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 Copyright HT ITALIA 2012 Release EN 1.05 - 28/05/2012 I-V400 - SOLAR I-V User manual

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 84.2. KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION The keyboard includes following keys: ON/OFF key to switch on/off the instrument ES

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 95. MAIN MENU Pressing the MENU/ESC key in any allowable condition of the instrument displays the main menu screen, in w

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 105.1.2. Measurement units This § allows setting the default measurement units of some internal parameters included in t

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 115.1.4. Remote unit This section allows selecting the type of remote unit to be used (if available) and setting the val

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 125.1.5. Irradiance 1. Move the cursor to “Irradiance” by means of the arrow keys (,) and confirm with ENTER. 2. The

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 135.2. EFF – SETTINGS FOR TESTING PV SYSTEMS (ONLY SOLAR I-V) Further in this manual, the acronym MPPT (Multiple Power

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 145.2.1.2. PV plant parameters 1. Press MENU key, move the cursor onto EFF by using the arrow keys (,) and confirm wi

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 155.2.2. Settings for PV with single/multi MPPT inverter – single/three phase AC output See § 11.2 for further details

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 165.2.2.2. PV plant parameters 1. Press MENU key, position the cursor onto EFF by using the arrow keys (,) and confi

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 175.2.2.3. MPP300 status If SOLAR I-V is near MPP300, the general parameters of MPP300 may be displayed. 1. Position th

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 185.2.3. Selection of the compensation relationship of temperature effects This option allows selecting the relationshi

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 195.3. DB – MODULE DATABASE The meter allows defining up to 30 different PV modules, further to a DEFAULT situation (no

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 205.3.1. How to define a new PV module 1. Move the cursor to “DB” by means of the arrow keys (,) and confirm with EN

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 215.3.2. How to modify a PV module 1. Select the PV module to be modified from the internal database by means of arrow

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 226. HOW TO OPERATE 6.1. TESTING PV SYSTEMS (ONLY SOLAR I-V) For the sake of simplicity, further in this manual, the w

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 236.1.1. Testing of PV systems with single-MPPT inverter - single-phase AC output The SOLAR I-V meter (master) can perf

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 245. In case of inverters provided with more than one power tracker (MPPT), only leave the string corresponding to the

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 2513. The display shows the first screen containing the values of the electrical parameters on the DC side of the invert

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 2617. At any time it will be possible to analyze the current recording status by pressing the MENU key. The following in

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 276.1.2. Test PV systems with single/multi-MPPT inverter – single/three-phase AC output The instrument SOLAR I-V, used

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 1Table of contents: 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ... 31

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 28 CAUTION  When SOLAR I-V is set in order to use MPP300 as a remote unit, ALL connections relevant to electrical qu

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 299. Connect the output connector of the DC clamp to the IDC1 input of unit MPP300. CAUTION BEFORE CONNECTING THE D

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 30 18. On SOLAR I-V, press key () to access the second screen which contains the values of the output DC parameters of

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 31 22. At any time it will be possible to analyze the current recording status by pressing the MENU key. The following i

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 32 32. To stop testing, press the GO/STOP key on instrument SOLAR I-V and confirm pressing ENTER that you want to stop r

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 33 6.2. I-V CURVE MEASUREMENT The meter can perform I-V curve tests by using one of the herewith modes:  I-V curve t

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 349. Press ENTER key, select the “Settings” item and confirm again with ENTER to access the next screen which allows set

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 3519. Connect the meter to the module/string under test as shown in Fig. 7a. In particular, connect the negative output

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 3622. At the end of test, the values of typical parameters (all referred to a single module in standard conditions STC)

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 376.2.2. I-V curve measurement by use of remote unit SOLAR-02 The I-V curve test with Irr/Temp measurement by use of re

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 27. STORING DATA ...

