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- Page 1 Solmetric PV ANALYZER PV Analyser Quick Start Guide...
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Page 2: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery The battery in the PV ANALYZER is not removable. It may be recharged by attaching the battery charger to the connector on the PV ANALYZER shown below and plugging the charger into an AC wall-plug. Charging the battery can take up to 6 hours. Once the battery has been charged, the PV ANALYZER will operate for approximately 2 days of normal use. -
Page 3: Specifications
PV ANALYZER Operational States The PV ANALYZER can be in any of the following operational states: • Power off – LED off (I-V Measurement Unit is turned off) • Network search – LED blinking (press the power button once to turn the Unit on and start it searching for the PC) •... - Page 4 TO PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. WARNING Do not remove instrument covers. There are no user serviceable parts within. Operation of the instrument in a manner not specified by Solmetric may result in personal injury or loss of life. •...
- Page 5 Overview Proper operation of the Solmetric PV ANALYZER includes the following steps: Installing the Software Setting up the PV ANALYZER Setting up a Performance Model Connecting to the PV Equipment Powering up the I-V Measurement Unit Making I-V Measurements Viewing and Analyzing the Data...
- Page 6 When the installation process is finished, start the PV ANALYZER software by double-clicking on the shortcut icon on your desktop as shown below. Or, in the Start menu, select Programs>Solmetric>PV Analyzer>Solmetric PV Analyzer 2. Setting Up the PV ANALYZER Place the I-V Measurement Unit close to the PV device to be measured.
- Page 7 3. Setting Up a Performance Model The following procedure shows how to set up a performance model in the PV Analyzer software to compare with the I-V measurements. In the PV ANALYZER Software, drop down the Model menu and select Properties…...
- Page 8 In the Wiring tab, enter the wire gauge and the wire length • Wire Length is the one-way length of the PV output conductors from the ends of the module/string under test to the point where the PV ANALYZER is connected. (For two 50 foot leads running between the I-V unit and the string, enter “50”...
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Page 9: Powering-Up The I-V Measurement Unit
4. Connecting to the PV Equipment WARNING PV systems differ widely in design and construction. Therefore the procedure described below is general in nature. The operator must assess the potential dangers of each particular PV system, and take appropriate safety precautions. FAILURE TO TAKE APPROPRIATE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS COULD LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. - Page 10 15 minutes, the I-V Measurement Unit will turn off to conserve the battery. 7. Making I-V Measurements Ensure that the PC is running the Solmetric PV Analyzer software, that the wireless USB adapter is connected to the PC, that the PV ANALYZER is properly connected to the PV equipment, and that the I-V Measurement Unit is wirelessly connected to the PC (the “Measure Now”...
- Page 11 NOTE Always turn on the wireless transmitters AFTER starting the PV ANALYZER application. NOTE If communications are not established within one minute: 1. Move the PC closer to the I-V Measurement Unit. 2. Reset the I-V Measurement Unit. 3. Remove and replace the Wireless USB Adapter. Click on the Sensors tab to access the screen shown in the following screen.
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Page 12: Viewing And Analyzing The Data
8. Viewing and Analyzing the Data Once an I-V measurement has been taken, the data is presented in several forms. Table Click the Table tab to observe Predicted and Measured parameter values. Press the Snapshot button to temporarily store measured values for comparison with subsequent measurements. - Page 13 The Performance Factor is the ratio of actual to predicted maximum power, expressed in percent. More information about the analysis of the data is available in the PV ANALYZER User’s Guide, which is accessible from the DVD, via the Help menu in the PV ANALYZER Software interface, and on the Solmetric website...
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