Solmetric PVA-1000S, User Manual

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1 Getting Started
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measurement data. The New Project Wizard guides you in setting up the PV model and
customizing the array tree to your project.
The PC software can also save insulation resistance data collected by a separate
insulation resistance tester. This data is stored and managed using the same type of array
tree touch interface as the I-V measurement results.
NOTE
On its website Solmetric posts notices of software updates. It’s a good idea to check this
from time to time by visiting Solmetric.com. Select Support, Downloads,
PV Analyzer
software and documentation .
You’ll see a link to download the current software, and the
current version number. Compare that version number with the version you are running,
which is found by selecting Help, About. If you want to update, just download the newer
version and run the installer. It is free and takes only a few minutes. Version 4.x PVA
software supports all the curve tracers that use SolSensor. The PVA-600, which uses the
earlier Wireless Sensor Kit, requires version 2.2.6851.
Computer Minimum System Requirements
•
Test and Supported Operating System: Windows 10
®
, Windows 8
®
,
Windows 7
®
(32 and 64-bit versions), and Windows Vista
®
(32-bit versions
only)
•
At least one USB port. (This is optional, for offloading measurement data to
flash drive.)
•
Display Resolution: 1024 X 600 (minimum)
•
Processor Speed: >1 GHz, 1.5 GHz recommended. A Windows Experience
Index (Processor component) of 2.3 or greater is recommended. This value is
available on your PC's Control Panel under "Performance Information and
Tools".
•
RAM: > 1 GB minimum, 2 GB recommended
•
Available Disc Space: 100 Mbytes or more
Systems that do not meet these requirements may not operate correctly.