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 389. The instrument displays a screen similar to the one reported here to the side, where:  Vdc = DC output voltage fr

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 3916. Mount the M304 (inclinometer) supplied accessory, place and hold it on the plane of module. Verify that the sun sh

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 4021. The instrument displays a screen similar to the one reported here to the side, where:  Vdc = DC output voltage f

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 416.2.2.2. I-V curve test by remote unit SOLAR-02 in synchro recording This mode, which consists in an independent reco

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 4210. The instrument displays a screen similar to the one reported here to the side, where:  Vdc = DC output voltage f

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 4317. Mount the M304 (inclinometer) supplied accessory, place and hold it on the plane of module. Verify that the sun sh

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 4422. The instrument displays a screen similar to the one reported here to the side, where:  Vdc = DC output voltage f

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 4525. At the end of test, based on the descriptions of previous points, the message “STC Data available after Stop rec”

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 466.2.3. Meaning of measurement results The parameter measured and calculated by meter have the following meaning: Par

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 476.2.4. Serial resistance Rs The serial resistance Rs is one of the typical elements of PV modules which can affect t

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 31. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES The word “instrument” in this manual means generically both the model I-V400 and

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 488. Press ENTER key and by means of arrow keys (,) select the item “Meas. Type ” 9. By means of arrow key  access

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 4915. After connection to the panel, the real time values are shown by meter:  Open voltage of module installation 

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 506.3. QUICK CHECK ON PV MODULES AND STRINGS (IVCK) 6.3.1. General information This function permits to carry out a qui

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 516.3.2. Preliminary settings 1. Turn the instrument on by pressing ON/OFF key. 2. Press ESC/MENU to display the main m

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 526.3.3. Fast check IVCK without irradiance measurement CAUTION  The maximum voltage among inputs P1, P2, C1 and

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 539. The initial screen under IVCK mode displays the values of:  Module under use  The average values of Voc and Isc

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 546.3.4. Fast check IVCK with irradiance measurement CAUTION  The maximum voltage among inputs P1, P2, C1 and C2

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 559. Connect irradiance probes and temperature probe (if necessary) according to previous pictures and to effected set

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 566.3.5. Reset Media If irradiance values are measured the instrument provides an outcome comparing the measured values

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 57 6.4. LIST OF DISPLAY MESSAGES MESSAGE DESCRIPTION Voltage too low Check the voltage between C1 and C2 input termina

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 41.2. DURING USE We recommend to carefully read the following recommendations and instructions: CAUTION  Failure to

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 587. STORING DATA The meter allows storing 99 results of PV checks (only SOLAR I-V) and 249 tests of I-V curve in its in

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 597.3. MANAGING THE RESULTS 7.3.1. Recall data of PV checks at display (solo SOLAR I-V) 1. Press ESC/MENU key to back

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 607.3.2. Recall data of I-V curve tests at display 1. Press ESC/MENU key to back to the main menu, select the “MEM” it

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 617.3.2.1. View data – Numerical screens 1. Select a row corresponding to a saved result and press ENTER to access the

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 627.3.2.2. View data – Graphic screens of I-V curve 1. With screen of numerical values relative to standard conditions

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 637.3.2.3. View data – Graphic screens of power 1. With screen of numerical values measured by the meter select the it

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 647.3.3. Delete data 1. Press ENTER key in the memory § to show the submenu 2. Select the “Delete” item and press the a

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 658. CONNECTING THE INSTRUMENT TO A PC CAUTION  The connection between instrument and PC is realized by means of ca

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 669. MAINTENANCE 9.1. GENERAL The instrument you purchased is a precision instrument. When using and storing it, please

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 6710. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 10.1. YIELD TEST TECHNICAL FERATURES (ONLY SOLAR I-V) Accuracy is calculated as [%reading

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 52. GENERAL DESCRIPTION 2.1. INTRODUCTION The instrument was designed to perform complete yield test on single-phase (an

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 6810.2. I-V TEST TECHNICAL FEATURES (I-V AND IVCK) I-V: DC Voltage @ OPC Range [V] (***) Resolution [V] Uncertainty (

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 6910.4. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS Display and memory Type of display: LCD custom, 128x128 pxl, backlighted Memory capa

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 7011. APPENDIX 11.1. TESTING PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS According to the requirements of the laws in force, the result of the

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 7111.2. NOTES ON MPPT (MAXIMUM POWER POINT TRACKER) Solar irradiation on a surface such as the surface of a photovoltaic

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 72The reason why MPPTs are used is simple: a photovoltaic system without MPPTs may operate anyway; however, with the sam

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 7312. SERVICE 12.1. WARRANTY CONDITIONS This instrument is guaranteed against any defect in material and manufacturing

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I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 63. PREPARATION FOR USE 3.1. INITIAL CHECKS Before shipment, the instrument’s electronics and mechanics have been caref

I-V400 - SOLAR I-V EN - 74. DESCRIPTION OF PARTS 4.1. INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION CAPTION: 1. Inputs 2. Display 3. Connector for opto insulated cab