Ht-instruments SOLAR300N Manual de usuario

 Copyright HT ITALIA 2013 Release EN 2.08 - 19/02/2013 SOLAR300 – SOLAR300N User manual

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 84. HOW TO OPERATE 4.1. INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION CAPTION: 1. Voltage and Current inputs. 2. TFT display with “touchs

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 985.7.1.3. Dips ans swells This page shows a table containing all voltage anomalies occurred during recording. Fi

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 99This page shows the parameters set before recording voltage anomalies: Fig. 161: Voltage Anomalies The following

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 100Description of the columns: N.: Progressive spike number. L.: Phase in which the spike occurred. Time: Date/ti

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1015.7.1.5. Inrush currents This page shows a table containing all of the Inrush current occurred while recording

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 102The following elements are indicated: Type: Set detection type: Fix: The instrument detects and saves an event

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1035.7.1.6. EN50160 This page shows a table containing values complying with standard EN50160. Fig. 167: EN50160 a

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 104The following elements are indicated: Nominal Voltage: Set nominal voltage High Limit: Upper limit voltage Low

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1055.7.1.7. Analysis of consumed energy This page shows the Energy and Peak power values consumed while recording

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1065.7.1.8. Analysis of producted energy This page shows the Energy and Peak power values producted while recording

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1075.7.2. Recording analysis (RegPV type) This page shows the analyses which can be performed on the saved data (Re

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 9 4.2. KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION The below keys are available:  Key ON/OFF: press this key to turn on the meter. Pres

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1085.7.2.2. Result for data of RecPV type This page (not available for RecPV* data as these recordings are, in fact

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 109 DC FV   ACLegend of parameters for three-phase PV systems: Pdc  DC power at inverter input DC

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1105.7.2.3. Result for data of RecMPP type This page shows the values of the parameters measured and calculated duri

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1115.7.2.4. Recording graph By selecting the recording graph option, the following page is accessed, which enables t

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 112 Fig. 179: Recording graph The following keys are active on this page:  The F1 key (or the PARAM item on the dis

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1135.7.3. Recording analysis (Istant type) This page shows the analyses which can be performed on the saved data (I

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1145.7.3.2. Graph This screen (Fig. 183) contemporarily shows the saved instant values of the waveforms of voltages

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 115This screen (Fig. 185) contemporarily shows the waveforms of phase 1 voltage and current, scaled according to the

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 116This screen (Fig. 187) contemporarily shows the instant values of the waveforms of currents I1, I2, I3 scaled acc

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 117This screen (Fig. 189) contemporarily shows the instant values of the waveforms of voltage V12 and current I1, sc

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 104.3. DISPLAY DESCRIPTION The display is a graphic TFT colour type, 73x57mm sizes (VGA 320x240 pxls) with “touch-sc

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 118This screen (Fig. 191) contemporarily shows the instant values of the waveforms of voltage V23 and current I2, sc

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 119This screen (Fig. 193) contemporarily shows the instant values of the waveforms of voltage V31 and current I3, sc

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1205.7.3.3. Harmonics analysis This screen (Fig. 194) displays the harmonic values and the THD% value of voltages V1

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 121This screen (Fig. 195) displays the harmonic values and the THD% value of voltages V12, V23, V31 and of currents

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 122This screen (Fig. 196) displays the harmonic values and the THD% value of voltage V1 and current I1 in a graph (s

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 123This screen (Fig. 197) displays the harmonic values and the THD% value of voltage V1 and current I1 in a graph (s

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 124Fig. 198: Phase 1 harmonics in three-phase 3-wire system or Aron system The following keys are active on this pag

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 125This screen (Fig. 200) displays the harmonic values and the THD% value of voltage V23 and current I2 in a graph (

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 126This screen (Fig. 202) displays the harmonic values and the THD% value of voltage V31 and current I3 in a graph (

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 127This screen (Fig. 204) displays the harmonic values and the THD% value of neutral voltage Vn in a graph (scaled a

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 115. GENERAL MENU Whenever you turn on the meter, the below “Analyzer Configuration” screen is shown, relative to th

