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EKO MS-093 Instruction Manual

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Sunshine Duration Meter

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  • Page 1 MS-093 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Sunshine Duration Meter...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    8 - 4 . Acc es s o r i es L is t APPENDIX A - 1 . R ad iom e tr ic Ter ms Pg. 1 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. Sunshine Duration Meter MS-093 Instruction Manual Ver.4...

  • Page 3: Contact Information

    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.

  • Page 4: Environment

    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...

  • Page 5: Ce Declaration

    Amendment to the above directive: 93/68/EEC Date: Oct. 8, 2008 Position of Authorized Signatory: Deputy General Manager of Quality Assurance Dept. Name of Authorized Signatory: Shuji Yoshida Signature of Authorized Signatory: Pg. 4 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. Sunshine Duration Meter MS-093 Instruction Manual Ver.4...

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    3. Safety Information EKO Products are designed and manufactured with consideration for safety; however, please make sure to read and understand this instruction manual thoroughly to be able to operate the instrument safely in the correct manner. WARNING Attention to user; pay attention to the instructions given on the CAUTION instruction manual with this sign.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    4. Introduction EKO Sunshine Duration Meter MS-093 has a specially designed and rotating mirror, which reflects the direct solar radiation onto an especially flat pyroelectric sensor. This sensor outputs a differential coefficient as voltage, which is proportional to the direct solar irradiance.

  • Page 8: Package Content

    4-2. Package Contents Check the package contents first; if any missing item or damage is noticed, please contact EKO immediately. Table 4-1 Package Contents Standard Items Qty. Remarks With Sensor Cable, Standard cable length: 10m MS-093 Main Unit Fixing Screws (M5 x 2) Latitude Fixing Screw &...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    This unit monitors the movement of the mirror, and when the mirror rotation stopped, it resets the power to restart the mirror rotation. 4. Power Box (Optional) The power box supplies power to the MS-093 Sunshine Duration Meter main unit by generating DC12V from the AC85-264V. Pg. 8...
  • Page 10 Leveling Feet Electric Circuit Part Blower fan Unit Skirt Blower fan Fixing Screws Glass Tube Cover Base Plate (Optional) Reflecting Mirror Sensor Cable Sensor Stand Light Receiving Element Pg. 9 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. Sunshine Duration Meter MS-093 Instruction Manual Ver.4...
  • Page 11 Power Box is not used, connect the Reset Box Junction Cable directly to DC Power Supply and Data Logger. (See [Table 5-3. Cable Colors and Outputs] for details.) 3. Power Box (Optional) Terminal Fuse Power Supply Connector Figure 5-4. MS-093 Power Box Parts Name Pg. 10 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. Sunshine Duration Meter MS-093 Instruction Manual Ver.4...
  • Page 12 Meridian information can be looked up on websites. It can also be determined by using shade of a straight stick standing perpendicular to the ground or a string with weight hanging which is created at the time of meridian. Pg. 11 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. Sunshine Duration Meter MS-093 Instruction Manual Ver.4...
  • Page 13 (optional Base Plate) which is prepared in the step 1 and 2 above. Adjust the Latitude Scale Plate to the appropriate position for the installing site and fasten the fixing bolt on the Latitude Scale Plate. Pg. 12 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. Sunshine Duration Meter MS-093 Instruction Manual Ver.4...
  • Page 14 Power Box. Sunshine Reset Power Data Pulse Sensor Duration Output Cable Logger Meter (Optional) (Optional) Cable Reset Box Junction Cable Figure 5-7. Cable Connection Pg. 13 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. Sunshine Duration Meter MS-093 Instruction Manual Ver.4...

  • Page 15: Measurement/Operation

    1 hour, the result of sunshine duration will be 0.5 hours. The sunshine duration signals from MS-093 uses non-voltage contact signal, and it makes the contact for 1 second when sunshine is detected. When taking measurement by connecting to a data logger, MS-093 cannot be connected to an analog voltage input channel, thus it needs to be connected to a channel which can measure non-voltage contact pulse input.

  • Page 16: Measurement Principle 16

    4. Power Supply A commercial power supply generates DC12V from AC100V~240V by switching power supply, then supply this power to the MS-093. Pg. 15 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. Sunshine Duration Meter MS-093 Instruction Manual Ver.4...

  • Page 17: Maintenance &

    To maintain accurate measurement, it is necessary to check and do the following. With routine maintenance and periodical calibration, MS-093 can be used for a long period of time as more than 10 years. Depending on the installation and operating environment, such as near heavy traffic road and airport, MS-093 may get more impact from the environment.

  • Page 18: Calibration

    It is recommended to recalibrate the instrument once every 2 years. For further information about the calibration and recalibration, please contact EKO. MS-093 is calibrated by comparison measurement against the reference unit Sunshine Duration Meter which is calibrated at JMA (Japan Meteorological Agency) under 500W halogen lamp.

  • Page 19: Specification

    (Mirror does not rotate for same length of time when the power is turned on for the first time.) Dimension 130(D) x90(W) x 47(H)mm Weight Approximately 560g Cable Length Pg. 18 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. Sunshine Duration Meter MS-093 Instruction Manual Ver.4...
  • Page 20 Maximum Static Pressure Approximately 3.3mm H Noise Approximately 40phon Rotation Frequency Approximately 2,700rpm Power Voltage DC12V Power Cable 10m (non-treated cable ends) Power Consumption Weight Approximately 1.7kg Pg. 19 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. Sunshine Duration Meter MS-093 Instruction Manual Ver.4...
  • Page 21 To Reset Box Connection Board Terminal To Power Box Terminal Figure 8-3. Reset Box Junction Cable 4. Pulse Output Cable (Optional) Figure 8-4. Pulse Output Cable (Optional) Pg. 20 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. Sunshine Duration Meter MS-093 Instruction Manual Ver.4...
  • Page 22 8-3. Dimensions 1. Sunshine Duration Meter MS-093 Bottom of Sensor Stand Figure 8-5. MS-093 Dimension Pg. 21 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. Sunshine Duration Meter MS-093 Instruction Manual Ver.4...
  • Page 23 2. Reset Box (Optional) Figure 8-6. Reset Box Dimension Pg. 22 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. Sunshine Duration Meter MS-093 Instruction Manual Ver.4...
  • Page 24 3. Power Box (Optional) Figure 8-7. Power Box Dimension Pg. 23 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. Sunshine Duration Meter MS-093 Instruction Manual Ver.4...
  • Page 25 Sensor Glass Tube Material: Silicon O-Ring G-60 Motor Base Material: Silicon Connector Packing for NJW-2012RM Output Connector Nanaboshi Electric MFG Co., LTD Silica Gel Drying Cartridge Round type Pg. 24 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. Sunshine Duration Meter MS-093 Instruction Manual Ver.4...

  • Page 26: Appendix

    It has characteristics of less long wavelength dependency with relatively long response time, and it is used for infrared sensor for human detection. Pg. 25 EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. Sunshine Duration Meter MS-093 Instruction Manual Ver.4...
  • Page 27 EKO Asia, Oceania 1-21-8 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0072 Japan P. +81.3.3469.6711 F. +81.3.3469.6719 info@eko.co.jp www.eko.co.jp EKO North America 95 South Market Street, Suite 300, San Jose, CA 95113, USA P. +1-408-977-7751 F. +1-408-977-7741 info@eko-usa.com www.eko-usa.com EKO Europe, Middle East, Africa,...

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