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I-V400w – SOLAR I-Ww

I-V500w – SOLAR I-Ve

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Page 1: ... Copyright HT ITALIA 2017 Release EN 2 00 24 03 2017 I V400w SOLAR I Ww I V500w SOLAR I Ve User manual ...

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Page 3: ...2 2 2 PV plant parameters 16 5 2 2 3 MPP300 status 17 5 2 3 Selection of the compensation relationship of temperature effects 18 5 3 DB Module database 19 5 3 1 How to define a new PV module 20 5 3 2 How to modify a PV module 21 5 3 3 How to delete a PV module 21 6 HOW TO OPERATE 22 6 1 Testing PV systems SOLAR I Vw or SOLAR I Ve 22 6 1 1 Testing of PV systems with single MPPT inverter single phas...

Page 4: ...ENANCE 64 9 1 General 64 9 2 Battery replacement 64 9 3 Instrument cleaning 64 9 4 End of life 64 10 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 65 10 1 Yield test technical feratures SOLAR I Vw SOLAR I Ve 65 10 2 I V test technical features I V and IVCK 67 10 3 Safety specifications 68 10 3 1 General 68 10 4 General characteristics 69 10 5 Environment conditions 69 10 6 Accessories 69 11 APPENDIX 70 11 1 Testing ph...

Page 5: ...ons given in this manual improper use may damage the instrument its components or create dangerous situations for the operator High voltage risk of electrical shock Double insulation DC voltage or current AC voltage or current Ground reference 1 1 PRELIMINARY INSTRUCTIONS This instrument has been designed for use in the environmental conditions specified in 10 5 Do not use in different environment...

Page 6: ...d overvoltage category is At 6 7 4 Measuring circuits it quotes Circuits are divided into the following measurement categories Measurement Category IV is for measurements performed at the source of the low voltage installation Examples are electricity meters and measurements on primary overcurrent protection devices and ripple control units Measurement Category III is for measurements performed in...

Page 7: ...means of a reference cell connected to SOLAR 02 Module and environ temp measurement by means of probe connect to SOLAR 02 Application of compensation relationships to DC efficiency Immediate evaluation of result OK NO of a test Parameter recording of a PV system with 5s to 60min programmable IP I V Curve measurement Voltage current power of PV module string 1000VDC 15ADC SOLAR I Vw I V400w I V pow...

Page 8: ...see 10 4 The symbol indicates the charge level When there are five bars next to the battery symbol it means that batteries are fully charged a decrease in the number of bars down to indicates that the batteries are almost low In this case interrupt tests and replace the batteries according to the indications given in 9 2 The instrument is capable of keeping data stored even without batteries The i...

Page 9: ...APTION 1 Input for irradiance probe I V DC transducer clamp EFF SOLAR I Vw SOLAR I Ve 2 Input for auxiliary temperature probe I V AC transducer clamp EFF SOLAR I Vw SOLAR I Ve 3 C1 C2 inputs for current measurement I V voltage measurement EFF SOLAR I Vw SOLAR I Ve 4 P1 P2 inputs for voltage measurement I V AC voltage EFF SOLAR I Vw SOLAR I Ve Fig 2 Description of the upper part of the instrument C...

Page 10: ...tion of 128 x 128 dots The display s first line indicates the system date hour and the battery charge indicator In the bottom part the functionality of ENTER key and the active mode is displayed The symbol indicates the presence of an active radio connection with the selected remote unit SOLAR 02 or MPP300 The flashing symbol indicates that the instrument is currently searching for a radio connect...

Page 11: ... t S o l a r i m I r r a d i a n c e D C C l a m p E N T E R t o s e l e c t SET 5 1 1 General 1 Move the cursor to General by means of the arrow keys and confirm with ENTER 2 The displays shows the screen which allows Setting the instrument language Setting the enable disable of auto power off Adjusting the contrast of display Enabling the acoustic signal when pressing a key Setting the enable di...

