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1. FOREWORD

Thank you for purchasing TPI brand products. The TPI Solar Meter is state of
the art and easy to use. It is designed to measure solar power in W/m

2

 or BTU

(ft

2

*h).

2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES

This instrument conforms with safety Standard EN 61010-1 related to
electronic measuring instruments.
For your own safety and to avoid damaging the instrument follow the
procedures described in this instruction manual and read carefully all notes

preceded by this symbol 

CAUTION 

For your own safety and to avoid damaging the instrument 
follow the procedures described in this instruction manual 

and read carefully all notes preceded by this symbol 

When taking measurements: 

Avoid performing measurements in humid or wet places and in areas
where explosive gas, combustible gas, steam or excessive dust is
present.

3. CAUTION:

CAUTION - refer to the instruction manual - improper use may
damage the instrument or its components

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Summary of Contents for 510

Page 1: ...Test Products International Inc TPI 510 Solar Power Meter User s Manual HB2TM2060001 www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 2: ... 3 Caution 2 4 Applications 3 5 Features 3 6 Description and Function 4 7 Specifications 8 8 Safety and Maintenance 9 9 Battery Replacment 9 10 Warranty 9 11 End of Life Disposal 9 www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 3: ...his instruction manual and read carefully all notes preceded by this symbol CAUTION For your own safety and to avoid damaging the instrument follow the procedures described in this instruction manual and read carefully all notes preceded by this symbol When taking measurements Avoid performing measurements in humid or wet places and in areas where explosive gas combustible gas steam or excessive d...

Page 4: ...ar panels Measurement of the sun s transmission through transparent and film glass 5 FEATURES Convenient no need to adjust data displayed clearly Measurable light sources including all visible light Overload display OL when measurement is out of range Select either W m2 or BTU ft2 h units www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 5: ...value 4 Decimal point 5 numeral screen 6 W m2 W m2 7 BTU ft2 h 8 Low battery indicator 6 2 BUTTONS 1 Power button 2 Max Min button 3 W m2 BTU ft2 h button 4 Data Hold button 5 Auto Range button www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 6: ...disabled 6 2 3 BTU ft2 h W m2 button Press the button to turn power on The screen displays BTU ft2 h Press the button to switch from BTU ft2 h to W m2 Pressing the button again returns the unit to BTU 6 2 4 Data hold button Press the button to go into hold mode and D H appears on the screen and the data on the display is frozen Press this button once again to deactivate data hold and return to nor...

Page 7: ...turn the 510 solar meter on and 00 0 appears on the screen Aim the 510 at the sun holding it close to a window and the intensity value appears on the display Open the window and aim the device at the sun Compare the value against that acquired when the window is closed to understand the efficiency of the window s solar film Refer to Picture 2 NOTE When the light sensor cover is not attached CAP is...

Page 8: ...st that acquired when the window is open and the device is placed at the same position in order to understand the window s heat efficiency Refer to Picture 3 To test the sun s intensity put the device up close to the window Turn ON the headlights and put the device down close to them to test their intensity To test the sun s intensity put the device close to the window www GlobalTestSupply com Fin...

Page 9: ... 3 1 2 digits LCD with maximum reading 1999 Sampling Time Approx 0 25 second Resolution 0 1W m2 0 1 BTU ft2 h Over input Display shows OL Range 1999W m 2 634 BTU ft 2 h Dimensions weight 132 L x 60 W x 38 H mm approx 150g EMC this instrument is EMC compliant and has undergone compatibility tests according to EN61326 1997 A1 1998 A2 2001 ACCESSORIES User manual 9V battery NEDA 1604 IEC 6F 22 JIS 00...

Page 10: ...isplayed the battery is in need of replacement Unscrew the battery cover and remove the battery Insert a new battery of the same type 9V NEDA1604 JIS006P IEC6F22 observing the proper polarity re screw the battery cover and reposition the protective holster 10 WARRANTY Your TPI instrument is guaranteed free from defects in materials and workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase This guarante...

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