ACERAIN

24/7 operation Combination of outputs from CSI‑50D and CSI‑50N

CSI-50 Infrared & Visible Cloud Sky Imager

CSI‑50 is a dual‑imager sky monitoring solution from ACERAIN. It combines the CSI‑50D for full‑color daytime imaging and the CSI‑50N for infrared, day‑night operation. Together, they provide continuous, high‑quality observations of sky conditions and cloud fields. The system is built on proven measurement, data transmission, and control technologies. It is reliable, easy to maintain, and simple to integrate with existing infrastructures.

The two imagers deliver complementary outputs. CSI‑50D provides full‑color daytime images, quantitative cloud cover (total, thick, thin), cloud classifications (ten cloud genera), and weather states (sunny, partly cloudy, cloudy, overcast, rain). CSI‑50N measures sky temperature in the infrared and derives cloud maps, cloud‑base height, solar position, and regional sky temperature. Each imager offers a 180° field of view for single‑frame full‑sky coverage. The combined visible‑IR approach improves robustness under strong solar glare, low‑light, and nighttime conditions. Data access and configuration are available through their built‑in platforms, with standardized outputs for scientific research, photovoltaics, meteorology, and atmospheric studies.

Product Features

Dual visible and infrared imaging enables continuous day‑night monitoring. 180° field of view provides single‑frame full‑dome coverage (each unit independently). CSI‑50D delivers full‑color daytime imaging, quantitative cloud cover, cloud classification, and weather states. CSI‑50N measures sky temperature, generates cloud maps, and outputs cloud‑base height, solar position, and regional sky temperature. The IR channel is more robust under strong solar glare, low‑light, and nighttime conditions. Standardized data outputs, easy integration into scientific, PV, and meteorological systems. Built on proven measurement, transmission, and control technologies for high reliability and easy maintenance.

Description

Specifications

Field of View (FOV) Sensor Type

Image Resolution

Accuracy

Output

180° horizontal & vertical, unobstructed design

1/1.7" CMOS

3000×3000, 9 Megapixel
< 10%，Resolution 0.01%

160° horizontal & vertical, unobstructed design
Uncooled infrared detector
640 X 480
< 15%，Resolution 0.01%

Cloud type (10 cloud genera), Weather (sunny, partly cloudy, cloudy, overcast, rain), thin/thick/total cloud cover, solar position (azimuth & elevation), brightness, sunrise/sunset

Arm Architecture Cortex-A55 2.0GHZ

JPG

Adjustable 30s-3600s

32000MB images, 200000 data record

MODBUS TCP, MODBUS RTU, FTP, ASC

IP65

12V

12V@0.5

26W

-40℃ ~ +55℃

Main Processor

Image Format Capture Interval Storage Capacity Protocols Ingress Protection