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.
MAIN FEATURES
- 14 wavelengths measurement, including infrared and visible range (365-1950 nm)
- Solar distribution standard used (ISO 9050, ASTM)
- Specular light detection only, no ambient light influence.
- High accuracy levels (1% Transmittance & 0.3% Reflectance)
- Fast measurement (<1 min)
GPS localization
Available to tag position to each measure
Two models available
Models available for 70/125, 80/135 tubes (others under request)
Long battery life
More than 400 measurements with a single battery charge
Easy-to-use
- Easy and safe clamping mechanism
- Correct measurement position identification
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
SOLAR INSTRUMENTATION CATALOG
Download our Solar Instrumentation brochure, that contains precision instruments to aid the operation, maintenance and supervision of CSP plants.
INCUS™ is based on technology owned by ABENGOA Solar New Technologies and protected under patents, licensed in an exclusive basis to Aragon Photonics Labs.
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