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1285.7.3.4. Vectors This screen (Fig. 205) displays, with graphic and numeric indications, the phase delays expresse

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 129The following keys are active on this page:  The F1 key (or the PAG item on the display) advances to the followi

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 130This screen (Fig. 209) displays, with graphic and numeric indications, the phase delays, expressed in degrees [°]

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 131This screen (Fig. 211) displays, with graphic and numeric indications, the phase delays, expressed in degrees [°]

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 132This screen (Fig. 213) displays, with graphic and numeric indications, the phase delays, expressed in degrees [°]

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 133This screen (Fig. 215) displays, with graphic and numeric indications, the phase delays, expressed in degrees [°]

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1345.7.3.5. Measures In measure mode, the instrument displays the saved values in TRMS as shown in the following fig

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 135The following keys are active on this page:  The F1 key (or the PAG item on the display) advances to the followi

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 136The following keys are active on this page:  The F1 key (or the PAG item on the display) advances to the followi

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 137The following keys are active on this page:  The F1 key (or the PAG item on the display) advances to the followi

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 125.1. GENERAL SETTINGS Fig. 8: MENU GENERAL screen - General settings section This section permits to set the be

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 138The following keys are active on this page:  The F1 key (or the PAG item on the display) advances to the followi

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 139The following keys are active on this page:  The F1 key (or the PAG item on the display) advances to the followi

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 140The following keys are active on this page:  The F1 key (or the PAG item on the display) advances to the followi

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 141The following keys are active on this page:  The F1 key (or the PAG item on the display) advances to the followi

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1425.7.4. Transfer recordings to a external Pen Driver USB The meter permits to transfer of one or more saved recor

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1435.7.5. Saving recordings to external Compact Flash The instrument permits to save the recordings also on externa

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1445.8. METER INFORMATION Inside this section the general internal parameters of meter are available as information

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1456. CONNECTION OF METER TO PC (WIN XP) 1. Install the TopView standard software on your PC. 2. Verify the presen

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1467. MEASURING PROCEDURES The instrument’s accuracy is grant only for the following system configuration: NPV (Non

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1477.1. TEST OF PV-1 SYSTEM WITH REMOTE UNIT SOLAR-01 CAUTION  The maximum voltage between inputs D1, D2, A1, A

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 135.1.2. Date/Time settings 1. Press the F1 key (or touch DATE at display) on screen of Fig. 9. The below screen is

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1486. Check that the active power Pac is positive and that the power factor Pf corresponds to the load (typically e

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1497.2. TEST OF PV-1 SYSTEM WITH REMOTE UNIT SOLAR-02 CAUTION  The maximum voltage between inputs D1, D2, A1, A

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1505. Connect the AC current clamp to the Phase L1 conductor by respecting the direction of the arrow on the clamp

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1517.3. TEST OF PV-3 SYSTEM WITH REMOTE UNIT SOLAR-01 CAUTION  The maximum voltage between inputs D1, D2, A1, A

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1526. Check that the active power Pac is positive and that the power factor Pf corresponds to the load (typically e

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1537.4. TEST OF PV-3 SYSTEM WITH REMOTE UNIT SOLAR-02 CAUTION  The maximum voltage between inputs D1, D2, A1, A

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1547. Check that the active power Pac is positive and that the power factor Pf corresponds to the load (typically e

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1557.5. TEST OF PV SYST. WITH SINGLE/MULTI MPPT – SINGLE/THREE PHASE AC The instrument SOLAR300N, used together wit

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 156 CAUTION  When SOLAR300N is set in order to use MPP300 as a remote unit, ALL connections relevant to electrica

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 157 CAUTION BEFORE CONNECTING THE DC CLAMPS TO THE CONDUCTORS Switch on the clamp, check the LED indicating the sta

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 145.1.4. Protection Password setting The meter is provided with a protection password to avoid the risk of accidenta

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 15818. On SOLAR300N, press key F3 to access the second screen which contains the values of the output DC parameters

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 159 22. At any time while recording it will be possible to analyze its current status by selecting the button Saved

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 160 32. To stop testing, press the F1 key on the instrument SOLAR300N and confirm with ENTER that you want to stop r

