1.

Index
1. Index 1
2. Important User Information 2
2- 1 . C on tac t I nf orm at i on 2
2- 2 . W arrant y a n d L ia b il i t y 2
2- 3 . Ab o ut T h is I ns tr u c ti o n M an u a l 3
2- 4 . E n v ir onm en t 3
2- 5 . I SO / I EC 17 0 25 :2 0 05 4
2- 6 . C E D ec l ar at i o n 5
3. Safety Information 6
3- 1 . W ARNING /C A UT I O N 6
4. Introduction 8
4- 1 . Ab o ut t h e P yr a no m eter S er ies 9
4- 2 . P ac k ag e C on t en ts 11
5. Getting Started 12
5- 1 . P ar t Nam es a nd Des c r i pt i o ns 12
5- 2 . S e tu p 14
5- 3 . M e as ur i n g S ol ar I rra di a nc e 19
6. Maintenance & Troubleshooting 21
6- 1 . M a in t en a nc e 21
6- 2 . C al i br at i on an d M eas ur em ent U nc ert a i nt y 22
6- 3 . Tr o ub l es h o ot i n g 23
7. Specifications 24
7- 1 . S p ec if ic at i ons 24
7- 2 . D im ens io ns 26
7- 3 . O u tp u t Ca b l es 27
7- 4 . Ac c es s or i es L is t 27
APPENDIX 28
A- 1. R a di om etr ic Term s 28
A- 2. P yra n om eter C h a rac t er is t ic s 29
A- 3. C o nf i gur a tor Sof t war e (M S - 8 0 A, M S - 8 0 M) 30
A- 4. C om m un ic a t io n S pec if ic a t io ns (M S - 8 0M ) 42
A- 5. R ec al i br at i on ( M S - 80 A , M S- 80 M) 45
A- 6. Tem per at ur e S en s or ( 1 0k ΩNT C M S - 80) 46
A- 7. Tem per at ur e Co n v ers io n Tab l e ( 4 4 03 1, 10k Ω NT C) 47

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2. Important User Information
Thank you for using EKO Products

Make sure to read this instruction manual thoroughly and to understand the contents before starting to operate the
instrument. Keep this manual at safe and handy place for whenever it is needed.
For any questions, please contact us at one of the EKO offices given below:

2- 1. C ont ac t I nfo r mati on

EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD.

Asia, Oceania Region
EKO INSTRUMENTS Co., Ltd.
www.eko.co.jp
1-21-8, Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku Tel: +81 (3) 3469-6711
info@eko.co.jp
Tokyo, 151-0072 Japan Fax: +81 (3) 3469-6719

Europe, Middle East, Africa, South America Region

EKO INSTRUMENTS Europe B.V.
www.eko-eu.com
Lulofsstraat 55, Unit 32, Tel: +31 (0)70 3050117
info@eko-eu.com
2521 AL, Den Haag, The Netherlands Fax: +31 (0)70 3840607

North America Region

EKO INSTRUMENTS USA Inc.
www.eko-usa.com
95 South Market Street, Suite 300 Tel: +1 408-977-7751
info@eko-usa.com
San Jose, CA 95113 USA Fax: +1 408-977-7741

2- 2. Wa r ra nt y an d Li a bi l i t y
For warranty terms and conditions, contact EKO or your distributor for further details.
EKO guarantees that the product delivered to customer has been verified, checked and tested to ensure that
the product meets the appropriate specifications. The product warranty is valid only if the product has been
installed and used according to the directives provided in this instruction manual.

In case of any manufacturing defect, the product will be repaired or replaced under warranty. However, the
warranty does not apply if:
 Any modification or repair was done by any person or organization other than EKO service
personnel.
 The damage or defect is caused by not respecting the instructions of use as given on the product
brochure or the instruction manual.

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2- 3. A bo ut T hi s Ins tr uc ti on Man ual
Copy Rights Reserved by EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. Making copies of whole or parts of this

document without permission from EKO is prohibited.

This manual was issued: 2016/09/26

Version Number: 2

2- 4. Env i ro nm ent

1. WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC

(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
This product is not subjected to WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC however it should not be mixed with general
household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take this product(s) to the designated
collection points.
Disposing of this product correctly will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative
effects on human health and the environment, which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste
handling.

2. RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC

EKO Instruments has completed a comprehensive evaluation of its product range to ensure compliance with
RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC regarding maximum concentration values for substances. As a result all products
are manufactured using raw materials that do not contain any of the restricted substances referred to in the
RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC at concentration levels in excess of those permitted under the RoHS Directive
2002/95/EC, or up to levels allowed in excess of these concentrations by the Annex to the RoHS Directive
2002/95/EC.

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2- 5. IS O /IE C 170 25 :2 00 5

EKO Instruments Co. Ltd. calibration laboratory is accredited by Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation, Inc.
(PJLA) to perform pyranometer and pyrheliometer calibrations in accordance with the requirements of
ISO/IEC17025, which are relevant to calibration and testing.

EKO is a unique manufacturer who can offer calibration service for pyranometers and pyrheliometers
in-house. Based on the applied calibration methods EKO provides the best quality solar sensor calibrations
compliant to the international standards defined by ISO/IEC17025 / 9847 (Indoor method) and ISO9059
(Outdoor method) (Certification: L13-94-R2 / www.pjlabs.com)

ISO/IEC17025 provides a globally accepted basis for laboratory accreditation that specifies the management
and technical requirements. With calibrations performed at the EKO Instruments laboratory we enable our
customers to:

・ Clearly identify the applied calibration methods and precision

・ Be traceable to the World Radiation Reference (WRR) through defined industrial standards:
ISO9846 Calibration of a pyranometer using a pyrheliometer
ISO9847 Calibration of field pyranometer by comparison to a reference pyranometer
ISO9059 Calibration of field pyrheliometers by comparison to a reference pyrheliometer
・ Obtain repeatable and reliable calibration test results through consistent operations

Our clients will obtain a highly reliable data by using an ISO/IEC17025 calibrated sensor. Our Accredited lab
is regularly re-examined to ensure that they maintain their standards of technical expertise.

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2- 6. CE D ec l a ra ti o n

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We: EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD

1-21-8 Hatagaya Shibuya-ku,
Tokyo 151-0072 JAPAN

Declare under our sole responsibility that the product:

Product Name: Pyranometer

Model No.: MS-80, MS-80A, MS-80M

To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following

harmonized standards of other normative documents:

Harmonized standards:

EN 61326-1:2006 Class A (Emission)

EN 61326-1:2006 (Immunity)

Following the provisions of the directive:

EMC-directive: 89/336/EEC
Amendment to the above directive: 93/68/EEC

Date: Dec. 1, 2015

Position of Authorized Signatory: Deputy General Manager of Quality Assurance Dept.

Name of Authorized Signatory: Shuji Yoshida

Signature of Authorized Signatory:

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3. Safety Information
EKO products are designed and manufactured under the consideration of the safety precautions.
Please make sure to read and understand this instruction manual thoroughly in order to be able to
operate the instrument safely and in the correct manner.

WARNING Attention to the user; pay attention to the instructions given on the
CAUTION instruction manual with this sign.

HIGH High voltage is used; pay special attention to instructions given in

VOLTAGE this instruction manual with this sign to prevent electric leakage
WARNING and/or electric shocks.

