Kipp & Zonen · Netherlands
Pyranometers
ISO 9060 pyranometers for measuring global solar radiation in meteorology, solar energy and research.
- Category
- Environmental and Plant Science
- Manufacturer
- Kipp & Zonen
- Country of origin
- Netherlands
- Models listed
- 11

Models
11 models and their specifications
01CMP10x Pyranometer

The CMP10x is the spectrally flat Class A pyranometer with the best price-quality-performance ratio on the market. The CMP10x provides a quality irradiance measuring solution for applications where maintenance is difficult and/or forms a major part of the cost of ownership.
Technical specifications
| ISO 9060 Classification | Spectrally Flat Class A |
|---|---|
| Zero offset A | ±7 W/m² |
| Zero offset B | ±1 W/m² |
| Directional Response | ±10 W/m² |
| Clear Sky GHI Spectral Error | ±0.1 % |
| Temperature Response: -20℃ to 50℃ | ±0.5 % |
| Temperature Response: -40℃ to 70℃ | ±1 % |
| Tilt Response (0° to 180° at 1000 W/m²) | ±0.2 % |
| Power Consumption | 60 mW |
| Ingress Protection Rating | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 15 x 9.25 cm |
02CMP22 Pyranometer

The CMP22 has individually optimized temperature compensation and a standard thermistor sensor is fitted to monitor the housing temperature. Each instrument is supplied with its own temperature and directional (cosine response) test data.
Technical specifications
| Sensitivity | 7 to 14 µV/W/m² ˂ ±0.5 % (-20 to +50 °C) |
|---|---|
| Drying Cartridge and Maintenance Interval | External, replacement after approx. 6 months |
| Spectral accuracy | 200 to 3600 nm |
| Analogue Outputs | 0 to 21 mV |
| Irradiance saturation | 4000 W/m² (Max.) |
| Operating temp range 1 | -40 to +80 °C |
| Response Time | ˂ 1.7 s (63%), ˂ 5 s (95%) |
| Zero offset A | ˂ ±3 W/m² |
| Zero offset B | ˂ ±1 W/m² |
| Digital outputs | N.A. |
| Non-stability | ˂ ±0.5% (change/year) |
| Operating humidity | 0 to 100% |
| Directional Response | ˂ 5 W/m² (up to 80 ° with 1000 W/m² beam) |
| Cable Length | 33, 82, 164, 330 ft (10, 25, 50, 100 m) |
| Temperature Correction | ˂ ±0.5% (-20 to +50 °C) |
| Material enclosures | Aluminum, anodised |
| Weight EU | 1.3 lb (600 g) |
| Casing IP Rating | IP67 |
| Classification | Spectrally Flat Class A (ISO 9060:2018) |
| Non-linearity | ˂ ±0.2% (100 to 1000 W/m²) |
03SMP10x Smart Pyranometer

The SMP10x is a Spectrally Flat Class A pyranometer that combines advanced sensor technology with low maintenance. The SMP10x has an internal drying cartridge that will last for at least 10 years if the housing is not opened. This minimizes maintenance significantly.
Technical specifications
| ISO 9060 Classification | Spectrally Flat Class A |
|---|---|
| Zero offset A | ±7 W/m² |
| Zero offset B | ±1 W/m² |
| Directional Response | ±10 W/m² |
| Clear Sky GHI Spectral Error | ±0.1 % |
| Temperature Response: -20℃ to 50℃ | ±0.5 % |
| Temperature Response: -40℃ to 70℃ | ±1 % |
| Tilt Response (0° to 180° at 1000 W/m²) | ±0.2 % |
| Power Consumption | 60 mW |
| Ingress Protection Rating | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 15 x 9.3 cm |
04CMP6 Pyranometer

