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1. 120100 String of panels measurement window Panel number entry window Comparison If this button is pressed a window opens for entering the brand and model of the panel measured in order to run the comparison between the measurements and nameplate data the measurements obtained will appear along with nominal characteristics of the panel For greater accuracy in comparison the age and corresponding presumed percentage of panel performance degradation are requested if you do not want to enter these data press the Do not apply button 16 P module of reference 1 01 00 02 07 Panel IV 7 SPS 140P Brand Model Specifications SCHUECO I Sunmodule Plus 5 SILFAB Sunmodule Plus 5 SILIKEN ITALIA SR Sunmodule Plus See Sunmodule Plus 8 Years 0 0 0 J Degradation 11000 SOLON SPA Sunmodule Plus S SOLSONICA SPA Sunmodule Plus 5 SOVELLOAG z Sunmodule Plus z EP E Don t apply SPS istem srl Sunmodule Plus d pra Woll 4 12 d 42 Confirmation Modify New module Sut ET Save Exit 0 1 01 00 02 07 Reference panel selection window Ageing values entry box After choosing the panel settings the results of the comparison are shown in the lower left corner of the graph as follows Measurements STD NO The result of the comparison is2. 12952882 ELECTRICAL SAFETY CAT gt PART 7 m 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The following precautions for use are mandatory instructions for proper use of the instrument Failure to follow these instructions causes risks such as electric shock explosion and fire Meaning of the AN symbol WARNING please refer to the instructions before using the accessory Instructions preceded by the symbol above should they not be carried out as explained can result in a physical accident or damage to the accessory and installations In case of improper use of the instrument safety is compromised and dangerous situations may occur The internal rechargeable batteries must not be replaced by the user For internal battery replacement contact an authorised service centre only The safety of any system integrated with this instrument is the responsibility of the person who assembles the integrated system For your safety use only the cables and accessories supplied with the instrument they conform to IEC 61010 031 2002 When the sensors or accessories are of a lower category than those of the instrument the derating must be applied to the entire unit Before each use make sure the cables junction boxes and accessories are in perfect working condition Every cable sensor or accessory with damaged insulation even partial must be surrendered for repair or eliminated Do not use the mains power supply when carrying out
3. Click on the FTV200 SETUP icon twice to start the installation Language selection is prompted first Select the desired language and press OK to continue Malar inasa Follow the instructions that appear on the monitor until the installation procedure is complete when the procedure is complete the start programme icon will be available on the desktop Desktop Icon 22 13 3 Using the programme When the programme is started the main window appears as shown in the figure below PIV OW e EO POT GO wd dass PV modules Measurement PV installations Companies Import Export English On the command bar in the upper left of the window are the buttons for the following functions Modules press this button to access the archive where the Brand and Module folders are located Selecting the Brand folder allows you to enter a new brand edit a brand on the list and delete a module brand and all the models associated with it Selecting the module folder you can enter edit and delete data for a single panel selected Press close to return to the main screen SEO Soare OW aras UE UL PHOTO EU CM 2 OO wei ISS PV modules Measurement PV installations Companies Import Export Italiano _ English PV modules Measurement PV installations Companies Import Export English Brands PV modules Brand Isc Type Alpha Beta Gamm
4. 11 10 6 USB Select this icon to access the USB port management menu and its relative controls FTV 200 3 01 00 22 15 _ Usb 3 01 00 21 08 La Connect 29 System E Module 8 String Copy to 95 Copy from Forms i Measurement Installations SR archive SR archive archive Upgrade lt Companies 4 di MEM P Exit Main screen USB menu screen The USB is used to manage the following devices 10 6 1 USB BLUETOOTH ADAPTER this device allows the instrument to communicate with the FTV100 Remote Unit to obtain the measurements of the atmospheric probes The instructions for setting the USB BLUETOOTH ADAPTER are described in Chapter 10 1 System 10 6 2 USB PEN DRIVE the USB memory is used to transfer the archives measurements or settings from the instrument to the PC and vice versa The operations are made selecting the Copy to or Copy from controls once the selection is made a window appears on the screen for the selection of the destination folder or the source folder Copy from Select the source Select the destination f Open Back ef Confirmation Exit f Confirmation Exit Copy from message box Copy to message box The pen drive is also used to update the instrument s firmware To make the update make sure you have copied the file with the upg extension onto the USB key Once the USB key connection is established
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6. ow e lt d e PV modules Measurement PV installations Companies Import Export _ English PV installations SSENA CITTA 4 amp Q 2011 05 27 11 05 PANNELLO Pannello 2010 06 06 09 33 CANADIAN 40W 2000 01 01 03 12 CON RIFERIME P Picture of the Installations tab The commands present under the installations list allow you to perform the following operations New this command is used to enter a new installation and its relative record in the archive When the button is pressed the fields are cleared and can be completed When you are finished click OK to save the new record or Cancel to exit without saving 70 9 2 IEF PROTO DITS ow wl Lis PV modules Measurement PV installations Companies Import Export Italiano English PV installations City Peschiera 25 Modify this command is used to edit the record of the selected tab When the button is pressed the record fields are made available so the desired changes can be made Use to mouse to click in the field to be edited and type the changes When finished press the OK button to save the changes made press Cancel to exit the edit function without saving PIU s DA 0 PROTO PV modules Measurement PV installations Companies Import Export Italiano English G mem mb ofc Nom Pow kw Date Comment Type 2011 06 07 12 20 FLOA
