RS PRO ISM 400 Instruction Manual

RS PRO ISM 400 Instruction Manual

Solar power meter

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ISM 400
Solar Power Meter
IT
DE
ES
EN
FR
2
2
HOLD
TIME
MODE
SET
POWER / %
MEMORY
READ

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual ISM 400 Solar Power Meter HOLD TIME MODE POWER / % MEMORY READ...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Solar Power Meter / EN Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ............. 1 2. FEATURES AND APPLICATIONS ......... 2 3. SPECIFICATIONS ............4 4. PARTS ................5 5. OPERATIONS..............9 5-1 Solar Power Measurement ........9 5-2 Using the MAX MIN Recording Mode for Solar Power Measurement ..........
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Solar Power Meter / EN 1. Introduction The digital solar power meter is a precision instrument used to measure solar radiation in the field. It is fully cosine corrected for the angular incidence of solar illumination. The solar power meter is compact, rugged and easy to operate.
  • Page 5: Features And Applications

    Solar Power Meter / EN 2. Features and Applications Features : 4 digit LCD reading Wide spectral range Excellent long term stability Cosine corrected Automatic transmission measurements Select either power or transmission Solar energy measurement Current time setting function User calibration factor setting function. End-mount light sensor Select either W/m or Btu / (ft...
  • Page 6 Solar Power Meter / EN 2. Solar Power Research: The meter can be used for solar power research and development, as a tool of education and to check the efficiency of solar cells. 3. Agriculture: Vegetables, flowers and plants are influenced by sunlight, especially when cultivated in a greenhouse.
  • Page 7: Specifications

    Solar Power Meter / EN 3. Specifications • Display : LCD display, 4 digit LCD reading. • Measuring Range:2000 W/m , 634 Btu / (ft x h) • Resolution:0.1 W/m , 0.1 Btu / (ft x h) • Overrange Display : LCD will show “OL” symbol. •...
  • Page 8: Parts

    Solar Power Meter / EN 4. Parts HOLD TIME MODE POWER / % MEMORY READ 1. Solar sensor. 2. LCD Display : Display 4 digit displays with a maximum reading of 9999, the measured values, unit function symbols, and decimal points etc. TIME key : Push key to turn on the meter, hold it on for 3...
  • Page 9 Solar Power Meter / EN Push TIME key to switch between minute : second display and day – hour display. Note: this is effective once the day and time have been set. (see 5. SET ↵ key ) 4. HOLD/ MODE key : HOLD Function : Push this key momentarily to freeze or unfreeze the displayed readings.
  • Page 10 Solar Power Meter / EN Calibration Factor Setting Mode : Push and hold this key, when turning on the meter. The LCD displays “CAL” and one flashing digit. Push keys to set up desired calibration factor values. Push ↵ key to store and exit. 6.
  • Page 11 Solar Power Meter / EN 8. READ key : Read Function : Push this key to enter READ mode, then push key to select the desired stored number of data to read. Push ↵ key to exit. key : In the READ mode, Push key to select decrease the memory location.
  • Page 12: Operations

    Solar Power Meter / EN 5. Operations The meter uses a silicon photovoltaic detector mounted in a cosine-corrected head to provide solar radiation measurements for solar, agricultural, meteorological, and hydrological applications. 5-1 Solar Power Measurement In power mode, the meter measures the solar radiation powel level.
  • Page 13: Using The Max Min Recording Mode For Solar Power Measurement

    Solar Power Meter / EN 5-2 Using the MAX MIN Recording Mode for Solar Power Measurement 1. Push the “ ” key to turn on the meter. 2.Push “SET” key to select the desired W/m or Btu / (ft x h) unit.
  • Page 14: Solar Power Transmission Measurement

    Solar Power Meter / EN 5-3 Solar Power Transmission Measurement In transmission mode, the meter is able to calculate the solar transmission percentage associated with a given material such as glass, film or other transparent materials. 1. Push the “ ”...
  • Page 15: Integrated Solar Energy Measurement

    Solar Power Meter / EN 5-4 Integrated Solar Energy Measurement The meter can measure the amount of sunlight available at the installation site of a PV system. The meter can calculate the total solar energy against elapsed time or calculate the average solar energy per hour.
  • Page 16: Manual Data Memory Write And Read Mode

    Solar Power Meter / EN 9. Push “POWER / %” key to select solar power or integrated solar energy units. 10. Push “TIME” key to switch between day-hour and minute : second time display. In this mode, the “HOLD MODE” key and Auto Power Off are disabled.
  • Page 17: Disable Auto Power Off Function

    Solar Power Meter / EN 3. Manual memory data READ Push "READ" key to read manual recorded data. The LCD then shows " R " mark. Push “ ” or “ ” key to select the desired memory address number data for display. Push “↵”...
  • Page 18: Zero Reading Adjustment

    Solar Power Meter / EN 1. Push & hold "SET" key, when turning on the meter to set up the calibration factor, the LCD displays "CAL" and the first digit that can be changed starts flashing. 2. Push “ ” key to select the desired flashing digit. 3.
  • Page 19: Batteries

    Solar Power Meter / EN 6. Batteries 1. If the battery capacity is low, the LCD will display " ; this requires the batteries to be replace with " standard 4 x 1.5V AAA-size batteries. 2. Release the screw on the back of the meter and remove the carrying clip / battery cover.
  • Page 20: Maintenance

    Solar Power Meter / EN 7. Maintenance 1. The white plastic plate on the top of the meter should be cleaned with a damp cloth when necessary. 2. Do not put the instrument in a place where temperature or humidity is excessively high. 3.

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