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- Page 1 EazyPV - Solar tester Manual Solar...
- Page 2 This user manual is compiled with all possible care, but Mors Smitt B.V. cannot accept any responsibility for possible errors in this user manual or any consequences resulting from that. www.nieaf-smitt.com Nieaf-Smitt is a brand name of Mors Smitt...
- Page 3 Solar Preface This manual describes the EazyPV. The information in this manual is important for pro- per and safe functioning of the equipment. If you are not familiar with operating this equipment, read this user manual from the beginning to the end thoroughly. After that you can use this manual for reference.
- Page 4 Mors Smitt B.V. guaranties the tester for a period of 24 months. The period of warranty will be effective at the day of delivery. The warranty clauses and the stipulations regarding liability in terms of delivery are registered in the conditions of FME. www.nieaf-smitt.com Nieaf-Smitt is a brand name of Mors Smitt...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
6.3 Communicatiion with IRM100 6.4 Error messages 7. Maintenance 7.1 Calibration and repair 7.2 Cleaning the EazyPV 7.3 Replacing batteries 7.4 Replacing fuses Appendices: 1. Declaration of conformity 2. Electrical specifications Nieaf-Smitt is a brand name of Mors Smitt www.nieaf-smitt.com... -
Page 6: General Safety Regulations
Attention: The EazyPV red and black 4 mm test terminals may be used to make measurements on circuits rated up to CAT III 300 VAC/DC with reference to earth. Do not connect the EazyPV to voltages which may exceed this rating. - Page 7 It is not allowed to remove, to skirt or to tide over the enclosure or safeties of the tester, during operation. Warning danger: It is forbidden to place and/or to use the EazyPV in a room where there is a risk of explosion. Attention: If the tester is used by a third party, you being the owner are responsible, unless otherwise specified.
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Page 8: General
• Insulation resistance at 250 V, 500 V and 1000 V • AC or DC operating current Intended use The EazyPV is testing according IEC 62446 in order to determine the electrical safety of Photovoltaic systems. Attention: The EazyPV is a tool to determine the electrical safety of Photovoltaic systems. -
Page 9: Environmental Conditions
Solar Environmental conditions • The EazyPV has been designed to perform tests and measurements in a dry environment • Maximum barometric elevation for making measurements is 2000 m • Overvoltage category IEC 60664/IEC 61010, 300 V Category III (red and black 4 mm terminals only) •... -
Page 10: Composition Of The Device
2x MC4 cables Quickstart manual 6x MN1500 (AA) 1.5 V batteries Carrying bag Support CD (software, full manual) USB-cable (A-microB) 2x alligatorclamps For more specifications and extra accessories check appendix 2 and www.nieaf-smitt.com www.nieaf-smitt.com Nieaf-Smitt is a brand name of Mors Smitt... -
Page 11: Using The Eazypv
8. USB-connection 9. +ve PV test lead input (red) 10. –ve PV test lead input (black) 11. +ve 4 mm test lead input (black) 12. –ve 4 mm test lead input (red) Nieaf-Smitt is a brand name of Mors Smitt www.nieaf-smitt.com... -
Page 12: Display
Rpe Null offset - indicates that test lead resistance offset is active d. Caution – hot surface. If this icon appears, the EazyPV must be disconnected immediately from the PV system until the icon is no longer shown on the LCD Solar module polarity indicator –... -
Page 13: Start-Up
The EazyPV automatically performs a battery condition check whilst idle and during measurements. When the battery level is low, the battery symbol icon will appear on the display. The EazyPV will continue to function, however the batteries should be replaced. Tip: When the battery symbol icon is flashing all tests will be inhibited and the batteries immediately must be replaced as described in section 7.3. -
Page 14: Tests
Protective earth resistance measurement (Rpe) 5.1.1 Test lead resistance null The EazyPV can automatically compensate for the resistance of the test leads as follows: 1. Hold the tips of the test probes firmly together as shown, to ensure a good electrical connection 2. -
Page 15: Resistance Measurement
Press and hold the Rpe key until the lock icon appears on the LCD The resistance between the test probes is displayed Press the Rpe key to terminate the continuous measurement mode Nieaf-Smitt is a brand name of Mors Smitt www.nieaf-smitt.com... - Page 16 If the testprobes are connected to a voltage > 5 V, the measured voltage will be displayed on the LCD. If the voltage exceeds 30 V, the RPe measurement function is inhibited www.nieaf-smitt.com Nieaf-Smitt is a brand name of Mors Smitt...
