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- Page 1 SOLAR-600 Solar Analyzer Users Manual For detailed specifications and ordering info go to www.TestEquipmentDepot.com...
- Page 2 SOLAR-600 Solar Analyzer Users Manual May 2010, Rev.1 ©2010 Amprobe Test Tools. All rights reserved. Printed in Taiwan...
- Page 3 Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability Your Amprobe product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries or damage from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration, contamination, or abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Resellers are not authorized to extend any other warranty on Amprobe’s behalf.
- Page 4 SOLAR-600 Solar Analyzer A) Front Panel...
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Page 5: Power Button
SOLAR-600 Solar Analyzer Button F1Button: (Reserved) In the SETUP menu, press button to select previous item F2 Button: (Reserved) Button ZERO CAL In the SETUP menu, press button to select next item Zero calibration of voltage and current. Connect (short) the two Kelvin clips together and press this button. - Page 6 SOLAR-600 Solar Analyzer B) Rear Panel 1) Communication Window To connect Solar Analyzer with PC via USB cable 2) Stand 3) Battery Cover 4) Screw of battery cover 5) AC to DC adaptor input C) TOP Panel (Connectors) 1) V+ Terminal...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
SOLAR-600 Solar Analyzer CONTENTS SYMBOLS, WARNINGS AND PREPARATION ............2 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION ................3 INTRODUCTION ....................4 OPERATION ......................7 Selected Condition of Auto Scan, Manual Scan, or Test ........ 8 Connecting Diagram ..................10 Auto Scan ......................11 Manual Scan ..................... -
Page 8: Symbols, Warnings And Preparation
SYMBOLS, WARNINGS AND PREPARATION Symbols and Warnings: Please read the statement thoroughly to prevent injury or loss of life, and prevent damage to this product. Caution: 1. The ventilation openings on the unit should not be blocked. � 2. Please pay attention to polarity of DC input, follow the polarity info by the input jack. -
Page 9: Unpacking And Inspection
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION Your shipping carton should include: SOLAR 600 Solar Analyzer Carrying Bag Users Manual AC Adaptor RS232C (to USB Bridge) Cable Rechargeable Lithium Battery Pack Software CD Software Manual Kelvin Clips (12A max, 1 pair) If any of the items are damaged or missing, return the complete package to the place of purchase for an exchange. -
Page 10: Introduction
INTRODUCTION The SOLAR-500 can be used in Quality Control for Production Line, Warehouse or Site of Installation. Manufacturers of solar panels can test the characteristics for quality control purpose in the production line. Due to the advantage of portability of the unit, quality inspectors can randomly pick samples of solar panels and test them in the warehouse to assure quality before shipment. - Page 11 Example B: Maintenance of Solar Panels Abnormal I-V Curve (Cells at the corner of solar panel are defected)
- Page 12 Abnormal I-V Curve (defected cells scattered over the solar panel) The technicians or maintenance engineers can store the characteristics data of solar panels in the beginning. And compare the characteristics data in the weekly, monthly or yearly maintenance. If the characteristics of any solar panels are different from the previous data, technicians or maintenance engineers can further identify the problems of solar panels.
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Page 13: Operation
OPERATION WARNING! � when users see “Overheated” warning shown in LCD 1. Users must wait during this “Overheated: cooling” period before they start next simulation. 2. And if users would like to turn the unit off, they must wait for another 3 min. -
Page 14: Selected Condition Of Auto Scan, Manual Scan, Or Test
Selected Condition of Auto Scan, Manual Scan, or Test Users should first select AUTO SCAN ( ) to obtain a general idea of characteristics of a solar panel. 1. Press button to turn on the Analyzer. Properly connect the pair of Kelvin clips to the solar panel and the Analyzer. - Page 15 3. Press button to start MANUAL SCAN. After the scanning is finished, the result will come out like below. If users are interested in a specific point of test current, users can enter the current value for a Single Test Point. Press TEST ( ) to test the characteristics at the current.
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Page 16: Connecting Diagram
Connecting Diagram Kelvin Clip Connecting Diagram Alligator Clip Connecting Diagram... -
Page 17: Auto Scan
Auto Scan 1. Press button to turn on the Analyzer. 2. Properly connect the pair of Kelvin clips to the solar panel and the Analyzer. The red Kelvin clip is for positive pole and the black Kelvin clip for negative pole. (refer to above Connecting Diagram). 3. -
Page 18: Manual Scan
Manual Scan 1. Press button to turn on the Analyzer. 2. Properly connect the pair of Kelvin clips to the solar panel and the Analyzer. The red Kelvin clip is for positive pole and the black Kelvin clip for negative pole. 3. -
Page 19: Single Point Test
Single Point Test 1. Press button to turn on the Analyzer. 2. Properly connect the pair of Kelvin clips to the solar panel and the Analyzer. The red Kelvin clip is for positive pole and the black Kelvin clip for negative pole. 3. -
Page 20: Data Logging
Data Logging Users can perform data logging to record the characteristics of solar power over a period of time (e.g. record data every 60 minutes). 1. Set the sampling time in the SETUP menu. 2. Press the REC button, then AUTO SCAN will be performed and data will be recorded. -
Page 21: Zero Calibration
Zero Calibration Calibration of voltage and current zero would improve the accuracy of the instrument before usage. Connect (short) the two Kelvin clips together and press and hold the button. A message of “ZERO CAL…” is shown in LCD. Release the button when the message disappears. -
Page 22: Clear Recorded Testing Data
Clear recorded testing data Users can clear the recorded testing data in the Analyzer. The procedures of deleting saved data: 1. Keep pressing (REC) button and turn on the Analyzer (i.e. press button ) at the same time. 2. After turning on the Analyzer, all the data recorded in the Analyzer (memory) will be deleted. - Page 23 (1) Time delay before scan. This delay allows light source to illuminate the solar panel before scan stars. (2) Sampling time of data logging (0 to 99 minutes) (3) Current Range of Scan begin. The beginning value of current for scan to start. (4) Current Range of Scan end.
