NRG T60 Temperature Sensor - Solar

This next-generation ambient temperature sensor builds on the NRG 110S’ trusted design, offering improved temperature accuracy and long-term reliability in harsh environments.

  4.6M CABLE (#14871) 4.6M CABLE - CALIBRATED (#15824)
Description
Sensor type Integrated circuit ambient temperature sensor with six plate radiation shield Integrated circuit ambient temperature sensor with six plate radiation shield
Applications
  • Wind and solar resource assessment
  • Wind and solar plant operations
  • Meteorological studies
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Wind and solar resource assessment
  • Wind and solar plant operations
  • Meteorological studies
  • Environmental monitoring
Sensor range -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F) -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F)
Instrument compatibility All NRG loggers All NRG loggers
Output signal
Signal type Linear analog voltage Linear analog voltage
Transfer function Temperature (°C) = (Voltage x 44.67629) -40.92151°C
Temperature (°F) = (Voltage x 80.53855) -41.53999 °F 		Temperature (°C) = (Voltage x 44.74364) -40.85555 °C
Temperature (°F) = (Voltage x 80.53855) -41.53999 °F
Accuracy Uncertainty (k=2): ±0.200 °C (±0.360 °F) Uncertainty (k=2): ±0.200 °C (±0.360 °F)
Output signal range 0.020 to 2.480 V DC 0.020 to 2.480 V DC
Turn on time <20 ms <20 ms
Resolution 0.0025 °C (0.0045 °F) 0.0025 °C (0.0045 °F)
Response characteristics
Thermal time constant 5.38 minutes 5.38 minutes
Power requirements
Supply voltage 5 to 15 V DC
5 V pulsed excitation strongly recommended 		5 to 15 V DC
5 V pulsed excitation strongly recommended
Supply current
  • 1.2 mA max. (no load on output)
  • SymphoniePRO Pulsed: 0.85 mA average
  • SymphoniePLUS3 Pulsed: 0.43 mA average
  • 1.2 mA max. (no load on output)
  • SymphoniePRO Pulsed: 0.85 mA average
  • SymphoniePLUS3 Pulsed: 0.43 mA average
Installation
Mounting Attaches to tower with included hose clamps Attaches to tower with included hose clamps
Tools required
  • 8 mm (5/16 inch) nut driver or flat blade (-) screwdriver (to install hose clamps)
  • Sheet metal shears or similar (for trimming hose clamps)
  • 8 mm (5/16 inch) nut driver or flat blade (-) screwdriver (to install hose clamps)
  • Sheet metal shears or similar (for trimming hose clamps)
Environmental
Operating temperature range -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F) -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F)
Operating humidity range 0 to 100% RH 0 to 100% RH
Lifespan 10 years + 10 years +
Other
  • IPX7 Rated
  • IPX7 Rated
Physical
Connections Wire leads:
  • Signal (clear wire)
  • Ground (black wire)
  • Excitation (red wire)
  • Shield wire for earth ground
 Wire leads:
  • Signal (clear wire)
  • Ground (black wire)
  • Excitation (red wire)
  • Shield wire for earth ground
Cable length 4.6 m (15 ft) 4.6 m (15 ft)
Weight 0.47 kg (1.04 lbs) 0.47 kg (1.04 lbs)
Dimensions
  • Probe only: 51.6 mm (2") height x 12.7 mm (0.5") diameter
  • Radiation shield: 124 mm (4.9") height x 127 mm (5 inches) diameter
  • Probe only: 51.6 mm (2") height x 12.7 mm (0.5") diameter
  • Radiation shield: 124 mm (4.9") height x 127 mm (5 inches) diameter
Materials
Cable 3 conductor 22 AWG, with overall foil shield and drain wire, chrome PVC jacket 3 conductor 22 AWG, with overall foil shield and drain wire, chrome PVC jacket
Probe Aluminum, epoxy filled Aluminum, epoxy filled
Shield UV-stabilized thermoplastic solar radiation shield UV-stabilized thermoplastic solar radiation shield

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