3- 1. WA RN IN G/ CA U TI O N

1. Setup
 The installation base or mast should have enough load capacity for the instrument to be mounted.
Fix the pyranometer securely to the base or mast with bolts and nuts; otherwise, the instrument
may drop due to gale or earthquake, which may lead to unexpected accidents.
 Make sure the instrument and the cables are installed in a location where they will not get soaked.
 When using this instrument by connecting to a measuring instrument, make sure to connect the
shield cable to either the signal ground terminal on the measuring instrument side or GND (the
reference potential on the single end input side). Noise may be included in the measurement
data.
 Although this product is tested to meet EMC Directive compliance requirements, it may not fully
satisfy its primary specification/performance when using this product near following locations
where strong electromagnetic wave is generated. Please pay attention to the installation
environment.
Outdoor: High voltage power line, power receiver/distribution facility, etc.
Indoor: Large-size chiller, large rotation device, microwave, etc.
 Do not use this product in environment where corrosive gas, such as ammonia and sulfurous acid
gas, are generated. It may cause malfunction.
 Do not install in area that cause salt damages. It may cause malfunction by paint peeling off or
corrosion. When installing in area with risk of salt damages, make sure to take following
measures: 1. Wrap the connector with self-fusing tape, 2. Change the fixing screw to bolt screw
made of aluminum, 3. Run the cables in resin pipe or metal pipe treated with salt-resistant paint
such as molten zinc plating, 4. Periodically clean.
 Do not use this instrument in vacuum environment.
 If the cable and main unit are in risk for getting damaged by birds and small animals, protect the
cable and the main unit by using: 1. Reflective tape, 2. Repellent, 3. Cable duct, 4. Installing
bird-spike

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2. Handling
 Be careful with glass dome when handling instruments. Strong impact to this part may damage the
glass and may cause injuries by broken glass parts.
 When carrying the MS-80 with sunscreen attached, always hold the instrument from the bottom.
Holding only the sunscreen part may lead to dropping the sensor as it comes off from the
sunscreen.

3. Power Supply (MS-80A/MS-80M)

 Make sure to ground the grounding cable on the power supply cable. When grounding is
insufficient, it may cause not only measurement error due to noise, but also cause electric shock
and leakage accidents.
 Check the voltage and types (AC or DC) of specified power supply before connecting this
instrument. When improper power supply is connected, it may cause malfunction and/or accident.
 Use this instrument with 0.5A fuse connected to the power supply line in series. Without
connecting the fuse, it has risks of generating heat and fire due to large-current flowing by the
power supply when internal damage on the electronics will occurs.

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4. Introduction
EKO’s new generation sensor, called MS-80 broke with the rules of traditional pyranometer architecture.
The innovative design was inspired by the combination of latest technologies and state-of-the-art
thermopile sensor, enabling a breakthrough in unprecedented low zero-offset behaviour and fast
sensor response.
The compact sensor with single dome is immune to offsets and integrates all value added functions
such as a ventilator, heater and different industrial interfaces.

MS-80 unique properties:

Long term stability Compared to our conventional pyranometer, the long term stability is further
enhanced with improved airtightness and the sensor architecture with low sensitivity degradation.

Fast detector response The MS-80 is based on the latest thermopile technology, and realized with a
response time of <0.5sec @95% or <1sec @99%. Such response time is suitable for measuring solar
irradiance which changes momentarily.

Excellent temperature coefficient MS-80 has excellent temperature response in wide temperature
range compared to our conventional pyranometer, and it provides linear output against solar irradiance.

Lowest zero off-set Compared to the conventional pyranometers using double-dome, MS-80 has the
lowest zero off-set effects. The combination of the isolated thermopile detector architecture and optics
keep the sensor in thermal balance within variable atmospheric conditions.

Warranty and re-calibration The MS-80 has 5 years warranty and 5 years recommended re-calibration period.

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4- 1. A bo ut t he P yr an om et er Se ri es
EKO offers three different MS-80 pyranometer models each with different features. With this wide range of
sensors, EKO pyranometers can meet all possible application requirements, ranging from PV module
efficiency measurements to climatology research and material durability testing.

The MS-80 sensor gives excellent durability. It is airtight and can be deployed with little maintenance since
the desiccant is incorporated inside.
Solar sensors are applied outdoors, hence the detector black surface, optical components and sensor
mechanics are constantly exposed to solar radiation, temperature and pressure differences. UV radiation
known as harmful radiation to materials can change the chemical properties of substances irreversibly. In
case of the MS-80 the detector it is totally isolated below the sensor optics surface, which is sealed, and can’t
be affected by a high dose of UV, moisture or pressure differences.

During production and inspection, the directional response and temperature dependency are measured and
validated through a measurement report that comes with each sensor. Besides, EKO provides a unique
calibration service for pyranometers compliant to the international standards defined by ISO/IEC17025 / 9847
(indoor method). When an ISO/ IEC17025 calibrated sensor is purchased, EKO offers sensor at nearly
constant calibration uncertainty. The Accredited lab is regularly re-examined to ensure that they maintain
their standards of technical expertise.

With combination of optional MV-01 (ventilator + heater unit), reduces the dew condensation and
accumulation of dusts and snow on glass dome by continuously blowing the air.
In the following paragraphs, the three instrument types are described individually.

1. MS-80
The analogue MS-80 pyranometer can be used as a reference sensor to measure the global broad-band
solar radiation with a high accuracy. With excellent temperature response and non-linearity characteristics,
it provides optimal performance throughout the year and day.
Key features:
 Fast Response time (<0.5s@95%, <1s@99%)
 Excellent temperature response over a wide temperature range (-20 to +50℃)
 Low offset characteristics

2. MS-80A
The MS-80A is a MS-80 with built in 4-20mA converter which can transfer data in long distance. Due to the
ultralow temperature dependency and non-linearity characteristics, the converter guarantees an optimal
sensor performance throughout year and day. For easy conversion, the MS-80 output by the integrated
2
converter is set to 4-20mA | 0 - 1600 W/m .
With the optional USB controller and EKO Sense software (Multiple languages), the converter settings can be
freely changed.
Key features:
 Fast Response time (<1.5s@95%, <2s@99%)
 Excellent temperature response over a wide temperature range (-20 to +50℃)
 Measurements at long distances (Recommended maximum transmission range 1.2km when using
DC24V, AWG28 cable)

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3. MS-80M
The MS-80M is a MS-80 with built in MODBUS RTU 485 converter which can be connected in series with
devices using the same communication protocol. It is also compatible to the industrial photovoltaic system
power conditioner input. Due to the excellent temperature dependency and non-linearity characteristics, the
converter guarantees an optimal sensor performance, throughout year.
MS-80M can be used with instruments connected with EKO Modbus Signal Converter MC-20 and MS-80M
up to 15 units through BUS connection. The digital signal from MS-80M can be converted to irradiance 0
- 1600 W/m2 (default setting). With the optional USB controller and EKO Sense software (Multiple
languages) the converter settings can be freely changed.
Key features:
 Fast Response time (<1s@95%, <1s@99%)
 Excellent temperature response over a wide temperature range (-20 to +50℃)
 Measurements at long distances (transmission distance 1.2km, theoretical value stated on EIA-485.

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4- 2. Pac k ag e Co nte nts
Check the package contents first; if any missing parts or any damage is noticed, please contact EKO
immediately.

Table 4-1. Package Contents

Contents MS-80 / MS-80A / MS-80M

Pyranometer ○

Output Cable* ○

Sunscreen ○

Not included in the package

Instruction Manual
(Please download from EKO Website)

Inspection Report ○

Quick Start Guide ○

○
Fixing Bolts ( M5 ) x2
(Bolt Length: 75mm )

Washers ( M5 ) x4 ○

Nuts ( M5 ) x2 ○

*Standard length is 10m for both signal cable and power cable. For different length of cables (e.g. to meet
your application needs) please contact EKO or your local distributor.

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5. Getting Started

5- 1. Pa rt N am e s a nd D es c ri pti o ns
Each part name and its main function is described below.

MS-80 / MS-80A / MS-80M

Table 5-1. Parts Name

Parts Name
A. Diffuser
B. Glass Dome
C. Sensor
D. Body
E. Sunscreen
F. Levelling Screw
G. Cable, Connector
H. Bubble Level
I. Knurling Screw

*Signal converter is built-in for MS-80A and MS-80M.

Figure 5-1. Pyranometer Parts Name

1. Glass Dome, Diffuser

A glass dome creates a sealed environment for the detector and protects it against dirt and rain. The dome of
the EKO pyranometers is only transparent for radiation emitted by the sun. Hence they block the undesired
infrared radiation emitted by the Earth’s atmosphere. By the combination of the glass dome and the diffuser,
it improves the cosine response generated by the incident light from the entire hemisphere.