7. New module 1 01 00 02 11 Brand ARINNAAG e x New module F4 Modify module 0 0 A Model Pmax W NOCT Modify Brand 9 4 List VIDE V impp A Voc V Isc A I Type Unknown e Alpha Ne sp ne Remove Beta 0 3500 Gamma Toll Toll p zg IR Exit Save Exit Module Archive menu window New Module data entry window The following table shows the values of the characteristic parameters of the panels that are entered when a New Module record is created in the database Range No load voltage 1 00 to 200 0 0 to 50 NOCT Nominal operating temperature ofthecell LI Impp Current at maximum powerpoint A 02to 10 00 Isc Short circuit curret 0 2 to 10 00 0 200 to 0 200 1 00 to 0 01 0 to 100 Positive tolerance provided by the manufacturer 0 to 50 Beta Voc temperature coefficient Yo C 1 00 to 0 0001 V DI Monocrystalline Polycrystalline Type Type of silicone of the cells Thin Film Amorphous Micromorph W V V C A A C 10 3 Company Archive Select this icon to access the client record management consultation and deletion functions via the following menus New select this icon to enter a new record Click in the relative fields to open the keypad when you are done typing confirm your entry by pressing ENTER List press this icon to open the list of all stor
8. Select the window under the list to write the new name then select SAVE to confirm select Exit to cancel the operation Working in the same manner as described above it is possible after selection to edit the name of an already present brand Find if this icon is selected a window opens which allows you to search the list of panels in the memory according to a selection criterion based on the electrical characteristics By filling out even just one the fields of the main electrical characteristics of the panels and then pressing the Search button the list of panels corresponding to the setting is displayed This function for example allows for quick verification of the brand and model of the panels that have the selected characteristics Edit Module Using this function after selecting the brand it is possible to edit and update the model and the values of the electrical characteristics of the panel present in the list List If this icon is selected a window displaying the list of panels and their relative characteristics is opened Delete This function allows deleting a brand from the list as well as all the panels that correspond to it or a single panel To delete select the brand and possibly the model press Delete Model if you only want to delete the selected model or Delete Brand to delete the brand and all its contents Press the Exit button to return to the previous menu Forms archive 1 01 00 02 11 lt
9. Tutti i file Once you have selected the folder to be imported click on Open To finish the procedure follow the instructions provided on the screen 29 Export if this command is selected a dialog box opens which allows you to select the path of the folder to be exported See the example in the following figure OV 2r3 2 ps ee K SNZ FG ww LEE PV modules Measurement PV installations Companies Import Export Italiano English i Import Export Database g Documenti recenti 200 Risorse del computer a Nome della cartella C Documents and Settings Risorse di rete irete Tipo fie Tutti fle After selecting the destination click on Save To finish the procedure follow the instructions provided the screen Delete this command allows you to delete selected items in the database When the command is clicked a cancellation confirmation window appears Click on YES to confirm and on NO to cancel DEO PROTO i Import Export Database v Strings meas v PV modules v PV installations v Companies met Jl ce zess 3 Are you sure you want to delete the local Database 30 14 WARRANTY The instruments manufactured by us are guaranteed for twelve months from any faults attributable to manufacturing defects or defects in the used materials Revision and servicing op
10. measurements The power supply must only be used to recharge the internal batteries which takes place when the instrument is switched off Respect the environmental conditions The use of personal protection devices in accordance with the environmental conditions in which the instrument is used is recommended This instrument can be used on category 600V or V 1000 installations Never use it on systems that have voltage or category higher than those indicated For internal battery replacement contact an authorised service centre only These components have specific safety devices using non original spare parts could cause serious damage to persons or things Respect the limits of the physical protections of the accessories and sensors Do not place your hands on terminals not being used To clean the external parts use only a damp cloth avoid using hydro carbon based substances or abrasive detergents and avoid liquids from penetrating the inside of the instrument 3 NOTES REGARDING THIS MANUAL The information contained in this manual is subject to variation without prior notice Although this manual has been written with the utmost care please contact the manufacturer should you have any comments opinions or product related questions Make sure you fully understand the pre requisites for use of the product such as the technical characteristics and hardware and software limitations relative to its use We decline all resp
11. of the photovoltaic panels To facilitate the use of the instrument in difficult conditions the FTV100 REMOTE UNIT accessory is available which allows connecting the pyranometer sensor and the temperature probe wirelessly transmitting the sensor measurements to the instrument via BLUETOOTH via a pair of adapters connected to the respective communication ports The main measurements taken are measurement of solar radiation via pyranometer up to 2000W m2 measurement of the ambient temperature or panels via Pt100 sensor up to 120 C possibility to measure both single panels and strings of panels measurement of the no load voltage and the MPP voltage up to 1000 Vdc measurement of the short circuit current and the MPP current up to 10 Adc graphical representation of the l V curve with marker at the MPP graphical representation of the power curve with marker at the MPP gt comparison of the measurements with the nameplate data of the panels and indication of the result OK NO gt calculation of the efficiency of the solar panels with visualisation of the difference between the nominal value and the measured value 5 DESCRIPTION OF CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS LN TRACER FACHAUVIN FTV200 EM ARNOUX 200 9 01 00 05 43 25 Sistema E Panello EEEE Stringa Archivio Archivio lt Archivio zi Pannelli z _ Misure Installazioni Archivio 4 Aziende USB CEC X tempera
12. operations allowed Export if you click this button the selected measurement and relative graph are saved in Excel format Follow the PC s operating system instructions to finish saving the file Delete the Delete command is used to eliminate the selected measurement from the list If this button is pressed a dialog box appears on the monitor which allows you to confirm YES button or cancel NO button deletion SEO Soare EE PROTO mm e 4 WILLA g 5 PV modules Measurement PV installations Companies Import Export Italiano English Date 2011 09 07 11 0 Solar panel 2011 09 09 13 5 ar panel 2011 10 05 12 1 B ar panel 2011 10 05 12 1 B de ar panel 2011 10 05 12 4 B ar panel 2011 10 06 09 4 2011 10 06 10 0 P 2011 10 06 10 1 2011 10 06 10 1 P 2011 10 06 10 1 POV Ee ar panel 7 2011 09 09 13 53 39 TEST VC 1 OLD RS Are you sure you want to delete this measure Temp 34 19 Irr 903 06 Measurement NO 24 Installations press this button to access the installations tab the list of installations stored in the database is displayed On the right part of the tab the complete record of the selected installation is displayed under this in the Measurements section is the list of measurements belonging to this record V200 Sortare 074 011 r AN Va
