1. FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing TPI brand products. The TPI Solar Meter is state of the art and easy to use. It is designed to measure solar power in W/m or BTU *h). 2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES This instrument conforms with safety Standard EN 61010-1 related to electronic measuring instruments.
4. APPLICATIONS Suitable for measuring the effectiveness of solar film. Solar radiation measurement. Car windows light intensity measurement. Optimal incident angle for solar panels. Measurement of the sun’s transmission through transparent and film glass 5. FEATURES ...
6. DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTION 6.1. LCD DISPLAY: 1. Data hold . 2. Max. value. 3. Min. value. 4. Decimal point. 5. numeral screen. 6. W/m W/m2 7. BTU (ft 8. Low battery indicator 6.2. BUTTONS: 1. Power button 2. Max. / Min button 3.
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Press the button one more time to read the min. value. Press and hold the “ ” button for more than 1 second, and max. and min. mode turns off and the 510 returns to normal operation. When the “...
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Press the “ ” button to turn the 510 solar meter on and “00.0” appears on the screen. Aim the 510 at the sun holding it close to a window and the intensity value appears on the display. Open the window and aim the device at the sun.
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Close the window. Press the “ ” button on your 510 solar meter, and “00.0” comes up on the screen. Put the device close to the window and aim it at the sun. Compare the value against that acquired when the window is open and the device is placed at the same position, in order to understand the window’s heat efficiency.
10. WARRANTY Your TPI instrument is guaranteed free from defects in materials and workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase. This guarantee does not affect your statuary rights. For additional information please refer to the included warranty card.