2. Sensor
The sensor (thermopile detector), which is the heart of the pyranometer generates a voltage signal that is
proportional to the solar irradiance. The sensor determines the majority of the measurement properties (e.g.
response time, zero offset B, non-linearity, sensitivity, etc.). MS-80 sensor varies less by aging due to special
construction.

3. Sunscreen, Sensor Body, and Level

MS-80 has a sunscreen to prevent body temperature increase generated by direct sun light. Weather
resistant metal is used for the body, which has resistant against decrease of nocturnal radiation and heat
radiation, and rain and dusts. The integrated sprit level is used for setup and maintaining the sensor in a
horizontally levelled position.

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4. Drying agent
Enclosed drying agents inside the sensor body keep the sensor inside dry, prevents condensation of humidity
inside of the glass dome. There is no need to replace the drying agents as they are replaced when sensor is
recalibrated at EKO.

5. Cable and Cable Connector

All pyranometers are shipped with a 10 meter long output cable as standard length*.
Durable materials are used for the cable and connector, and pin terminals are attached at the end of the cable
for easy connection with data logger terminal block.

*If longer cables, round terminals or fork terminals are required, please contact EKO Instruments or your
distributor. (Also see [7. Specification, 7-4. Accessories List] for optional items.)

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5- 2. Se tu p
In order to obtain representative measurements from pyranometers, several criteria with respect to setup and
mounting of the instruments have to be considered. Also see the Quick Start Guide for comprehensive setup
instruction details (included in the package).

The ideal mounting position for pyranometers is a location which has a full hemispheric field-of-view without
any obstructions (such as buildings, trees, and mountain); however, it might be difficult to find such locations.
Therefore in practice, it is ideal to install in a position which is free from obstructions at 5° above horizon.
The setup location should be easily accessible for periodic maintenance (glass dome cleaning, desiccant
replacement, etc.), and avoid surrounding towers, poles, walls or billboards with bright colors that can reflect
solar radiation onto the pyranometer.
A strong physical impact to the pyranometer can lead to product damage and/or may cause changes to the
sensitivity.

1. Installing at Horizontal or Tilted Positions

1) Check the installation base where the pyranometer has to be mounted and make sure it has two fixing
holes with the appropriate pitch. The pitch sizes of the fixing holes are as follows (in mm):

Table 5-2. Fixing Hole Pitch and Bolt Size for Pyranometers

MS-80 / MS-80A / MS-80M

Fixing Hole Pitch 65 mm

Fixing Bolt Size M5 x 75 mm

2) Setup the pyranometer with the signal cable connector facing the nearest Earth’s pole.
In the Northern hemisphere, the connector should be orientated North, in the Southern hemisphere, the
connector should be orientated South. If the signal cable connector is facing towards the sun, the
temperature of the connector increases and may cause measurement error due unwanted
thermoelectric power invited by the connector temperature increase.

3) Remove a sunscreen.
The sunscreen can be removed by loosening the knurling screw and sliding it towards the bubble level
direction.
*When carrying the MS-80 with sunscreen attached, always hold the instrument from the bottom.
Holding only the sunscreen part may lead to dropping the sensor as it comes off from the sunscreen.

4) Adjust the pyranometer in a horizontal position by using the 2 levelling screws observing the air bubble
in the bubble level while manipulating the levelling screws. The instrument is levelled horizontally if the
air bubble is in the centre ring.
If the pyranometer is not levelled properly, the pyranometer readings are affected by cosine and azimuth
errors. Periodically check the bubble level and adjust the pyranometer’s position if necessary.

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 [Installing at Tilted Position]
After the MS-80 is adjusted to horizontal position in levelled surface, install it on tilted mounting position.
*When installing the instrument, do not remove the levelling feet or fixed feet; if the levelling feet are
removed, it may cause abnormal output values due to the thermal effects from the mounting part.

5) Fasten the pyranometer to the base with the 2 bolts (included) and put the sunscreen back on the
pyranometer.

2. Wiring
To extend the cable lifetime, make sure that the cables are not exposed to direct sun light or rain/wind by
lining the cable through a cable conduit. Cable vibrations will potentially cause noise in the output signal.
Fasten the cable so that the cable does not swing or move by wind blowing.
Exposure of the signal cable to excessive electromagnetic emissions can cause noise in the output signal as
well. Therefore the cable should be lined at a safe distance from a potential source generating EM noise,
such as an AC power supply, high voltage lines or telecom antenna.

 Wiring Procedure
1) Connect the output cable to the pyranometer by inserting the cable connector to the connector on the
body then turn the screw cap.
*Make sure to check the pin layout of the connector before connecting the cable. If the connector cannot
be easily inserted, DO NOT use any force as it will damage the connector. Visually check the pin layout
again before retrying to insert the connector.
*Make sure to fasten the screw cap by turning it all the way.

2) Connect the output cable:

2-1. How to Connect MS-80 (See Table 5-3. Wire Color Codes also)
Connect the wires with colors that corresponds to each terminal to voltmeter or data logger.
*Use measuring device with input impedance more than 100MΩ. Noise or offset may be
generated if data logger with low input impedance is used.
*Always connect the shield cable. Failing to do so, it will lead to causing noise.

-
+
Measuring
(*) Device
Ω

SG

Figure 5-2. How to Connect MS-80

(*) Please select the ohmmeter or data logger which can measure the resistance value (Ω), in
case of measuring the detector temperature (10kΩ@25℃). Please also see the Appendix A-6.

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2-2. How to Connect MS-80A (See Table 5-3. Wire Color Codes also)
Connect the output cable ends to DC power supply (12-24V), ammeter, voltmeter or data logger
(voltage can be measured by connecting precision resistance in series). For overcurrent
protection, install fuse (0.5A) in series between the DC power supply and MS-80A connecting wire.

Connection for when measuring by Current

Figure 5-3A. How to Connect MS-80A

Connection for when Measuring by Voltage

(Connecting precision resistance in series)
1-5V Input
Measurement
250Ω Device

Figure 5-3B. How to Connect MS-80A

*A voltage drop will occur when a precision resistance is connected in series. To compensate the
voltage drop, it is recommended to use 24V for power supply voltage.
*Please choose the precision resistance value and cable length those can keep the power supply
to MS-80 over DC 9.6V

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2-3. How to Connect MS-80M (See Table 5-3. Wire Color Codes also)
Connect the output cable end to DC power supply (12-24V), PC or data logging device. For
overcurrent protection, install a fuse (0.5A) in series between DC power supply and MS-80M
connecting wire.

When Connecting to PC When Connecting to Data Logging Device

Figure 5-4. How to Connect MS-80M

2-4. How to Connect Communication with Modbus RTU

MS-80M can connect to a system that communicates with MODBUS RTU by using RS-485.
Maximum of 100 units can be connected, and individual address can be assigned.

Connection of MS-80M to the RS-485 communication network is shown below.

Master represents the data logging device (such a PC), and slaves represent devices such as
MS-80M.
Connect the + and – for the master to (A/Tx) and (B/Rx) for each MS-80M. Also at the end of
network, connect 120Ω terminating resistance.
*Modbus ID setting is required separately. (See [A-5. Change MS-80M Settings]).

Figure 5-5. Communication Connection with Modbus RTU

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2-5. Wire Assignments
Also see [7-3. Output Cable].

5-3. Wire Color Codes

No. Cable Color MS-80 MS-80A MS-80M

Power Supply
1. Brown mV (+) 4-20mA (+)
DC12V(+)
Power Supply
2. White mV (-) 4-20mA (-)
DC12V(-)

3. Blue NTC (10kΩ) --- RS485/USB TD/ (+)

4. Black NTC (10kΩ) --- RS485/USB RD/ (-)

5. Gray --- --- RS485 G

Shield Shield FG FG FG

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5- 3. Me as u ri n g S ol a r Ir r adi anc e

1. Solar Irradiance Measurement

1) In case of MS-80 (mV output):
2
Global solar Irradiance [W/m ] can be determined by measuring the output voltage [mV] divided by the
-2
individual sensor sensitivity [μV/W・m ]. The output voltage is measured by a measuring device such as
voltmeter or data logger. If solar irradiance is measured continuously, it is recommended to use data
logger which has sufficient recording capacity and calculation function.
Procedure for solar irradiance measurement is described below:

a. Configuration with a Data logger

If the measurement range can be selected on the data acquisition system, select the measurement
range which can accurately measure the signal over a range of 0 to 20mV. The solar irradiance
2
assumed that it does not exceed 1,400W/m in both horizontal and tilted measurement positions.
The maximum output voltage can be calculated by multiplying the maximum solar irradiance with the
-2
calibration factor (e.g. when the sensitivity of the MS-80 pyranometer is about 10μV/W・m or
-2 2 -2
0.010mV/W・m , the maximum output voltage is about 1,400W/m times 0.010mV/W・m = 14mV).