Page 12: ...nd mA C Beta possible selection C and mV C Gamma possible selection C and W C Tolerance possible selection and W 6 Set the desired units by means of the arrow keys 7 Confirm with SAVE and the Saved data message is displayed for a while Press ESC MENU key to exit without saving and to go back to the previous screen 15 05 10 15 34 26 Alpha m A C B e t a G a m m a T o l e r a n c e m V C W C SAVE to ...

Page 13: ...R 02 for I V measurements opt for I V400w and I V500w In case the use of the remote unit has not been enabled it will be possible to set the sensitivity values sens of the reference cell provided expressed in mV kW m 2 and of the Alpha parameter 3 Set the value by means of the arrow keys 4 Confirm with SAVE and the Saved data message is displayed for a while Press ESC MENU key to exit without savi...

Page 14: ... the previous screen 15 05 10 15 34 26 I r r m i n I V 0 W m 2 I r r m i n E F F 6 0 0 W m 2 SAVE to store data SET CAUTION The 0 W m2 setting for parameter Min Irr IV allows carrying out I V measurements without the following conditions being checked Connection of reference cell to input IRR of the instrument Unsteady irradiation values Number of modules consistent with the measured open circuit ...

Page 15: ...V I d c 0 0 A n d c GO Start rec Select EFF 2 Press ENTER key The options Set PV plant and Set Instrum are displayed 3 By means of the arrow keys to select Set Instrum and confirm with ENTER The herewith screen is shown 15 05 10 15 34 26 P R p I r r W m 2 P n o m 0 0 0 0 k W T c C T e C P d c 0 0 k W V d c 0 0 0 0 V I d c 0 0 A n d c Set PV plant S e t I n s t r u m Select EFF 4 By means of the ar...

Page 16: ... d c 0 0 k W V d c 0 0 0 0 V I d c 0 0 A n d c Set PV plant S e t I n s t r u m e n t Select EFF 4 By means arrow keys the herewith parameters are set Pmax maximum nominal power of the PV installation expressed in kW Gamma coefficient of variation of power with the temperature standard parameter of PV module range 0 3 0 5 C typical Noct nominal working temperature of a PV cell standard parameter o...

Page 17: ...e following screen 15 05 10 15 34 26 P R p I r r W m 2 P n o m 1 5 0 0 k W T c C T e C P d c k W P a c k W n d c n a c MPP300 Status Set PV plant S e t I n s t r u m Select MPP 4 By using the arrow keys it is possible to set the integration period IP which can be used by the instrument when testing the parameters of a PV system The following values can be selected 5s 10s 30s 60s 120s 300s 600s 900...

Page 18: ...c 0 0 0 0 V I d c 0 0 A n d c M P P 3 0 0 s t a t u s Set PV plant S e t i n s t r u m Select MPP 4 By using the arrow keys it is possible to set Pmax maximum rated power of PV installation expressed in kW Range coefficient of power variation with temperature characteristic parameter of PV modules typically in range 0 3 0 5 C Noct rated operating temperature of the cell characteristic parameter of...

Page 19: ... k W T c C T e C P d c k W P a c k W n d c n a c G O s t a r t r e c Select MPP 2 Press the ENTER key The instrument shows the following options MPP300 status Set PV plant and Set Instrum 3 Use the arrow keys to select MPP300 status and confirm with ENTER The instrument shows the screen here to the side which indicates the main general parameters of the instrument 15 05 10 15 34 26 P o w e r s u p...

Page 20: ...d a test according to Italian guideline it is recommended to select T env correction Corr Type Temperature Tcel PRp calculation Ref T mod as Tmodule_Me Tcel C 40 Tcel if 100 40 Tcel 1 C 40 Tcel if 1 fv2 R n STC p ca P G G Rfv P PRp 2 CEI 82 25 T amb 800 Irr 20 Tamb Tcel NOCT dc as Tmodule_Me Tcel n ca cel p STC P P T G G PRp 25 100 1 where Symbol Description Meas unit p G Irradiance on PV module s...

