SL200 Manual
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1. These images can be saved or printed for an integration into the corresponding folder Images are saved in jpg format Complete file New measurement Resetting memory After recording of results in its folder or transfer toward a computer the operator can launch a new measurement Before he imperatively has to erase stored data of the previous measurement From the reading screen please proceed this way 1 1 x Reset Amessage alerts the operator of a reset of memory backup 2 1 x Reset Memory is erasing visualized by the progress bar Memory is erased the operator can launch a new measurement br gt VII Operating information Over range Although it is quite impossible in very special conditions of reflections concentrated to the sensor a pictogram of exceeded range appears It comes for an irradiance higher to 1300 Wim The maximum value will indicate 1301 Wim Sensor default Overrange In case of a defective sensor sensor unplugged during the measurement symbols Je Je YJeappear and disappear after its proper connection During the dysfunction sequence The chronometer still running correctly it indicates to the operator the real duration of measurement containing the time of sensor default Max min M irradiation values are false Only t2. TONOMY EE more than 72 hours in continuous mode Unlimited with power supply adapter Power suppl 3 LR3 AAA batteries Electronic Digital Electronic car Varnish Gontformip ccc in accordance with RoHS directives Solar cell SHEET from 400 to 1100 nm Nominal calibration Coefficient 100mv for 1000W m Response mcosine resetar corrected until 80 Coefficient in Temperature 0 1 C Operating Iemperature es from 30 C to 60 C Humidity dependence eres 100 HR UV pertonmance EE excellent PMMA filter del TE photovoltaic S rface ACUIVO sta leh leat ae a aa 1 cm2 pe LATA Al RAR RD saat eege Polycristallin silicon FROM Le Translucent PMMA Us dn Polyurethance resine and housing PMMA and polyacetol 672 We ON a A DU g Cell dIMENSIONS sa 30 x 32 mm Standard reference This instrument is based on recommendations and requirements of the standard ISO9060 1990 Solar energy Specification and classification of instruments for measuring solar radiation hemispheric and direct X Metrology Calibration of this instrument was performed to determine calibration coefficient of the sensor with a method by comparison with a working standard radiometer attached to the World Reference radiometric DPR A calibration certificate is provided with the instrument Sensor replacement In case of accidental damage of the sensor and impossibility of return the instrument for troubleshooting user can ask for a new sensor
3. ee Eu SES SE EE SC ter WW E KR E oN ol A Sola E INSTRUMENTS Table of contents HI Operating principle ee eereereeeeeereeereeereereeereenecereenecenesenennesenasennaseananta o Keyboard presentati MEET o Three groups Of diSpIaV EE 9 VE de Le E 6 dp ol GING S Sirap aE E AEN a ASSADO RR 6 RT o ii a EER SET ERT OTT a Ene 6 PAD O EE 6 MY Durmo SVS AS UIP NNN ING isa tase ened cers dea ea cen ena Raa a aia DD GD 6 WPT UCM INGO ass sas na ssa eege 6 Radiant expos re ele AC TEE CT E 7 VIi After measirement usa a nica esa ani edad dig 7 EAD TE O O BEE 7 Stored data PEGN a eta a dd e pd ae 8 Dat Vea ANON E 9 New measurement Resetting Memo iai qria nisi 1 E a 9 VUE gleef ul Te DEE 10 EVER NANDO assassina dO Renda asa dE Pa CT a di 10 Sensor defaulb sa GL LDO Dl 10 Be 10 Vils Mantena el E 10 SETVICINO E 10 DIOCK seas e CS E IS tech DL A O ta 10 Regular ESO MG sra ana E E DD a a ea 11 Batteries and adaptors replaceMe nt ssscsssssssssssscsessessssesscseseessssesscaeseesesaeseseesecaesoeseseesssaesersesaeseseesesaesaeseseeeesaeseraesesssseesetaeees 11 IX M in SEENEN 11 LEVO paes RS saia 11 DOLAR EE 12 Standard We Ee 12 De INTE ER O U OY iene a Ea aE Ea aE AE A 12 RACE O UE 12 SNS CUI A MS Eeer 12 AI Delivery and WACK AGING EE 13 POW INCCOS SOU OS RODES RA RR RAR SEER SAE O SRA E ND E SRD E O NAN E DR RR ENE AE SEE 13 Introduction In addition to environmental app
4. glish V During measurement Irradiance Once switched on the instrument measures and displays twice a second the instantaneous value of solar power or irradiance in W m2 This value gives information to users about sunshine local conditions Display Functions e Solar power W m2 Reset minimum and maximum values e Maximum value Pu Activate pause function e Minimum Value e gt M continue measurement Energetic exposure o Radiation exposure or global irradiation The instrument measures twice a second the irradiance and displays it while memorizing minimum and maximum values From these data it calculates and displays the measurement duration average value Radiation exposure or global irradiation pp 4 Si From start screen the operator have access to energy measurement over a period controlled by timer and clock he proceeds as follows In Inst Access to exposure measurement and in sunshine control Irr Measurement is not launched yet Launch of the energy accumulation in Wh m visualized by the On pictogram gt m which flashes The chronometer starts it indicates secondes minutes hours day max O3DO0HOOMOOS First average values and accumulated energy values appear sl CY Switching to second screen to recall max and min 1x Dal Stop of measurement Reset is displayed VI After measurement After a requested shut down of measurement results are saved automatically and systema