2
b. Calculate the Solar Irradiance [W/m ].
2
The solar irradiance in Watts per meter squared (W/m ) is obtained when the output voltage E [μV] is
-2
divided by the sensitivity of the pyranometer S [μV/W・m ]. This calculation is expressed by the
following formula:

2 E (μV)
I (W/m ) =
-2
S (μV/W･m )

*The sensitivity S for the pyranometer is stated on the calibration certificate and the product label.

2) In Case of MS-80A (4-20mA Output)

a. Configure the Measurement Range

If the measurement range can be selected on the data acquisition system, select the
measurement range which can accurately measure the signal within a range of 4 to 20mA. The
2
global broad-band solar irradiance assumed that it does not exceed 1,400W/m in both horizontal
and tilted measurement positions. When this is converted into MS-80A output, the result will be
18mA (default).

2
b. Calculate the Solar Irradiance [W/m ]
2
When the solar irradiance current value is A [mA], the solar irradiance I [W/m ] can be determined
by the following formula:

2
I [W/m ] = (A [mA] – 4) x 100

2
*MS-80A output is setup as 1mA = 100W/m (default setting).

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3) In Case of MS-80M(Modbus RTU Output)
By the built-in signal converter, the converted solar irradiance can be obtained as output; thus
measurement range setting and conversion to solar irradiance are not necessary.

2. Integration of Measurement Value:

In continuous operation mode the pyranometer is usually connected to a programmable data logger system.
Hence, sampling rates and data reduction methods can be defined right at the beginning of the data
acquisition process.

The response time that is given in the specifications of the EKO pyranometers states the amount of time,
which is necessary to reach 95% of the final measurement value. It is also possible to define a 63.2%
response (which is equal to 1-1/e). This time constant, represented by the symbol τ, is 3 times smaller than
(1)
the values specified by EKO. The recommended sampling rate for pyranometers is smaller than τ. So, for
EKO pyranometers, the sampling rates that have to be programmed in the data logger systems should not
exceed the values as given in Table 7.1.
Performing averaging and/or integration of measurement data can be meaningful to, e.g., reduce the data
volume or to meet application-specific requirement. Note that shorter sampling rates allow to use shorter
averaging/integration times (example for MS-80: <1 second sampling rate, 1 minute averaging period). It
could also be meaningful to store not only average values, but to keep track of all statistical values during the
averaging period, namely: average, integral, minimum and maximum values, and standard deviation.
As a general recommendation, the averaging/integration period should be as short as possible, but long
enough to reduce the data volume to store the processed data safely.

(1)
“Guide to Meteorological Instruments and Methods of Observation”, WMO reference document Nr. 8.

Examples:
2
The total daily radiant energy in Joule per meter squared (J/m ) is obtained by integrating the solar irradiance
2
over time. To calculate the total daily radiant energy in Joule per meter square (J/m ), multiply the averaged
2
solar irradiance I [W/m ] by the averaging interval period (s). Then sum-up the total data number (n) of
2
averaged data points in one day. Its physical unit is expressed with [J/m ] and can be calculated with J = W・
S

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6. Maintenance & Troubleshooting

6- 1. Mai nt en a nc e
Using the EKO pyranometers accurate results can be obtained if the glass dome and the condition of the
instrument are maintained properly. Furthermore, regular maintenance and scheduled re-calibrations can
th
extend the lifetime of EKO pyranometers over 10 of years. However, environmental conditions, such as for
instruments mounted near highly frequented traffic lanes or airports, may have a deteriorating effect on the
materials. Therefore, proper maintenance is needed and has to be adapted to the local environmental
conditions.
The following table describes the common maintenance tasks that should be performed on a regular basis:

Table 6-1. Maintenance Items

Maintenance
Frequency How To Effect
Item

Several The irradiance measurement will be

Clean Glass Keep the glass dome clean by wiping
times per affected due to a change in
Dome with a soft cloth and alcohol
week transmittance.

Check May lead to water leakage due to

Check for cracks and scratches on the
Appearance Weekly rain/dew which causes damage of the
glass dome and body.
Condition detector inside the pyranometer.

Verify if the pyranometer is levelled by

Check checking the bubble is in the center ring An additional cosine/azimuth error will
Weekly
Bubble Level of bubble level. (When the pyranometer be introduced.
is setup in horizontal position)

Verify if the cable connector is properly A disconnected cable will cause

Check
connected, tightened to the instrument, sporadic reading errors or failure of
Cable Weekly
and how cable is lined; make sure the operation. If the cable is damaged, it
Condition
cable is not swinging by wind. may lead to noise or electric shock.

Check if the instrument is tightened

Check Loose instruments and/or mounting
properly to the mounting base plate and
Setup Base Weekly plates can lead to damages of the
the base plate and/or table is securely
Condition instruments and/or injury.
fastened in a proper condition.
May lead to damaging the instrument
Weekly,
Verify if the sunscreen is securely fixed and/or lead to increasing
Check the Before/Aft
on the body, and knurling screw is measurement error due to
Sunscreen er Bad
securely tightened. temperature increase by sunscreen
Weather
coming off.
To maintain the best possible
measurement accuracy, recalibration of Due to natural aging of materials the
Every 5 the pyranometer is recommended. detector properties of the
Recalibration
Years Contact EKO for more details and pyranometer can change in time
requests for a recalibration and which affects the sensor sensitivity.
maintenance service.

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6- 2. C al i b ra ti on an d Me as u re me nt U nc e rt ai nt y
It is recommended to recalibrate MS-80 pyranometer once every 5 years in order to verify the good quality of
the solar radiation measurements. Below explains about the calibration methods of EKO pyranometers and
their calibration uncertainty. For further information about recalibration and maintenance procedures, please
contact EKO or find on the EKO website (http://eko-eu.com).

1. Calibration Method
2
MS-80 is calibrated indoors against a 1000W/m AAA class solar simulator radiation source and designated
calibration facility.

Indoor Calibration Procedure:

As the calibration procedure, 1) place both reference and production pyranometers in the center of the light in
horizontal position at the same distance from the solar simulator; 2) alternatively irradiate the reference and
2
production pyranometers with 1000W/m continuously and measure the output (mV) from each pyranometer
2
for a specified time; 3) From the reference output (mV) and sensitivity (μV//W/m ), calculate the irradiance
2 2
(W/m ); 4) finally the sensitivity (μV/W/m ) value is calculated by division of the pyranometer output (mV) and
2
reference irradiance (W/m ).

Measurement Uncertainty of Indoor Calibration

The calibration uncertainty becomes smaller as the calibration is performed in a constant ambient
temperature and using a solar simulator with stable light source; hence the repeatability of indoor calibration
method is better than 99%.
The expanded calibration uncertainty depends on the pyranometer model, and its result is stated on the
calibration certificate.

The operation environment (such as ambient temperature) and solar simulator output are relatively stable,
the pyranometer calibration uncertainty is determined with consideration of uncertainty of the reference
pyranometer and maximum variation of incident light during the measurement of production pyranometer and
reference pyranometer.

2. Calibration Traceability
The Internal reference pyranometer maintained at EKO is traceable to the absolute cavity pyrheliometer
which is directly compared against the WRR (World Radiometric Reference) Primary Standard (Absolute
Cavity) maintained at PMOD (Davos, Switzerland). The logger system used for the calibration
measurement is traceable to JEMIC (Japan Electric Meters Inspection Cooperation).
Internal reference pyranometer is calibrated directly compared against the pyrheliometer, which is measured
against the EKO absolute cavity, and 2 units of internal reference pyranometers by Shading Method ([A New
Method for Calibrating Reference and Field Pyranometers (1995)] Bruce W Forgan) every one year.
EKO absolute cavity is directly traceable to WRR by comparing against WRR every 5 years.