Page 21: ... manufacturer 0 25 0 0 1 100 Tol Pnom 25 0 99W 1 Toll Positive tolerance for Pmax provided by the module manufacturer 0 25 0 1 100 Tol Pnom 25 0 99W 1 Alpha Isc temperature coefficient 0 100 0 100 C 0 001 C 100 Alpha Isc 0 1 15 00 15 00mA C 0 01mA C Beta Voc temperature coefficient 0 99 0 01 C 0 01 C 100 Beta Voc 0 999 0 999 0 001V C 0 001V C Gamma Pmax temperature coefficient 0 99 0 01 C 0 01 C N...

Page 22: ...defined or ESC MENU key to exit without saving 15 05 10 15 34 26 T y p e P m a x 1 8 5 W V o c 4 4 5 V K E Y B O A R D S U N P O W E R 2 1 0 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 S P A C E D E L 6 Digit the value of each parameter of the defined module see Table 1 based on the manufacturer s data sheet Move the cursor to the row of the parameter by means of the ar...

Page 23: ... arrow keys and change values by means of arrow keys Press and hold the for a quick setting of values If the value of any parameter is unknown press and hold the HELP key for some seconds to set the default values 7 Confirm with SAVE and the Saved data message is displayed for a while Press ESC MENU key to exit without saving and to go back to the previous screen 15 05 10 15 34 26 T y p e S U N P ...

Page 24: ... evaluated on active powers CAUTION For the evaluation of the PRP only the measurement of the DC voltage and current is not strictly necessary Conversely it is necessary if you want to evaluate the performance of the photovoltaic section ndc and DC AC conversion nac Simbol Description Unit PRp Performance Ratio calculated through Active power Irr Irradiance W m2 Pnom Total Nominal power of the PV ...

Page 25: ... limits you could damage the instrument and or its components or endanger your safety In order to guarantee the operator s safety while making the connections disable the system being measured by means of the switches breakers upstream and downstream of the DC AC converter inverter Fig 4 Connection of meter for check on single phase PV installation 1 Check and if necessary set the sensitivity of t...

Page 26: ...02 8 Connect the C2 and C1 inputs respectively to the positive and negative polarity of the output string Connect the P1 and P2 inputs to the phase and neutral conductors respecting the colors as shown in Fig 4 9 Connect the output connector of the DC clamp to the IDC1 input CAUTION BEFORE CONNECTING THE DC CLAMPS TO THE CONDUCTORS Switch on the clamp check the LED indicating the status of the cla...

Page 27: ...ac 1 is not physically possible 15 05 10 15 34 26 P d c 3 1 2 5 k W V d c 3 8 9 V I d c 8 0 1 A n d c C P a c 3 0 1 2 k W V a c 2 3 1 V I a c 1 3 0 3 A n a c 0 9 6 GO start rec Select EFF 15 With remote unit always close to the main unit press GO STOP key to start the recording The Rec Start waiting message is shown at display of main unit and the HOLD message is shown at display of SOLAR 02 more ...

Page 28: ...nd TEMP of the SOLAR 02 unit 22 Wait for READY message displayed on SOLAR 02 This event indicates that the instrument has detected some data with solar irradiation minimum limit threshold see 5 1 5 23 Wait at least 1 minute in order to recording more valid samples 24 Disconnect the irradiation and temperature probes from unit SOLAR 02 and bring the unit near SOLAR I Vw or SOLAR I Ve max distance 1...

Page 29: ...or more strings with the same direction and inclination and single phase or three phase output The remote unit MPP300 is capable of communicating with SOLAR I Vw or SOLAR I Ve to manage synchronization and data download and with the remote unit SOLAR 02 for recording irradiation and temperature values via a wireless radiofrequency RF connection which is active up to a maximum distance of 1m betwee...

