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- Page 1 OTT HydroMet brand RT1 Rooftop Monitoring System Operational Manual...
- Page 2 2628 XH Delft The Netherlands +31 15 2755 210 solar-info@otthydromet.com www.otthydromet.com All rights reserved. All content is the intellectual property of OTT HydroMet. Reprinting, duplication and translation (even as excerpts) are only permitted with the prior written consent of OTT HydroMet. Subject to technical change.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Scope of supply Order numbers and variant code Product variants Accessories and spare parts About this manual Other applicable documents General signs and symbols Explanation of warnings General safety instructions Intended use Potential misuse Personnel qualification Operator obligations Personnel obligations Correct handling Certification... - Page 4 Commissioning Instrument set-up Operation Collecting data Maintenance 10.1 Maintenance schedule Troubleshooting 11.1 Error elimination Repair 12.1 Customer support Notes on disposing of old devices Technical data 14.1 Optical and electrical data 14.2 Data transfer 14.3 Dimensions and weight <4>...
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Page 5: Scope Of Supply
1 Scope of supply The following items are included with delivery: – RT1 housing – 2 dust caps – Thumb screw – Side installation adapter – Side mounting screw, washer and nut (M5) – Side mounting PowAR Cinch clamp – 2-pin plug with 2.9 ±0.05 m cable with temperature sensor –... -
Page 6: Order Numbers And Variant Code
2 Order numbers and variant code 2.1 Product variants Variant Order number RT1 Smart Rooftop Monitoring System, PV panel 0385900 temperature sensor, 20 m cable 2.2 Accessories and spare parts Item Order number PMU485 Smart Setup Hub converts USB to RS-485 and 0382460 12 V DC output for Smart and DustIQ setup and upgrade <6>... -
Page 7: About This Manual
3 About this manual 3.1 Other applicable documents The following documents and software contain further information on installation, maintenance and calibration: – Instruction Sheet – Smart Explorer Software Manual – Smart Explorer Software The documents and software can be downloaded at: www.otthydromet.com 3.2 General signs and symbols The signs and symbols used in the operational manual have the following meaning: Practical tip... -
Page 8: Explanation Of Warnings
3.3 Explanation of warnings To avoid personal injury and material damage, you must observe the safety information and warnings in the operating manual. The warnings use the following danger levels: WARNING WARNING This indicates a potentially hazardous situation. If the hazardous situation is not avoided, it may result in death or serious injuries. -
Page 9: General Safety Instructions
4 Do not change or convert the product in any way. 4 Do not perform any repairs yourself. 4 Get OTT HydroMet to examine and repair any defects. 4 Ensure that the product is correctly disposed of. Do not dispose of it in household waste. -
Page 10: Certification
4.7 Certification CE (EU) The equipment meets the essential requirements of EMC Directive 2014/30/EU. FCC (US) FCC Part 15, Class "B" Limits This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. -
Page 11: Product Description
5 Product description 5.1 Design and function The RT1 radiometer is designed for measuring solar irradiance on a plane surface (radiant flux, W/m ), which results from the sum of the direct solar radiation and the diffuse sky radiation above the instrument. The RT1 communicates with readout devices via the RS-485 Modbus ®... -
Page 12: Transport, Storage, And Unpacking
6 Transport, storage, and unpacking 6.1 Unpacking 4 Carefully remove the product from the packaging. 4 Check that the delivery is complete and undamaged. 4 If you find any damage or if the delivery is incomplete, then immediately contact your supplier or manufacturer. -
Page 13: Installation
7 Installation 7.1 Mechanical installation 7.1.1 Preparatory work 4 Adjust the RS-485 settings and set the Modbus ® address before visiting the site. Otherwise a computer and RS-485 / USB converter is required during installation. 7.1.2 Required tools and aids No tools are required to fit the instrument to a corner of a PV panel. -
Page 14: Mounting Instrument At Edge
7.1.4 Mounting instrument at edge 4 Remove and store the thumb screw. 4 Put the adapter plate in the instrument. 4 Secure the adapter plate with the nut and screw. 4 Align the instrument with the side of the PV panel. <14>... - Page 15 4 Keep the instrument securely in place. 4 Position the PowAR Cinch in front of the adapter plate and ensure that the claws are on the upper side to be in contact with the module aluminum frame. 4 Insert the PowAR Cinch and ensure that it is fully engaged. This will require some force or potentially a small hammer.