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1617.6. RECORDING IN A PV-1 SYSTEM WITH REMOTE UNIT SOLAR-01 CAUTION  The maximum voltage between inputs D1, D2

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1626. Check that the active power Pac is positive and that the power factor Pf corresponds to the load (typically e

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1637.7. RECORDING IN A PV-1 SYSTEM WITH REMOTE UNIT SOLAR-02 CAUTION  The maximum voltage between inputs D1, D2

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1645. Connect the AC current clamp to the Phase L1 conductor by respecting the direction of the arrow on the clamp

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1657.8. RECORDING IN A PV-3 SYSTEM WITH REMOTE UNIT SOLAR-01 CAUTION  The maximum voltage between inputs D1, D2

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1666. Check that the active power Pac is positive and that the power factor Pf corresponds to the load (typically e

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1677.9. RECORDING IN A PV-3 SYSTEM WITH REMOTE UNIT SOLAR-02 CAUTION  The maximum voltage between inputs D1, D2

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 155.1.5. Sound keys setting The meter permits to enable a instantaneous sound for any key pressure of the frontal p

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1685. Connect the AC clamps to the Phase L1, L2, L3 conductors by respecting the direction of the arrow on the clamp

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1697.10. RECORDING PV SYST. WITH SINGLE/MULTI MPPT – SINGLE/THREE PHASE AC The instrument SOLAR300N, used together

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 170 CAUTION  When SOLAR300N is set in order to use MPP300 as a remote unit, ALL connections relevant to electrica

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1719. Connect the output connector of the DC clamp to the IDC1 input of unit MPP300. CAUTION BEFORE CONNECTING T

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 17218. On SOLAR300N, press key F3 to access the second screen which contains the values of the output DC parameters

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 173 22. At any time while recording it will be possible to analyze its current status by selecting the button Saved

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1747.11. USING THE METER IN A SINGLE PHASE SYSTEM CAUTION  The maximum voltage between inputs D1, D2, A1, A2 an

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1757.12. USING THE METER IN A THREE PHASE 4 WIRE SYSTEM CAUTION  The maximum voltage between inputs D1, D2, A1

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1767.13. USING THE METER IN A THREE PHASE 3 WIRE SYSTEM CAUTION  The maximum voltage between inputs D1, D2, A1

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1777.14. USING OF METER IN A THREE PHASE 3 WIRE ARON SYSTEM CAUTION  The maximum voltage between inputs D1, D2

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 165.1.7. Memory type setting The meter permits saving of recordings both in its internal memory (about 15Mbytes) an

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1788. MAINTENANCE 8.1. GENERAL For their use and storage, follow the recommendations and instructions of this manual

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1798.3.1. Replacement internal battery CAUTION Only qualified technicians should operate the instrument. Before

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1809. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 9.1. TECHNICAL FEATURES Accuracy is given as: [% reading + (number of digits)*resolut

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 181AC TRMS Current (with external STD transducer clamp) Range Accuracy Resolution Input impedance Overload protectio

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 182Energy – Single-phase and Three-phase systems – 50/60Hz Parameter [Wh,VArh,VAh] FS clamp Range [Wh,VArh,VAh] Res

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1839.2. GENERAL FEATURES Real time values General network parameters: Voltages, Currents, Powers, Cos, PF Flicke

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 18410. APPENDIX – THEORETICAL OUTLINES 10.1. TESTING PV SYSTEMS According to the requirements of the laws in forc

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 185The final OUTCOME can be:  Non-displayable: if the obtained values are inconsistent (e.g. PRp >1.15) or if

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 18610.3. NOTES ON MPPT (MAXIMUM POWER POINT TRACKER) Solar irradiation on a surface such as the surface of a photov

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 187The reason why MPPTs are used is simple: a photovoltaic system without MPPTs may operate anyway; however, with th

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 175.2. REAL TIME VALUES Fig. 18: GENERAL MENU screen - Real time values section In this section the real time mea

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 18810.5. VOLTAGE AND CURRENT HARMONICS 10.5.1. Theory Any periodical no-sine wave can be represented as a sum of si