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6- 3. Tro ubl es hoo ti n g
Read the following in case of any sensor trouble. If any questions should remain, please contact EKO for
further technical support.

Table 6-2. Troubleshooting

Failure Action

Make sure that the sensor cable is connected properly to the instrument.
To verify the connection, measure the impedance of output cable
MS-80 (between the “+” and the “-” wires) and check if the measured
impedance is within the proper range as shown in the specification
table.

There is no output. Make sure that the sensor is properly connected, and type of power
MS-80A
supply and voltage value are appropriate

Make sure that the sensor is properly connected, and type of power
supply and voltage values are appropriate. Also check the
MS-80M
communication settings (i.e. port, baud rate, converter ID) are
appropriate.
The glass dome maybe soiled with rain or dust. Clean the glass dome
with a soft cloth.
Output value is too low
The output may be decreased due to regular change. Recalibrate
periodically.

Pyranometers generate an output signal, which is proportional to the

temperature differences between the sensor’s so-called hot and cold
There are some output signals during junctions; hence, small differences in temperatures between, for
night time. example, the housing and the sensor generate in some cases a small
voltages. This is an instrument-intrinsic phenomenon, which has no
significance related to the quality of the instrument.

Check the shield connection and make sure it is connected securely.

Check to make sure the output cable is not swinging by wind; take
necessary measure by fixing or lining the cables through metal pipe.
Check for any objects which emit electromagnetic wave around the
instrument and or cable.
When using data logger or measuring device with <100MΩ input
There are unusual noise.
impedance, the datalogger potentially won’t measure the sensor output
correctly; thus take following measures in composition:
1. Use measuring device with input impedance more than 100MΩ
2. Setup the integration time and stability time as long as possible.
3. Use moving average processing on the data
4. Attach 2 or more ferrite cores at the end of the cable.

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7. Specifications

7- 1. Sp ec i fi c a ti ons

1. Pyranometer Specifications
The comparison table below, Table 7-1, shows typical values for the characteristic parameters of the EKO
Pyranometers and the corresponding values of the ISO 9060 norm. Other specifications are listed on the
Table 7-2.

Table 7-1. Pyranometer specifications

ISO 9060
MS-80A MS-80M
Characteristics Secondary - MS-80
(4-20mA Output) (Modbus Output)
standard

Response Time
＜15 Sec ＜0.5 Sec ＜1.5 Sec ＜1 Sec
(Output 95%)

Response Time
--- ＜1 Sec ＜2 Sec ＜1 Sec
(Output 99%)

2 2 2 2
Zero Off-Set A 7 W/m 1 W/m 1 W/m 1 W/m

2 2 2 2
Zero Off-Set B ±2 W/m ±1 W/m ±1 W/m ±1 W/m

Long-Term Stability ±0.8 %/year ±0.5 %/5years ±0.5 %/5years ±0.5 %/5years

Non-Linearity ±0.5 % ±0.2 % ±0.2 % ±0.2 %

2 2 2 2
Directional Response ±10 W/m ±10 W/m ±10 W/m ±10 W/m

Spectral Sensitivity ±3 % ±3 % ±3 % ±3 %

Temperature Response
＜2 % ＜1 % ＜0.5% ＜0.5 %
(⊿T50)

Temperature Response
--- ＜1 % ＜0.5% ＜0.5 %
(⊿T70)

Tilt Response ±0.5 % ±0.2 % ±0.2 % ±0.2 %

Wavelength range 300 to 3000 nm 285 to 3000 nm

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Table 7-2. Other Specification

Characteristics MS-80 MS-80A MS-80M

Field of View 2π (sr)

* Operating Temperature -40 to +80℃

(Accuracy Assurance Temp. Range) (-20 to +50℃)
2
*** Maximum Operational Irradiance 4000W/m

Detector Temperature sensor 10kΩ NTC --- **10kΩ NTC

Environmental Protection (IP Code) IP67 Equivalent (IEC60529)

Weight 0.4kg 0.43kg

Paint Anodized
-2
-2
Approx.10μV/W･m -2
Sensitivity Approx.10μV/W･m Approx.10μV/W･m
(4-20mA:0-1600W/m2)

Impedance Approx. 45kΩ --- ---

2
Output Cable (outer diameter) AWG22: 0.5mm x 5 pins (φ6.7mm)

Output Cable Terminal Pin-Terminal (0.3-9.5)

Output (or Signal) Voltage (mV) Current (mA) Digital (Modbus RTU)
2 2
Resolution --- <0.5 (W/m ) <0.5 (W/m )

Input Power Supply --- DC12 – 24V ±10% DC12 – 24V ±10%

Power Consumption --- 0.08 to 0.75W <1.25W

Power Supply Voltage Fluctuation <0.05% (When input voltage fluctuation occur
---
Error to DC12V 24V)
* When the instrument is used in the ambient temperature exceeding the accuracy assurance temperature
range, the measurement error may increase.
** Temperature sensor is internally connected to MODBUS electronics
***The operational maximum irradiance is defined as the irradiance level beyond which damage may occur to
the sensor.

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7- 2. Di m ens i o ns
Below table and figures give the pyranometer dimensions for each model.

Table 7-3. Dimensions

MS-80 / MS-80A / MS-80M

A. Fixing Hole Pitch 65 mm

B. Body Height 72 mm

C. Levelling Screw Height 16 mm

D. Width (including Sunscreen/Cover) Φ96 mm

E. Overall Height (approx.) 101mm

Figure 7-1. Outer Dimensions

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7- 3. O ut pu t C abl es
See [5-2. Installation, 2. Wiring] for instruction

Figure 7-2. Output Cables

7- 4. Ac c es s o r i es Li s t

Table 7-4. Accessories List

Option Items Remarks

Cable Length: 20m, 30m, 50m

Output Cable
Terminals: Fork Terminals, Round Terminals, Pin Terminals

EKO Sensor USB Controller For MS-80A Configuration Cable

Converts from RS485  USB for the communication with MS-80M and
RS485 / USB Converter Cable
allows to connect to PC with USB terminal

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APPENDIX

A- 1. Ra di o me tri c Ter ms

Table A-1. Definitions of Terms

Cosine-weighted solar irradiance received over a solid angle of 2πsr on a

Hemispheric Solar Irradiance 2 2
plane surface, expressed in units of W/m or kW/m .

Global Solar Irradiance, Global Hemispherical solar irradiance received on a horizontal plane surface,
2 2
Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) expressed in units of W/m or kW/m .

Direct Solar Irradiance, Direct Normal-incidence solar irradiance received over a small solid angle which
2 2
Normal Irradiance (DNI) includes the circum solar irradiance, expressed in units of W/m or kW/m .

Hemispherical solar irradiance without the direct solar irradiance, i.e.

Diffuse Solar Irradiance, Diffuse
indirect irradiance of the scattered solar radiation (by air molecules,
Horizontal Irradiance (DHI) 2 2
aerosol particles, clouds, etc.), expressed in units of W/m or kW/m .

A radiometer designed to measure the hemispheric solar irradiance over

Pyranometer
the wavelength range of about 300 to 3,000nm.

A radiometer designed to measure the direct solar irradiance over a

Pyrheliometer
certain solid angle including the circumsolar irradiance.

Radiometric reference instrument system which has an uncertainty of less

World Radiation Reference than +/-0.3%, expressed in SI units.
(WRR) This reference is maintained by the World Meteorological Organization
(WMO), and it has been issued since January 1, 1980

An ISO norm (International Standard).

ISO9060 defines the pyranometer and pyrheliometer characteristics, their
ISO9060
requirements and corresponding categories. Global pyranometers are
subdivided into 3 classes in this standard.

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A- 2. P yr an om ete r C ha rac te ri s ti c s

Table A-2. Pyranometer Characteristics (see also CIMO Guide, WMO No. 8, 2008)

Response Time The time (seconds) of a pyranometer sensor to reach 95% of its final output signal.