Page 30: ...ce cell 3 Switch on SOLAR I Vw or SOLAR I Ve check and if necessary change the settings relevant to the type of remote unit to the minimum irradiation threshold to the full scale of the AC and DC clamps to the integration period and to the parameters of the system being measured see 5 1 4 5 1 5 5 1 6 5 2 2 4 In order to guarantee the operator s safety disable the system being measured by means of ...

Page 31: ...conductor is available connect input N to earth 13 In case of inverter with three phase output see settings in 5 2 1 1 repeat the operation described in the step above for the remaining phases by using the VAC2 and VAC3 inputs of MPP300 14 Connect the AC clamp to the Phase L1 conductor respecting the direction of the arrow found on the clamp itself as indicated in Fig 5 or Fig 6 Position the clamp...

Page 32: ...c Iac Pac are consistent with the system being measured 15 05 10 15 34 26 V a c 1 2 4 0 1 4 V V a c 2 3 4 0 1 1 V V a c 3 1 4 0 0 1 V I a c 1 4 2 6 A I a c 2 4 2 6 A I a c 3 4 2 7 A P a c 1 9 8 7 W P a c 2 9 8 6 W P a c 3 9 8 5 W GO start rec Select MPP E x a m p l e o f a s c r e e n f o r P V s y s t e m s w i t h t h r e e p h a s e o u t p u t 20 Keeping the three instruments near each other m...

Page 33: ...e relevant User Manual for a correct assembly 25 Put the temperature sensor in contact with the rear side of the module and fasten it with some tape prevent touching it with your fingers as this could alter the measure 26 Wait for a few seconds to allow the probes to reach a steady measure and then connect the irradiation probe to input PYRA CELL and the temperature probe to input TEMP of unit SOL...

Page 34: ...o not show any results if do not exist on the PV installation a stable irradiance condition more than the minimum irradiance threshold Display the best performance values if during the recording the Irradiance values reached the stable condition and its values were higher than the minimum irradiance threshold 35 Press SAVE to save the results see 7 1 or ESC to exit the screen of the results and go...

Page 35: ... 5 1 4 should be consistent with the reference cell depending on the kind of module string on test 4 Check that the value set on Irradiance section see 5 1 5 should be consistent with the measurement to perform It is suggested to perform the measurement with a threshold 700 W m2 in compliance to the IEC EN60891 guideline 5 Back to the main menu and select the I V option 6 Press ENTER by means of a...

Page 36: ...emperature value by the operator on the corresponding Value field Aux setting of temperature of module performed by auxiliary probe 14 By means of arrow keys select the Start item and by means of arrow keys choose the type of measurement activation between the modes listed Auto test automatically activated by the instrument with stable values of voltage among inputs for at least 1s and with values...

Page 37: ...connected to P1 C1 P2 C2 inputs of different length without performing any calibration of cable resistance It is recommended to use cables with a 4mm2 21 After connection to the plant the real time values of parameters are shown by meter Vdc DC output voltage of PV module string Irr Irradiance value measured by sensor Tc Value of module temperature 15 05 10 15 34 26 Vdc 367 V I r r 1045 W m 2 Tc 4...

Page 38: ...voltage of the string obtained at OPC is divided for the number of module of it Considering this average value together with the measured current the instrument perform the I V curve OPC calculation which is the translated at the STC condition 24 Press ENTER for the display of measurement results both in numeric and graphical mode referred to STC or OPC conditions see 6 2 3 25 Use the arrow key fo...

Page 39: ...by the meter is 15A Do not perform test on strings of PV modules in parallel with them Do not perform test on PV modules or strings connected to DC AC converter 1 Turn on the meter by pressing ON OFF key 2 Check that option YES relative to the selection of remote unit SOLAR 02 should be set on the instrument see 5 1 4 3 Check that the values set on the Remote unit section see 5 1 4 should be consi...

