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410-Solar & 410-Solar-i Reflectometer

 

410-Solar  Reflectometer

Measure specular, diffuse and total solar reflectance

The 410-Solar Reflectometer conforms to ASTM E903 and C1549, the standard test methods for solar reflectance measurements. Measures reflectance at near-normal incidence for seven spectral bands. The 410-Solar specifies the specular and diffuse components of the total reflectance. Choose from eight solar irradiance functions, including air mass 0, 1, 1.5, and 2.0, to calculate total solar reflectance/absorptance.

410-Solar-i Reflectometer

Measure Total Solar Reflectance

The 410-Solar-i Reflectometer conforms to ASTM E903 and C1549, the standard test methods for solar reflectance measurements. Measures total reflectance at near-normal incidence for seven spectral bands. Choose from eight solar irradiance functions, including air mass 0, 1, 1.5, and 2.0.

 

410-Solar data is valuable for the following applications:

*Maintenance of solar fields
*Evaluation of mirrors
*Cool roofing and green building
*Observatory telescope mirrors
*Space coatings and materials

410-Solar-i data is valuable for the following applications:

*Cool roofing and green building
*Solar Reflectance input for SRI calculation
*Radiative heat transfer applications
*Space coatings and materials

410-Solar 410-Solar-I
Measured Data

Measured Parameter

Directional hemispherical reflectance (DHR)

Method

Integrated total reflectance in a band for a given angle of incidence

Measured Value

Absolute reflectance (0-1), Diffuse reflectance

Absolute reflectance (0-1)

Calculated Value

Total solar reflectance, solar absorptance, specular reflectance

Total solar reflectance, solar absorptance

Wavelength Bands (microns)1

335-380, 400-540, 480-600, 590-720, 700-1100, 1000-1700, 1700-2500

ASTM Standards

C1549        E1980     E903

Angle of Incidence

20° from normal incidence

Calibration Coupon

Specular, Diffuse

Glazed Ceramic

Performance

Accuracy

+/- .02

Repeatability

±.005 units

Beam Spot Size

0.25 inches

0.50 inches

Beam Angle

3° half cone angle

N/A

Measurement Time

10 seconds

7 seconds

Solar Irradiance Functions

Air Mass 0 (AM) Extraterrestrial irradiance (ASTM E490-00)
Hazy sky AM1.5 beam-normal irradiance (ASTM E891-87)
Clear sky AM1 global horizontal irradiance (SMARTS 2.9.5)
Clear sky AM1.5 global irradiance surface tilted 37° (ASTM G173-03)
Clear sky AM1.5 global irradiance surface tilted 20° (ASTM G197-14)
Clear sky AM1.5 global irradiance surface tilted 90° (ASTM G197-14)
Clear sky AM1.5 global horizontal irradiance (SMARTS 2.9.5)
Clear sky AM2.0 global horizontal irradiance (SMARTS 2.9.5)

Sample Size & Geometry

Flat: ≥ 0.5 in. diameter
Curved: 6 in. convex; 12 in. concave

Warm Up Time

90 seconds

Time Between Measurements

2 seconds

Sample Temperature

Ambient or heated/cooled to 0 – 100°C

Operating Temp

0° to 40°C

Power

Run Time

2 hours on one battery. Battery easily replaced with continuous operation after battery replacement.

Power Source

Rechargeable battery (standard environmentally friendly NiMH)

Battery Recharge Time

1 hour

VIS-NIR Source

Tungsten filament, temperature controlled by user

Dimensions

Weight

4.7 lbs

Form Factor / Size

H 11.54”, L 9.04”, W 3.27” (29.31 cm x 22.96 cm x 9.44 cm)

Interface

Operator Interface

LCD graphics screen, 1/4 VGA, touch screen, software buttons; trigger switch in handle

Diagnostics

On screen status and signals monitor. Signal values stored with data. Raw data collection and display.

Miscellaneous

Data Format

Data files can be opened and post processed with Excel or a text processor

Data Storage

Removable SanDisk (SD) card

Export Control

ECCN #3A999.F

1. What is the difference between the 410-Solar and the 410-Solar-i?

The 410-Solar provides total, specular and diffuse reflectance. The 410-Solar-i has a larger beam size which increases accuracy for non-uniform surfaces. It has faster measurements, and only requires calibration with one coupon but is limited to providing total solar reflectance without the breakdown of specular and diffuse percentage.

2. What are the standard components and accessories?
Standard 410-Solar-i Components

*410-Solar-i Measurement Head with port cap
*Glazed Calibration Coupon (Non-NIST Traceable)
*Command Module with safety strap
*SecureDigital card reader on a USB cable
*SecureDigital card for data storage, 4 GB
*410-Solar-i operating software
*12 Volt battery cartridge – 2 batteries total
*Battery charger
*Pelican Case shipping/storage container
*Accessories container
*1-year warranty
*Worldwide support
Optional 410-Solar-i Components

*Benchtop Remote Control Unit – 120VAC
*NIST Traceable Glazed *Calibration Coupon
*410-Series Reflectometer *Maintenance and Calibration Plan (Non-NIST)
*410-Series Reflectometer *Maintenance and Calibration Plan (NIST)
*410-Solar Extended Warranty
*SD Card for Extra Data Storage
*Handheld Command Module – 220VAC
*Benchtop Remote Control Unit – 220VAC