SunSentry
SunSentry
OrderableConfigurableSolar Operational Meteorological Monitoring Station
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- Model:
- SunSentry
- Item Number:
- SunSentry
- Warranty:
- 5 years
- Lead time:
- 21 days
Overview
Campbell Scientific's SunSentry Operational Monitoring Station is purpose-built with the most up-to-date technology to be the easiest to use utility-scale operational meteorological (met) station on the market.
The SunSentry establishes a new chapter of met station design and ease of use. These stations are standardized, stocked, follow the industry requirements of IEC 61724-1:2021, and exceed IEC 61000-4-5 Class 4 surge immunity levels. Station installation is made easy via pile-mountable hardware and an all-new web user interface (UI).
Let us make ordering, receiving, installing, and commissioning met stations as simple as possible. Contact us to see how the SunSentry can fit your upcoming projects.
Key Advantages
Technical Description
Fully IEC 61724-1 Compliant
All required and optional meteorological parameters are supported within the SunSentry embedded web UI.
Advanced Surge and Data Protection
Industry best practices were followed in station topology recommendations as well as strategic placement of surge protection devices (SPD). These improvements are for maximum data availability while granting peace of mind for owners and developers. ISO 27001 guidance was also followed, providing an industry-first station for solar operational monitoring.
On-Time, FREE Delivery
Our project management team organizes the SunSentry delivery. Standardized and project-specific documentation packages are available. Stations are stocked and available with short lead times or can be ordered early and delivered to your site when they are required. Each SunSentry station is packaged on its own pallet, making on-site distribution straightforward for field personnel.
Campbell Scientific has found that moving equipment out the door quickly saves us and our customers time and money. We have established relationships with all major carriers. To further shorten lead times, Campbell Scientific absorbs the shipping costs of SunSentry stations.
Note: Terms and conditions apply, including geographic availability.
Turn-Key Solution
Campbell Scientific tests and documents each complete system at our factory. The sensors are pre-labeled before shipping for easy on-site installation. Your technicians can provide us with network information for configuration prior to shipping or they can enter the information on-site using the embedded web UI.
Unparalleled Value
The SunSentry—with its UI, extensive sensor support, and robust, forward-looking hardware design—comprises met stations that are built to last each project's lifetime, evolving with changing requirements as needed. The applicable sensors collect data that allow users to glean the most value from the SunSentry.
Legendary Campbell Scientific Quality
Campbell Scientific has been providing robust hardware solutions for the most challenging meteorological settings for more than 50 years. The SunSentry leverages this expertise and now uses Campbell Scientific's proven, reliable data logger line-up for the solar energy market as a cost-effective system with a standard design.
Network Resiliency
The SunSentry is designed to isolate and protect the most valuable sensors in the most vulnerable locations. This ensures the highest data availability for sensor data to the met station. Simultaneous Modbus TCP, DNP3, and FTP data collection is available for the end user to collect data from the met stations.
Pile Mountable
Stations are designed to mount to industry-standard-driven piles without the need for drilling. SunSentry stations are designed to be installed by a single technician in a single day with common hand tools. No cement pads are required, saving material and labor costs, while still being ladder safe for quick sensor maintenance.
Standardized but Still Versatile
Built around IEC 61724-1:2021 and taking cues from many industry system requirements, the SunSentry is capable of supporting double the required parameters, making it the most scalable option on the market.
Benefits
- IEC 61724-1:2021-compliant station
- Compliance with California ISO or Alberta Electric System Operators (AESO) standards
- Modbus or DNP 3.0 communications to SCADA
- Quick installation and easy operation through web-based UI
- Rugged design
- Campbell Scientific sensor mounts for easy installation
- Industry-leading, five-year warranty
Specifications
- Shipping Crate Dimensions
- Note: The CM400 is shipped separately.
- Shipping Crate Dimensions
- 121.92 x 101.60 x 111.76 cm
(48 x 40 x 44 in.)
- Shipping Weight
- Note: The shipping weight is based on a station design between 79.38 and 158.76 kg (175 and 350 lb).
- Weight of Shipping Crate
- 29.94 kg
(66 lb)
- Weight of Main Met
- 35.38 kg
(78 lb)
- Weight of Two Batteries
- 57.15 kg
(126 lb)
- Weight of Solar Panel with Mount
- 11.34 kg
(25 lb)
- Weight of AC Pull Box
- 5.90 kg
(13 lb)
- Weight of Pyranometer
- 0.45 to 0.91 kg
(1 to 2 lb)
- Standards Used
- IEC 61724-1:2021 and 2017 Class A compliant
- Standards Used
- IEC 61000-4-5 Class 4 surge immunity
- Standards Used
- ISO 9060:2018 Class A spectrally flat and fast-response pyranometers
- Standards Used
- ISO 17025:2017 accredited calibrations where available
- Standards Used
- ISO 27001 documents available upon request
Accessories
(21)SunVue 30
ISO 9060:2018 Class A Spectrally Flat Thermopile Pyranometer with Integrated Dome Heating
PreviewRS485CBL
Five-Conductor Cable with M12 Five-Pin A-Coded Connector
OrderableClimaVue 40
Compact, Digital, RS-485 Modbus Weather Sensor
OrderableCS241DM G2
Pt-1000 Class A, Precision Back-of-Module Temperature Sensor with Digital Modbus RS-485 Output, Second Generation
OrderableCS241DM
Pt-1000 Class A, Precision Back-of-Module Temperature Sensor with Digital Modbus RS-485 Output
RetiredSnowVue 10
Digital Snow-Depth Sensor
OrderableDustVue
Solar-Module Soiling Sensor
Limited availabilityCM256
Adjustable Plane and Angle Solar Mounting Stand
OrderableCM261
Single-Axis Tracker Mounting Stand
OrderableCM266
Unistrut Mount
OrderableCM268
PV Module Mount
OrderableCM275
Albedometer Mounting Kit
OrderableCM400
Pile Mount Tower with 6 ft Crossarm
OrderableCM410
Pile Mount Arm (no finish)
OrderableCM410-BF
Pile Mount Arm (matte black finish)
Orderable44338
RS485CBL Adapter for SunSentry Used with Digital EKO Pyranometer
Orderable44339
RS485CBL Adapter for SunSentry Used with Atonometrics Sensor (RC22 PV Reference Cell)
Orderable44340
RS485CBL Adapter for SunSentry Used with CS241DM G2 Temperature Sensor
Orderable44370
RS485CBL M12 Five-Pin Shielded Tee Coupler for Daisy-Chaining
Orderable44489
RS485CBL Adapter for SMP10 or SMP12 Used with RS485CBL, ISP10, or SunSentry
OrderableISP10
Inline Surge Protection Device for Digital Sensors with A-Coded, Five-Pin M12 Connector
Orderable
Related Resources
Documents
- Technical Paper
SunSentry G2 Surge Protection
March 2026
View Document - Document
SunSentry Network Improvements
January 2025
View Document - Manual
SunSentry G2 Operations and Maintenance Product Manual (online)
May 2025
View Document - Manual
SunSentry G2 Installation Guide Product Manual (online)
August 2025
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