates and additions of products are quite diverse. You can find out more details from qualified technical specialists of our company.
Separately, it is worth paying attention to the fact that Kipp & Zonen pays great attention to the compliance of its equipment with international standards. The manufacturer's devices are certified according to ISO 9001:2008 and are serviced in accordance with the quality standards of the International Organization for Standardization.
A number of the developer's products have internal firmware or software for integrating hardware with a computer. Periodically, these special products receive updates to improve performance or add advanced functionality. You can get such improvements for free, as a rule.
Kipp & Zonen devices, when properly operated, have an impressively long service life, and most of their components (except consumables used in regular maintenance) can serve indefinitely.
However, components, depending on their age, conditions of use and maintenance, may degrade or require separate maintenance in order to maintain optimal performance. Sometimes it happens that products are damaged accidentally or as a result of extreme environmental influences (for example, lightning strikes). In this case, the equipment will need repair or replacement of parts. Most repairs can be carried out at the manufacturer's regional service centers, but some operations will require the use of special equipment at the factory in the Netherlands. In any case, when faced with a breakdown, contact the supplier for instructions on further actions.
Note that regular calibration of Kipp & Zonen measuring equipment is the key to its long-term operation by maintaining the initial performance and accuracy of the products. The developer recommends calibrating radiometers at least once every two years.
Information about services, as well as prices for equipment, can be obtained from the consultants of our website at any time convenient for you.
Variety of Kipp & Zonen actinometric instruments
As promised, now we will take a closer look at exactly which solar energy meters Kipp & Zonen offers to its customers.
Pyranometers, that is, radiometers designed to measure the intensity of radiation on a flat surface, usually from solar radiation or lamps. Devices of this type include the CMP (CMP3, CMP6, CMP10, CMP21, CMP22) and SMP (SMP3, SMP6, SMP10, SMP12, SMP22) lines, as well as CM4 and SP Lite2 devices.- Pyrgeometers CGR4 and SGR4 – meters designed for monitoring infrared radiation in atmospheric research and testing of materials.
- Pyrheliometers CHP1 and SHP1 are instruments suitable for making automatic measurements of normally incident direct solar radiation.
- Solar (Sun) trackers SOLYS and SOLYS2 – all-weather reliable affordable tracking and positioning tools. They can be used as a special sun sensor or a computer positioner.
- CMA albedometers, which are dual pyrometers that measure both global and reflected solar radiation as a single integrated instrument. The device is also called the CMP6 Albedometer Kit.
- Broadband scientific UV radiometers designed for "total ultraviolet" measurements. They have a spectral response adapted to UVA, UVB and the action spectrum of UVE erythema (sunburn) on human skin. The range includes five models: CUV5 Total UV, SUV5 Total UV, SUV-A UVA, SUV-B UVB, SUV-E UVE.
- Network radiometers Kipp & Zonen models CNR4 and NR Lite2, designed to measure incoming and outgoing shortwave (from 0.3 to 3 µm) and longwave (from 4.5 to >40 µm) radiation.
- Sunshine duration sensors CSD3, which measure the time periods during which direct solar radiation exceeds the level of 120 W/m2.
- Data loggers and accessories – special devices for reading and writing data from Kipp & Zonen measuring instruments, as well as a wide range of accessories such as mounting plates, shadow rings and leveling units. The former are represented by the METEON, METEON 2.0 and LOGBOX SE models. The second includes the following products:
Amplifier AMPBOX, Smart Setup Hub PMU485,- Ventilation Unit CVF4,
- Mounting Fixtures CMF (CMF1 and CMF4),
- Mounting Bracket CMB1,
- Levelling Fixture CLF4,
- Shadow Ring CM121B/C,
- Fixed Feet For Tilted Mounting CMP/SMP6-22,
- Glare Screen Kit,
- Smart Powered Hub and Smart Hub,
- Adjustable Tilt Radiometer Mounting Kit.
Two of the most popular and in-demand Kipp & Zonen actinometric instruments have already been posted on our website: the CMP6 pyranometer and the NR Lite2 network radiometer. In the future, the catalog of the site will be replenished with other products of the manufacturer. Even if now you have not found here the product you are interested in, do not hesitate to ask a question about it. Competent consultants will answer all your technical questions about the products and inform you of the current prices.
How to choose and buy a Kipp & Zonen product
If you want to buy any Kipp & Zonen equipment at a reasonable price in a short time, send an order to the specialists of our company. On request, they will not only advise you on all the technical characteristics of the devices, but also help with the selection of the product that best suits you. All information and technical documentation will be made available to you without delay, as well as information on available delivery times.
Of course, in search of the right actinometric device, you can independently study the manufacturer's website. But we are sure that the help of competent specialists, well versed in the novelties and features of Kipp & Zonen products, will speed up and simplify the choice. Tell us about your professional needs, do not hesitate to ask questions to our consultants! The more we know about your requirements for the sought-after actinometric devices, the more accurately we will be able to choose the most suitable product for you.
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