13. select Update from the menu a window appears on the monitor for selecting the update file Select the file to be loaded and then click on Confirm The progress bar indicates the progression of the update and once the update is complete you are prompted to restart the instrument Press OK to finish the procedure Usb 4 01 00 00 16 T S S T UPG file list Select the file Disconnect f Confirmation e Remove Exit File selection window Update progress bar window 12 Usb 4 01 00 00 16 A Upgrade Exit Restart command window IMPORTANT NOTE For the correct operation of USB devices carry out the following commands once the USB to be used is inserted in the connector Connect clicking on this command a window opens for confirmation of the connection between the instrument and the device inserted in the port USB BLUETOOTH ADAPTER or USB PEN DRIVE During the inserted device s connection phase an indicator of the progress of the connection appears on the monitor Usb 4 01 00 00 15 Usb 4 01 00 00 15 C Con T Disconnect Disconnect nsert USB Device Copy from Cancel pgrade Upgrade Eje Connection message box Connection progress window Disconnect selected this command to start the secure disconnection of the connected device The disconnection progress bar appears on the monitor once disconnection is complete it is p
14. the temperature of the photovoltaic module Ambient temperature the measurements are made taking into consideration the ambient temperature Remote Unit the button is pressed the remote unit activation window opens for selecting the connection type between the remote unit and the FTV200 instrument The possible selections are Local the probes are connected without the use of a remote unit RS 232 Serial Adapter the BLUETOOTH module is connected to the USB of the instrument by an RS232 USB adapter Bluetooth Adapter the connection is a USB BLUETOOTH adapter module When this item is selected the next two fields are activated for the following settings Bluetooth Address MAC if the corresponding field is selected a keypad opens for setting the MAC number of the Bluetooth adapter used for the remote unit with which you want to communicate lt FTV200 setting 1 01 00 02 04 EE poc Bluetooth MAC AA BB CC DD EE FF Set data and time 2011 01 01 00 00 5112 ESC 00 02 72 2 63 4 Temperature probe Module Remote unit Bluetooth Adapter x Qaj EJ RJ T Bluetooth Address MAC 00 02 72 E2 63 F4 LAJ LSJ 0 LE canc z x Device name 1 Pyran Sens 10 54 mVA KkWim 123 8 Apply 2 Set data and time Exit Apply 2 Set data and time Q Exit NOTE In order for the Bluetooth devices of the instrument and the remote unit to be able to communicate t
15. G wis secs 2 cia hoses Due icio 15 TES XOTHEBERTUNC El LEE 20 ESR Fo UNCON TUM SCAN Meet 20 T1 9 22 OON UCU OM etcetera EE 20 12 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS AAA 21 SC SE Ca ERR PO SO I iA EE 22 E Eu d 2 EE 22 ron EE 22 19 9 Msihig ees en nn Im ruta c dort N 23 Ye EE 31 14 1 SERVICE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTNW a aaaaaaanaannnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnrnnrnrnrnrnne 31 192 PORDE R neta Omen nn HOP ROO PORT TREE 32 4 INTRODUCTION The l V TRACER FTV200 is a measuring instrument designed and built to meet the needs of the technicians during the troubleshooting and maintenance phases of the photovoltaic generator in photovoltaic systems Photovoltaic systems consist of two main parts Photovoltaic generator consisting of one or more strings of photovoltaic panels that generate a direct current Inverter device that converts direct current generated by the panel into alternating current so it can be used in the grid The l V TRACER FTV200 has two measurement inputs one for measuring voltage V DC and one for measuring current I DC Measurements can be taken on a single panel or a string of panels There are also inputs for the pyranometer sensor and the temperature probe The temperature probe input accepts both the ambient temperature probe and the contact probe for measuring the temperature
16. PS 140P Rs Panel IV SPS 140P Rs ohm Irr Wim Calculation Module Power 0 Start Comparison Ext 027 Comparison Save Exit 1 10100 Panel IV 7 SPS 140P Rs Rs ohm ohm Irr 785 16 Wim 785 45 Wim Phase 1 measure 0 0 Comparison Save Exit 10100 Comparison Save Exit 10100 4 28 ohm 1078 56 Wim 828 44 Wim Comparison Save Ext 20 Measured if you click on the measured button on the screen the window displaying the measurement taken is opened In the window the Rs value and the two solar radiation values of test performed are displayed Ambient measurements If this command is selected the temperature and solar radiation measurements are displayed With reference the options Mod Temp or Amb Temp are available Indicates if measurements are being carried out using the module temperature probe or the ambient temperature probe previously selected The Remote Connection message is present whenever the probes are connected via the remote unit Panel IV Panel IV Environment measure PV Mod Temp 34 00 786 60 Wim Rs 4 Environment Module Power Start Comparison Exit Foie Comparison Save Exit 0 1221720 Images of the Measurements Environment Windows 18 Module or String if this command is selected the Electrical Data Measured table is displayed The following image shows the measurements table scree
17. T F Pannello 2011 05 27 15 05 AMRA 1 Pannello 2010 06 06 09 33 CANADIAN 40W Pamelo 2000 01 0103 12 CONRIFERIME Pannelo Delete use this command after having selected a specific installation from the list in order to delete it from the database If the button is pressed a dialog box appears prompting you to confirm of cancel the operation Select OK to delete the installation and select NO to cancel the operation Uf cz Verse FP PHOTO Kl e er LEE PV modules Measurement PV installations Companies Import Export Italiano English PV installations on Peschiera 24069 umb ofewn en i 26 Companies press this button to access the companies tab which displays the list of companies stored in the database On the right part of the tab the complete record of the selected company is displayed under this in the Installations section is the list of installations belonging to this record 1 zs Vers 04 074 PROTO CI wd uM ed TE PV modules Measurement PV installations Companies Import Export Italiano English Companies Solar Company 0259638441093266 Picture of the Companies tab The commands buttons present under the list of companies allow you to perform the following operations New this command is used to enter a new company and its relative record in the archive When the button is pressed the fields are cleared and can be com
