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Operating manual Translation of the German original version...
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General non-discrimination Benning is aware of the importance of language with regard to the gender equality and endeavors to take this into account at all times. To improve readability, we have refrained from consistently using differentiating formulations.
Null balancing of the 4 mm safety measuring lines............. 27 Protective conductor resistance measurement .............. 28 Automatic PV measurement .................... 30 DC and AC voltage measurement .................. 32 Current measurement using the optional BENNING CC 3 .......... 33 Measuring several identical PV modules / PV strings............ 34 BENNING SUN 2 (optional) .................... 35 5290 / 06/2023 en...
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5.9.1 Pairing the device with the BENNING SUN 2 .............. 35 5.9.2 Unpairing the device from the BENNING SUN 2 .............. 36 5.9.3 Enabling / disabling the radio transmission of the BENNING SUN 2........ 37 Maintenance ............................. 38 Maintenance schedule ...................... 38 Making the device free of voltage .................. 38 Cleaning the device...................... 39 Replacing the batteries ....................... 40...
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Figure 5 Automatic PV measurement ......................Figure 6 DC and AC voltage measurement ....................Figure 7 Current measurement using the optional BENNING CC 3 ............Figure 8 Automatic PV measurement ......................Figure 9 Radio connection to the BENNING SUN 2 ..................
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Measuring range for measuring the voltage via the 4 mm test sockets........Table 12 Measuring range for measuring the short-circuit current ISC of the PV module or PV string..Table 13 Measuring range for measuring the current using the current clamp adapter BENNING CC 3 (optional) ............................Table 14 Maintenance schedule .........................
Introduction 1.1 General notes Introduction The battery-operated PV tester BENNING PV 1‑1+ described here (in the following only referred to as “device”) is intended for commissioning tests and periodic inspection of grid-connected photovoltaic systems in compliance with IEC / DIN EN 62446‑1 (VDE 0126‑23‑1) and IEC / DIN EN 62446‑2 (VDE 0126‑23‑2).
Information in this operating manual can be changed at any time without prior notice. Benning is not obligated to make amendments to this operating manual or to keep it up to date.
Please contact our Technical support for technical questions on handling the device. Phone: +49 2871 93-555 Fax: +49 2871 93‑6555 E-Mail: helpdesk@benning.de Internet: www.benning.de Returns management Easily and conveniently use the BENNING returns portal for a quick and smooth returns processing: https://www.benning.de/service-de/retourenabwicklung.html Phone: +49 2871 93-554 E-Mail: returns@benning.de Return address BENNING Elektrotechnik und Elektronik GmbH & Co. KG Retourenmanagement Robert-Bosch-Str.
The device has been built and tested in compliance with the following standards and has left the factory in perfectly safe condition. • IEC / DIN EN 61010-1 (VDE 0411‑1) • IEC / DIN EN 61557-1 (VDE 0413‑1) • IEC / DIN EN 61557-2 (VDE 0413‑2) • IEC / DIN EN 61557-4 (VDE 0413‑4) • IEC / DIN EN 61557-10 (VDE 0413‑10) BENNING PV 1-1+ 5290 / 06/2023 en...
(AC) alternating voltage or alternating current Earth (voltage to earth) Table 2: Symbols on the device Symbols used in the operating manual Symbol Meaning General warning Warning of electric voltage! Table 3: Symbols used in the operating manual 5290 / 06/2023 en BENNING PV 1-1+...
– Use of components, accessories, spare or replacement parts that have not been released and approved for the respective application by Benning – Non-observance, manipulation, changes or misuse of the operating manual or the instructions and notes contained therein –...
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• Make sure that the device is free of voltage before opening the battery compartment. • Do not open the device (except for the battery compartment). • Please contact your specialty retailer or the returns management for any repairs [} page 9]. 5290 / 06/2023 en BENNING PV 1-1+...
Even low voltages from 30 V‑AC and 60 V‑DC on can be dangerous to human life! • Please observe relevant regulations on occupational safety and health. • If necessary, use appropriate protective equipment. BENNING PV 1-1+ 5290 / 06/2023 en...
