SOLAR-500
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1. Clear recorded testing data Users can clear the recorded testing data in the Analyzer The procedures of deleting saved data 1 Keep pressing rec REC button and turn on the Analyzer i e press button at the same time 2 After turning on the Analyzer all the data recorded in the Analyzer memory will be deleted When the buzzer beeps twice it means the record data is already cleared AWARNING After performing this CLEAR function all the recorded data in Analyzer memory will be deleted completely and can not be restored If it is necessary to keep the testing data please use the Application Software to download and save them before deleting them from the Analyzer refer to the Software Manual 16 Setup Menu 1 Press SETUP button to enter the Parameter Setting screen 2 Press a or ri buttons to select the setting items Time delay before scan 2666ms Current Range of Scan begin 366 m Current Range of Scan end 99 9mA Area of Solar Cell or Panel 3517 53 Cm Irradiance Lae pas Single Test Point Shh ama Alarm of Low Foweri 99 86 W Year Month Date Hour Minute Second LE 11 15 a 46 1 Time delay before scan 2 Current Range of Scan begin 3 Current Range of Scan end 4 Area of Solar Cell or Panel 5 Irradiance 6 Single Test Point 7 Alarm of Low Power 3 Press a or Press Bi or gt buttons to change the setting values or press them for kal buttons t2. AMPROBE SOLAR 500 Solar Analyzer Users Manual Mode d emploi Bedienungshandbuch Manual d Uso Manual de uso A AMPROBE SOLAR 500 Solar Analyzer Users Manual July 2009 Rev 1 2009 Amprobe Test Tools All rights reserved Printed in Taiwan Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability Your Amprobe product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase This warranty does not cover fuses disposable batteries or damage from accident neglect misuse alteration contamination or abnormal conditions of operation or handling Resellers are not authorized to extend any other warranty on Amprobe s behalf To obtain service during the warranty period return the product with proof of purchase to an authorized Amprobe Test Tools Service Center or to an Amprobe dealer or distributor See Repair Section for details THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STAUTORY INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY Since some states or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of an implied warranty or of incidental or consequential damages this limitation of liability may not apply to you Repair All test tools returned for warra
3. Prax 96 36 W Umaxrs 36 43 LU Imaxr 2 967 A EFF 3 836 FE A 541 Poner LEI Connecting Diagram 0880 OO Soler Modulo Anker Alligator Clip Connecting Diagram Selected Condition of Auto Scan Manual Scan or Test Users should first select AUTO SCAN 332 to obtain a general idea of characteristics of a solar panel 1 Press 0 button to turn on the Analyzer Properly connect the pair of Kelvin clips to the solar panel and the Analyzer The red Kelvin clip is for positive pole and the black Kelvin clip for negative pole 2 Press EA button to start AUTO SCAN After the scanning is finished the result will come out like below Unous 4 417 U Voren 15 53 U Ishort AA m Pmaxs 9 435 W Umaxkrs 16 93 U Imaxrs 22 Ama EFF 4 943 IFE A 6253 Powers dls 3 417 W16 89 U557 5m Afterward if users are interested in a specific operating range they can enter the beginning and ending values of scan in the setup menu Press SCAN sem button to test the specific range 1 Press button to turn on the Analyzer Properly connect the pair of Kelvin clips to the solar panel and the Analyzer The red Kelvin clip is for positive pole and the black Kelvin clip for negative pole 2 Press lero button to enter the SETUP menu Type in the current range for scanning Current Range of Scan begin 200mA Current Range of Scan end 548mA After setting up the current ran