2
Zero Off-Set A Response (dark-signal) to 200W/m net thermal radiation (ventilated)

Zero Off-Set B Response (dark-signal) to 5K per hour change in ambient temperature

Non-Stability Rate of change [%] of the pyranometer sensitivity per year.

2
Percentage deviation from the responsivity at 500W/m due to any change of irradiance within
Non-Linearity 2 2
the range 100W/m to 1,000W/m .
2
Also referred to as cosine error [W/m ]; the range of errors caused by assuming that the
Directional
normal incidence responsivity is valid for all directions when measuring, from any direction, a
Response 2
beam radiation whose normal incidence irradiance is 1,000W/m

Spectral Percentage deviation of the product of spectral absorptance and spectral transmittance from
Sensitivity the corresponding mean within the range 0.35μm to1.5μm.

Temperature Percentage maximum error due to any change of ambient temperature within an interval of
Response 50℃.

Percentage deviation from the responsivity at 0 ̊ tilt (horizontal) due to change in tilt from 0 ̊ to
Tilt Response 2
90 ̊ at 1,000W/m .

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A- 3. Co nfi gu r ato r So ft wa re (MS - 80A , MS - 80M )
With the EKO Sense Configurator software which can be downloaded from the EKO website and optional
controller, MS-80A and MS-80M configurations, such as output range and sensitivity, can be changed.
For MS-80A: EKO Sense USB Controller (optional)
For MS-80M: RS485/USB Conversion Cable (optional)

1. Software Installation
Install the special configurator software according to the following procedure

1) Download the recent version software “EKO Sense Configurator (Installer File, Compressed file: Zip
Format)” from the EKO website: http://eko-eu.com/

2) Open the installer file and click the execute file; the following window appears. Click [Next] button.
(Depending on the operating system, a dialog window for installation authorization may appear)

Figure A-1. Confirm Setup Settings Window

3) Select the location of installation from the [Browse] button then click [Next].

Figure A-2. Choose Destination Location Window

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4) In the following window, select the location of software shortcut. As default, the shortcut s are created
in Start Menu and on desktop. Uncheck the checkbox as necessary, then click [Next].

Figure A-3. Set Program Shortcuts Window

5) It starts to copy the necessary files for the software; once the copying is completed, following window
appears. The software installation finishes when [Finish] button is clicked and software starts up. If
you don’t wish to start the software immediately, check the checkbox before clicking the [Finish] button.

Figure A-4. Setup Complete Window

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2. Hardware Preparation
Once the software is installed, connect the devices necessary for configuring.

1) Connections for MS-80A

After software installation, connect the USB connector of “EKO Sensor USB Controller” to PC, and
clamp the MS-80A output cable terminal with the crocodile clip on the other end of the cable.
The power is supplied from the PC through the USB connector, so there is NO NEED to supply power.

EKO Sensor USB PC

Controller

MS-80A Cable: Brown (+) ←→ Red (+, Crocodile Clip)

MS-80A Cable: White (-) ←→ Black (-, Crocodile Clip)

Figure A-5. Connection by EKO Sensor USB Controller

2) Connections for MS-80M

After software installation, connect the “RS485/USB Converter Cable” to the USB connector on PC and
clamp the crocodile clip at the other end to the MS-80M output cable end.

＋ RS485/USB
PC
- Converter Cable

+ -
DC Power Supply (Terminal Block) MS-80M Cable: Blue (+) ←→ Converter Cable Terminal: (+)
12 - 24V MS-80M Cable: Black (-) ←→Converter Cable Terminal: (-)

Figure A-6. Connection by RS485 / USB Converter Cable

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3. Changing the Configuration (MS-80A)
In this section provides how to change the MS-80A configurations, such as output range and sensitivity value.
Make sure the software installation is completed and devices are connected through the 4-20mA Control
Cable to a PC.

1) Start up the software. Software is in English when it is first started up. Change the language setting
from the tool bar at the window top (Tools/Language) to change the language to be used: English,
Portuguese, Spanish, or Japanese.

Figure A-7. Language Setting

2) Next, select the device to be configured. Click [4-20mA] icon for MS-80A.

Figure A-8. Selecting Configuring Device

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3) After clicking [4-20mA], the USB controller automatically identifies the converter within 5 seconds then
“Read OK” is indicated as shown below.

Figure A-9. Converter “Read OK” Status

In case the converter is not identified, check the setup of serial port to be connected; change as
necessary.

1. Go to [Tools]  [Serial Port Configuration]: Below window appears. Check if the connected serial
port is the correct one. Serial port can be selected from the “Serial Port” section and click [Save]
to change.
2. Next, go to [Tools]  [Search and connect] to reconnect the converter.
Just in case, disconnect / connect the power (Red crocodile clip) to establish the connection.

Figure A-10. Serial Port Setting

Software Functions
Some of the software functions are introduced below. There are several basic functions, such as
Open/Save, create a report of configuration that was used.

1. Change and Write Configuration

Pyranometer model name, sensitivity, minimum irradiance, maximum irradiance, and offset can be
changed. After making the changes, the changed configuration can be written in the MS-80A by
clicking [Write Device].
The written configuration is maintained even in the condition without power being supplied.
*Unless [Write Device] is clicked, the changes will not be reflected on the configuration.

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 2. Read Configuration
Current device configuration can be displayed by clicking the [Read Device] button.

3. Checking the Outputs

2
Current outputs (pyranometer output: mV, irradiance: W/m , internal temperature) can be retrieved
by clicking the [Read] button.
*This is for the purpose of test, thus these output data cannot be recorded to PC.

4. Save Configuration
Configuration can be saved in selected location by clicking [Save] button. (File format: XML)

5. Save and Print Configuration

Configuration can be printed out by clicking [Report] button.

6. Restore the Factory Setting

Invoke the factory setting by clicking [Load Default]. To restore the factory setting to the MS-80A,
click [Write Device].

4 2 1 5 6 7

Configurations

3
Operation Check

Figure A-11. EKO Sense Configurator Configuration Window

7. To Configure Advanced Options (Linearity Correction, Temperature Correction)

By clicking [Advanced Options], a dialog window for entering password appears. After the
password [eko2014] is entered, configuration items for [Advanced Options] appear on the window.
The linearity correction and temperature correction can be configured in this section.

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*The advanced options are not setup in default setting; the sensor is designed to meet the
performance stated on the specification without setting the advanced options. Make sure to fully
understand the contents before make any changes to these settings.
Place a check in the checkbox then enter the parameter determined by the following formula in the 4
boxes provided to apply the configuration.

Linearity Correction
Parameters (x4) for correcting the linearity of output against solar irradiance
*Linearity correction is not configured in default setting. It is recommended not to change the
configuration in general use.

To calculate the correction, enter each item for the approximation formula (cubic expression)
2 3
I = (k1 + (k2 x ETC (E, T) + (k3 x ETC (E, T) ) + (k4 x ETC (E, T) )) / S
Where:
I: Irradiance after Linearity Correction
ETC(E,T) : Measurement Voltage after Temperature Correction mentioned above
S: Pyranometer Sensitivity
k1, k2, k3, k4 : Correction Coefficient
Ex.) If K1 is changed, offset output (μV) can be changed.
Default Value {k1: 0, k2: 1, k3: 0, k4: 0}: Configuration for when not using linearity correction

Temperature Correction
Parameters (x4) for correcting the temperature response which occur by the change in ambient
temperature.
*Temperature correction is not configured in default setting. It is recommended not to change the
configuration in general use.

To calculate the correction, enter each item for the approximation formula (cubic expression)
2 3
ETC (E, T) = E / TC1 (T), TC1 (T) = a + b x T + c x T + d x T
Where:
ETC (E,T) : Measurement Voltage after Temperature Correction
E: Measurement Voltage
TC1(T) : Correction Efficient
T: Measurement Temperature (Internal Temperature)
a, b, c, d : Correction Efficient
Default Value {a: 1, b: 0, c: 0, d: 0} (= Configuration for when not using temperature correction)

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4. Changing the Configuration (MS-80M)
This section provides how to change the MS-80M configurations, such as output range and sensitivity value.
Make sure the software installation is completed and devices are connected through (MODBUS 485 to USB)
cable to a PC.