The CMP6 pyranometer is intended for routine global solar radiation measurement research on a plane/level surface. Fully compliant with ISO 9060:2018 specification for a Spectrally Flat Class B, the CMP6 features a sixty-four thermocouple junction (series connected) sensing element.
Technical specifications
| Response Time | ˂ 6 s (63%), 12 s (95%) |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | 5 to 20 µV/W/m² ˂ 4% (-10 to +40 °C) |
| Zero offset B | ˂ ±2 W/m² |
| Digital outputs | N.A. |
| Operating humidity | 0 to 100% |
| Directional Response | ˂ ±20 W/m² (up to 80° with 1000 W/m² beam) |
| Operating temp range 1 | -40 to +80 °C |
| Casing IP Rating | IP67 |
| Weight EU | 1.3 lb (600 g) |
| Non-linearity | ˂ ±1% (100 to 1000 W/m²) |
| Zero offset A | ˂ ±8 W/m² |
| Classification | Spectrally Flat Class B (ISO 9060:2018) |
| Non-stability | ˂ ±1% (change/year) |
| Analogue Outputs | 0 to 30 mV |
| Drying Cartridge and Maintenance Interval | External, replacement after approx. 6 months |
| Spectral accuracy | 285 to 2800 nm |
| Cable Length | 33, 82, 164, 330 ft (10, 25, 50, 100 m) |
| Irradiance saturation | 2000 W/m² (Max.) |
| Material enclosures | Aluminum, anodized |
| Temperature Correction | ˂ ±2% (-10 to +40 °C) |
05SMP12 Class A Pyranometer

The new SMP12 is pioneering fast response spectrally flat Class A pyranometer that combines solid-state dome heating preventing dew and frost, with no moving parts, and best-in-class surge protection to maximize accuracy and minimize maintenance.
- Solid-state dome heating for dew and frost prevention.
- Multi-axis tilt sensor to enable remote monitoring of the pyranometer mounting and orientation.
- Internal humidity and temperature monitoring to provide confidence in the integrity of the instruments internal functionality.
Technical specifications
| Maximum Irradiance | 2000 W/m² (Max.) |
|---|---|
| Spectral accuracy | 280 to 3000 nm |
| Spectral Range | 285 to 2750 nm |
| Non-linearity | ˂ ±0.2% (100 to 1000 W/m²) |
| Cable Length | 33, 82, 164 ft (10, 25, 50 m) |
| Drying Cartridge and Maintenance Interval | Internal, lasts for 10 years, replaced with every recalibration |
| Material enclosures | Aluminum, anodized |
| Operating temp range 1 | -40 to +70 °C (Storage: -40 to +80 °C) |
| Zero offset A | ˂ ±1 W/m² |
| Digital outputs | Modbus® RTU over 2-wire RS-485 |
| Response Time | ˂ 0.15 s (63%), 0.5 s (95%) |
| Directional Response | ˂ ±10 W/m² (up to 80° with 1000 W/m² beam) |
| Zero offset B | ˂ ±1.5 W/m² |
| Non-stability | ˂ ±0.5 % (change/5-years) |
| Total Zero Offset | ˂ ±3 W/m² (including A & B) |
| Casing IP Rating | IP67 |
| Operating humidity | 0 to 100 % |
| Weight EU | 1.1 lb (500 g) |
| Classification | Fast response Spectrally Flat Class A (ISO 9060:2018) |
06SMP22x Smart Pyranometer

The SMP22x is an ISO 9060:2018 Spectrally Flat Class A pyranometer that combines the new smart interface with quartz domes and sensor technology from the CMP22, which has a proven track record of decades, making it the most accurate and reliable pyranometer in the world.
Technical specifications
| ISO 9060 Classification | Spectrally Flat Class A |
|---|---|
| Zero offset A | ±5 W/m² |
| Zero offset B | ±1 W/m² |
| Directional Response | ±5 W/m² |
| Clear Sky GHI Spectral Error | ±0.05 % |
| Temperature Response: -20℃ to 50℃ | ±5 W/m² |
| Temperature Response: -40℃ to 70℃ | ±1 W/m² |
| Tilt Response (0° to 180° at 1000 W/m²) | ±0.2 % |
| Power Consumption | 60 mW |
| Ingress Protection Rating | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 15 x 9.3 cm |
07SMP3-A Smart Pyranometer (4–20 mA)

