Campbell Scientific CS300 Silicon Pyranometer - Manual (Page 9)

CS300 Pyranometer
1. Introduction
The CS300, manufactured by Apogee Instruments, measures total sun and sky
solar radiation for solar, agricultural, meteorological, and hydrological
applications. Its spectral range of 360 to 1120 nanometers encompasses most
of the shortwave radiation that reaches the Earth’s surface. This pyranometer
connects directly to our dataloggers. Its output can be measured by all of our
dataloggers.
2. Cautionary Statements
• READ AND UNDERSTAND the Precautions section at the front of this
manual.
• Care should be taken when opening the shipping package to not damage or
cut the cable jacket. If damage to the cable is suspected, consult with a
Campbell Scientific applications engineer.
• Remove the green cap after installing the sensor. Save this cap for
shipping or storing the sensor.
• Handle the sensor carefully when cleaning. Be careful not to scratch the
surface of the sensor.
3. Initial Inspection
• Upon receipt of the CS300, inspect the packaging and contents for
damage. File damage claims with the shipping company.
4. Quickstart
Short Cut is an easy way to program your datalogger to measure the CS106 and
assign datalogger wiring terminals. Use the following procedure to get started.
1. Install Short Cut by clicking on the install file icon. Get the install file
from either www.campbellsci.com , the ResourceDVD, or find it in
installations of LoggerNet, PC200W, PC400, or RTDAQ software.
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