DS-1000 Operating Manual
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................. i
WARNINGS ................................................................................................................................. iii
NOMENCLATURE ....................................................................................................................... iv
1.0 Installation & Taking I-V Curves ....................................................................................... 5
Basic Description ...................................................................................................... 5
IVPC Installation ....................................................................................................... 6
Precautions ............................................................................................................... 6
Connecting a Computer to the DS-Tracer ................................................................ 7
Connecting a PV Module to the DS-Tracer .............................................................. 7
Starting IVPC ............................................................................................................ 8
Taking an I-V Curve .................................................................................................. 9
If There Is an Error ................................................................................................... 13
Displaying I-V Curves ............................................................................................... 13
Summary of Steps for Taking I-V Curves ................................................................. 14
2.0 Panel Layout ....................................................................................................................... 15
PV Test Lead Connector .......................................................................................... 16
AC Power Entry & Fuse ............................................................................................ 16
DC Supply Input & Fuse ........................................................................................... 17
ON-Off Switch ........................................................................................................... 17
Full Charge Indicator ................................................................................................ 17
Aux USB Port ............................................................................................................ 17
Main USB Port .......................................................................................................... 18
Thermocouple Inputs ................................................................................................ 18
RS-232 Serial Port .................................................................................................... 18
Aux Analog Inputs ..................................................................................................... 19
Irradiance Inputs ....................................................................................................... 19
