Kipp & Zonen METEON 2.0 User manual
METEON 2.0
Instruction Manual
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1Declaration of Conformity
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2Contents
1 Declaration of Conformity..................................................................................................................2
2 Contents .............................................................................................................................................3
3 NOTES.................................................................................................................................................5
4 Introduction........................................................................................................................................6
5 METEON function overview ...............................................................................................................6
5.1 Front view................................................................................................................................... 6
5.2 Top view .....................................................................................................................................7
6 Meteon connections ..........................................................................................................................7
6.1 DC IN........................................................................................................................................... 7
6.2 Analog......................................................................................................................................... 7
6.3 Pulse ...........................................................................................................................................7
6.4 Modbus.......................................................................................................................................9
6.5 Batteries ...................................................................................................................................10
6.6 Supplied parts...........................................................................................................................10
7 Specifications....................................................................................................................................11
8 Power consumption .........................................................................................................................12
9 Memory usage..................................................................................................................................12
10 Menu structure overview.............................................................................................................13
11 Keyboard functions.....................................................................................................................14
12 Operation mode ...........................................................................................................................15
12.1 PC communication....................................................................................................................15
12.2 Transparent ..............................................................................................................................15
13 Configuration................................................................................................................................15
13.1 Modbus setting.........................................................................................................................15
13.2 Pulse input................................................................................................................................16
13.3 Temperature sensor .................................................................................................................16
13.4 Analog sensor ...........................................................................................................................16
13.5 Smart sensor.............................................................................................................................16
14 Measurement...............................................................................................................................16
14.1 Measurement without logging.................................................................................................16
14.2 Logging .....................................................................................................................................16
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14.3 Differential Measurement........................................................................................................16
15 Device setting ...............................................................................................................................17
16 PC software ..................................................................................................................................18
16.1 Start Screen ..............................................................................................................................19
16.2 Data Explorer screen ................................................................................................................20
16.3 Preferences screen...................................................................................................................21
16.4 Sensor list .................................................................................................................................22
16.5 Update METEON.......................................................................................................................22
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3NOTES
Reading this entire manual is recommended for a full understanding of this product.
The exclamation mark within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the instrument.
Kipp & Zonen reserve the right to make changes in the specifications without prior notice.
3.1 WARRANTY AND LIABILITY
Kipp & Zonen guarantees that the product delivered has been thoroughly tested to ensure that it
meets its published specifications. The warranty included in the conditions of delivery is valid only if
the product has been installed and used according to the instructions supplied by Kipp & Zonen. This
product is under warranty for 24 months from the date of purchase.
Modifications made by the customer or on customer request can affect the validity of the CE
declaration.
Kipp & Zonen shall in no event be liable for incidental or consequential damages, including without
limitation, lost profits, loss of income, loss of business opportunities, loss of use and other related
exposures, however caused, arising from the faulty and incorrect use of the product.
COPYRIGHT 2019 Kipp & Zonen
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or
transmitted in any form or by any means, without permission in written form from the company.
In the case you have questions, comments or need technical support, please contact us at the
following address:
Kipp & Zonen B.V.
Delftechpark 36
2628 XH Delft
the Netherland
+31 15 2755 234
www.kippzonen.com
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4Introduction
The METEON 2.0 is a compact handheld data logger specialized for PV related Solar Radiation
measurement. It is supplied in a small carrying case that has also room for a pyranometer with cable. It
accepts simultaneously up to 5 Smart and one analog Kipp & Zonen pyranometers plus a Mencke &
Tegtmeyer PV panel temperature sensor. An S0 input / output for kWh meter or Inverter pulses and an
USB port are present. The large 8 x 22 character display is readable in full sunlight and has back light
for low light conditions. The keypad with 7 keys can be used to navigate through the different menus.