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 18910.5.2. Limit values for harmonic voltage EN50160 standard fixes the limits for the harmonic voltages, which can

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 19010.5.4. Presence of harmonics: consequences In general, even harmonics, i.e. the 2nd, 4th etc., do not cause prob

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 19110.6. INRUSH CURRENTS The SOLAR300N meter permits the real time detection of inrush current events, typical of

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 192FIX: The meter detect and recording a event each time the TRMS value of current, calculated on each half period (

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 19310.8. SUPPLY VOLTAGE UNBALANCE In normal conditions the supply voltage and the final loads are perfectly balance

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 19410.9. VOLTAGE FAST TRANSIENTS (SPIKES) The meter considers all the phenomena associated to the phase voltage as

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 195and that during the detectable time interval defined as:  32 x 5s = 160s.  32 x 78s = 2.5ms.  32 x 65s

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 19610.10. POWER AND POWER FACTOR: DEFINITIONS In a standard electrical installation powered by three sine voltages t

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 197Note: It shall be noted that the expression of the phase Reactive Power with no sine waveforms, would be wrong.

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 185.2.2. Single-MPPT photovoltaic system screen – Three-phase output The instrument displays the following parameter

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 198Value Description Pact The active power (positive or negative) is defined in the panel and therefore acquires the

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 19910.11. MEASURING METHOD: OUTLINES The meter is capable of measuring: voltages, currents, active powers, inductiv

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 20011. AFTER-SALE SERVICE 11.1. WARRANTY This instrument is guaranteed against any defects in material and manufactu

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SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 195.2.3.1. Multi-MPPT photovoltaic system screen – Single-phase output When SOLAR300N is in connection with MPP300,

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 205.2.3.2. Multi-MPPT photovoltaic system screen – Three-phase output When SOLAR300N is in connection with MPP300, t

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 215.2.4.1. 4-wire three phase system – Screens sequence 12/09/2006 – 16:55:10 TOTAL RMS VALUES – Page x/y V1N 0.0 V

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 2212/09/2006 – 16:55:10 PHASE 2 RMS VALUES – Page x/y V2N I2 Patt2 Preatt2 Papp2 Pf2 CosPhi2 = = = = = = = 0.0

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 23 CAUTION The Total Consumed Energy page is shown only if the instrument has been set for the Recording of the G

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 245.2.4.2. 3-wire three phase system – Screens sequence 12/09/2006 – 16:55:10 TOTAL RMS VALUES – Page x/y V1PE 0.0

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 2512/09/2006 – 16:55:10 PHASE 2 RMS VALUES – Page 4/6 V2PE I2 Patt2 Preatt2 Papp2 Pf2 CosPhi2 = = = = = = = 0.0

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 26 CAUTION The Total Consumed Energy page is shown only if the instrument has been set for the Recording of the G

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 2712/09/2006 – 16:55:10 WATTMETER12 – Page x/y V12 I1 Patt12 Preatt12 Papp12 Pf12 CosPhi12 = = = = = = = 0.0 V

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 1Table of contents: 1. PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY MEASURES ...

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 28 CAUTION The Total Consumed Energy page is shown only if the instrument has been set for the Recording of the G

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 2912/09/2006 – 16:55:10 FLICKER – Page 2/2 V1N Pst1’ 0.0 Pst 0.0 Pst max 0.0 Plt 0.0 Plt max 0.0

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 305.2.5. SCOPE waveforms screens Starting from a any page of numerical values it’s possible to select waveforms scre

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 31 Simultaneous waveforms of currents I1, I2, I3 and neutral current In (for three phase 4-wire system) with their

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 32 Waveforms of signals on L2 phase, with their TRMS values, as below shown: 12/09/2006 – 16:55:10 SCOPE PHASE2

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 335.2.6. HARM analysis screens Starting from any page of numerical values it’s possible to enter harmonics numerica

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 34 Change to currents screens by pressing F2 key (or touch “HARM I” at display). By pressing F1 key (or the PAGE

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 3512/09/2006 – 16:55:10 VOLTAGE HARMONICS h[%] Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 NeutralThd% 6.5 5.9 4.3 0.0DC 0.0 0.0 0.

