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A 1378

PV Remote Unit

Upgrading the instrument

7 Upgrading the instrument

The instrument can be upgraded from a PC via the RS232 communication port. This
enables to keep the instrument up to date even if the standards or regulations change.
Please contact your dealer for more information.

Summary of Contents for A 1378

Page 1: ...PV Remote Unit A 1378 Instruction manual Version 2 1 Code no 20 752 010...

Page 2: ...ipment meets the requirements of the EU European Union concerning safety and electromagnetic compatibility regulations 2013 METREL The trade names Metrel Smartec Eurotest Autosequence are trademarks r...

Page 3: ...creens 11 3 7 Backlight and contrast adjustments 11 3 8 Measuring probes 12 4 Instrument operation 13 4 1 Function selection 13 4 2 Settings 13 4 2 1 Language 13 4 2 2 Clear memory 14 4 2 3 Irradiance...

Page 4: ...With the PV Remote environmental parameters can be measured while electrical parameters are measured with the instrument on another location The clocks of main instrument and PV Remote unit can be sy...

Page 5: ...abel or as described in this manual Do not use standard alkaline battery cells while the power supply adapter is connected otherwise they may explode 2 2 Battery and charging The instrument uses six A...

Page 6: ...urer or distributor of the test equipment to avoid possible fire or electric shock Notes The charger in the instrument is a pack cell charger This means that the battery cells are connected in series...

Page 7: ...1 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use Part 1 General requirements Reference standard for photovoltaic systems EN 62446 Grid connected photovoltaic s...

Page 8: ...rts stops measurements 3 UP DOWN Modifies selected parameter 4 Function selectors Selects test function 5 HELP Help screens 6 Backlight Contrast Changes backlight level and contrast 7 ON OFF Switches...

Page 9: ...Input for measuring Cell temperature 3 Input 3 Input for measuring Ambient temperature 4 PS 2 connector Connection to the measuring instrument Connection to the wireless adaptor 5 Charger socket 6 US...

Page 10: ...nd 1 Side belt 2 Battery compartment cover 3 Fixing screw for battery compartment cover 4 Back panel information label 5 Holder for inclined position of the instrument Figure 3 4 Battery compartment L...

Page 11: ...nt is running consider displayed warnings 3 6 Help screens HELP Opens help screen The Help menu contains diagrams for illustrating how to properly connect the probes and instrument Keys in help menu U...

Page 12: ...rast adjustment menu Keys for contrast adjustment DOWN Reduces contrast UP Increases contrast TEST Accepts new contrast Function selectors Exits without changes 3 8 Measuring probes List of compatible...

Page 13: ...rements SETTINGS Instrument settings 4 2 Settings In the SETTINGS menu language can be selected memory can be cleared and Irradiance sensor can be configured Figure 4 1 Options in Settings menu Keys U...

Page 14: ...radiance sensor In this menu the type of irradiance sensor can be set Figure 4 4 Irradiance sensor selection Supported irradiance sensors PV cell A 1427 measuring monocrystal PV cell Pyran A 1399 pyra...

Page 15: ...onditions are proper for carrying out the PV tests Figure 5 1 Measuring menu Connections for measuring of environmental parameters Figure 5 2 Measurement of environmental parameters Procedure for meas...

Page 16: ...ntal parameters Irr solar irradiance Tcell cell temperature Tamb ambient temperature Note If PV Remote unit is connected with the instrument the measured data are sent to the instrument For more infor...

Page 17: ...measurements the time and date between the instrument and Remote unit should be synchronized For more information about this feature refer to MI 3108 MI 3109 Instruction Manual For time and results sy...

Page 18: ...t 18 7 Upgrading the instrument The instrument can be upgraded from a PC via the RS232 communication port This enables to keep the instrument up to date even if the standards or regulations change Ple...

Page 19: ...alcohol Then leave the instrument to dry totally before use Warnings Do not use liquids based on petrol or hydrocarbons Do not spill cleaning liquid over the instrument 8 2 Periodic calibration It is...

Page 20: ...digits 1 00 1 75 kW m2 10 4 Measuring principle Monocrystall PV cell temperature compensated Operation conditions Working temperature range 20 C 55 C Protection degree IP 44 9 2 Temperature cell and a...

Page 21: ...the error for reference conditions specified in the manual for each function 5 of measured value Display 128x64 dots matrix display with backlight Dimensions w h d 14 cm 8 cm 23 cm Weight 1 0 kg witho...

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