1) Start up the software. Software is in English when it is first started up. Change the language setting from
the tool bar at the window top (Tools/Language) to change the language to be used: English,
Portuguese, Spanish, or Japanese.

Figure A-12. Language Setting

2) Next, select the device to be configured. Click [MODBUS RTU] icon for MS-80M.

Figure A-13. Selecting Configuring Device

3) In order to make changes to the MODBUS sensor, connect the sensor with the USB/RS485 cable to a
PC. The upper field of the EKO Sense Configurator is used to change the USB/RS485 sensor
communication settings.

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By clicking [MODBUS RTU], following section appears on the window.
1. Set Communication port name (Refresh Serial Ports when no COM port was detected)

When it successfully communicates and completes the connection, “Reading Success” message
appears on the window.

Connection Settings Connect Button

Figure A-14. MS-80M Connection Setting

Table A-3. Items for Communication Settings

Items Contents Default Values
Port Name Port that is connected No setting
Baudrate Communication Speed [bps] 9600
Parity Parity None
Refresh Time Data refresh time [msec] 1000
Node Index Node number 1

Change sensor parameters

2. The lower field of the EKO Sense Configurator is used to change the sensor parameters. The
sensor parameters can be changed in order to connect to a large Node network where each
sensor has it private address (ID). Some of the parameters are password (“8355”) protected
(Sensor Temperature Compensation, Sensor non-linearity, Node ID (address), baud rate, Parity).
All other parameters field, except the measurement result filed can be modified without any
password. Once the connection is established, check the [Configuration] checkbox; [Node Index]
becomes 101.
3. Turn OFF the power supply to MS-80M and after confirming the voltage becomes 0V (zero volt),
turn the Power ON again.
(NOTE: When using stabilized power supply, due to the power supply internal capacitors, power
may remain OFF for a minute).

4. After power ON and within 5 seconds, click the [Connect] button; the window becomes available
for configuring and following items can be changed (Do not change the product serial number).

The following sensor parameters can be changed without password. Settings need to be changed
one by one, followed by “Send Config”. Note the settings are reflected to Sensors Modbus 485
RTU only when “Send Config” button is clicked.

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 Configuration
Items

Figure A-15. MS-80M Configuration Changeable Items

Table A-4. Configuration Items

Items Contents Default Values
Serial Num. Product Serial Number (DO NOT CHANGE) Already setup by each product
Sensor Model Model Name MS-80M
2
Irrad. Min. Minimum Irradiance [W/m ] 0
2
Irrad. Max. Maximum Irradiance [W/m ] 1600
Acqui. Mode Measurement Mode (DO NOT CHANGE) 1
Sensitivity Product Sensitivity Already setup by each product
Temp. Format Internal Temperature Units {℃, F, K} ℃
Password Enter when changing the advanced configuration 8355

5. Change the configuration and click [Send Config] to write the changed configuration to MS-80M
6. Repeat the No. 2 step and confirm that the changes are reflected in the configuration.

Refresh Serial Ports

In case the connected COM port that is not recognized, click the [Refresh Serial Ports] button.

Other Functions: Following functions are available on Software

Load default: Reset the configuration to the factory settings ([Send Config] button must be
clicked or the configuration will not be reflected.)
Report: Outputs current configuration on PDF file.
Save, Save As: Save the configuration on a file (XML file format)
Open: Reads the saved configuration (XML file format)
Log Data: Measurement data can be logged easily.

Click [Log Data] button  Starts to save the measurement data by assigning the destination folder
for the log file to be saved.

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 The data measurement interval is the time setup for the data refresh time on software.

Recorded data items are as follow (CSV Format File, separated by semi-column)
・Date
Time-stamp
・Time
2
・Minimum Irradiance (W/m )
2
・Maximum Irradiance (W/m ) Configured
2
・Pyranometer Sensitivity (μV/W/m ) Values
・Measurement Voltage (mV)
2
・Solar Irradiance (W/m ) Measured Values
・Temperature (℃)

Changing the Configurations Protected by Password (Linearity Correction, Temperature Correction,

Communication Setting)
With the condition that configurations can be changed (as described in above section), click [Send
Config]; the window display changes to as shown below, linearity correction, temperature correction
and communication settings (Modbus ID, baud rate, parity) becomes available for making changes.

Figure A-16. Changing Configuration of Items Protected by Password

Linearity Correction
Parameters (x4) for correcting the linearity of output against solar irradiance.
*Linearity correction is not setup in default setting. For general use, it is recommended not to
change the linearity correction setting.

Use following equation for correction by setting each item in the approximation formula (cubic equation):
2
I = (k1 + (k2 x ETC (E, T) + (k3 x ETC (E, T) ) + (k4 x ETC (E, T)3 )) / S

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Where:
2
I: Irradiance after Linearity Correction (W/m )
ETC (E, T): Measurement Voltage after Temperature Correction above (mV)
2
S: Pyranometer Sensitivity (μV/W/m )

k1, k2, k3, k4: Correction Coefficient (Ex.) When k1 is changed, Offset Output (μV) can be changed.
Default Values {k1: 0, k2: 1, k3: 0, k4: 0} Setting that does not use Linearity Correction

Temperature Correction
Parameters (x4) for correcting the temperature response which occur by the change in ambient
temperature
*Temperature correction is not setup in default setting. For general use, it is recommended not to
change the temperature correction setting.

Use following equation for correction by setting each item in the approximation formula (cubic equation):
2 3
ETC (E, T) = E / TC1 (T) , TC1 (T) = a + b x T + c x T + d x T

Where:
ETC (E, T): Temperature Corrected Measurement Voltage (mV)
E: Measurement Voltage (mV)
TC1 (T): Correction Efficient
T: Measurement Temperature (℃, Internal Temperature)
a, b, c, d : Correction Efficient
Default Values {a: 1, b: 0, c: 0, d: 0}: Setting that does not use Temperature Correction

Communication Settings
- mb ID (Modbus ID, Default: 1)
When connecting more than 2 units of MS-80M or connecting the EKO’s MC-20 and Bus,
individually setup a unique mb ID before connecting with Bus.

mb Baud. (Modbus Baudrate, Default: 9600)

Configurable Baud Rate [bps] {4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 56000, 57600, 115200}

mb Par. (mb Parity bit, Default: None)

Configurable Parity {None, 1, 2 (for programming application by client)}

After changing the configurations, click [Send Config] button to write the changes to MS-80M, as
well as check the changes are reflected.

NOTE: When setting node with something different (i.e. Baud Rate 38400), the communication
baud rate must correspond to (38400).

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A- 4. Co mm uni c ati o n S pec i fi c ati o ns (M S - 8 0M )
Communication data format is determined by the Modbus protocol.

Table A-5. Communication Specifications

Specification Details

Telecommunication Standard EIA RS-485

Topology Multidrop (Master: 1, Slave: 100, Total: 100)

1
Communication protocol MODBUS slave RTU※ (Slave)

Communication speed (baud rate） 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 56000, 57600, 115200 bps

Data Length 8bits

2
Stop Bit 1bit/2bits※

Parity Bit none/odd/even

Communication Distance Maximum 1.2km (theoretical value)

Error Detection CRC-16

※
1: The open protocol for the serial communication which is developed by Modicon.
※
2: when there is no parity bit, stop bit will be 2 bits; for other cases, stop bit will be 1 bit.