5. he energetic exposure is exploitable on the duration of running without sensor default detected by the instrument To remind the operator this default and to keep it into consideration in exploitation of results a pictogram is at the top of the screen for the measure It is also displayed after the measurement Sensor default Power source When the instrument is equipped with alkaline batteries it can operate for 72 hours minimum A symbol informs the user about electric power remaining If battery is low less than 1 bar on the pictogram the instrument stops measuring save current measurement and switches off VIII Maintenance Servicing The SL 200 instrument conception allows a reduce maintenance which consists in changing batteries and cleaning the sensor with a cloth slightly dampened Clock L200 instrument has a permanent clock powered by an internal battery that is recharged when the device is switched on In case of non use of the device the battery will allow the running of the clock for 6 months After 6 months or at the start of the device if it is displayed a wrong time eg 00 00 it means that it is necessary to recharge battery Switching SL200 instrument for about two hours allows its recharge Important The correct resetting of the clock is made through a computer and the DL 200 software cf instructions for use of DL 200 software Regular checking Like most measuring instruments it is strongly
6. lications and face to development of renewable energy SL 200 instrument allows to control on test or on site equipment with thermal or photovoltaic sensors Thanks to its big capacity of measurement and storage SL 200 becomes an instrument of control and investigation particularly suited SL 200 instrument is a portable instrument which can measure and display Instantaneous e Irradiance or irradiation for spot check measures in W m On a timed duration of measurement e Max min values e Average value of irradiance e Accumulated energy or radiant exposure in Wh m Data are saved when the instrument is stopped or in case of battery failure lts sensor is composed of a strained silicon cell not very sensitive to the thermal changes It absorbs the solar radiation through a diffusor and a correction filter The output voltage of the sensor is related to the received radiation SL 200 instrument is mainly an efficient and easy to use instrument with small size it has a large display with a resolution of 64 128 pixels involving a very high electronic technology I General information Measured units SL 200 instrument can process the energy intensity emitted by the solar radiation in a precise place of the earth Expression of the solar energy and associated units Irradiance is the solar radiant flow received by unit area expressed in Wim The radiant exposure or global irradiation is the quantity of solar energy by unit a
7. ps of screens 1 Screens during measurement 2 Reading screens after measurement Irradiance Irradiation average accumulated energy Min Max value Min Max instantaneous irradiation 3 Setting screens Irradiation average accumulated energy Min Max instantaneous irradiation reading of memory and graphic display Brightness Calibration About IV Setting Accessible from the principal measuring screen by successive pushes on the key ry those different screens allow setting of the instrument They also inform users To optimize display reading the operator can 1 Adjust brightness by pressing and function keys 2 Backlight LCD display for a better reading in a dark place No means backlight is switch off and Yes it is switch on In this last case battery life is reduced by about 15 Calibration To recall calibration conditions including calibration coefficient of the sensor It is strongly recommended not to change the instrument calibration this screen is reserved to the manufacturer or laboratory partner In case of unwanted push on a key an alert occurs Caution modification Leave via the keys or Brightnes In case of sensor replacement please refer to METROLOGY Chapter Information on origin of manufacture and dates of last and next audits By pressing and keys you can Choose language French or English Calibration coefficient About French About En
8. rea it s the product of irradiance by the duration of irradiation expressed in Wh m Solar radiation Among all solar radiations opposite draw SL 200 was designed to measure the sum of direct solar radiation and diffuse solar radiation which constitutes global solar radiation For any application before during and after the installation of solar thermal photovoltaic sensors it is required to control means of measurement to obtain valid and coherent results Means of use of the instrument has at least so much importance on the result than the quality of the instrument lt is definitely necessary to take into account the influence of environment in particular 1 Position or direct correctly solar cell of SL 200 instrument according to location of solar sensors or supports roof terrace 2 Avoid dark areas present or to come 3 Go away as much as possible from reflecting zones lll Operating principle Keyboard presentation When being switched on measurement screen is displayed From this screen the operator has access to three others screens by pressing DB on keyboard return to measurement screen is obtained by activating gei DOG Function keys m Directly associated to text displayed shown above on display they allow measurement setting 4 Key leaves current gedet 5 Screen key From measurement screens give access to other screens I 6 On Off key C Instrument offers 3 grou
