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- Page 1 VERIFICATORE CARATTERISTICA I-V MODULI FOTOVOLTAICI User’s Manual ENGLISH ITALIANO...
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Page 2: Warnings
1. WARNINGS You have just purchased an I-V TRACER FTV200 and we thank you for placing your trust in us. To best use your new instrument: Carefully read these instructions before using the product. Observe the safety precautions. Meaning of the symbols found on the instrument: ATTENTION, DANGER! Consult the User's Manual. -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The following precautions for use are mandatory instructions for proper use of the instrument. Failure to follow these instructions causes risks such as electric shock, explosion and fire. Meaning of the symbol, WARNING ! please refer to the instructions before using the accessory. Instructions preceded by the symbol above, should they not be carried out as explained, can result in a physical accident or damage to the accessory and installations. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
INDEX WARNINGS ............................1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................3 NOTES REGARDING THIS MANUAL: ....................3 INTRODUCTION ..........................5 DESCRIPTION OF CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS ..............6 DISPLAY PRESENTATION ......................... 7 POWER SUPPLY ..........................7 7.1. BATTERY AUTONOMY ........................7 7.2. CHARGING THE BATTERIES ......................7 7.3. -
Page 5: Introduction
4. INTRODUCTION The I-V TRACER FTV200 is a measuring instrument designed and built to meet the needs of the technicians during the troubleshooting and maintenance phases of the photovoltaic generator in photovoltaic systems. Photovoltaic systems consist of two main parts: Photovoltaic generator consisting of one or more strings of photovoltaic panels that generate a direct current. -
Page 6: Description Of Connections And Controls
5. DESCRIPTION OF CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS 1) temperature probe input 2) pyranometer input 3) USB port 2.0 4) External power supply input (15V DC; maximum absorbed current 2A) 5) 4.3” colour "touch-screen" LCD Monitor 6) Input for voltage measurements 7) Input for current measurements 8) multi-function keypad including the following keys: ▲... -
Page 7: Display Presentation
6. DISPLAY PRESENTATION The I-V TRACER FTV200 is equipped with a 4.3” colour "touch-screen” LCD display for visualizing the function access icons, the menus and the graphics of the I-V curves of the panel or string of panels measured. Main screen Graph Screen 7. -
Page 8: Important Note For Use
9. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR USE To enter alphanumeric characters in the fields listed in the menus or in specific functions, use the keypad, opened by touching the screen which corresponds to the relative field. To switch the keypad from numeric to alphabetic mode press the (ABC) key in the lower left corner. To switch the keypad from alphabetic to numeric mode press the (.?123) key in the lower left corner. -
Page 9: Module Archive
Ambient temperature: the measurements are made taking into consideration the ambient temperature. Remote Unit: If the ▼ button is pressed, the remote unit activation window opens for selecting the connection type between the remote unit and the FTV200 instrument. The possible selections are: Local, the probes are connected without the use of a remote unit. -
Page 10: Company Archive
Module Archive menu window New Module data entry window The following table shows the values of the characteristic parameters of the panels that are entered when a New Module record is created in the database. Symbol Description Unit of measurement Range Pmax Maximum nominal power of the module... -
Page 11: Measurements Archive
10.4. Measurements Archive Press this icon to access the measurements archive in order to consult and cancel, if necessary, the records of measurements taken. The available functions are: Modules: click on this icon and then on "List" to display all the records of the measurements carried out on the individual panels. -
Page 12: Usb
10.6. Select this icon to access the USB port management menu and its relative controls. Main screen USB menu screen The USB is used to manage the following devices. 10.6.1. USB-BLUETOOTH ADAPTER this device allows the instrument to communicate with the FTV100 Remote Unit” to obtain the measurements of the atmospheric probes. - Page 13 Restart command window IMPORTANT NOTE: For the correct operation of USB devices, carry out the following commands, once the USB to be used is inserted in the connector: Connect: clicking on this command, a window opens for confirmation of the connection between the instrument and the device inserted in the port, USB-BLUETOOTH ADAPTER or USB PEN DRIVE.
