
076B-9800 Rev B Page 1
076B RADIATION SHIELD
OPERATION MANUAL
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 The Met One Instruments Power-Aspirated Radiation shield consists of a large
primary tube for mounting up to four Model 061 or T-200 sensors; two lightweight
aluminum cylinder shields, painted with a gloss enamel on the outer surfaces for
maximum reflection, and an aspirator motor with fan that requires little or no
maintenance. The Model 061 Ambient Temperature, T-200 Ambient / Delta
Temperature, 083E or 085 Relative Humidity sensors are generally used with shield.
1.2 The 076B has an internal junction box that allows easy field connection of sensors
without requiring soldering or potting. The internal junction box minimizes the
problems that are associated with the dirt/moisture/resistance paths between the
connections on exposed connectors. The 076B will allow the customer to replace
sensors easily in the field without re-soldering and re-potting.
1.3 A single sensor cable (2144) is used for all connections whether relative humidity,
dew point, Delta temperature, ambient temperature or combinations of above. Refer
to drawing 076B-1.
Table 1-1
076B Radiation Shield Specifications
Radiation Error Less than 0.05 under maximum solar
radiation of 1.6 gm-cal/cm2/min
Power Requirement 115 V 60 Hz @ 1 amp or less
220 V Optional
Temperature -50C to +85C
Weight 5.5 pounds
Sensor Capacity Sensors Mounted
Shield Model 061/T-200 083D
076B-1 1 to 4 1
076B-2 1 to 4 1