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Page 17: Voltage Measurement
Voltage measurement Connect the red and black test probes to a voltage source The EazyPV will automatically measure the voltage between the probes The polarity of the voltage is shown using the icon next to the Rpe icon (if the measured voltage is AC, alternating + and –... -
Page 18: Automatische Test Uitvoeren
Solar Auto sequence measurement Connect the EazyPV to the PV-module as shown, using the supplied test lead adaptors The red test probe should be connected to earth. Where the structure/frame is bonded to earth, the earth connection maybe to any suitable earth or to the array... - Page 19 Tip: During the insulation test, the EazyPV applies a short circuit across the PV-string. The insulation test voltage is then applied between the red 4 mm test lead and the two PV-testterminals.
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Page 20: Ac & Dc Current Measurement
Solar Operating current The EazyPV can be used to measure the DC operating current of a solar PV-installation as shown. Disconnect all cables from the PV test inputs (connection 8 & 9 in figure 2) Connect the current clamp to the red – black 4 mm probe inputs. -
Page 21: Dc Power Measurement
Solar Operating power The EazyPV can be used to measure the DC operating power of a solar PV installation as shown. Disconnect all cables from the PV test inputs (8 & 9 in figure 2) Connect the current clamp to the red – black 4 mm probe inputs... -
Page 22: Other Functionalities
Results 6.1.1 Memory store The EazyPV can store up to 200 complete sets of measurements. Press memory store button to store all measured values on the display. If there is sufficient memory space to store a set of readings, then the store icon will appear and the reading will be stored in the next available memory location. -
Page 23: Auto Power Off
Solar Auto shutdown After 1 minute of being idle the EazyPV will turn itself off in order to conserve battery power. This auto shutdown period can be extended as follows: 1. Press the ‘NULL’ key whilst switching on the EazyPV 2. -
Page 24: Maintenance
Use a soft cloth soaked in water, and let the tester dry before usage after cleaning. Warning for danger: Always ensure that the circuit under test is electrically isolated from the mains supply. www.nieaf-smitt.com Nieaf-Smitt is a brand name of Mors Smitt... -
Page 25: Replacing Batteries
Replacing the batteries Power the unit off Disconnect all the test leads from the unit Position the EazyPV face down and release the captive screw in the battery compartment cover. Remove the battery compartment cover Replace batteries from the compartment Relocate the battery cover over the battery compartment and fasten in position with the battery cover captive screw. -
Page 26: Declaration Of Conformity
EazyPV Identification of the tester: Brand name: Nieaf-Smitt Model: EazyPV Mors Smitt declares that the EazyPV operates within specification when used under the conditions in the following directives: Directive: 2004/108/EG Directive: 2006/95/EC and the following standards: IEC 61010-1:2010 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use. -
Page 27: Electrical Specifications
Accuracy ±(5 % + 2 digits) Power measurement (DC only) Display range 0.0 kW... 40.0 kW Current measuring range 0.1 kW... 40.0 kW Resolution 0.1 kW Accuracy ±(5% + 2 digit) Nieaf-Smitt is a brand name of Mors Smitt www.nieaf-smitt.com... - Page 28 The Netherlands Date 17-02-2015 +31 (0)30 288 13 11 Solar Nieaf-Smitt is a brand name of Mors Smitt +31 (0)30 289 88 16 sales.msbv@wabtec.com www.nieaf-smitt.com (c) Copyright 2015 All rights reserved. Nothing from this edition may be multiplied, or made public in any form or manner, either electronically, mechanically, by photocopying, recording, or in any manner, without prior written consent from Mors Smitt B.V..