Page 40: ...mum number of modules is 50 13 By means of arrow keys select the Oper yrs item and by means of arrow keys set the service operating years of the PV module string field from start installation see 6 2 3 Maximum set value is 25 0 0 5 6 months 15 05 10 15 34 26 Type SUNPOWER 210 N o f M o d 1 5 O p e r y r s 4 5 T e m p A u t o S t a r t M a n u a l P m a x 2 1 0 V o c 4 7 7 0 V m p p 4 0 0 0 I s c 5...

Page 41: ... with respect to the module Rotate the cell upwards to lean it on the small wing of the support so as the cell is perfectly parallel to the plane of module then fix it with the relevant screws supplied 19 Connect the output of reference cell depending on the type of module under test at the PYRA CELL input of remote unit SOLAR 02 by using the supplied cable 20 Connect if used the auxiliary tempera...

Page 42: ...nds depending on the level of power during test 15 05 10 15 34 26 Vdc 367 V I r r 1045 W m 2 Tc 45 C Module SUNPOWER 210 Measuring Select I V 24 At the end of test the values of typical parameters all referred to a single module in standard conditions STC are shown by the meter together with the final response 6 2 3 based on the automatic calculation performed and relevant to Translation of I V cu...

Page 43: ... test on PV modules or strings connected to DC AC converter 1 Turn on the meter by pressing ON OFF key 2 Check that option YES relative to the selection of remote unit SOLAR 02 should be set on the instrument see 5 1 4 3 Check that the value set on Irradiance section see 5 1 5 should be consistent with the measurement to perform It is suggested to perform the measurement with a threshold 700 W m2 ...

Page 44: ...ng under test The maximum number of modules is 50 14 By means of arrow keys select the Oper yrs item and by means of arrow keys set the service operating years of the PV module string field from start installation see 6 2 3 Maximum set value is 25 0 0 5 6 months 15 05 10 15 34 26 Type SUNPOWER 210 N o f M o d 1 5 O p e r y r s 4 5 T e m p A u t o S t a r t M a n u a l P m a x 2 1 0 V o c 4 7 7 0 V...

Page 45: ...with respect to the module Rotate the cell upwards to lean it on the small wing of the support so as the cell is perfectly parallel to the plane of module then fix it with the relevant screws supplied 20 Connect the output of reference cell depending on the type of module under test at the PYRA CELL input of remote unit SOLAR 02 by using the supplied cable 21 Connect if used the auxiliary temperat...

Page 46: ...and confirm with ENTER The message Remote unit in recording is displayed on the meter In this condition is possible to start the I V curve tests always considering that the complete results will be available only after the stop of recording of SOLAR 02 and transfer them from the same remote unit 15 05 10 15 34 26 Vdc 0 0 V I r r W m 2 Tc C A c t i v a t e R e c S e t t i n g s M e a s T y p e Sele...

Page 47: ... W m 2 T a b l e G r a p h Select I V 31 At the end of I V test press the ENTER key select the Stop recording item and confirm with ENTER The messages Wait and then STC Data available in MEM are displayed 32 In this conditions for the I V tests performed with irradiance values over the limit threshold and stable the correspondent STC results will be available inside memory 15 05 10 15 34 26 Vdc 0 ...

Page 48: ...er gives the following final response Response Condition Note OK Tol Meter Meas Tol Meter 1 OK The previous relation 1 is not verified but the following is valid Tol Meas Tol 2 NO OK The relations 1 and 2 are not verified but the following is valid Tol Meter Meas Tol Meter 3 NO OK None of the relations 1 2 and 3 are verified 4 where Tol Tol Pnom Negative tolerance in absolute value declared by man...

Page 49: ...ng num Mod Temp out of range cell presence Min Irr etc and calculates values of Voc and Isc under STC This mode is recommended whenever thorough tests are to be effected on modules strings under test In general the result page will include Description of the module Irradiance and temperature values if available Average values of Voc and Isc calculated as average of the corresponding values under O...