Insolation measuring range: 100 … 1 250 W/m² Temperature measuring range: -30 ... 125 °C • Temperature sensor with suction cup for BENNING SUN 2 for attachment to the rear of the PV module (item no.: 050424) • PV module holder for BENNING SUN 2 for safe attachment to the PV module (item no.: 050425) •...
Device description 4.1 Device structure Device description Device structure Figure 1: BENNING PV 1-1+ device structure 1 Front view of the device 2 Device top 3 Red 4 mm test socket “+” 4 Black 4 mm test socket “-” 5 Black PV test socket “-”...
PV safety measuring lines (>30 V). Please observe the information provided in this operating manual in order to avoid dangers [} page 24]. Table 4: Symbols (warnings) on the digital display 5290 / 06/2023 en BENNING PV 1-1+...
The device is equipped with an integrated real-time clock which automatically adds a date and time stamp to each storage processes or storage location. You can set the date and time manually [} page 26] or the values of the BENNING SUN 2 are optionally taken over automatically.
5 % deviation from the average value In case the displayed measured value deviates by 5 % from the average value, the “5 % deviation” symbol flashes. 5290 / 06/2023 en BENNING PV 1-1+...
“BENNING SOLAR Datalogger” software on the PC once. Requirements • PC with USB-A port and sufficient storage space • Download the hardware driver and the “BENNING SOLAR Datalogger” software from the product page of the device http://tms.benning.de/pv1-1 • Remove any connected safety measuring lines.
• Outside the insolation measuring range, the “- - -” symbol is displayed. Synchronising the date and time If the device is in radio communication with the BENNING SUN 2 and detects a deviation of more than 1 minute for the date and time, the device will automatically adopt the date and time of the BENNING SUN 2 after approx.
• Testing current: >1 mA, <2 mA in case of a short-circuit • Number of periodic inspections (IEC 61557‑2): approx. 2 000 Limit of the insulating resistance 250 V 0.5 MΩ 500 V 1.0 MΩ 1 000 V 1.0 MΩ Table 9: Preset limits of the insulating resistance BENNING PV 1-1+ 5290 / 06/2023 en...
Current via current clamp adapter BENNING CC 3 (optional) Measuring range Resolution Measuring accuracy (AC: 50 … 60 Hz, DC) 0.1 … 40 A‑AC / A‑DC 0.1 A ±(5 % + 2 digits) Table 13: Measuring range for measuring the current using the current clamp adapter BENNING CC 3 (op- tional) 5290 / 06/2023 en BENNING PV 1-1+...
• Use the device only in electric circuits up to overvoltage category CAT III with a conductor for a maximum of 300 V (4 mm test sockets) or up to overvoltage category CAT I with a conductor for a maximum of 1000 V to earth (PV test sockets). BENNING PV 1-1+ 5290 / 06/2023 en...
2. Connect the red safety measuring line to the red 4 mm “+” jack of the device. 3. Measurements or tests in electric circuits of overvoltage category CAT III: Attach the protective caps to the contact tips of the safety measuring lines. 5290 / 06/2023 en BENNING PV 1-1+...
4. Press the “Save” key to increase the value or the “Measured value memory” key to decrease the value. Every change resets the field for the seconds to zero. 5. To save the entered values, switch off the device. BENNING PV 1-1+ 5290 / 06/2023 en...
“Null balance” key until the “Null balance” symbol is shown on the digital display. Please note that measuring line resistances of up to 10 Ω can be compensated for. 5290 / 06/2023 en BENNING PV 1-1+...
3. Bring the 4 mm safety measuring lines into contact with the measuring points. 4. Press the “R ” key and read the measured value on the digital display. 5. Press the “Save” key to store the measured value to the next free storage location available. BENNING PV 1-1+ 5290 / 06/2023 en...
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4. Press and hold the “R “ key until the “R LOCK” symbol is displayed. 5. The measured protective conductor resistance R is shown continuously on the digital display. 6. To stop the continuous measurement, press the “R “ key. 5290 / 06/2023 en BENNING PV 1-1+...
