Quick reference guide
BENNING SUN 2
Important information
Please read the detailed operating manual (see PDF file on
CD-ROM) before using the BENNING SUN 2.
The BENNING SUN 2 must be operated by qualified techni-
cal personnel only.
Only use the temperature sensors and connecting cables
included in the scope of delivery of the BENNING SUN 2.
Do not apply any electrical contact between the tempera-
ture sensors and bare live parts.
The BENNING SUN 2 is intended for measurements under
dry ambient conditions only.
The BENNING SUN 2 is supplied by means of two 1.5 V
mignon batteries (IEC LR6). It is allowed to use alkaline re-
chargeable NiCd or NiMH batteries.
Switching the device ON/OFF
Press the
3
key and the
4
key at the same time to switch the
device ON or OFF. After having switched the device ON, it is set to the
mode for measuring the insolation, the angle of inclination and the com-
pass bearing. Without pressing a key, the device switches OFF automati-
cally after approx. 120 seconds (
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ff).
HOLD function
Press the
7
key to store the displayed values in the LC display for
max. 120 seconds. The HOLD indicator
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stored. Press the
7
key again to switch back to the measuring mode
Data logger (5000 data records) with real-time clock for storing
the insolation and the module / ambient temperature
occupied
memory space
battery voltage
free memory
space
measuring interval
(1 min. to 60 min.)
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alternating display
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Data logger set-up
1. Press the
7
key (LOG) for > 5 seconds to activate the data
logger. Display: "LOG"
Alternately, the display shows the occupied / free memory space
as well as the battery voltage / the measuring interval in min-
utes.
2. Press the
7
key (LOG) again for > 5 seconds to set the
measuring interval. Display: "Int"
Press the
4
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suring interval (1 minute to 60 minutes) in increments of one
minute.
3. Press the
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Press the
4
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is full) or "rOLL" (if you want to overwrite the oldest measured
values continuously).
4. Press the
3
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lete the memory.
5. By means of the
7
key (OK), the setting can be stored at any
time. Press the
3
key or the
4
key to exit the data logger.
Starting / stopping the data logger
1. Press the
7
key (LOG) for > 5 seconds to activate the data
logger. Display: "LOG"
2. Press the
7
key (LOG) again and then the
7
key (OK) to
confirm "run". The measured values are written into the internal
memory including a time / date stamp. The LC display goes out
and the device switches over into the energy-saving stand-by
mode.
3. Press any key to display the progress of the data logger. The LC
display goes on and then goes out again.
4. To stop the data logger, press any key to display the data log-
ger. Press the
7
key (LOG) and then the
7
key (OK) to
confirm "StOP". Press the
3
key or the
4
key to exit the
data logger.
Reading out the data logger via the USB interface
1. Install the driver and download program from the CD-ROM once.
2. Connect the BENNING SUN 2 to your PC by means of the USB
connecting cable and switch the device ON.
3. Start the download program, select / refresh the COM port and
click "Download".
4. The download of measured values starts.
Setting the time and date
time / 24-hour display
Ź
day / month
Ź
year
Ź
Date and time
1. Press the
5
key to display the time / date on the LC display.
2. Press the
5
key again for > 5 seconds until the hour display
starts flashing.
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3
key to select the time / date field (field is flashing).
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5
key to increase or decrease the value.
5. Press the
7
key (OK) to store the setting.
Measuring ranges
Function
Range
Insolation
Resolution / accuracy
100 Wm² - 1250 Wm²
1 Wm²/ ± (5 % + 5 digits)
Temperature (module / ambient)
Resolution / accuracy
- 30 °C to + 125 °C
1 °C/ ± 1°C
- 22 °F to + 257 °F
1 °F/ ± 1°F
Compass bearing (orientation)
Resolution / accuracy
0 ° to 360 °
1 °/ ± 10°
Inclinometer
Resolution / accuracy
0 ° to 80 °
1 °/ ± 2 °
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