Page 50: ... the string under test The maximum number of modules to be set is 50 8 Use the arrow keys select Temp and use the arrow keys to select the measurement type of the module temperature among the modes 15 05 10 15 34 26 Tipo SUNPOWER 210 M o d x S t r 1 5 T e m p M a n u a l V a l u e 5 1 C T o l V o c 3 4 T o l I s c 3 4 S t a r t M a n u a l V o c 6 4 7 I s c 6 2 0 S E T T I N G Auto automatic measu...

Page 51: ...surement Generally when selecting I V on general menu the instrument automatically shows the last mode under use I V or IVCK 6 In case the current mode is not IVCK press ENTER select Measurement by means of arrow keys Use the arrow key to enter the internal submenu select IV Check and confirm pressing ENTER to start up the initial screen of fast check IVCK 15 05 10 15 34 26 Vdc 0 0 V I r r 0 W m 2...

Page 52: ...omparing the average values In general 15 05 10 15 34 26 M o d u l e S U N P W R 2 1 0 I r r W m 2 T c A U T O C V o c M e d O P C 6 4 7 V I s c M e d O P C 5 4 3 A V o c O P C 6 4 7 V O K I s c O P C 5 3 5 A O K V o c S T C V I s c S T C A OUTCOME OK Selection I V C K 4 Isc Tol 100 if utcome 4 Voc Tol 100 if utcome OPC OPC OPC OPC OPC OPC OPC OPC IscAvg Isc IsAvg OK Isc O VocAvg Voc VocAvg OK Voc...

Page 53: ...lect I V and press ENTER to enter the FV module performance measurement section Generally when selecting I V on general menu the instrument automatically shows the last mode under use I V or IVCK 6 In case the current mode is not IVCK press ENTER select Measurement by means of arrow keys Use the arrow key to enter the internal submenu select IV Check and confirm pressing ENTER to start up the init...

Page 54: ...tivation mode to start up the test In case of no error conditions the instrument displays the screen with the following results The module under use The irradiance value The cell temperature value The average values of Voc and Isc under OPC The values of Voc and Isc measured under OPC The values of Voc and Isc measured under STC and relative partial outcome resulting after comparing the rated valu...

Page 55: ...t the average values keep to the following steps 1 Under mode IVCK press ENTER key select Reset Media and confirm by pressing ENTER to zero the average values calculated till then 15 05 10 15 34 26 M o d u l e S U N P W R 2 1 0 I r r 9 8 0 W m 2 T c A U T O 4 9 C V o c M e d O P C V I s c M e d O P C A V o c O P C 6 4 6 V I s c O P C A R e s e t M e d i a V S e t t i n g s A M e a s u r e m e n t ...

Page 56: ...re measured by reference cell is too high PV module temp over range Temperature of module over maximum range Voc out of range Continue ENTER ESC Voc measured not compliance with the set number of modules check also the Voc and Beta parameters values in the module s data sheet Ref Cell temp not detected ENTER ESC Measure on the cell of module not performed Error during memory writing Problem with t...

Page 57: ... F G H I A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 S P A C E D E L SAVE for store data 7 2 SAVING TEST RESULTS OF I V CURVE TEST 1 Press SAVE key with a measured result shown at display The following screen is displayed where the herewith items are shown The first memory location available Measurement The numerical marker Installation The numerical marker String The n...

Page 58: ...1 IST 08 04 2010 002 REC 13 05 2010 003 REC 14 05 2010 Y i e l d T e s t V i e I V T e s t R e c a l l D e l e t e Select MEM EFF 5 Press the arrow keys to access to the two available screens 6 Press ESC MENU to back to previous screen 7 Select the REC data the item View and confirm with ENTER The herewith screen is displayed 15 05 10 15 35 00 P d c 3 1 2 5 k W V d c 3 8 9 V I d c 8 0 1 A n d c 0 ...

Page 59: ...s label 5 The description gives by the user during the data saved operation see 7 2 is displayed 6 The symbol near the number of measure means that the meter have performed the I V curve test with recording of irradiance temperature values by use of remote unit SOLAR 02 but this values did not transferred or are not available For this measurements the translated STC values won t be available 15 05...