18. T USB 2 0 Li lon BATTERY PACK 16V 4 5 Ah INTERNAL POWER MAX ABSORPTION DURING USE 0 6 A MAINS POWER EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY 220 V ac 50Hz with 3 pole network cable and SHUKO plug OUTPUT 16V 3 8A dc MAX ABSORPTION IN BATTERY CHARGE MODE 2A SUPPLY Operating 5to 40 ambient temperature Max operating altitude Relative humidity 80 AT MAX OPERATING TEMPERATURE Storage temperature 10 to 60 PROTECTION CONSTRUCTION SITE CONTAINER IP54 PROTECTION WITH LID CLOSED DIMENSIONS 270 X 250 X 130 mm WEIGHT APPROX 2 5 KG BATTERY INCLUDED 21 13 FTV200 PC SOFTWARE 13 1 General information The FTV200 PC SOFTWARE is an application package installed on the PC which allows you to manage the same archives present on the instrument Using this application it is possible to import the records of the measurements and their relative graphs so they can be printed or used depending on the user s requirements In addition it is possible to prepare the Installation records and the Company records edit or update the Database of the modules and then transfer the new data to the instrument 13 2 Installation The software is automatically installed when the CD supplied is inserted If your PC is no set up to automatically start the CD click on My Computer from the start menu and then right click on CD ROM Unit and select Open by clicking left and the window displaying the contents of the CD will open
19. a 0 460 np Tol Measurements if this button is pressed the measurements archive folder opens as shown in the following image VZO Soare 5 Se 010077 1 07 we lt TAS PV modules Measurement PV installations Companies Import Export Italiano English List Date 2011 09 07 11 0 ar panel 2011 09 09 13 5 ar panel 2011 09 09 13 5 ar panel 2011 10 05 12 1 ar panel 2011 10 05 12 1 2011 10 05 12 4 ar panel 2011 10 06 09 4 ar panel 2011 10 06 10 0 ar panel 2011 10 06 10 1 2011 10 06 10 1 bes ar panel 2011 10 06 10 1 Solar panel Curves selection OPC OPC Power W m 2 This window displays the list of stored measurements select a measurement on the right to display the Electrical Data Measured the Ambient Measurements recorded when the electrical measurements were being taken and the results of the comparison between the measurements obtained with the standard characteristics of the module of the string The commands located under Curve Selection allow you to select the curves that you wish to display by ticking the corresponding box After making your selection press the Graph button on the screen to pen the graph window Right click on the mouse on the area of the graph desired a contextual menu opens which allows you to print the graph or perform other
20. asurement saving function The window that opens for this function allows you to enter a comment which is saved in the measurements tab Press the Save button in the dialog box to save the measurements and the comment The saved measurements can be displayed using the Measurements Archive Menu accessed via the main menu page 9 of Chapter MEASUREMENTS ARCHIVE Panel IV 7 SPS 140P Saving module measurement Date 2000 01 01 Time 02 09 04 Commentary Save Reset Dialog box for saving the measurements 19 11 3 OTHER FUNCTIONS 11 3 1 FS Function full scale Use the FS button in the upper right of the monitor when the graphs are displayed to switch to full screen mode In this way the greater height of the graph allows for a larger view To return to the normal viewing mode press the FS button again Panel IV 7 SP3 140P Full screen visualisation 11 3 2 Zoom Function Using the zoom function it is possible to enlarge a portion of the graph to allow for a more detailed analysis of a given part of the curve shown To use the zoom function touch the screen using the stylus and drag to highlight the portion of the graph you wish to enlarge During this operation a white rectangle is drawn on the screen which guides the definition of the area you wish to enlarge If the stylus is removed from the screen the zoom mode is automatically activated and the previously defin
21. ed area is displayed in full screen mode On the upper right of the screen above the Full Screen FS function button there are two command buttons for managing the zoom function These buttons are In each time this button is pressed the magnification increases Out each time this button is pressed the magnification decreases until normal visualisation is restored Panel IV 7 amp 85M Panel IY 7 85 1 1 01 00 Exit 02 09 Start ij 1 01 00 Exit 02 09 Panel IV 85 1 01 00 Exit 02 09 Start 1 61 60 Exit 02 09 20 12 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 4 3 COLOUR GRAPHIC LCD WITH BACKLIGHT AND TOUCH SCREEN RESOLUTION 480 x 272 BRIGHTNESS 500 cd mq CONTRAST 400 1 METHOD RANGE ACCURACY RESOLUTION THERMOPILE PYRANOMETER EE PT100 PROBE 20t0 100 C 296 1 C 101 PT100 PROBE 20 5 100 Leni 101 DC VOLTMETER 10 to 1000 V 0 1 V DC AMMETER 0110 10 DOTA l V MEASUREMENT 10 W to 10 KW 0 1 W l V MEASUREMENT 0 1 O to 100 Q lt 2 010 0 010 I V CURVE OF THE PANEL STRING OF PANELS DISPLAY MEASUREMENTS SOLAR RADIATION AMBIENT TEMP MODULE TEMP VOLTAGE CURRENT POWER SERIES RESISTANCE 3 l V GRAPH MPP GRAPH POWER CURVE WITH MARKER ON MPP POINT RECORD STORAGE INCLUDING CLIENT DETALS PLANT CHARACTERISTICS GRAPHS INTERNAL MEMORY CAPACITY 80 MB FOR A TOTAL OF 10 000 DATA LOGGER RECORDS POSSIBILITY TO USE USB EXTERNAL MEMORIES COMMUNICATION POR
22. ed records to view the details of a record click on the corresponding line and then press Open To view the characteristics of the plants associated with the record select the plant and press Display Edit click on this icon to access the edit record function to make a change select the desired record in the Surname Company Name field and press the Edit button Select the field to be edited enter the changes and the confirm by pressing ENTER Delete select this icon to open the list of the stored records Select the record you wish to delete typing it in the field Surname Company Name and click on the Delete button A Companies archive 3 01 00 20 59 New Company 3 01 00 20 59 First pe New J Modify Name Tax Code Code 54 List Remove City Prov Channe ZIP Co Tel E mail Installation Company Archive Menu Window Company Details Window 10 10 4 Measurements Archive Press this icon to access the measurements archive in order to consult and cancel if necessary the records of measurements taken The available functions are Modules click on this icon and then on List to display all the records of the measurements carried out on the individual panels Strings click on this icon and then on List to display all the records of the measurements carried out on the strings To switch from the graph to a measurement for both the modules and the strings select the desi