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 3612/09/2006 – 16:55:10 VOLTAGE HARMONICS h[%] Phase 1 Thd% 6.5 DC 0.0 h1 100.0 h2 0.0 h3 1.8 h4 0.0

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 37 12/09/2006 – 16:55:10 PHASE1 HARM CURRENT – Pag 2/5 h 03 Fs 100%I1h 45.3%Thd 35.5% PAGE HARM V TABLE H

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 25.3.3.3. Setting of minimum irradiance threshold ...

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 3812/09/2006 – 16:55:10 PHASE1 DIAGRAM – Page 1/1 V1^ I1 60.0° PAGE Fig. 81: Vectorial diagra

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 39 The vectorial diagram of voltage and current for each phase depending on the type of system as shown in below s

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 40 12/09/2006 – 16:55:10 PHASE2 DIAGRAM – Page 5/6 V23^ I2 60.0° PAGE Fig. 89: Vectorial diagram

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 415.3. ANALYZER SETTINGS Fig. 91: Analyzer settings screen In this section, the instrument allows carrying out ba

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 42The screen displayed by the instrument for each of the six above-listed situations are reported below: Fig. 92:

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 4312/09/2006 – 16:55:10 ANALYZER CONFIGURATION123NPE System 4WIREFreq [Hz] 50 Clamp Type FLEX Clamp FS [A] 3000 VT

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 44The connection of input signals to meter are shown in the small synoptic circuit scheme on the left part of each s

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 455.3.1.3. Setting full scale of clamps CAUTION  The value of this parameter must be always equal to the full

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 465.3.2. Parameter setting screen – PV systems Press the F1 key or touch the “PARAM” item on the display. The instr

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 475.3.2.3. Setting the NOCT parameter of photovoltaic panels This option allows setting the value of the NOCT coeff

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 37.1. Test of PV-1 system with remote unit SOLAR-01...

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 485.3.2.6. Selection of the relationship for Temperature effects compensations This option allows selecting the rel

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 495.3.3. Advanced setting screen – PV systems Press the F2 key or touch the “ADVANCED” item on the display. The ins

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 505.3.3.3. Setting of minimum irradiance threshold This option allow to set the minimum irradiance threshold used by

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 515.3.4. Advanced Settings screen – NPV systems By pressing F2 key (or touch the “ADVANCED” at display) in any scr

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 525.3.4.2. Harmonics type option This option permits to select the type of harmonics which can be shown inside Real

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 535.3.4.4. Zoom with respect to the 1st harmonic option This option permits to show harmonics graphics with a zoom r

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 545.4. RECORDING SETTINGS 12/09/2006 – 16:55:10 GENERAL MENU Recording settings Fig. 104:

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 55 Function CMP/EXP: used to compress / expand the sub-levels (the left and right arrow keys have the same functio

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 565.4.1.3. Items Start and Stop This item determines the activation and deactivation mode of the recordings which c

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 57 Fig. 108: Section General Parameters: selected parameters As a consequence of the operation, in the example shown

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 41. PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY MEASURES 1.1. GENERAL This meter has been designed in compliance to IEC/EN61010-1 directi

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 585.4.1.6. Description of the sub-levels of item General Parameters Press the F1 key (CMP/EXP on the display) or th

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 59The following quantities can be selected for recordings in three-phase photovoltaic systems: Parameter Descripti

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 605.4.2.2) in which it is possible to define and save the custom name. Once this operation has ended, the instrument

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 615.4.1.9. Item General Parameters for use with MPP300 unit After setting MPP300 as remote unit (see § 5.3.3) the in

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 625.4.2. Recording settings screen – NPV systems This screen is designed with some levels and sub-levels as a typic

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 635.4.2.2. Use of virtual keyboard With the Comments: marked in blue background at display press F4 key (or the MO

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 645.4.2.4. Integration period This option permits to set the integration period (see § 10.11.1) which is the time in

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 655.4.2.6. General Parameters This option permits the selection of network parameters for recording operation. Thi

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 6612/09/2006 – 16:55:10 RECORDING SETTINGS +  General Parameters +  Harmonics Voltage Anom.: 230V 6%-10%

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 675.4.2.7. General Parameters: sub-levels description Press F1 key (or touch CLP/EXP at display) to expand or compr

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 51.3. DURING USE Please read carefully the below points: CAUTION  Should you fail to keep to the prescribed ins

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 68The below parameters can be selected for recording in Three phase 4-wire systems: Parameters Description Frequenc

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 69Press SAVE or ENTER keys (or the smart icon ) to save each selection and confirm by “Ok”. The main screen of Fig.

