RETIRED ›
This product is no longer available and has been replaced by: NR-LITE2-L.
NR-LITE-L Net Radiometer
Services Available
Repair No
Calibration Yes
Free Support No

Overview

The NR-Lite is a rugged net radiometer manufactured by Kipp & Zonen. Net radiometers measure the energy balance between incoming short-wave and long-wave IR radiation relative to surface-reflected short-wave and outgoing long-wave IR radiation. This net radiometer includes two black conical absorbers, one facing upward and the other facing downward. They are coated in PTFE, making them resistant to weather without requiring a fragile plastic dome. Both absorbers are calibrated to an identical sensitivity coefficient.

The only difference between the NR-Lite and the NR-Lite2 is the color of the wires.

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Benefits and Features

  • Compatible with most Campbell Scientific data loggers

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Detailed Description

The NR-Lite Net Radiometer measures the energy balance between incoming short-wave and long-wave infrared radiation relative to surface reflected short-wave and outgoing long-wave infrared radiation. This rugged device includes two black conical absorbers—one facing upward and the other facing downward. The absorbers are coated in PTFE making them resistant to weather without using a fragile plastic dome. They are calibrated to an identical sensitivity coefficient.

The NR-Lite includes a bubble level to ensure proper installation and a rod that deters birds from roosting on the sensor. It produces a millivolt signal that is measured directly by a Campbell Scientific data logger; most of our data loggers are compatible.

The only difference between the NR-Lite and the NR-Lite2 is the color of the wires.

Specifications

Sensor Blackened thermopile
Spectral Response 0 to 100 µm
Sensitivity 10 µV W-1m2 (nominal)
Output Range ±25 mV
Measurement Range ±2000 W m-2
Operating Temperature Range -30° to +70°C (manufacturer)
Sensor Diameter 8.0 cm (3.1 in.)
Support Arm Diameter 1.6 cm (0.6 in.)
Support Arm Length 80 cm (31.5 in.)
Sensor Weight 200 g (7.0 oz)
Support Arm Weight 635 g (23 oz)

Compatibility

Note: The following shows notable compatibility information. It is not a comprehensive list of all compatible or incompatible products.

Data Loggers

Product Compatible Note
21X (retired)
CR10 (retired)
CR1000 (retired)
CR10X (retired)
CR200X (retired)
CR206X (retired)
CR211X (retired)
CR216X (retired)
CR23X (retired)
CR295X (retired)
CR3000 (retired)
CR500 (retired)
CR5000 (retired)
CR510 (retired)
CR800 (retired)
CR850 (retired)
CR9000 (retired)
CR9000X (retired)

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