4. The red Kelvin clip is for positive pole and the black Kelvin clip for negative pole refer to above Connecting Diagram 3 Turn on standard light source and let it illuminates solar panel uniformly 4 Press 382 AUTO SCAN button to perform Auto scan After the scanning is finished the result will come out like below Ul The unit automatically measures the followings parameters Vopen Ishort Pmax Vmaxp and Imaxp Based upon those parameters the unit run simulation and draw l V V I curve and P V P I curves in LCD 6 Users can move the cursor to review each individual values along the curve Unous 6 617 U Voren 15 53 U Ishort AA mA Pmax 9 453 W Umaxrs 16 95 U Imaxr sr SMA JEFF 8 9437 JEFF 4 6853 Powers dl 3 417 HIE Dn U557 5m A WARNING There is a time delay before the unit performs the Auto Scan This time delay allows the light source to be turned on before Auto Scan starts Time delay can be set in the SETUP menu Note If the short circuit current Ishort exceeds 6A Auto Scan will not be performed Please select Manual Scan and limit the ending value of Scan to be less than 6A 12 Manual Scan 1 Press 0 button to turn on the Analyzer 2 Properly connect the pair of Kelvin clips to the solar panel and the Analyzer The red Kelvin clip is for positive pole and the black Kelvin clip for negative pole 3 Press fr button to enter the SETUP menu T
5. Button Enter Exit SETUP menu 11 D Button 1 In a curve press it to move the cursor left 2 In SETUP menu press it to decrement value by 1 12 a Button In the SETUP menu press A button to select previous item 13 Button In the SETUP menu press button to select next item 14 b Button 1 In a curve press it to move the cursor right 2 In SETUP menu press it to increment value by 1 15 e Begin Button Gen scanning point current setting 16 E End Button Stop scanning point current setting 17 ii Rec Button oi Record the present measurement data 2 How to clear recorded data keep pressing REC button and turn on the analyzer then all the data recorded in the analyzer will be deleted 18 Kal Graph Grid Button Display Cancel graph grid 19 ie I V Curve Button Select or V as horizontal coordinate 20 Power Button Turn on off the power of Solar Analyzer B Rear Panel CATI 60V POLL DEG 2 RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES 1 2V X8 TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCIC REMOVE ALL TEST ERY OASE EE ECE s 09050000 C TOP Panel Connectors di to not ao tio eleri 1 T Terminal Kelvin Clips 2 T Terminal Kelvin Clips 3 Terminal Reserved for Factory Test 4 DC 12V SOLAR 500 Solar Analyzer 1 Communication Window To connect Solar Analyzer with PC via USB cable 2 Stand 3 Battery Cover 4 Screw of Battery Cover 5 1 Terminal Al
6. using Do not use aromatic hydrocarbons Gasoline or chlorinated solvents for cleaning Please remove all the batteries if users won t use the Solar Module Analyzer for a long time Battery Replacement Recharging When Rechargeable Batteries are used please follow below steps to charge the batteries 1 Connect the AC Adaptor with the Solar Module Analyzer 2 Turn on the Solar Module Analyzer 3 Press the BATTERY CHARGE button to start recharging 4 During recharging takes 10 hours LCD displays Power Charge 5 After recharging LCD displays Power 100 6 Remove the AC Adaptor A WARNING 1 Do not use non rechargeable batteries to perform charging 2 Users are suggested to do recharging only when LCD displays the Power is 2 3 Do not stop recharging when it is not finished so that the battery life can be maintained 20 When regular batteries are used and LCD displays the Power is 2 please replace the batteries 1 Turn off the Solar Model Analyzer 2 Remove the screw of the battery cover 3 Lift and remove the battery cover 4 Remove the old batteries and insert eight new 1 5V SUM 3 batteries 5 Install the battery cover and secure the screw 21 Fuse Replacement When the voltage can not be measured Vnow OV after properly connecting the Analyzer and the solar panel please check the fuse If the fuse is damaged burned please replace a new fuse by following the proce
7. 1 If the driver can t detect the hardware please remove the hardware and then plug it in properly 25 SOFTWARE OPERATION Start Executing Program Step 1 n Start gt All Programs choose Solar Analyzer or click the shortcut to start executing program Step 2 Select the Serial Port connected to Solar Analyzer Remark 1 Click MINI to select the Serial Port connected to Solar Analyzer 2 After selecting the correct Serial Port press to confirm it 3 Before entering the Application Program of Solar Analyzer please turn on PC Solar Analyzer and properly connect the USB cable so that the Application Program can automatically set up the correct Serial Port 4 It is necessary to perform this function only when the Application Program can t automatically set up the correct Serial Port 26 Parameter Setting Set up the parameters of Solar Analyzer Ba feia E Ma ew E mmi a l Saa haga CE E Le BI Ei Espai alla fi Za CE armasi METEL EM z tai se F a Win EE a gei iri lime ae ln lahar El E wi li af Lea free LE Z ep Remark 1 Tool bar includes Languages Mandarin English and Exit 2 Functions includes Parameter Setting Print LCD Download Scan 3 Press the OK button on the right side of Read ALL Parameter to read all the present parameters of Solar Analyzer 4 Press the OK buttons of each parameter to set up the parameters refer to the Manual for the de