23. erations are carried out by Technical Support at our facility where the instruments must be sent Shipment must be freight paid with adequate packing preferably in the original packing in order to prevent damage during transportation In order to take advantage of the warranty a copy of the invoice or fiscal sales receipt relative to the purchase of the instrument must be produced The warranty will be considered void in case of tampering modifications or repairs carried out by unauthorised personnel The power batteries and piles are not included in the warranty 14 1 SERVICE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY We are available for our esteemed customers for repair of instruments manufactured by us even after the warranty period to restore the equipment to its original condition as long as it is economically convenient Availability of mechanical and electronic replacement parts is guaranteed for up to 5 years when the circuits are realised with discreet components In the event that integrated circuits are used supply of replacement parts is ensured while our supplies last and subordinate to their availability on the global market Repair of instruments which are no longer in warranty is normally carried out against payment Any request for an estimate must be done expressly upon delivery of the instrument In the event that the estimate is not accepted the expenses sustained by us for preparation of the same will be charged to the customer In
24. g MODULI FOTOVOLTAICI F TV User s Manual CHAUVIN G ARNOUX CHAUVIN ARNOUX GROUP 1 WARNINGS You have just purchased l V TRACER FTV200 and we thank you for placing your trust in us To best use your new instrument Carefully read these instructions before using the product Observe the safety precautions Meaning of the symbols found on the instrument N ATTENTION DANGER Consult the User s Manual C The CE marking ensures the product conforms to European Directives The instrument is entirely protected by double insulation or reinforced insulation The crossed out bin symbols means that within the European Union the product must be subjected to selective waste sorting for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment in accordance with the WEEE directive 2002 96 EC A bY IO USB port WARNING TEST POINT ADAPTER USE PLEASE VERIFY AND MAKE SURE THAT THE INSTALLATION OR THE CIRCUIT IS NOT POWERED WHILE YOU ARE CONNECTING THE TEST POINT Connect the test points to the installation or the electrical circuit only after have been combined with relative measurement accessories listed below ELECTRICAL SAFETY e fg lt gt CAT 300V Codice P01295458Z P 11 0000 276 P01295458Z ELECTRICAL SAFETY 300 Oa 6 ELECTRICAL SAFETY gt Ch CAT 1000V Code P01295288Z T 4 CONDUCTIVE lt 11 0000 276
25. he MAC number of the Bluetooth adapter used for the instrument must be set in the Bluetooth device used for the remote unit The PIN code setting of this device must not be activated To configure the device used for the remote unit follow the instructions provide in the remote unit s manual Device name this setting allows for assigning a name to the Bluetooth adapter used for the instrument This setting is optional Pyra Sens the sensitivity value of the pyranometer is indicated in the corresponding window If the set value does not correspond to the pyranometer used or if the pyranometer is replaced select the window on the and the keypad for setting the new value appears when the value has been entered press the ENTER button to confirm the new setting and exit the function Language press the key to open the language selection window Touch the desired language on the screen to confirm the selections and exit 10 2 Module Archive If this icon is selected a window with the following functions opens New Module If this item is selected the function for inserting the model and plate data of a panel not present in the pre loaded list is activated If a new brand must be entered exit by selecting Exit and then select the Edit Brand icon Edit Brand If this icon is selected a window containing the list of brands present will open select the enter new brand line if you wish to add a brand which is not present in the list
26. he instrument The same procedure is used to transfer the measurement archives from the instrument to the PC If the function button is pressed the window shown in the following image is opened Fi 200 Software SW 20740070 PROTO Amo e Va 7 lt dE Py Measurement PV installations Companies Import Export English Import Export Database Modules mea Strings meas PV modules PV installations Companies The tab shows 5 database sections Module measurements String measurements Modules Installations Companies Next to each section there is a selection box which allows you to choose the part of the database you want to manage the check symbol indicates that the corresponding item has been activated The commands for managing the database are Import if this command is selected a dialog box opens which allows you to select the path of the folder to be imported See the example in the following figure B pg erer PROTO E e e SHARE PV modules Measurement PV installations Companies Import Export Italiano English Import Export Database Modules mea Strings meas Solver ra roler ty ininort 10 Documenti recenti v Et E GD FTV200 11 GD 200 Documenti recenti 3 Desktop Documenti 3 Risorse del computer a Nome della cartella Documents and Settings Risorse direte
27. he panel tab using the procedure described in the Save paragraph To carry out the measurement proceed as follows After the Rs function is selected there are two commands associated with it Calculation if this button is pressed phase 1 of the measurements starts a window appears on the monitor that highlights the radiation value measured and the Phase 1 Measurement button If this button is pressed the measurements are taken If the solar radiation value is not conforming a warning message will appear on the screen After the phase 1 measurements are taken a window with a Phase 2 Measurement button appears If this button is pressed and the solar radiation condition is correct the second measurement session begins otherwise a warning message appears on the screen In this case you must wait for the solar radiation conditions come within a suitable range as previously described Once the these conditions have been reached the second phase of measurement can be repeated 17 NOTE In order to carry out the Phase 2 measurement without having to wait for the natural atmospheric variation of the solar radiation it is possible to use a screen such as a sheet of polycarbonate like those used in shop windows which covers the panel being tested and the pyranometer which measures the radiation in order to filter the sun s rays thus creating the right conditions for measurement Below is a series of RS measurement screens Panel IV 7 S