Page 60: ...press ENTER 15 05 10 15 34 26 V o c 4 8 0 V V m p p 3 9 8 V I m p p 5 2 4 A I s c 5 6 0 A P m a x 2 0 8 W F F 0 7 8 D P m a x S T C O P C A v g D a t a O P C I V G r a p h P W R G r a p h O K Select I V 5 The meter shows the values measured on a string at the real operating conditions OPC The values are averaged on a single module corresponding to the total values should the string be made of a si...

Page 61: ... 15 34 26 I V G r a p h S T C O K Select I V 6 With screen of numerical values measured by meter select the item I V Graph by means of arrow key and press ENTER or the arrow key 7 Select the option OPC Avg and press ENTER The I V curve graph of a string measured at the real operative conditions OPC and displayed by the meter is averaged on a single module 8 Press ESC MENU key to exit the screen an...

Page 62: ...r a p h S T C O K Select I V 6 With screen of numerical values measured by meter select the item PWR Graph by means of arrow key and press ENTER or the arrow key 7 Select the option OPC Avg and press ENTER The meter shows the graph of output power from a single module of a string measured at the real operative conditions OPC 8 Press ESC MENU key to exit the screen and to go back to the memory 15 0...

Page 63: ...y The options below are shown by the meter Del Last delete the last measurement saved Del All delete all data in the memory 3 Select the desired option with arrow keys and confirm with ENTER 4 Press ESC MENU to exit the screen and go back to main menu 15 05 10 15 34 26 MEM DATA 001 1 5 0 5 1 0 1 2 3 2 V i e w D e l L a s t D e l e t e D e l A l l Select MEM IV ...

Page 64: ... etc Optical port emits invisible LED radiations Do not bring the beam at eye level Class 1M LED apparatus according to IEC EN 60825 1 To transfer the saved data to the PC keep to the following procedure 1 Switch on the instrument by pressing ON OFF key 2 Connect the instrument to the PC via the provided optical USB cable C2006 3 Press ESC MENU key to open the main menu 4 By means of arrow keys se...

Page 65: ...on the PC Instrument Connection of TopView software and refer to the program on line help To transfer the saved data to the PC keep to the following procedure 1 Switch on the instrument by pressing ON OFF key 2 Press ESC MENU key to open the main menu 3 By means of arrow keys select PC Connection to access the PC mode section and confirm by ENTER 15 05 10 15 34 26 I V I V Test EFF Yield Test SET S...

Page 66: ...es CAUTION This operation must be carried out by skilled technicians only Before carrying out this operation make sure that all cables have been removed from the input leads 1 Swicth off the instrument by pressing and holding the ON OFF key 2 Remove the cables from the input leads 3 Unscrew the cover fastening screw from the battery compartment and remove it 4 Remove all the batteries from the bat...

Page 67: ...ange mV Resolution mV Accuracy 1 1200 0 1 0 5 rdg 0 6mV Max crest factor 2 0 The value of current transduced in voltage less then 5mV is zeroed FS DC and AC clamp A Resolution A Minimum read value A DC AC 1 FS 10 0 001 0 05 0 01 10 FS 100 0 01 0 5 0 1 100 FS 1000 0 1 5A 1 DC Power Vmis 150V SOLAR I Vw FS clamp A Range W Resolution W Accuracy 1 FS 10 0 000k 9 999k 10 00k 99 99k 0 001k 0 01k 0 7 rdg...

Page 68: ... SOLAR I Ve FS clamp A Range W Resolution W Accuracy 1 FS 10 0 000k 9 999k 10 00k 99 99k 0 001k 0 01k 0 7 rdg 3dgt Imis 10 FS 10 FS 100 0 000k 9 999k 10 00k 99 99k 100 0k 999 9k 0 001k 0 01k 0 1k 0 7 rdg Imis 10 FS 100 FS 1000 0 00k 99 99k 100 0k 999 9k 1000k 9999k 0 01k 0 1k 1k Vmis voltage at which power is measured Imis measured current Frequency Range Hz Resolution Hz Accuracy 47 5 63 0 0 1 0 ...

