DS-100C Operating Manual
IVPC Installation & Quick-Start
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1.0 Installation & Taking IV Curves
Basic Description
The standard DS-100C Tracer has two user selectable current ranges (10 and
100 Amperes), three automatically selected voltage ranges (600, V, 60 V, and 6
Volts), two irradiance and two temperature measurement inputs. Unless
otherwise noted, this manual refers to standard DS-100C models.
Note: The three measurement voltage ranges listed here should not be confused
with the load ranges (V
HIGH
and V
LOW
) selected with the range switch.
A computer running the IVPC for Windows program controls the DS-Tracer.
(See the IVPC Reference Manual). The computer running the IVPC application
may be connected to the DS-Tracer by RS-232 serial or USB.
Most DS-Tracer operations are performed with the IVPC program. Refer to the
IVPC manual for details on operating the DS100C IV Tracer. However, the basic
steps for using the DS-Tracer are:
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Connect the DS-Tracer to the computer (either RS-232 or USB).
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Turn on the tracer power and connect DS-Tracer test leads to PV array.
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Connect pyranometers and thermocouples to DS-Tracer.
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Install and run IVPC for Windows (see the IVPC manual for details).
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From File menu select New I-V Curve.
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Enter curve information and take curve.
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Save curve data.
To proceed with the Installation & Quick-Start, you will need the following:
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DS-Tracer I-V curve tracer and test leads.
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IVPC CD-ROM.
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PC computer running the Microsoft Windows® operating system.
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