The SMP3 is a smart pyranometer with low maintenance and industry standard digital and analogue amplified outputs. Based on the proven CMP3 technology the SMP3 adds Modbus® interface, improved response time and temperature corrected measurement data.
Technical specifications
| Non-stability | ˂ ±1% (change/year) |
|---|---|
| Drying Cartridge and Maintenance Interval | Internal, no replacement necessary |
| Zero offset B | ˂ ±5 W/m² |
| Operating humidity | 0 to 100 % |
| Irradiance saturation | 2000 W/m² (Max.) |
| Material enclosures | Aluminum, anodised |
| Digital outputs | Modbus RTU 2-wire RS-485 |
| Weight EU | 0.7 lb (300 g) |
| Non-linearity | ˂ ±3% (0 to 100 W/m²) |
| Directional Response | ˂ 20 W/m² (up to 80 ° with 1000 W/m² beam) |
| Zero offset A | ˂ ±15 W/m² |
| Spectral accuracy | 300 to 2800 nm |
| Casing IP Rating | IP67 |
| Classification | Spectrally Flat Class C (ISO 9060:2018) |
| Temperature Correction | ˂ ±3 % (-20 to +50 °C) |
| Operating temp range 1 | -40 to +70 °C |
| Response Time | ˂ 1.5 s (63 %), ˂ 12 s (95 %) |
| Analogue Outputs | 0 to 1 V (V-model) or 4 to 20 mA (A-model) |
| Cable Length | 33, 82, 164, 330 ft (10, 25, 50, 100 m) |
| Sensitivity | N.A. |
08CMP3 Pyranometer

The CMP3 pyranometer is an instrument for measuring the solar irradiance. The thermopile sensor construction measures the solar energy that is received from the total solar spectrum and the whole hemisphere (180 degrees field of view). The output is expressed in Watts per meter square.
Technical specifications
| Drying Cartridge and Maintenance Interval | Internal, no replacement necessary |
|---|---|
| Irradiance saturation | 2000 W/m² (Max.) |
| Response Time | ˂ 6 s (63 %), 20 s (95 %) |
| Material enclosures | Aluminum, anodized |
| Sensitivity | 24 to 32 µV/W/m² (-10 to +40 °C) |
| Zero offset B | ˂ ±5 W/m² |
| Digital outputs | N.A. |
| Directional Response | ˂ 20 W/m² (up to 80 ° with 1000 W/m² beam) |
| Operating temp range 1 | -40 to +80 °C |
| Weight EU | 0.7 lb (300 g) |
| Casing IP Rating | IP67 |
| Operating humidity | 0 to 100 % |
| Zero offset A | ˂ ±15 W/m² |
| Classification | Spectrally Flat Class C (ISO 9060:2018) |
| Spectral accuracy | 300 to 2800 nm |
| Analogue Outputs | 0 to 48 mV (0 to 1500 W/m²) |
| Non-linearity | ±3% (100 to 1000 W/m²) |
| Cable Length | 33, 82, 164, 330 ft (10, 25, 50, 100 m) |
| Temperature Correction | ˂ ±4% (-10 to +40 °C) |
| Non-stability | ˂ ±1% (change/year) |
09SMP6 Smart Pyranometer

The SMP6 is a Spectrally Flat Class B pyranometer that combines the sensor technology and housing from the CMP6. The SMP6 has both digital and analogue outputs and is low maintenance, extremely robust and reliable. It also comes with 5 years warranty.
Technical specifications
| Digital outputs | Modbus RTU 2-wire RS-485 |
|---|---|
| Response Time | ˂ 1.5 s (63 %), ˂ 12 s (95 %) |
| Zero offset B | ˂ ±2 W/m² |
| Directional Response | ˂ ±15 W/m² (up to 80° with 1000 W/m² beam) |
| Non-stability | ˂ ±1% (change/year) |
| Casing IP Rating | IP67 |
| Weight EU | 1.3 lb (600 g) |
| Operating humidity | 0 to 100 % |
| Operating temp range 1 | -40 to +70 °C |
| Zero offset A | ˂ ±8 W/m² |
| Classification | Spectrally Flat Class B (ISO 9060:2018) |
| Material enclosures | Aluminum, anodized |
| Spectral accuracy | 285 to 2800 nm |
| Analogue Outputs | 0 to 1 V (V-model) or 4 to 20 mA (A-model) |
| Non-linearity | ˂ ±1% (100 to 1000 W/m²) |
| Temperature Correction | ˂ ±2% (-10 to +40 °C) |
| Cable Length | 33, 82, 164, 330 ft (10, 25, 50, 100 m) |
| Drying Cartridge and Maintenance Interval | Internal, lasts for 10 years, replaced with every recalibration |
| Irradiance saturation | 2000 W/m² (Max.) |
| Sensitivity | N.A. |
10SP Lite2 Silicon Pyranometer