Page 69: ...m power voltage Impp Maximum Power Current The value of max measured power is relative to a max FF value of approx 0 7 Pmax 1000V x 15A x 0 7 10500W Pmax 1500V x 10A x 0 7 10500W I V IVCK DC Voltage STC Range V Resolution V Uncertainty 5 0 999 9 0 1 4 0 rdg 2dgt I V DC Current STC Range A Resolution A Uncertainty 0 10 99 00 0 01 4 0 rdg 2 dgt I V DC Power STC Vmpp 30V Impp 2A Range W Resolution W ...

Page 70: ...literature IEC EN61187 Accessory safety IEC EN61010 031 Measurements IEC EN60891 I V curve test IEC EN 60904 5 Temperature measurement Insulation double insulation Pollution level 2 Category of measure CAT II 1000V DC CAT III 300V to ground Max 1000V among inputs P1 P2 C1 C2 SOLAR I Vw I V400w Max 1500V among inputs P1 P2 C1 C2 SOLAR I Ve I V500w ...

Page 71: ...f idleness Mechanical data Dimensions L x W xH 235 x 165 x 75mm 9 x 6 x 3in Weight batteries included 1 2kg 42 ounces 10 5 ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS Reference temperature 23 5 C 73 F 41 F Working temperature 0 40 C 32 F 104 F Relative humidity allowed 80 RH Storage temperature 10 60 C 14 F 140 F Storage humidity 80 RH Max height of use 2000m 6562 ft CAUTION Information about the use of meter at altit...

Page 72: ...ace 2 W m STC G Standard Irradiance 1000 2 W m n P Nominal Power sum of all power module Pmax included in the part of PV plant under test kW ca P AC Active Power measured kW C 40 Tcel if 100 40 Tcel 1 C 40 Tcel if 1 2 Rfv Thermal Corrective factor Absolute value of Pmax thermal coefficient C NOCT Normal Operating Cell Temperature 800W m2 20 C AM 1 5 vel Aria 1m s C Previous relationship are valid ...

Page 73: ...ge at the module s terminals and I is the current which runs in the circuit obtained by closing the module on a hypothetical charge With reference to the figure above the product V I is represented for the three solar irradiation values mentioned above through the three curves in thinner lines The figure shows that as stated above these curves only have one single maximum point For example for 100...

Page 74: ...producing energy towards the remaining MPPTs 11 3 THEORETICAL ASPECTS OF THE I V CURVE MEASUREMENT The I V curve test is performed as described below The meter performs the I V curve measurement of the PV module connected to it further to the real time measurement of irradiance and module temperature The results of measurements are automatically translated to the standard conditions STC of irradia...

Page 75: ...er test Shades on the irradiance sensor Dirt on the irradiance sensor Wrong module selection at configuration of PV system Irradiance sensor defect Orient the irradiance sensor properly Clean the irradiance sensor Remove obstruction Check the irradiance sensor for blindness humidity etc Set the instrument properly Replace affected sensor Low open circuit voltage Low temperature measurement Wrong n...

Page 76: ...current mismatch Cracks of cells or glass Burn marks Remove obstructions Re test when un shaded Remove reflections Clean the modules Check the current match Replace affected modules Characteristic curve not linear Unsteady irradiation during measurement Leopard spot clouds shading the modules Low irradiation during measurement Re test when clouds are gone Repeat measurement at an irradiation of mi...

Page 77: ...onsequence of improper packaging Any repair that might be necessary as a consequence of service actions carried out by unauthorized personnel Any modification of the instrument carried out without the authorization of the manufacturer Use not provided for in the instrument s specifications or in the instruction manual The contents of this manual may not be reproduced in any form whatsoever without...

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