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Page 24: Specification
SPECIFICATION Electrical Specifications (23°C ±5°C, Four-wire Measurement) DC Voltage Measurement Range Resolution Accuracy 0 ~ 10 V 0.001 V ± 1 % ± (1 % of Vopen ± 0.1 V) 10 ~ 60 V 0.01 V ± 1 % ± (1 % of Vopen ± 0.1 V) Vopen: open circuit voltage of solar cell or module. -
Page 25: Electrical Specification
Electrical Specifications (23°C ±5°C, Four-wire Measurement) Battery Type Rechargeable Lithium Battery, 11.1Vdc, 3400mAh Battery Life 400 times of linear scan from 60V to 0V and 0A to 12A Data Logging 99 records Memory Size AC Adaptor AC 110V or 220V input DC 15V / 1~3A output Dimension 257(L) x 155(W) x 57(H) mm (10.12 x 6.1 x 2.24 inch) -
Page 26: Maintenance And Repair
The charging circuit built-in is designed only for the lithium battery included. ® Only AMPROBE genuine part and Lithium battery pack can be allowed to use on your SOLAR 600. Incorrect battery type and specification could cause damage or hazard on instrument and user. -
Page 27: Fuse Replacement
Fuse Replacement When the voltage can not be measured (Vnow = 0V) after properly connecting the Analyzer and the solar panel, please check the fuse. If the fuse is damaged (burned), please replace a new fuse by following the procedures: 1. -
Page 28: Maintenance & Cleaning
WARNING! � After removing the bottom cover, please do not touch the parts on the circuit board, especially the communication LED. Or the communication function will fail. Maintenance & Cleaning 1. Servicing not covered in this manual should only be performed by qualified personnel. -
Page 29: Pc Connection, Software Installation And Operation
PC Connection, Software Installation And Operation INTROODUCTION Operating Environment • The Software (Application program) should be installed in the operation system of Microsoft Windows Vista / XP / 2000 (SP3). • USB driver program should be installed (the Software will install it automatically). -
Page 30: Software Installation 24
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Install Software Execute Install.bat (which is in the software disc) to enter the procedures of installing the Software. Please follow the instructions to install the Software. During the installation, the USB driver program and the Analyzer Software will be installed automatically. -
Page 31: Software Operation
SOFTWARE OPERATION Start Executing Program Click Start -> All Programs -> Solar Module Analyzer 12A, choose “Solar Module Analyzer 12A” or click the shortcut to start executing the Software. Working Window before Communication Communication After clicking “Communication” on the display, the Software will check if the Analyzer is connecting with the PC. -
Page 32: Working Window After Communication
Working Window after Communication There are four main parts in this window: 1. Communication. 2. Tool bar. 3. Information, Parameters and Overall. 4. Message. Communication To get the information of the Analyzer, first make sure the communication between the Analyzer and the PC work well. If the communication with the Analyzer is stopped during operation, the PC will display a warning –... -
Page 33: Tool Bar
Tool Bar New Recording : Start new recording. Open File : Open and read a file. Save File : Save all the present samples to a file named *.sma_12A Expor t: If users click the top of this function, then all the present records will be exported to a file (in the same format as the last one selected by users) which can be read in EXCEL. - Page 34 Clear Records : The recording data of the Analyzer will be cleared. Auto Scan : Let the Analyzer perform “Auto Scan” function, then get the measurement data and include them in the sample record of the PC. Cycle Scan : Users can set up a Cycle Time, and then the Software will perform “Auto Scan”...
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Page 35: Information, Parameter, Overall
Information, Parameter, Overall A.1 Information Display the curves and data of the measurements. Display the starting time of recording, curves and data. Select display modes of curves: 1. IV: only display IV curve (such like the read line). 2. P: only display W (power) curve (such like the green curve). 3. - Page 36 1. V (5.659V) in red for Y axis; 2. I (767mA) in white for X axis; 3. W (4.342W) in green. Bedside moving the mouse, users also can use the t and u buttons of the PC keyboard to move the scale. (but it will work only when the cursor of the mouse is located inside the curve.) BEGIN, END, SCAN: When the cursor of the mouse is located inside the waveform, users can...
- Page 37 B. IParameter Users can set up the parameters of the Analyzer by typing in values and press “Apply” of each parameter. Users can press “Apply All” button to reset all the parameters of the Analyzer. Or press “Load” button to download the present parameters of the Analyzer.
- Page 38 Overall Trend: Various figures are displayed in different colors. 1.Mouse the mouse to a certain point of one curve, then this point will become the “Present Sample”. 2.Another way is to use the direction keys of the PC keyboard. Press t button to review last sample;...
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