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 705.4.2.8. Harmonics: sub-levels description Press F1 key (alternatively touch CLP/EXP at display) to expand or co

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 71The selection parameters of harmonic analysis require the preliminary selection of voltages or currents inside Ge

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 725.4.2.9. Voltage Anomalies This option permits to set the control parameters relative to voltage anomalies (sags

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 735.4.2.10. Inrush current This option permits to set the control parameters relative to recording of inrush curren

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 745.4.2.11. Flicker This option permits to set control parameters relative to flicker value recordings on the input

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 755.4.2.12. Unbalance The selection of this option include on selected parameters list for recording the value of N

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 765.4.2.14. Predefined configurations In order to make the recording start easier the meter includes 3 selectable

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 7712/09/2006 – 16:55:10 PREDEFINED CONFIGURATIONS Typical Configuration  DEFAULT VOLTAGE ANOMALIES HARMONIC

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 62. GENERAL DESCRIPTION 2.1. Introduction – PV and NPV systems The instrument allows a totally new approach to the

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 78EN50160 MENU GENERAL PARAMETER SETTINGS SYSTEM Analyzer Settings System Not modified Each system Freq[Hz] Cla

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 79VOLTAGE ANOMALIES MENU GENERAL PARAMETER SETTINGS SYSTEM Analyzer Settings System Not modified Each system Fre

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 80HARMONICS MENU GENERAL PARAMETER SETTINGS SYSTEM Analyzer Settings System Not modified Each system Freq[Hz] Cl

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 81INRUSH MENU GENERAL PARAMETER SETTINGS SYSTEM Analyzer Settings System Not modified Each system Freq[Hz] Clamp

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 82POWER & ENERGY MENU GENERAL PARAMETER SETTINGS SYSTEM Analyzer Settings System Not modified Each system Fr

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 83DEFAULT CONFIGURATION (NPV systems) MENU GENERAL PARAMETER SETTINGS Analyzer Settings System 4-wire Freq[Hz] 50

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 845.5. Start a test on PV system For testing purposes, no setting of the recording parameters is necessary, but onl

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 85The instrument can displays messages when pressing the F1 key: Message Description Before start a test, please ch

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 865.5.1. While testing After starting a test, the instrument allows displaying in real time both the parameters set

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 875.5.2. Stop a test To stop a test (after connecting the unit SOLAR-0x or the unit MPP300 to the main unit), press

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 72.3. INITIAL SCREEN When turning on the instrument by pressing ON/OFF key, this below screen will appear for a few

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 885.6. START A RECORDING The meter is designed to start a recording in MANUAL or AUTOMATIC mode (the Automatic only

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 89 CAUTION For recordings ALWAYS use the external power supply even though the instrument allows the operator to pe

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 90Below the meaning of the above s of warning windows screen: Type of error Description Before start a test, please

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 91Press GO/STOP key again to start recording and verify the possible residual error on window message. Confirm with

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 925.6.2. During a recording After a recording is running, a real time check of parameters’s values and internal sta

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 93The instrument displays the following screen (with PV system set): Fig. 151: Screen with information about recor

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 945.7. SAVED DATA MANAGEMENT SECTION Fig. 152: GENERAL MENU - Saved Data Management The “Saved Data Management” s

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 95The following operations are possible only on the screen in Fig. 153: 1. Use the up and down arrow keys to highli

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 965.7.1.2. Recording graph By selecting the recording graph option, the following page is accessed, which enables th

SOLAR300 - SOLAR300N EN - 97This page shows the graph, the cursor position (cursor T) and the maximum, minimum and average RMS values of the p