MI 3108 EurotestPV
Solar measurements
– PV systems
76
Connections for PV panel
Figure 6.15: PV panel test
PV panel test procedure
Select
PANEL
sub-function using the function selector keys.
Connect
PV safety probe, current clamp(s) and sensors to the instrument.
Connect
the PV system to be tested (see figure 6.15).
Check input voltage.
Press the
TEST
key to perform the test.
Store
the result by pressing the
MEM
key (optional).
Figure 6.16: Examples of PV measurement results
Displayed results are:
MEAS column
U.............. measured output voltage of the panel
I ............... measured output current of the panel
P .............. measured output power of the panel
STC column
U.............. calculated output voltage of the panel at STC
I ............... calculated output current of the panel at STC
P .............. calculated output power of the panel at STC
Pstc… ...... measured output power of the panel at STC
Pmax…... nominal output power of the panel at STC
η1….. ....... efficiency of the panel at STC
Pmeas… . measured output power of the panel at momentary conditions