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Page 16: Installing Pv Panel Temperature Sensor
7.1.5 Installing PV panel temperature sensor The best location for the temperature sensor is the center back of the PV panel. 4 From the instrument, pull off the black dust cap of the 2-pin connector. 4 Insert the 2-pin plug in the 2-pin connector of the instrument. 4 Clean the surfaces of the locations for the cable supports and for the PV panel temperature sensor at the back of the PV panel. -
Page 17: Grounding Instrument
Wire Number Color Function Connect to Yellow Modbus ® RS-485 B/B'/+ Green Modbus ® common / Ground – Shield Housing Ground Long cables may be used, but may affect the maximum baud rate of the RS-485 digital connection. 7.2.2 Grounding instrument NOTICE Damage due to power or ground loops! If the instrument is connected to multiple readout devices, this can cause power or ground loops that can damage... -
Page 18: Connecting To Computer
7.2.5 Connecting to computer NOTICE Damage due to lack of insulation! The power supply units of portable computers such as laptops can generate large voltage peaks. This may cause damage to the instrument’s digital interface. 4 Ensure that the converter has galvanic isolation between the inputs and outputs. The instrument must be connected to a computer via an RS-485 converter with a USB port. -
Page 19: Commissioning
8 Commissioning 8.1 Instrument set-up The Smart Explorer software allows to configure a smart sensor and to collect real-time data. The factory default communication parameters are as follows: – Modbus ® baud rate: 19200 – Parity: even – Data bits: 8 –... - Page 20 4 Click start from boot. ® ð All communication parameters will be reset to factory default and the Modbus address of the RT1 will be set to address 1. <20>...
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Page 21: Operation
9 Operation 9.1 Collecting data Data collection requirements depend on the application, but a commonly used setting is to sample the data every second and to store one-minute-averages. <21>... -
Page 22: Maintenance
4 Loosen and retighten all fixtures to ensure secure attachment and check for corrosion. 4 Check if the instrument mountings and the PV panel temperature sensor are still securely installed. 2 to 5 years 4 Have a recalibration performed. OTT HydroMet <22>... -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
4 Check the location for obstacles that block the direct solar radiation 4 Check the diffusor for contamination. Carry out maintenance work as required. 4 Check the cable to the temperature sensor. 4 Report any malfunctions or damage to the representative of OTT HydroMet. <23>... -
Page 24: Repair
12 Repair 12.1 Customer support 4 Have repairs carried out by OTT HydroMet service personnel. 4 Only carry out repairs yourself, if you have first consulted OTT HydroMet. 4 Contact your local representative: www.otthydromet.com/en/contact-us 4 Include the following information: – instrument model –... -
Page 25: Notes On Disposing Of Old Devices
In accordance with the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG; national implementation of EU Directive 2012/19/EU), OTT HydroMet takes back old devices in the Member States of the European Union and disposes of them in the proper manner. The devices that this concerns are labeled with the following symbol: 4 For further information on the take-back procedure contact OTT HydroMet: OTT HydroMet B.V. -
Page 26: Technical Data
14 Technical data 14.1 Optical and electrical data Specification Value Irradiance 0 to 2000 W/m Spectral range 400 to 1100 nm Non-stability (change/year) 1 % < Non-linearity (0 to 1000 W/m 1 % < Directional response (up to 55 ° with 1000 W/m beam) 1.7 % < Uncertainty in daily total 7 % <... -
Page 27: Dimensions And Weight
14.3 Dimensions and weight 77.5 mm 60.5 mm 34 mm 5.6 mm RT1 radiometer and PV panel temperature sensor Specification Value RT1 main body 514 g Complete boxed unit 1710 g <27>... - Page 28 Contact Information...
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