PCE Instruments PCE-PVA 100 User Manual

PCE Instruments PCE-PVA 100 User Manual

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PCE-PVA 100 Solar Measuring Device
User manuals in various languages (français,
italiano, español, português, nederlands, türk, polski,
русский, 中文) can be found by using our
product search on: www.pce-instruments.com
Last change: 24 May 2024
v1.0
© PCE Instruments

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  • Page 1 User Manual PCE-PVA 100 Solar Measuring Device User manuals in various languages (français, italiano, español, português, nederlands, türk, polski, русский, 中文) can be found by using our product search on: www.pce-instruments.com Last change: 24 May 2024 v1.0 © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    11 Replace battery ................... 12 12 Replace fuse ..................12 13 Software ....................13 13.1 Display measured values ....................14 13.2 Settings ...........................14 13.3 General view of all measurements ..................15 14 Contact ....................16 15 Disposal ....................16 © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 3: Safety Notes

    Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel. Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and not covered by our warranty.
  • Page 4: Specifications

    257 x 155 x 57 mm / 10.1 x 6.1 x 2.2 in Weight 1160 g / 2.6 lbs Delivery scope 1 x solar measuring device PCE-PVA 100 1 x optical USB cable 1 x battery 1 x software CD...
  • Page 5: Device Description

    Device description © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 6 Menu: Parameters downwards Graphics: Move cursor to the right Menu: Increase value No function No function Press briefly: Start and stop data logging Long press: Delete data memory Show and hide grid Change graphical view Switch on and off © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 7: Display Description

    Display description Description Connection for the optical USB cable Tripod Battery Screw for the battery holder Mains adaptor connection © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 8: Connections

    Power input Voltage output Current output Switch the meter on and off To switch the meter on or off, briefly press the key once. If the meter overheats, it should remain active until it has cooled down. © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 9: Set Zero Point

    The zero point of the test leads should be reset before a measurement. To do this, short-circuit key. “ZERO CAL ..." appears on the display. As all measuring connections and press the soon as the message disappears, a normal measurement can be started. © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 10: Wiring Diagram

    It is therefore advisable to allow the meter to cool down first before switching it off. The mains adaptor must not be connected to the meter during a measurement. © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 11: Settings

    Setting the measuring point of the single-point measurement Alarm of Low Power Setting the alarm limit value when the power falls below the limit. Maximum value: 500 W Year/Month/Date/Hour/Minute/Second Setting the date and time. Minutes and seconds cannot be set © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 12: Automatic Total Measurement

    Once the settings have been made, the measurement can be started using the key. Note: If the short-circuit current exceeds the set measurement range, a measurement is not possible. © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 13: Single-Point Measurement

    To clear the entire memory, first switch off the meter. Then press and hold the key and then press the key to switch on the meter. You will hear a long beep. Now release all keys. The memory is deleted and you can resume operation. © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 14: Replace Battery

    The housing can then be lifted. Pay attention to the battery cable when opening. The fuse is located above the sensor system. Replace the fuse with a 15A / 250V fuse. Then re- assembe the meter. It can then be used again. © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 15: Software

    Set the date and time in the meter Mirror the current image from the meter on the PC (no live view) Transfer saved measurement data to the PC Delete memory Perform automatic measurement Perform automatic measurement with quantity Perform manual measurement © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 16: Display Measured Values

    In the fourth area, you can switch between the individual measurements. 13.2 Settings Measurement settings can be made in the "Parameter" field. “Load" transfers the current settings from the measuring device to the software. A specific value is transferred with "Apply". "Apply All" transfers all settings. © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 17: General View Of All Measurements

    13.3 General view of all measurements All measurements are summarised in the "Overall" field. All measured values are displayed graphically in the first area. All measured values for the selected measurement are displayed in the second area. © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 18: Contact

    For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with your local waste regulations. If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments. © PCE Instruments...
  • Page 19 PCE Instruments contact information Germany France Spain PCE Deutschland GmbH PCE Instruments France EURL PCE Ibérica S.L. Im Langel 26 23, rue de Strasbourg Calle Mula, 8 D-59872 Meschede 67250 Soultz-Sous-Forets 02500 Tobarra (Albacete) Deutschland France España Tel.: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 0 Téléphone: +33 (0) 972 3537 17...

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