8. 4557 Smf Measure the actual maximum power Pmax voltage Vmaxp and current Imaxp at maximum power Instead of using the rated maximum power the system designer needs to be aware of the actual solar power from the solar panel under actual operating condition So designer can actual know how many pieces of solar panels are required to generate specific power The voltage and current under actual operating condition in the morning at noon and in the afternoon are required for system designer to design the optimal charging system so most of the solar power can be absorbed and stored in the battery Users can test the characteristics of solar panel at different time of day and store the data Then design can know if the solar system can generate appropriate power at any time Example B Maintenance of Solar Panels Uno 6 417 Moren 15 855 M lshartrsa Bm Pmax 9 435 W Umaxrs 16 93 LU Imaxrs 23 AMA JEFF 8 943 FEF H 66 3 Poner qa Dob OW 9 417 016 82 Waar mA Abnormal I V Curve Cells at the corner of solar panel are defected Uray 4 6841 LU loren 19 87 lJ Ishort Ss ZMA Pmaxs 7 641 W Umaxrs 16 934 LU mMaxr i698 mp JEFF 4 feds FF A 466 Poner dra d Ve D l 1016 94 UEIS Bnp Abnormal LV Curve defected cells scattered over the solar panel LUnouuz 4 424 LU Dorentir ar l Ishortz2 76 m Pmaxs 928 2m Umaxrs 12 61 LU Imaxe TA GMA EFF D B
9. A FE H IG Poner 43 12 61 U 73 6mA 928 Srl The technicians or maintenance engineers can store the characteristics data of solar panels in the beginning And compare the characteristics data in the weekly monthly or yearly maintenance If the characteristics of any solar panels are different from the previous data technicians or maintenance engineers can further identify the problems of solar panels For example if any cells of solar panels are damaged the l V curve would be very different from a typical curve If the solar panels are covers by a lot of dust the l V curve or the maximum power would be much lower than previously stored data Once defected panels are found technicians or maintenance engineers can replace them with new panels Example C Verify the Best Installation Angle of Solar Panels Engineers can collect data of installation angle at different date and time by using the unit at site of installation The data can be used as reference to design automated angle adjustment system Or the data can be used to select an optimal angle for a fixed angle installation Feature l V Curve Test for Solar Cell Single Point l V Test Maximum Solar Power Pmax search by auto scan Maximum Voltage Vmaxp at Pmax Maximum Current Imaxp at Pmax Voltage at open circuit Vopen Current at short circuit Ishort l V curve with cursor Efficiency calculation of solar panel Scan delay setting 0 9999
10. B cable Connecting Procedures Step 1 Turn on PC and Solar Analyzer Step 2 Connect USB Cable Step 3 Start Application Program of Solar Analyzer Step 4 Select correct Serial Port Number 24 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Install Application Program Execute Install bat which is in installation disc to enter the procedures of installing Application Program Please follow the instructions to install Application Program When performing the installation of Application Program the USB driver program and NI VISA Runtime Engine will be installed automatically Remark 1 If users have ever installed our Programs NI VISA of other versions in his PC first please go to Control Panel to remove them 2 After putting the installation disc into CD ROM drive the application program will automatically execute the installation 3 If the installation is not automatically executed please choose the Install bat program in the installation disc to perform the installation 4 After Application Program has been installed please Restart the system Install USB Driver When performing the installation of Application Program the USB driver program will be installed automatically However if users need to manually install the USB driver program please choose USBDriver Directory in the installation disc click CP210xVCPInstaller exe program for Windows Vista XP 2000 to execute the installation of USB Driver Remark
