INCUS
Portable Solar Spectrophotometer
INCUS - Portable Solar Spectrophotometer
INCUS is a receiver tube solar spectrophotometer that allows the measuring of the receiver tube optical properties in the solar field of a parabolic trough CSP plant. Specifically, it allows you to measure outer tube transmittance and inner tube absorbance by applying the ISO9050 and ASTM-G173 standards. INCUS design is ergonomic and robust: with a handle on its upper side allowing to be used on any position; and with a mechanical and electronical configuration to minimize damages. It takes more than 400 measurements with a single battery charge and gives you GPS localization data store.
INCUS helps O&M activities such as the control of the decrease of the soiling ratio to determine the cleaning cycles.
- 14 wavelengths measurement, including infrared and visible range (365-1950 nm)
- Solar distribution standard used (ISO 9050, ASTM-G173)
- No ambient light influence.
- High accuracy levels (1% Transmittance & 0.3% Reflectance)
- Fast measurement (<1 min)
Software Features
Tagged measurements
Tagged measurements Can store thousands of tagged measurements in its memory.
Self-calibration
Can be autocalibrated using an accessory pattern mirror.
Software desktop
Own software desktop to visualize and save measurements.
Hardware features
GPS localization
Available to tag position to each measure.
Long battery life
More than 400 measurements with a single battery charge
Easy to use
Easy and safe clamping mechanism, Correct measurement position identification.
Two models available
Models available for 70/125, 80/135 tubes (others under request)
CONDOR™ is based on patented technology owned by ABENGOA Solar New Technologies and licensed in exclusive to ZEPREN Solutions.
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