Table A-6. Data Format

Start Address Function Data CRC End

T1-T2-T3-T4 T1-T2-T3-T4
A silent interval 8bit 8bit n * 8bit 16bit A silent interval
(≧3.5 char) (≧3.5 char)

Modbus Data (RTU)

Table A-7. Function Code

Code: decimal Function

03 Read Holding Registers

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Table A-8. Data Contents

Address Data Type Descriptions Notes

※1
0 UINT16 Serial Number 1º /2º ASCII Code

1 UINT16 Serial Number 3º/4º ASCII Code

2 UINT16 Serial Number 5º/6º ASCII Code

3 UINT16 Serial Number 7º/8º ASCII Code

4 UINT16 Serial Number 9º/10º ASCII Code

5 UINT16 Serial Number 11º/12º ASCII Code

6 UINT16 Serial Number 13º/14º ASCII Code

7 UINT16 Serial Number 15º/16 ASCII Code

8 UINT16 Measuring Instrument Model1º/2º ASCII Code

9 UINT16 Measuring Instrument Model3º/4º ASCII Code

10 UINT16 Measuring Instrument Model5º/6º ASCII Code

11 UINT16 Measuring Instrument Model7º/8º ASCII Code

12 UINT16 Measuring Instrument Model9º/10º ASCII Code

13 UINT16 Irradiance Minimum Output

14 UINT16 Irradiance Maximum Output

15 UINT16 Measurement Mode A

2
16,17 FLOAT※ Pyranometer Sensitivity B

18 UINT16 Unit for Temperature C

19,20 FLOAT Measuring Voltage D

21,22 FLOAT Irradiance E

23,24 FLOAT Internal Temperature F

25 UINT16 Password G

26,27 FLOAT Temperature Response Correction Factor1 – a

28,29 FLOAT Temperature Response Correction Factor2 – b

H
30,31 FLOAT Temperature Response Correction Factor3 – c

32,33 FLOAT Temperature Response Correction Factor4 – d

34,35 FLOAT Linearity Correction Factor 1 - k1

36,37 FLOAT Linearity Correction Factor 2 - k2

I
38,39 FLOAT Linearity Correction Factor 3 - k3

40,41 FLOAT Linearity Correction Factor 4 - k4

※1: UINT16: Integer without 16 bits symbol.

※2: FLOAT: Single precision floating point number, Send and receive the low order word first then high
order word second

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Details of each data contents are as follows:

A. Measurement Mode (Address No:15) , Value: 1 (Default) *Do not change this value

B. Pyranometer Sensitivity (Address No: 16)

2
Sensitivity (μV/W/m ) maintained in the internal memory; also stated on calibration certificate.

C. Unit of Temperature (Address No: 18), Value: 1 (Default)

There are three types of temperature units: {1: ℃ (Centigrade), 2: K (Kelvin), 3: F (Fahrenheit)}, with
2 decimals (ex: 20.12ºC)

D. Measurement Voltage (Address No: 19)

This register shows the acquired voltage value (mV), with 3 decimals (ex: 1.254mV)

E. Irradiance (Address No: 21)

2 2
The irradiance (W/m ) which measurement voltage is converted, with 2 decimals (ex: 1010.25 W/m )

F. Internal Temperature (Address No: 23)

Measured internal temperature (ºC), with 3 decimals (ex: 12.34 (ºC)

G. Password (Address No: 25)

Password required for setting the temperature correction and linearity correction

H. Temperature Correction Coefficient (Address No: 26, 28, 30, 32)

Parameters (x4) for correcting the temperature response occur by the change in ambient temperature.
*Temperature correction is not setup in default setting.
If temperature correction is required, refer to following correction formula:
2 3
ETC (E, T) = E / TC1 (T), TC1 (T) = a + b x T + c x T + d x T
Where:
ETC (E,T) : Measurement Voltage Treated with Temperature Correction (mV)
E: Measurement Voltage (mV)
TC1(T) : Correction Coefficient
T: Measurement Temperature (℃, Internal Temperature)
a, b, c, d : Correction Coefficient
Default Values {a: 1, b: 0, c: 0, d: 0}: Setting for not using temperature correction

I. Linearity Correction Coefficient (Address No: 34, 36, 38, 40)

Parameters (x4) for correcting the linearity error of the output against solar irradiance.
*Linearity correction is not setup in default setting. Do not change this value.
If linearity correction is required, refer to following correction formula:
2 3
I = (k1 + (k2 x ETC (E, T) + (k3 x ETC (E, T) ) + (k4 x ETC (E, T) )) / S
Where:
I: Irradiance after Linearity Correction (W/m2)
ETC (E,T): Measurement Voltage after Temperature Correction mentioned above (mV)
2
S: Pyranometer Sensitivity (μV/W/m )
k1, k2, k3, k4: Correction Coefficient; When k1 is changed, offset output (μV) can be changed
Default Values {k1: 0, k2: 1, k3: 0, k4: 0}: Setting for not using linearity correction

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A- 5. Rec al i b r ati o n (M S - 80 A, M S - 80 M )
Since the sensor has no analog mV output, a recalibration can only be done when the MS-80A or MS-80M
can be connected to a measurement device with a corresponding input (4-20mA or MODBUS).

When MS-80 is calibrated at an external calibration laboratory, in practice slight differences can be expected
relative to the MS-80 manufacturer calibration scale and lab-scale. A difference in the calibration
measurement results can be explained by the differences with respect to the method of calibration, reference
sensors, sensor characteristics and measurement conditions.

In case the sensor needs to be adapted to the new calibration scale, there are two ways to adopt the sensor
sensitivity.

1) The scale difference can be applied as a relative factor. A conversion multiplication factor can be applied
to calculate the irradiance. In this case, the original manufacturer calibration remains unchanged. The
multiplication factor can be applied in the data logger or processing software.

2) The scale difference can be applied to the sensitivity figure default to the sensor. This can be done
through the EKO Sense Configurator Software. Since the internal sensor sensitivity figure is specified in
2
µV/W/m , the sensitivity figure can be changed relative to the irradiance scale change.

Example for MS-80A or MS-80M:

The sensor recalibration revealed a difference with respect to the irradiance measured by the MS-80
relative to the lab-scale. The MS-80 irradiance readings are underestimated and can be adapted by
lowering the MS-80 sensitivity factor, which can be calculated with following:

Snew = IMS80 / Iref x Sorigin

Where:
2
S new : New Sensitivity of MS-80A or 80M (μV/W/m )
Sorigin : Original sensitivity of MS-80A or 80M (μV/W/m2)
2
I MS80 : Irradiance measured by MS-80A or 80M (W/m )
2
I ref : Reference Irradiance (W/m )

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A- 6. Te mp e rat ur e S ens o r (1 0k ΩN T C M S - 8 0)
When a thermistor temperature sensor (44031 10kΩ NTC) is used, the detector temperature T(℃) can be
converted from the resistance value R(Ω) by using the following formula. Please also see the temperature
conversion table shown in Appendix A-7.

T = (α + β (LN(R )) + γ (LN(R ))3 )-1 -273.15

Where:
T : Detector temperature (℃)
R: Resistance value (Ω)
α : 1.0295・10-3
β : 2.3910・10-4
γ: 1.5680・10-7

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A- 7. Te mp e rat ur e Co nv e rs i o n Tabl e ( 44 03 1 , 10k Ω N TC )

Table A-9. Temperature Conversion table for the Thermistor (44031, 10kΩ@25℃)
T (°C) R (Ω) T (°C) R (Ω) T (°C) R (Ω)

-30 135200 0 29490 30 8194

-29 127900 1 28150 31 7880

-28 121100 2 26890 32 7579

-27 114600 3 25690 33 7291

-26 108600 4 24550 34 7016

-25 102900 5 23460 35 6752

-24 97490 6 22430 36 6500

-23 92430 7 21450 37 6258

-22 87660 8 20520 38 6026

-21 83160 9 19630 39 5805

-20 78910 10 18790 40 5592

-19 74910 11 17980 41 5389

-18 71130 12 17220 42 5193

-17 67570 13 16490 43 5006

-16 64200 14 15790 44 4827

-15 61020 15 15130 45 4655

-14 58010 16 14500 46 4489

-13 55170 17 13900 47 4331

-12 52480 18 13330 48 4179

-11 49940 19 12790 49 4033

-10 47540 20 12260 50 3893

-9 45270 21 11770 51 3758

-8 43110 22 11290 52 3629

-7 41070 23 10840 53 3504

-6 39140 24 10410 54 3385

-5 37310 25 10000 55 3270

-4 35570 26 9605 56 3160

-3 33930 27 9227 57 3054

-2 32370 28 8867 58 2952

-1 30890 29 8523 59 2854

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