11. Warranty Repairs and Replacement Europe European non warranty units can be replaced by your Amprobe Test Tools distributor for a nominalv charge Please check the Where to Buy section on www amprobe com for a list of distributors near you European Correspondence Address Amprobe Test Tools Europe In den Engematten 14 79286 Glottertal Germany Tel 49 0 7684 8009 0 Correspondence only no repair or replacement available from this address European customers please contact your distributor SOLAR 500 Solar Analyzer A Front Panel AAMPROBE soLaR 500 Solar Analyzer A Tehort SOLAR 500 Solar Analyzer 1 FL F1Button Reserved 2 F2 F2 Button Reserved 3 E Battery Charge Button When Solar Module Analyzer is turned on press BATTERY CHARGE button to recharge batteries please do not use regular batteries for recharging 4 l a 7 Buzzer Button Press this button to turn on off the beeper low Power alarm function V P Select Button Select display of I V V I curve P V P I curve or both curves 6 test Test Button Single point I V test based up specified value 7 sen Scan Button Manual scan I V curve test based upon specified value Tu 8 zi Auto Scan Button Auto scan l V curve test 9 LCD LCD displays measurement data and curves PR 10 sn Setup
12. ased on or V Print to print out the present LCD data Redraw users can move the cursor in the diagram to change the cursor position When users move the cursor and make the whole diagram disordered they can press Redraw button to make the present diagram returned to the initial status After exporting logged data they can t be read imported anymore Please read them in the Excel software If it is necessary to read the logged data in the future please be sure to perform the Save Open logged data functions 30 Auto Scan Solar Analyzer Auto Scan the Solar panel to obtain measurement results hina AN DD da fe Remark 1 Press Auto Scan to auto scan the solar pane 2 The red block in the center shows the Auto Scan status 3 Press Present Sample to change the present sample location to last or next logged data The information of the present sample will be showed on the LCD Logged Date amp Time Vopen Ishort Pmax Vmaxp Imaxp P V Power Voltage and Current of the cursor position 4 Save to save the present scanned data into PC file name 200 Record 5 Open to read the scanned data saved in PC 31 6 Export to save export the data i e the Voltage Current curve data of Present Sample as in a CSV file for users to read in Excel 7 1 V CURVE to select the X axis of the present curves based on or V 8 Print to print out the present LCD data 9 R
13. ce cleaning battery replacement fuse replacement etc CIC OEI e Do not dispose of this instrument as unsorted municipal waste gt Contact a qualified recycler for disposal A WARNING Do not operate this instrument in the presence of gasoline natural gas propane or in other combustible atmospheres UNPACKING AND INSPECTION Your shipping carton should include 1 SOLAR 500 Solar Analyzer 1 Carrying Bag 1 Users Manual 1 AC Adaptor 1 RS232C to USB Bridge Cable 8 Rechargeable Batteries 1 Software CD 1 Software Manual 1 Kelvin Clips 6A max 1 pair If any of the items are damaged or missing return the complete package to the place of purchase for an exchange INTRODUCTION The SOLAR 500 can be used in Quality Control for Production Line Warehouse or Site of Installation Manufacturers of solar panels can test the characteristics for quality control purpose in the production line Due to the advantage of portability of the unit quality inspectors can randomly pick samples of solar panels and test them in the warehouse to assure quality before shipment Installation engineer can randomly test samples of solar panels at site to verify the quality of solar panels used at site of installation Example A Identify the Solar Power System Requirement Unions ALA LU Uopren 15 83 M Ishort 733 mA Prax 9 435 W Umaxrs 16 93 LU lmaxr sar Bmf JEFF 6 943 FF H 66 3 Powers qa 9 417 116 89
