
SKU: SP505
Extech’s SP505 measures solar power level from sunlight outdoors to determine the best location of solar panel and solar water heater installations. It is also used indoors by window manufacturers, the automotive industry, and remodeling home owners to check the level of solar radiation transmission through various glass thicknesses and degrees of tinting to use for window installations. The convenient, pocket-sized meter with a built-in precision solar light sensor is easy-to-use wherever you go.
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Extech’s SP505 measures solar power level from sunlight outdoors to determine the best location of solar panel and solar water heater installations. It is also used indoors by window manufacturers, the automotive industry, and remodeling home owners to check the level of solar radiation transmission through various glass thicknesses and degrees of tinting to use for window installations. The convenient, pocket-sized meter with a built-in precision solar light sensor is easy-to-use wherever you go.
The Extech SP505 Light Meter, Pocket Solar # SP505 is manufactured by Extech. Valley Instrument Service is an authorized Extech dealer offering full sales support, NIST-traceable calibration, and expert technical assistance.
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Contact Us or Call (661) 327-8681| Solar Power | 3999 W/m², 634 BTU/(ft²×h) |
| Solar Power Basic Accuracy | ±10 W/m², ±3 BTU/(ft²×h) or ±5% (whichever is greater) |
| Solar Power Max Resolution | 1 W/m², 1 BTU/(ft²×h) |
| Spectral Response | 400 nm to 1100 nm |
| Certifications | CE |
| Dimensions | 4.3 × 1.9 × 1" (108 × 48 × 23mm) |
| Power | 2 × AAA (1.5V) batteries |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Weight | 2.8oz (80g) |

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