When using the UBS connection the METEON 2.0 can be set in transparent mode to act as a universal
RS-485 interface for the connected Modbus sensors. The Internal batteries (5 x AA) provide the
METEON and the Smart radiometers with power. For a M&T temperature sensor an external power
supply (12 VDC) has to be connected. The Meteon can measure, display and log up to 8 devices.
Depending on the log interval it logs up to weeks of data. Comparison of pyranometers is possible with
one as reference instrument. Log files are transferred to the PC via the USB interface. Log data can be
visualized and/or exported to a csv file with the free available software. Instruments, time and settings
are copied in the header of each file.
5METEON function overview
The following functions are available in the Meteon.
Setting of Modbus radiometer communication parameters
Setting of METEON communication and logging parameters
Connection of up to 5 Smart and one analog radiometer
Connection of M&T temperature sensor and kW pulses
Display of measured values on screen
Logging of measured values and transfer to PC
Comparison of 2 pyranometers (DUT and a reference instrument)
Transparent mode, to act as a RS-485/Modbus to USB converter
5.1 Front view
Display 8 x 22 characters with backlight or sunlight view
Keypad with 7 keys with tactile feedback (see keyboard and functions)
Knobs to release the battery compartment latch (see section batteries)
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5.2 Top view
All connection are done on the top
The provided connectors have the possibility to tie the cable to the strain relief.
6Meteon connections
DC IN
ANALOG
PULSE
MODBUS
12 VDC
OUT
IN
PWR
DATA
USB
-
+
GND
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
GND
D-
D+
6.1 DC IN
Beside batteries the Meteon can be operated on external DC power. When using the Mencke &
Tegtmeyer temperature sensor this is a must, because it requires 12 VDC.
The DC input can accept 10 –24 Volt DC, nominal 12 VDC. If DC power is not present or below 10 Volt,
the Meteon will switch to battery use.
6.2 Analog
Here an analog radiometer can be connected like CMP11. The GND connection can be used to connect
the shield of the radiometer cable.
6.3 Pulse
The pulse input connection to relate the incoming radiation to the generated electrical power can be
used when your power meter has a so called S0-output. The number of pulses per kWh can be set in
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the Pulse input menu. If the energy is generated by a number of PV panels, the number of square
meters of your panels can be set as well. In this way the total amount of kWh per m2is calculated.
Because only one connection per S0 output can be made, the Meteon also as an output to connect this
to a second device, without blocking further use of the S0 port.
Physical connection
Terminal block / Inside Meteon
The S0 outputs (often called S0+, S0- or S+ and
S-) have to be connected to the Pulse input of
the Meteon. Both pulse in- and output are
optically isolated. The input can be tested by
connecting the + and –inputs to simulate an
input pulse. The picture on the left shows a
simplified schemeatic of the inside of the
Meteon.
The nominal Pulse in- and output current is 20
mA [max is 50 mA], and the opto-coupler
isolation is 5kV.
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6.4 Modbus
On the Modbus input multiple Modbus devices can be connected. Up to 5 Smart radiometers and a
M&T temperature sensor. Of course they have to be configured with identical communication settings
and different Modbus addresses. The Smart sensors can be powered by the Meteon 2.0 when this
option is enabled in the Configuration menu.
The Modbus Common or Ref connection is connected to the Modbus GND on the METEON
For a K&Z Smart radiometer these connections are:
METEON:
D+
D-
PWR +
PWR -
Modbus GND
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6.5 Batteries
Changing the batteries can be done by pressing the 2 buttons near the bottom on both sides of the
housing (indicated with red arrows) At the same time the lid closing the battery compartment can be
pulled off. The last battery becomes visible and the battery holder can be pulled out. Five AA alkaline
batteries are required to supply the METEON with 7.5 Volt. When batteries are replaced the holder
and lid can be pushed back in place. Make sure the lid clicks properly in place.
6.6 Supplied parts
The Meteon is supplied with
Mounted batteries (5 x AA)
A carrying case with room for a
pyranometer
A calibration certificate
Connectors for the four inputs
Mini USB cable
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