Kipp & Zonen products include radiometers, sun trackers, and atmospheric measurement systems for solar radiation research, environmental monitoring, and renewable energy.
Technical specifications
| Drying Cartridge and Maintenance Interval | None |
|---|---|
| PV Panel Temperature | -40 - +80 °C |
| Irradiance saturation | 2000 W/m² (Max.) |
| Response Time | ˂ 500 ns (95 %) |
| Digital outputs | N.A. |
| Zero offset A | None |
| Zero offset B | None |
| Directional Response | ˂ 10 W/m² (up to 80 ° with 1000 W/m² beam) |
| Non-stability | ˂ 2 % (change/year) |
| Casing IP Rating | IP67 |
| Temperature Correction | n.a. |
| Operating humidity | 0 - 100 % |
| Operating temp range 1 | -40 - +176 °F (-40 - +80 °C) |
| Weight EU | 0.2 lb (110 g) |
| Classification | Fast response Class C (ISO 9060:2018) |
| Material enclosures | Aluminum, anodised |
| Sensitivity | N.A. |
| Analogue Outputs | 0 - 120 mV |
| Non-linearity | ˂ 3 % (0 - 100 W/m²) |
| Spectral accuracy | 400 - 1100 nm |
| Cable Length | 16, 50 ft (5, 15 m) |
11CM4 High-Temperature Pyranometer

Kipp & Zonen products include radiometers, sun trackers, and atmospheric measurement systems for solar radiation research, environmental monitoring, and renewable energy.
Technical specifications
| Operating humidity | 0 - 100 % |
|---|---|
| Zero offset A | ˂ 4 W/m² |
| Classification | Spectrally Flat Class C (ISO 9060: 2018) |
| Operating temp range 1 | -40 - 302 °F (-40 - 150 °C) |
| Zero offset B | ˂ 15 W/m² |
| Digital outputs | N.A. |
| Non-linearity | ˂ 1 % (0 - 100 W/m²) |
| Cable Length | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Non-stability | ˂ 0.5 % (change/year) |
| Casing IP Rating | IP67 |
| Weight EU | 0.6 lb (250 g) |
| Spectral accuracy | 300 - 2800 nm |
| Analogue Outputs | 0 - 40 mV |
| Temperature Correction | ˂ 3 % (-20 - +80 °C) |
| Irradiance saturation | 4000 W/m² (Max.) |
| Material enclosures | Aluminum, anodised |
| Response Time | ˂ 8 s (95 %) |
| Directional Response | ˂ 20 W/m² (up to 80 ° with 1000 W/m² beam) |
| Sensitivity | N.A. |
| Drying Cartridge and Maintenance Interval | External, replacement after approx. 6 months |
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Buying in Egypt
Questions about Pyranometers
Where can I buy a pyranometer in Egypt?
Tiba Scientific supplies Pyranometers from Kipp & Zonen (Netherlands) in Egypt, with installation, user training and maintenance by its own engineers. 11 models are listed on this page.
What is the price of a pyranometer in Egypt?
Prices depend on the model, configuration and accessories, so Tiba Scientific quotes each request. Send the model or the analysis you need on WhatsApp or call 010 0529 9601 for a written quotation.
Does Tiba Scientific install and service Kipp & Zonen instruments?
Yes. Tiba Scientific installs and commissions the Kipp & Zonen instruments it supplies, trains the users, and provides calibration, preventive maintenance and repairs after handover.
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