14. dures 1 Turn off the Analyzer and remove all the connecting wires and power sources 2 Unscrew the battery cover Remove the battery cover Remove the two batteries on the furthest east and west 3 Unscrew the 4pcs screws of the back cover Remove the back cover Remove the power connector connecting the back cover and the circuit board J2 Remove the damaged burned fuse Put in a new fuse of the same specifications 5A 250V Connect the power connector Replace and screw the back cover N A Ww P Replace the two batteries on the furthest east and west Replace and screw the battery cover AWARNING After removing the battery cover please do not touch the parts on the circuit board especially the communication LED Or the communication function will be damaged 22 23 PC Connection Software Installation And Operation INTROODUCTION Operating Environment e Application program should be installed in the operation system of Microsoft Windows Vista XP 2000 SP3 e NI VISA Runtime Engine should be installed Application program will install it automatically e USB driver program should be installed Application program will install it automatically Hardware e Personal Computer PC we recommend the processor of Pentium III Celeron 600MHz or above RAM min 256MB but we recommend 512MB of RAM or more e Screen resolution requires 1 024 x 768 pixels Solar Analyzer US
15. edraw users can move the cursor in the diagram to change the cursor position When users move the cursor and make the whole diagram disordered they can press Redraw button to make the present diagram returned to the initial status Note 1 After exporting scanned data they can t be read imported anymore Please read them in the Excel software 2 If it is necessary to read the scanned data in the future please be sure to perform the Save Open scanned data functions 32 Visit www Amprobe com for e Catalog e Application notes e Product specifications e User manuals Please Recycle
16. f users use alligator clips to measure voltage only I clip is not connected clips V and I must be shorted together Thus 4 wire measurement is converted to 2 wire measurement 0 06A 1 1 of Ishort 0 9 mA 0 6 1 A 1 1 of Ishort 9 mA 1 6A 1 1 of Ishort 9 mA Ishort short circuit current of solar cell or module Internal Resistance at Ishort 0 05 Ohm Ishort is measured with internal resistance circuit resistance and test lead resistance 0 1A 1 0 9 mA 1 6A 1 9 mA If Current is greater than 6A test Auto Scan Scan or Test can not be Performed Maximum duration of simulation is 9 999 seconds if power is less than 100 W Duration of simulation is 10m seconds if power is greater than 100 W 19 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR If there appears to be a malfunction during the operation of the meter the following steps should be performed in order to isolate the cause of the problem 1 Check the battery Replace the battery immediately when LCD displays the Power is 32 2 Review the operating instructions for possible mistakes in operating procedure Except for the replacement of the battery repair of the meter should be performed only by a Factory Authorized Service Center or by other qualified instrument service personnel The front panel and case can be cleaned with a mild solution of detergent and water Apply sparingly with a soft cloth and allow to dry completely before
17. ge press rene d button again to exit the SETUP menu ini Note If the Current Range of Scan begin is over Ishort then the scanning will not be performed and no result will come out EE 10 3 Press button to start MANUAL SCAN After the scanning is finished T e result will come out like below Unous BARS U lopen IG ir U Ishort t33 Drop Pmax 94 153 W Umaxrs 16 6 UY Imaxrs sr drop EFF 8 913 IFE H 4 Powers 4h 2 122 116 66 adr Grp If users are interested in a specific point of test current users can enter the current value for a Single Test Point Press TEST TEST to test the characteristics at the current 1 Press 0 button to turn on the Analyzer Properly connect the pair of Kelvin clips to the solar panel and the Analyzer The red Kelvin clip is for positive pole and the black Kelvin clip for ne pole er Test Point 609mA After setting up the current range press fr button again to exit the SETUP menu 3 Press Leer button to start Testing a Single Test After the testing is finished theresult will come out like below The result P V I is shown in reverse video as below Unon H DR LU Voren 15 59 U Ishort ro 1mA Pmaxs 164 64 W UmaxPs 16 69 Imaxrs 641 mA JEFF 1 64 IFE LOL 11 Auto Scan 1 Press button to turn on the Analyzer 2 Properly connect the pair of Kelvin clips to the solar panel and the Analyzer
