ZPVS Solar PV Plant Weather Station

ZPVS

The ZPVS is a weather station built for solar photovoltaic sites, combining standard meteorological parameters with a thermopile pyranometer for solar radiation and a magnetic compass for heading. It supports solar resource assessment and PV system monitoring. MetSensor UK supplies the ZPVS as the UK reseller of Zata IoT.

✓ Ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensor with no moving parts
✓ Thermopile pyranometer measures solar radiation from 0-2000 W/m²
✓ Piezoelectric rainfall sensor with 0.01mm resolution
✓ Magnetic compass heading accurate to ±1°
✓ Operating temperature range -50°C to 85°C
✓ Data storage exceeding 5 years
✓ Optional GPS and 4G modules

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Specifications

Temperature range/resolution/accuracy	-50 to 85°C, 0.1°C, ±0.2°C
Humidity range/resolution/accuracy	0-100%, 0.1%, ±2%
Wind speed (ultrasonic) range/resolution/accuracy	0-60 m/s, 0.1 m/s, ±0.3 m/s or ±3%
Wind direction (ultrasonic) range/resolution/accuracy	0-360°, 0.1°, ±3°
Pressure range/resolution/accuracy	300-1150 hPa, 0.01 hPa, ±0.3 hPa
Rainfall (piezoelectric) range/resolution/accuracy	0-10 mm/min, 0.01 mm, ±3%
Solar radiation (thermopile) range/resolution/accuracy	0-2000 W/m², 1 W/m², ±5%
Compass (magnetic) range/resolution/accuracy	0-360°, 0.1°, ±1°
Operating temperature	-50 to 85°C
Operating humidity	0-100%
Operating voltage	DC 5-30V
Data storage	>5 years
IP rating	IP65 general; IP67 temp/humidity; IP68 pressure
Communication interfaces	RS485, RS232, WiFi, Bluetooth, LTE
Optional modules	GPS, 4G
UV resistance	5 years without discoloration
Panel dust detection	Exclusive feature (not in existing spec list)

ZPVS compared to others

	ZPVS	Others
IP Grade	IP55; Temp/humidity IP67; Pressure IP68	IP45 or IP55
Anti-Condensation	Standard	Not included
Power Supply	DC5-30V, <200mA @DC12V	DC12-24V, >3A @DC12V
Low-Temperature Performance	No wind data jumps to -40°C	—
Electronic Compass	Standard	Not included
Heating Function	Optional	Not included
Built-in Modules	Optional GPS/4G	Not included
Additional Interfaces	RS485 sensor connection	Not included
UV Resistance	5 years without discoloration	—
Rainfall Principle	Piezoelectric (higher accuracy, lower false alarm rate)	Photoelectric, Radar, Tipping bucket
Internal Clock Features	Calibration time, automatic rainfall zeroing	Not included
Solar Radiation Output	Pyranometer value + luminous Lux value	Pyranometer value only
Panel Dust Detection	Exclusive feature	Not available

Applications

Solar photovoltaic power generation
Solar resource assessment
PV system monitoring
Atmospheric energy research
Satellite data validation
Thermal/heat exchange research
Climate studies
Power plant resource assessment
Revenue evaluation
Photovoltaic conversion efficiency analysis

Frequently asked questions

What solar radiation range does the ZPVS measure?+

The ZPVS measures solar radiation from 0 to 2000 W/m² with ±5% accuracy, using a thermopile-based pyranometer.

Does the ZPVS use a mechanical or ultrasonic anemometer?+

The ZPVS uses an ultrasonic wind speed and direction sensor with no moving parts, reducing maintenance compared to mechanical cup-and-vane designs.

What is the ZPVS used for on a solar farm?+

The ZPVS is used for solar resource assessment, PV system monitoring, revenue evaluation and photovoltaic conversion efficiency analysis at solar power plants.

What communication options does the ZPVS support?+

The ZPVS supports RS485, RS232, WiFi, Bluetooth and LTE, with optional GPS and 4G modules for remote sites.