• Please observe the requirements for measuring [} page 24]. • The DC polarity is correct and the DC voltage is in the range between 5 and 1 000 V. • Corresponding measuring ranges [} page 22] • Stable insolation conditions • Approved safety measuring lines Figure 5: Automatic PV measurement BENNING PV 1-1+ 5290 / 06/2023 en...
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If the measured value is lower than the limits, the “ ” symbol will be displayed. 7. Press the “Save” key to store the measured value to the next free storage location available. 5290 / 06/2023 en BENNING PV 1-1+...
2. Bring the 4 mm safety measuring lines into contact with the measuring points and read the measured value on the digital display. 3. Press the “Save” key to store the measured value to the next free storage location available. BENNING PV 1-1+ 5290 / 06/2023 en...
PV system. Requirements • BENNING CC 3 (optional accessories) • Please observe the specifications given in the operating manual of the BENNING CC 3. • Please observe the requirements for measuring [} page 24]. • Approved safety measuring lines •...
• The DC polarity is correct and the DC voltage is in the range between 5 and 1 000 V. • Approved safety measuring lines • Corresponding measuring ranges [} page 22] • Stable insolation conditions • Deleted measured value memory [} page 19] Figure 8: Automatic PV measurement BENNING PV 1-1+ 5290 / 06/2023 en...
2 seconds until the two devices are paired. The device indicates the successful pairing via an acoustic signal and shows the serial number of the paired BENNING SUN 2 as well as the “W / m²” symbol on the digital display. The pairing remains enabled until the devices are unpaired.
” and “Auto” of the device for approx. 10 seconds until the BENNING SUN 2 is unpaired. The device indicates the successful unpairing via an acoustic signal and shows the serial number of the previously paired BENNING SUN 2 as well as the “W / m²” symbol on the digital display. BENNING PV 1-1+...
Simultaneously press and hold the two keys “Temperature” and “HOLD” of the BENNING SUN 2 until the radio transmission is enabled or disabled, respectively. A flashing triangle on the digital display of the BENNING SUN 2 indicates that the radio transmission is enabled. 5290 / 06/2023 en...
If you want to open the battery compartment for maintenance work, make sure first that the device is free of voltage. Procedure 1. Remove the device from the measuring point. 2. Disconnect the safety measuring lines from the device. 3. Switch off the device. BENNING PV 1-1+ 5290 / 06/2023 en...
3. In case of electrolyte contamination or white deposits in the area of the battery or the battery compartment, clean the batteries and these areas by means of a clean and dry cloth. Replace the batteries, if necessary [} page 40]. 5290 / 06/2023 en BENNING PV 1-1+...
4. Remove the discharged batteries from the battery compartment and dispose of them properly [} page 44]. 5. Insert the new batteries into the battery compartment observing the correct polarity. 6. Place the battery compartment cover back onto the device and tighten the screw. BENNING PV 1-1+ 5290 / 06/2023 en...
6.5 Calibrating the device Calibrating the device Benning guarantees compliance with this technical and accuracy specifications stated in this operating manual for the first 12 months after the delivery date. To maintain accuracy of the measuring results, make sure that the device is recalibrated in annual intervals by the BENNING Service [} page 9].
2 000 m Operating temperature 0 … 40 °C (do not permanently expose the device to sunlight) Max. relative air humidity 80 % RH (0 … 30 °C), 75 % RH (31 … 40 °C) Operating conditions To be used inside or outside buildings, both in dry environments BENNING PV 1-1+ 5290 / 06/2023 en...
Technical data 6.6 Replacing the fuse Storage (remove the batteries from the device) Ambient temperature -25 … 65 °C (do not permanently expose the device to sunlight) Max. relative air humidity 90 % RH Table 15: Technical data 5290 / 06/2023 en BENNING PV 1-1+...
Disposal and environmental protection 6.6 Replacing the fuse Disposal and environmental protection At the end of product life, dispose of the unserviceable device and the batteries via appropriate collecting facilities provided in your community. BENNING PV 1-1+ 5290 / 06/2023 en...
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