28. ions for a single panel or string of panels are activated the type of measurement selected is displayed at the top centre of the screen Independently of the selection made the control buttons under the graph allow you to manage the measurements as described below 19 Start If this button is pressed the measurement session is started once the session is finished a graph is created showing the I V curve in red NOTE Before the measurements are carried out a test is run to verify the presence and correct operation of the temperature probes ambient or module and solar radiation pyranometer If an error occurs while during the probe measurements or the remote connection if active the measurement session is interrupted An error message appears on the screen verify the connection and correct operation of the probe indicated or the connection to the remote unit Panel IV Environment measure Remote unit e Not connected or absent Single panel measurement window Error message box Environment measure Comparison Save Ext 0 3 21 00 Start Comparison Save Ext 9 120100 Error message box Panel measurement graph If STRING measurement has been selected before the measurements are carried out a dialog box opens in which the number of panels that make up string to be tested must be entered String IY String IV Number of modules Number of modules Comparison Save Ext Woa Comparison Measures Save Ext
29. n Electrical data measured Rs d Environment Module Power 1 01 00 Save 66 Se D 02 05 Images found in the Electrical Data Measured window Description Max power of panel string measured by the instrument Voltage at maximum power point Current at maximum power point Mo O Voc No load voltage Isc Short circuit current ratio between the measured maximum power and no load Deviation of the maximum power measured by the nominal power STC Power This command allows the power curve of the panel of string measured to be represented on the I V graph of the panel or string The window that opens using this command allows you to select the power curve to be displayed from the following two options OPC the power curve measured and the measurements carried out for the I V curve are represented on the graph at the same time STC the power curve that refers to the standard test conditions is represented on the graph these are the same conditions used to obtain the nameplate data of the photovoltaic modules NOTE the STC selection button is present only after the brand and model of the panel of comparison Panel IV 7 SPS 140P Rs Rs Environment Environment Module Module OPC Power Power d OPC Power Start Comparison Exit Start Comparison M Power 0 1 01 00 Representations of the OPC STC power curves Salve press the Save button to access the me
30. n for approx 2 seconds 9 IMPORTANT NOTE FOR USE To enter alphanumeric characters in the fields listed in the menus or in specific functions use the keypad opened by touching the screen which corresponds to the relative field To switch the keypad from numeric to alphabetic mode press the ABC key in the lower left corner To switch the keypad from alphabetic to numeric mode press the 123 key in the lower left corner Start Comparison Measures Save Exit Stung Di Number of modules ESC 1 2 3 4 8 e 7 8 8 o BACK LJ 6 J UJ LJ GJ GJ CJ eJ J CANC leaped Lal Panal _1 Commentary LEsc a w E R T v 0 P BACK s 0 K 0 INVIO canc z x v M 2123 lt Keypad in numeric mode 1 01 V 02 0 Start Comparison Measures Save Ext 4 Vie Keypad in alphabetic mode When it is not possible to use the TOUCH SCREEN the keypad on the front panel can be used to select icons and control keys Use the arrow keys to select icons or control keys confirm selections by pressing the OK key 10 DESCRIPTION OF THE MENUS 10 1 System If this icon is selected a window containing the instructions and system settings opens as described below FTV200
31. negative the electrical values measured do not fall within the range of nominal values of the panel or the string Measurements STD OK The result of the comparison is positive the electrical values measures fall within the range of nominal values of the panel Panel IV SPS 140P Panel IV Asola 230 W 60 156p 1 01 00 1 01 00 Ext Ug Start 02 07 Save Ext Measurement graphs with comparison results NOTE If the negative result of a test refers to measurements carried out on a string of modules each individual module must then be measured in order to identify the faulty module or modules of the string Measurements Press the Measurements function on the command bar below the graph to access the menu for the following functions Rs use this command to activate the Series Resistance measurement function Series resistance is measured only on individual modules and as set out in standard IEC EN 60891 it is measured in two phases in different conditions of solar radiation The first measurement must be taken with a solar radiation value greater than 500 W mq The second measurement must be taken with a lower solar radiation value the difference between the two values must be at least 50 W mq The conditions necessary to ensure that the measurements are correct are controlled automatically by the instrument The measurements taken will later be saved along with the measurements of the l V curve in t
32. of the Bluetooth adapter will be lit if no please move the selector located on the side in pores position The remote unit now is ready to transmit measures to the l V TRACER FTV200 instrument How to program the I V TRACER FTV200 instrument to use with the remote unit Turn on instrument and go to System menu Choose the Unit Remote Bluetooth Adapter option nsert in Bluetooth Address MAC option the MAC number showed on the BLUETOOTH RS232 connected to the remote unit Click on Apply to confirm the above Insert the USB BLUETOOTH into the USB port Meter is now ready to receive the measures of the remote unit The led drive of the USB BLUETOOTH will light only activating the measure from MODULE or STRING menu 11 2 MODULE or STRING The measurement functions are as follows Module to measure a single panel select the Module icon from the main menu otring to measure a string of panels select the String icon from the main menu FTV 200 1 01 00 02 04 goessesesaseqsq000000000000000000 000000 000000000000 000000000 000009 String Forms Measurement Installations zl archive zl archive archive lt Companies 4 wa archive 24 USB Main menu screen If the Module or String icon is selected from the main menu the connection diagram appears on the screen if Continue is pressed the graph is displayed In this way the measurement funct
33. on battery 14 8V 4 5Ah Magnetic stylus Carrying case for accessories Code P01160740 Code P01160745 Code P01160736 Code P01160739 Code P01160732 Code P01160730 Code P01160731 Code P01160732 Code P01160735 Code X02934A00 Code P01298066 32 CHAUVIN ARNOUX CHAUVIN ARNOUX GROUP 10 2011 NF GB 551 Ed 1 of 10 2011 DEUTSCHLAND Chauvin Arnoux GmbH StraBburger Str 34 77694 Kehl Rhein Tel 07851 99 26 0 Fax 07851 99 26 60 ESPANA Chauvin Arnoux Ib rica S A C Roger de Flor N 293 Planta 1 08025 Barcelona Tel 902 20 22 26 Fax 934 591 443 ITALIA AMRA SpA Via Sant Ambrogio 23 25 20846 Macherio MB Tel 039 245 75 45 Fax 039 481 561 STERREICH Chauvin Arnoux Ges m b H Slamastrasse 29 2 4 1230 Wien Tel 01 61 61 961 0 Fax 01 61 61 961 61 SCANDINAVIA CA M tsystem AB Box 4501 SE 18304 TABY Tel 46 8 50 52 68 00 Fax 46 8 50 52 68 10 SCHWEIZ Chauvin Arnoux AG EinsiedlerstraBe 535 8810 Horgen Tel 044 727 75 55 Fax 044 727 75 56 UNITED KINGDOM Chauvin Arnoux Ltd Waldeck House Waldeck Road Maidenhead SL6 8BR Tel 01628 788 888 Fax 01628 628 099 MIDDLE EST Chauvin Arnoux Middle Est P O BOX 60 154 1241 2020 JAL EL DIB Beirut LEBANON Tel 01 89 04 25 Fax 01 89 04 24 USA Chauvin Arnoux Inc d b a AEMC Instruments 200 Foxborough Blvd Foxborough MA 02035 Tel 508 698 2115 Fax 508 698 2118 CHINA