9. recommended to regularly control and calibrate SL200 Return to the manufacturer each year will provide necessary metrological traceability Batteries replacement adaptors Batteries To replace batteries open the back hatch and insert the 3 new batteries of type 1 5 V AAA LR3 inside Warning respect meaning of batteries If storage is very long remove batteries Adaptors Depending on the conditions of measurement there are several possibilities of power supply of SL200 Connecting to the USB plug of a computer USB adapter type Medium capacity battery pack High capacity battery pack Cf accessories Note when using with an external power it is recommended to remove batteries from SL100 An internal protection however allows to secure all if you forget it IX Main specifications Solar irrigation measuring range from 1 W m to 1300 W m Energetic exposure measuring range from 1 Wh m to 500 kWh m Frequency of the measure 2 s EES 5 of measurement Calculation frequency Wim 1 min average on 60 seconds Storage Capachhy cece 31 days 44640 saved recording points Fast datas download 1000 values second Detec ti erenesacan rasta ipa out of range and sensor default Operating Temperature from 10 C to 50 C Storage temperature from 10 C to 55 C Package dmensions 98 x 120 x 33 mm AU
10. tically presented to the operator before a launch of a new measurement Three successive screens are displaying by pressing Screen 1 Average of Irradiance M Radiant exposure E on period of measurement Screen 2 Screen 1 minimum and maximum value of instantaneous irradiation Screen 1 Screen 2 Screen 3 Screen 3 Reading of saved data Screen 4 Viewing of graphic display of stored data each day of 24 hours Screen 5 Data transfer toward a computer trough USB cable Screen 6 Screen of brightness and backlight setting if necessary during reading of data Screen 4 Screen 5 Screen 6 Data stored reading Screen A Irr represents the averaged value over a minute with date and time indicated of irradiance E represents the energetic exposure in Wh m accumulated from the beginning of measurement until date and time displayed To facilitate evaluation data user can choose the scanning pitch through the D H M key D for date H for hour M for minute then through arrow keys decremented and incremented user displays the searched date Stored data and time e Screen 4 This screen visualizes a daily graphic display of irradiance values from 0 00 am to 0 00 pm on a scale of 1300 W m maximum Choice of the day is made through arrow keys lt decrements and increments The pictogram appears Press Val key to change the graph and to visualize it Graphic Data
11. to our after sales service This one is provided with a calibration certificate showing its coefficient expressed in uV W m2 To change this coefficient and adapt this new sensor to the SL 200 you have to enter its value by pressing or A last imperative press on the key finalize the recording of the new sensor calibration certificate Remember to avoid unwanted manipulation and from the first press on a function key an alert appears Calibration certificate Caution Modification Exit the calibration function if necessary trough the key or ap XI Delivery and packaging e SL 200 housing e Silicium sensor and 1 25 metre of cable with mini DIN connector e Transport case with foam protection e 3 LR3 AAA batteries e Instructions for use e Calibration certificate e CD with Instruction for use of SL 200 instrument and DL 200 software XII Accessories DRG 100 sensor cable lenght 1 25 m e a e Tripod e Fixing kit for solar panels e Extensions 5m 10m and on demand e Power supply adaptor 5m 10 m extansions panels fixation Photo tripod E E Instruments International LLC 172 Middletown Blvd Suite B201 Langhorne PA 19047 Tel 215 750 1212 E instruments Fax 215 750 1399 E mail Info E Inst com Web www E Inst com Distributed by
12. transfer Screen 5 Data transfer allows data transfer toward a computer trough USB cable DL 200 software have been previously loaded into the computer see notice of DL 200 Software To access screen 5 from reading screen press to obtaining the screen data transfer Then press USB symbol Once the connection computer detects SL200 instrument on the appropriate port The software allows only the transfer the instrument is still pending It only indicates date and time which can be updated through software DL200 Data transfer Data transfer Pile Forma SAAE CRER CP SR File values adopt a text termination txt which is easily exploitable by a Excel SL N 9999 Raw data from the collector spreadsheet for example 08 06 2008 11 10 00 beginning 13 06 2008 13 09 00 end 08 06 2008 11 10 00 0007 08 06 2008 11 11 00 0019 08 06 2008 11 12 00 0021 08 06 2008 11 13 00 0023 08 06 2008 11 14 00 0025 08 06 2008 11 15 00 0025 Data file text format Data evaluation The operator can organize his control or investigation folder by importing txt file in an appropriate spreadsheet Customized treatment of txt file Customized treatment of ii file with Exea For example AM shining PM cloudy Evaluation of the txt file through DL 200 software allows rapid obtaining of tracing time of irradiance and an easy graphic process AM mask effect Many AM PM Cloudy For example Strib
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