18. in to exit the SETUP menu 8 4 Press Leer button to start Testing a Single Test After the testing is finished the result will come out like below The result P V is shown in reverse video as below AT B DR LU Voren 15 59 U Ishort os 1mA Pmaxs 164 64 W Umaxps 16 69 Jimi GDL mA TE H TIE EE TETE MA A WARNING Time delay in the Single Point Test allows the current simulation to last longer Though the max value is 9 999 sec the time delay is changed to 10 msec if power is over 100 W The time delay is extended to 3 seconds if power is less than 100 mW 14 Save Testing Results When users finish a test by taking one of the above mentioned methods Auto scan Manual scan or Single Point Test the testing result can be saved in the memory of the analyzer The procedures of saving testing results 1 Perform a test by Auto scan Manual scan or Single point test EN 2 After the test is finished press rec REC button to save the present testing result on display On the top right display it shows REC 1 in reverse video which means the first record was saved BE zi I Voren 15 835 Y Jishortr335 mA Pmax 9 435 W Ym xp 16 93 UY Imaxr 3557 Grp JEFF 0 9433 FFE 6 683 t Power 42 AWARNING Please use the application software provided with the Analyzer to read the saved testing results refer to the Software Manual 15
19. ligator Clips 6 I Terminal Alligator Clips 7 V Terminal Alligator Clips 8 V Terminal Alligator Clips SOLAR 500 Solar Analyzer CONTENTS SYMBOLS WARNINGS AND PREPARATION 2 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION ooaooooaoooenooneonennoennnnnnnnnnnrrrrrrnrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrnnn 2 INTRODUCTION caro titi tia Re ei 3 OPERATION a lek m dme sai ilin ta a dense RSS 7 PRG Daa eg RE A EN 7 yg de EE 8 Connecting Diagram EE 9 Selected Condition of Auto Scan Manual Scan or Test Auto Scan 10 Le A 12 ME AA AM aaa m ban none 13 Single POMC A da e ao GUM oes 14 SAVE Testing Res lts a 15 Clear recorded testing datan ai 16 A A o o A 17 SPE CIF CATT O N EE 18 Electrical PEC CA sy kan he the 18 General PEC Same ide emine MOLA atada 19 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR AAA 20 Battery Replacement Recharging Vs 21 Fuse RAM sine 22 PC CONNECTION SOFTWARE INSTALLATIONANDOPERATION 24 INTRODUCTION ed ooo D n A Rita 24 Operating Environment EE 24 age 24 Connecting Procedures EE 24 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION rer 25 Install Application Program 25 Instal DAVE ai aida 25 SOFTWARE OPERATION 26 Start Executing Freitas cd lia 26 Parameter ad ne ET 27 A e ee 28 ar A RA T 29 Auto Scan Solar Module e 31 SYMBOLS Caution Refer to the explanation in this Manual Caution Risk of Electric Shock This equipment is not for measurements performed for CAT Il Ill and IV A Please remove all the test leads before performing maintenan
20. mS Solar panel area setting 0 001 m2 9999 m2 Standard light source setting 10 W m2 1000 W m2 Min power setting for alarm function Built in Calendar Clock Rechargeable batteries with built in charging circuit RS232C to USB Bridge cable for PC Option portable thermal printer model 300XP to print hardcopy the LCD displays of Solar Module Analyzer OPERATION Preparation This Solar Module Analyzer uses rechargeable batteries Before using new rechargeable batteries please charge them first for 10 12 hours continuously for better battery life The charging steps are 1 Unscrew and remove the battery cover 2 Put in new recharging batteries pay attention to the correct polarities 3 Replace and screw the battery cover 4 Connect the provided AC Adaptor 5 Turn on Solar Module Analyzer and press BATTERY CHARGE button to start battery charging 6 During recharging LCD displays Power Charge 7 It takes at least 10 12 hours to charge batteries Please do not interrupt the charging process during this period Precaution A WARNING when users see Overheated warning shown in LCD 1 Users must wait during this Overheated cooling period before they start next simulation 2 And if users would like to turn the unit off they must wait for another 3 min at least for the cooling fan to cool off the internal components Unions GR B LU loren AZ Ishort3 DEI A
21. nty or non warranty repair or for calibration should be accompanied by the following your name company s name address telephone number and proof of purchase Additionally please include a brief description of the problem or the service requested and include the test leads with the meter Non warranty repair or replacement charges should be remitted in the form of a check a money order credit card with expiration date or a purchase order made payable to Amprobe Test Tools In Warranty Repairs and Replacement All Countries Please read the warranty statement and check your battery before requesting repair During the warranty period any defective test tool can be returned to your Amprobe Test Tools distributor for an exchange for the same or like product Please check the Where to Buy section on www amprobe com for a list of distributors near you Additionally in the United States and Canada In Warranty repair and replacement units can also be sent to a Amprobe Test Tools Service Center see address below Non Warranty Repairs and Replacement US and Canada Non warranty repairs in the United States and Canada should be sent to a Amprobe Test Tools Service Center Call Amprobe Test Tools or inquire at your point of purchase for current repair and replacement rates In USA In Canada Amprobe Test Tools Amprobe Test Tools Everett WA 98203 Mississauga ON L4Z 1X9 Tel 877 AMPROBE 267 7623 Tel 905 890 7600 Non