34. onsibility for damages resulting from the improper use of the product Reproduction of this manual in full or in part without written permission from our company is prohibited 1 ME 1 2 SAFETY PRECAUTION LEE 3 3 NOTES REGARDING THIS MANUALE 3 4 DEE EE EE 5 5 DESCRIPTION OF CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS 6 6 DISPLAY PRESENTATION EE 7 7 Sieg ye sete haere sae ide S 7 TAS BATIERYAYTON OMY EEN 7 7 2 CHARGING THE TM RR EE 7 7 3 MAINS POWER SUPPLY UNIT id eee tute tereti tuae eet EE 7 ei Ke CA VR e toutes ne aT EA rdc cua 7 9 IMPORTANT NOTE FOR USE EE 8 10 DESCRIPTION OF THE MENUS 8 TOT on avant ah mde anf aaa i E PME eon eed eM o TEE MEE 8 10 2 el rei EES 9 10 3 COMPANY ACHING fee tikes ttes alla ct eal 0 0 EE 10 10 4 116 EE geleed 11 STAI HONS ALC IVC EE 11 RUSS arate EE A S te oe tty a oe cus fy a AG 12 10 6 1 USB BLUETOOTH ADAP TER EE 12 116 58 EE 12 11 CARRYING OUT THE MEAGUREMENTG 14 11 1 ELECTRICAL TIONS 3 1 cepe Sora ee exo tcu aerae Beanie e E mU Ue ui exa exeo Erunt 14 11 1 1 1 Eege BEER 15 11 2 MODULE or STRIN
35. order to prevent pointless loss of time it is very important that the equipment is returned with accompanying documents in order complete with all of the data as required by the law 31 15 TO ORDER l V TRACER FTV 200 The instrument is supplied in a hard carry case 3m cable set R N with MC4 compatible connectors 1 magnetic stylus for touch screen 1 set of 2 test point Flex to be used only with cables supplied 1 pyranometer for solar radiation 5m connection cable 1 Pt100 ambient temperature probe 3m 1 Li lon mains power supply Data transfer software and user s manual included into usb key Certificate of compliance Carrying case for accessories Instructions manual in Italian l V TRACER FTV 200 The instrument is supplied in a hard carry case 3m cable set R N with MC4 compatible connectors 1 magnetic stylus for touch screen 1 set of 2 test point 1R 1N Flex to be used only with cables supplied 1 Li lon mains power supply Data transfer software and user s manual included into usb key Certificate of compliance Carrying case for accessories Instructions manual in Italian OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES FTV100 REMOTE UNIT 2 RS232 connectors male male Bluetooth communication kit transmitter receiver already programmed 1 Pt100 probe for panel temperature SPARE PARTS 1 pyranometer for solar radiation connection cable 1 Pt100 probe for ambient temperature 1 Pt100 probe for panel temperature Li l
36. ossible to disconnect the device in use from the connector Usb 3101 00 21 08 Usb 4101 00 01 06 La Conne Disconnect Disconnect opy from Copy from Upgrade Upgrade Disconnection progress window Disconnection complete message box 13 11 CARRYING OUT THE MEASUREMENTS Before taking the measurements make sure the pyranometer and the temperature probe have been connected as follows PYRANOMETER the pyranometer should be placed on the same level as the modules to be tested also make sure that there are no shadows AMBIENT TEMPERATURE PROBE the temperature probe must be positioned in a shaded area that is sufficiently ventilated and near the modules PANEL TEMPERATURE PROBE the temperature probe must be positioned on the rear of the panel in correspondence to a cell if you are measuring a string of panels place the probe on a panel in the middle of the string 11 1 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS The inputs for the V DC voltage and I DC current measurements are on the front panel The connection is made by connecting the cables of the positive pole to the connector of the panel s positive pole or that of the string in parallel and by connecting the cables of the negative pole to the connector of the panel s negative pole in parallel This type of 4 wire connection makes the voltage and current measurements of the panel or string independent in order to obtain more accurate measurements ATTENTION only
37. pleted When you are finished click OK to save the new record or Cancel to exit without saving 1 200 SOft rira Gu fers PEO PROTO ee eee EE Export English 27 Modify this command is used to edit the record of the selected company Clicking on the command the record fields are made available so the desired changes can be made Use to mouse to click in the field to be edited and type the changes When finished press the OK button to save the changes made press Cancel to exit the edit function without saving Soare 12079 PHOTO Aims PV modules Measurement PV installations Companies Import Export Italiano English Companies 0259638441093266 Delete use this command after having selected a specific company from the list in order to delete it from the database If the button is pressed a dialog box appears prompting you to confirm of cancel the operation Select OK to delete the installation and select NO to cancel the operation Sortare ers DEO PHOTO QE 4 lt d PV modules Measurement PV installations Companies Import Export Italiano English Companies 0259638441093266 s jJ jJ 28 Import Export this function is used to manage the transfer of the entire database or part of it from the PC to a pen drive or vice versa Using this procedure it is possible to transfer the new settings of the various tabs from the PC to t
38. red measurement from the list by touching the desired item on the screen and then select the Graph button When viewing the graph command FS in the top right allows you to switch to graph full screen display mode or to display both the graph and the command bar at the bottom of the screen with the following items Module or String displays the electrical data measured Environment displays the ambient measurements temperature and radiation Power displays the OPC or STC power curve on the graph depending on the selection made Exit return to previous menu Delete clicking on this icon after selecting Panels or Strings you enter measurement record delete mode To delete a record select the desired line and then press Delete A Measurement archive 3 01 00 20 59 Strings measurement list 3 01 00 20 59 lt tae PV modules Strings 2000 01 01 02 11 07 10 2000 01 02 20 59 50 CARUGATE STRINGA 22 PANNELLI 2000 01 02 21 02 16 STR 22 PANNELLI 2000 01 02 21 04 15 CARU STR 22 CON COPERTA 1 2011 05 30 11 12 MEDIGLIA 2 I List Remove 2011 09 07 11 30 44 TEST STRINGA eS 201 1 09 09 13 49 18 TEST YC 1 OLD 2011 09 28 17 40 04 PRATO 2011 09 28 17 42 16 PRATO 2 T E exe E Remove Measurements Archive Windows 10 5 Installations Archive Press this icon to access the installations archive in order to create manage and delete if necessary the measu
