Using the SOLAR-02 in independent mode ..............11 5.4. Using the inclinometer function ..................11 5.5. Using the SOLAR-02 with master instrument type “M-USB” ...........12 5.5.1. Preliminary check .........................12 5.5.2. Use of the unit ........................12 5.6. Using the SOLAR-02 with master instrument type “M-RF” ..........14 5.6.1.
[°C] by means of appropriate probes connected to it. It can also be used in combination with a MASTER instrument to carry out the above-mentioned measurements for testing/recording the efficiency of single-phase and three-phase photovoltaic installations. The unit SOLAR-02 can be connected to the following accessories and MASTER instruments: Description Acronym...
• Avoid any contact with exposed metal parts, with unused measuring leads, circuits, etc. • Do not perform any measurement when anomalies are found in the instrument, such as deformations, breaks, substance leaks, no display view, etc. • Only use HT original accessories. CAUTION In accordance with the recommendations of the European Council 1995/519/EC and the standard EN62311, the instrument can be used safely while you are holding it in your hands.
• Check that the batteries are correctly inserted CAUTION The RF connection of remote unit SOLAR-02 is normally disabled for default. For use of this unit with the Master meter “M-RF” (see Table 1) is necessary to activate the RF connection (see § 5.6.1) 2.2.
6. arrow key 7. FUNC/ key 8. USB port for connection to master instrument M-USB Fig. 1: Description of the remote unit SOLAR-02 4.2. DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTION KEYS This key has a double function of turning ON/OFF the unit and of...
➢ Connection via USB cable C2007 Master instrument type M-USB (see Table 1) ➢ Connection with radio frequency (RF) Master instrument type M-RF (see Table 1) According with settings receveid by MASTER instrument, SOLAR-02 display a Tc value: ➢ Measured by the temperature probe “Tmp” (see Table 1) ➢...
PYRA/ CELL input of the unit. The set values will be read and considered by the master instruments upon testing/recording and will be kept by the SOLAR-02 even when the unit is turned off, until they are modified.
SOLAR-02 1. Press and hold the SET key while turning on the instrument by means of the /ESC key. The unit shows the screen beside. 2. Use the arrow keys and to set the correct K sensitivity value reported on the (front or rear) label, located on the sensor itself.
2. Press the FUNC/ key to activate the inclinometer mode of the unit SOLAR-02 instead of the measurement of temperature Te as shown on the screen beside 3. Fasten the unit on the module’s surface, if necessary by means of the two magnets available on the rear side 4.
3. Confirm selection with the SET key to go back to the measuring mode 4. Connect the unit SOLAR-02 to the master instrument by means of the USB cable. The symbol “USB” is shown on the display while the unit is detected by the master instrument 5.
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9. Upon reaching an irradiation value higher that the threshold set by the MASTER instrument, the unit SOLAR-02 shows the message “READY” on the display 10. Disconnect the irradiation and temperature probes, connect the unit to the master instrument again by means of the USB cable 11.
SOLAR-02 5.6. USING THE SOLAR-02 WITH MASTER INSTRUMENT TYPE “M-RF” For the definitions of the instrument types, see Table 1. For the use, functions and activation of a testing/recording on the master instrument, please see the user manual of the master instrument itself.
SOLAR-02 5.6.2. Use of the unit 1. Switch on and approach the unit SOLAR-02 to the master instrument (max distance 1m). The symbol “ ”: ➢ Is blinking approx 30s at display while searching a M- RF master unit ➢ Is fixed at display when a M-RF master unit is found ➢...
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10.Disconnect the irradiation and temperature probes and take the unit again near the master instrument in order to activate the RF connection 11. Approach the unit SOLAR-02 to the master instrument (max distance 1m): ➢ If the “ ” symbol is blinking at display wait for the...
” on the display indicates that the internal batteries are flat and must be replaced. To this purpose, proceed as follows: 1. Turn off the remote unit SOLAR-02 2. Remove any probe from the inputs and the USB cable, if present 3.
SOLAR-02 7. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 7.1. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Accuracy is referred to reference conditions: 23°C, <80%RH Irradiation – PYRA/CELL input Range [W/m Resolution [W/m Accuracy 0 ÷ 1400 ±[1.0%reading + INT(1000 * 0.1/K) dgt] 1 + INT (100 * 0.1/K) K = sensitivity of the probe used to measure irradiation (expressed in mV/kW/m...
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SOLAR-02 This instrument complies with LVD 2014/35/EU and EMC 2014/30/EU Directive HT declares (see Declaration of Conformity) that the instrument is complying with prerequisites and other requirements of 1999/5/CE Directive This instrument satisfies the requirements of 2011/65/EU (RoHS) directive and 2012/19/EU...
SOLAR-02 8. SERVICE 8.1. WARRANTY CONDITIONS This instrument is warranted against any material or manufacturing defect, in compliance with the general sales conditions. During the warranty period, defective parts may be replaced. However, the manufacturer reserves the right to repair or replace the product.
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