22. o select the setting items few seconds to promptly change setting values 4 After setting Parameters press ey button to exit SETUP menu SPECIFICATION General Specifications Battery Type Rechargeable 2500mAh 1 2V x 8 AC Adaptor AC 110V or 220V input DC 12V 1 3 A output Dimension 257 L x 155 W x 57 H mm 10 1 L x 6 1 W x 2 2 H in Weight 1160g 40 00z Batteries included Operation Environment 0 C 50 C 32 F 122 F 85 RH Temperature Coefficient 0 1 of full scale C lt 18 C or gt 28 C Storage Environment 20 C 60 C 4 F 140 F 75 RH CE EMC EN 61326 1 2006 LVD EN 61010 1 2001 This product complies with requirements of the flowing European Community Directive 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility and 2006 95 EC Low Voltage However electrical noise or intense electromagnetic fields in the vicinity of the equipment may disturb the measurement circuit Measuring instruments will also respond to unwanted signals that may be present within the measurement circuit Users should exercise care and take appropriate precautions to avoid misleading results when making measurements in the presence of electronic interference 18 Electrical Specifications 23 C 5 C Four wire Measurement 0 6V 1 1 of Vopen 9 mV 6 10V 1 1 of Vopen 0 09 V 10 60 V 0 01 V 1 1 of Vopen 0 09 V Vopen open circuit voltage of solar cell or module I
23. scription of all the parameters 27 Save Print LCD Save or print the present LCD data of Solar Analyzer BEREN Lora Yi Op Current Range of Scan bedin 6 trag Current Range of Scan end 36 Hit Area of Solar Cell or Parnel 3 688 cra Irradiance TEST Wren Single Test Point 15 86mA Alarm of Low Power 164 Bul Remark 1 Press Read button to read the present LCD data of Solar Analyzer 2 Press Save as Bitmap to save the present LCD data as a single color bitmap 3 Or Press Print button to print out the present LCD data 28 Download Download the logged data in the memory of Solar Analyzer A EN Da be Remark 1 Press Download to download the logged data in the memory of Solar Analyzer 2 The red block in the center shows the Downloading status 3 Press Present Sample to change the present sample location to last or next logged data The information of the present sample will be showed on the LCD Logged Date amp Time Pmax Vmaxp Imaxp P V Power Voltage and Current of the cursor position 4 Save to save the present downloaded data into PC file name 200 Data 5 Open to read the downloaded data saved in PC 29 Note Export to save export the data i e the Voltage Current curve data of Present Sample as in a CSV file for users to read in Excel IN CURVE to select the X axis of the present curves b
24. ype in the current range Dr for scanning Current Range of Scan begin 200mA Current Range of Scan end 548mA After setting up the current range press E button again to exit the SETUP menu Note If the Current Range of Scan begin is over Ishort then the scanning will not be performed and no result will come out 4 Press eca SCAN button to start MANUAL SCAN The analyzer run simulation from the BEGIN value to END value and draw l V V I curve and P V P I curve in LCD Users can move the cursor to review each individual values along the curve After the scanning is finished the result will come out like below Unous BARS LU lopen IG ir U ishaortrsa Drop Pmaxs 9 133 W Umaxkrs 16 685 LU Imaxrs d mA EFF 8 913 IFE H ard Powers 4h 3 123 I 16 66 U547 9mf A WARNING There is a time delay before the unit performs the Manual Scan This time delay allows the light source to be turned on before Manual Scan starts Time delay can be set in the SETUP menu 13 Single Point Test 1 Press 0 button to turn on the Analyzer 2 Properly connect the pair of Kelvin clips to the solar panel and the Analyzer The red Kelvin clip is for positive pole and the black Kelvin clip for negative pole 3 Press ey button to enter the SETUP menu Type in the current range for scanning Single Test Point 609mA After setting up the current range press e button aga
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