39. rement records The available functions are New select this icon to enter the new installation entry window If the fields of the respective items are selected the data entry keypad opens when you are finished entering the data confirm by pressing the ENTER key Repeat the same steps for each field to be completed List press this icon to open the list of all stored installations to view the details of an installation click on the corresponding line and then press Open To view the data of the plants associated with the installation select the plant and press Display Edit click on this icon to access the edit installation function to make a change select the desired installation in the ID field and press the Edit button A keypad opens when the field to be edited is selected enter the changes and then confirm by pressing ENTER Delete if this icon is selected a window opens from which the list of stored installations is accessed Select the installation you want to delete highlighting it in the ID field and then click the Delete button Installations archive 3 01 00 20 59 New Installation 3 01 00 20 59 1 TT TE Installation Id DE New J Modify ZIP Prov Chant 9 4 List Remove 3 Strings number Nom Power Modules measurement 2011 10 05 12 10 11 BURAGO t Strings measurement deje Exit Save t Reset E Exit Installation Archive Menu Window Installation Data Entry Window
40. s proportional to the charge level Battery fully charged Autonomy approx 12 hours LM Battery semi charged Autonomy approx 50 minutes Low Battery flashing symbol Autonomy approx 10 minutes 7 2 CHARGING THE BATTERIES The battery is charged with the INSTRUMENT OFF and with the power supply unit provided with the instrument connecting it to the dedicated jack It is recommended that only the power supply unit provided with the instrument be used This type of power supply unit is specific for the instrument and ensures electrical safety If the battery is completely discharged the time required for charging time is approx 5 hours 7 3 MAINS POWER SUPPLY UNIT The mains power supply accepts voltages ranging from 90V to 260V 50Hz The protective fuses are inside the mains power supply unit and not accessible NOTE If the fuses are interrupted do not replace them and send the power supply unit to the service centre for inspection ATTENTION use only the mains power supply unit to charge the internal batteries When using the instrument to carry out measurements make sure the mains power supply is disconnected 8 ON OFF SWITCH To switch on the instrument press and hold down the button for approx 2 seconds NOTE If when the key is released after start up the instrument switches off the batteries are not sufficiently charged Charge the batteries before use To switch off the instrument press and hold down the butto
41. setting 1 01 00 02 03 FTV200 setting 1 01 00 02 03 Serial number 123456 Remote unit Local hd pu Software Version IV 1 0 Power Version View Set data and time Temperature probe Remote unit Date Time 2011 01 01 00 00 Module Local Bluetooth Address MAC Device name Pyran Sens Language Brightness 00 02 72 E2 63 F4 FIV200 10 54 mV kWim English 92 Apply 52 Set data and time Apply Set data and time Serial number indication of the instrument s serial number SW Version indication of the instrument s software version Power Version indicates the version of the instrument s measurement firmware Display Date and time can always be present on the screen if the key is pressed the window opens which allows selecting one of the following conditions None the date and time are not displayed Date Time the current date and time are displayed simultaneously Date only the current date is displayed Time only the current time is displayed Setting the date and time in the corresponding field the current date and time are displayed to edit the date time select the value to be changed using the A or V keys Press the Apply button to confirm the new settings and exit the menu Temperature probe press the key to open probe type selection window Module the measurements are made taking into consideration
42. ture probe input pyranometer input USB port 2 0 External power supply input 15V DC maximum absorbed current 2A 4 3 colour touch screen LCD Monitor Input for voltage measurements Input for current measurements multi function keypad including the following keys See up arrow key right arrow key OK button that confirms selection left arrow key v down arrow key E On off key a Return to main menu key BATT Ch LED only active only with external power supply connected lit during battery charging which takes place when the instrument is switched off FULL CH LED INDICATOR only active only with external power supply connected lit when the internal batteries have reached their maximum charge 6 DISPLAY PRESENTATION The l V TRACER FTV200 is equipped with a 4 3 colour touch screen LCD display for visualizing the function access icons the menus and the graphics of the I V curves of the panel or string of panels measured lt FT 200 1 01 00 02 04 Panel IV SPS 140P DS System nonu BEBE String JL lc Forms 3 Measurement Installations z archive z archive archive Companies ew mm 1 01 00 Save Exit ESL Main screen Graph Screen 7 POWER SUPPLY 7 1 BATTERY AUTONOMY The battery icon located in the lower right part of the display represents the battery s charge status The number of bars in the icon i
43. use the cables supplied or possibly cables with suitable characteristics and certifications for the electrical connections If the connection for the measurement is made using cables different than those supplied use cables that have the shortest length possible LV TRACER FTV200 MM ARNOU Example of electrical connections without remote unit LN TRACER FTV200 BMARNOUX USBKEY _ BLUETOOTH IN OPZIONE Example of electrical connections using remote unit 11 1 1 1 Remote Unit Because of the size of the plant you may need to place the instrument in a location far from the photovoltaic panels for example an integrated plant on the roof with impossibility of having electrical connection on the same level of modules or strings Thanks to the FTV 100 remote unit option to be installed next to the photovoltaic panels it is possible to transmit in a REAL TIME the measures of radiation ambient temperature and panels temperature by the Bluetooth kit to the instrument This will allow you to achieve a very simple and accurate testing and also display and store measures at the same time How to measure using the remote unit Place the remote next to panels Connect the Bluetooth adapter with the included RS232 cable the temperature probe module or environment and the parallel pyranometer to the module or string Turn on the remote unit by switching ON green LED ON The power green LED
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