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Page 14: Carrying Out The Measurements
CARRYING OUT THE MEASUREMENTS Before taking the measurements, make sure the pyranometer and the temperature probe have been connected as follows: PYRANOMETER: the pyranometer should be placed on the same level as the modules to be tested; also make sure that there are no shadows. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE PROBE: the temperature probe must be positioned in a shaded area that is sufficiently ventilated and near the modules. -
Page 15: Remote Unit
(if no please move the selector located on the side in “ pores” position). The remote unit now is ready to transmit measures to the I-V TRACER FTV200 instrument. How to program the I-V TRACER FTV200 instrument to use with the remote unit: Turn on instrument and go to “System”... - Page 16 Start: If this button is pressed the measurement session is started; once the session is finished, a graph is created showing the "I-V" curve in red. NOTE: Before the measurements are carried out, a test is run to verify the presence and correct operation of the temperature probes (ambient or module) and solar radiation (pyranometer).
- Page 17 Reference panel selection window Ageing values entry box After choosing the panel settings, the results of the comparison are shown in the lower left corner of the graph as follows: Measurements @ STD – NO The result of the comparison is negative; the electrical values measured do not fall within the range of nominal values of the panel (or the string).
- Page 18 NOTE: In order to carry out the Phase 2 measurement without having to wait for the natural atmospheric variation of the solar radiation, it is possible to use a screen, such as a sheet of polycarbonate like those used in shop windows, which covers the panel being tested and the pyranometer which measures the radiation in order to filter the sun's rays, thus creating the right conditions for measurement.
- Page 19 Module (or String): if this command is selected, the “Electrical Data Measured” table is displayed. The following image shows the measurements table screen. Images found in the Electrical Data Measured window. Parameter Description Pmax Max. power of panel/string measured by the instrument Vmpp Voltage at maximum power point Impp...
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Page 20: Other Functions
11.3. OTHER FUNCTIONS 11.3.1. “FS” Function (full scale) Use the FS button in the upper right of the monitor when the graphs are displayed, to switch to full-screen mode. In this way, the greater height of the graph allows for a larger view. To return to the normal viewing mode, press the FS button again. -
Page 21: Technical Characteristics
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 4.3” COLOUR GRAPHIC LCD WITH BACKLIGHT AND TOUCH-SCREEN DISPLAY RESOLUTION 480 x 272 BRIGHTNESS 500 cd/mq CONTRAST 400:1 MEASUREMENTS METHOD RANGE ACCURACY RESOLUTION THERMOPILE SOLAR RADIATION 0 to 2000 W mq < 3% 1 W mq PYRANOMETER AMBIENT TEMP. PT100 PROBE -20 to +100 °C <... -
Page 22: Ftv200 Pc Software
FTV200 PC SOFTWARE 13.1. General information The FTV200 PC SOFTWARE is an application package installed on the PC which allows you to manage the same archives present on the instrument. Using this application it is possible to import the records of the measurements and their relative graphs so they can be printed or used depending on the user's requirements. -
Page 23: Using The Programme
13.3. Using the programme When the programme is started the main window appears, as shown in the figure below. On the command bar in the upper left of the window are the buttons for the following functions: Modules: press this button to access the archive where the Brand and Module folders are located. Selecting the Brand folder allows you to enter a new brand, edit a brand on the list, and delete a module brand and all the models associated with it. - Page 24 Measurements: if this button is pressed the measurements archive folder opens as shown in the following image. This window displays the list of stored measurements; select a measurement on the right to display the "Electrical Data Measured", the "Ambient Measurements" recorded when the electrical measurements were being taken and the results of the comparison between the measurements obtained with the standard characteristics of the module (of the string).
- Page 25 Installations: press this button to access the installations tab; the list of installations stored in the database is displayed. On the right part of the tab the complete record of the selected installation is displayed; under this, in the "Measurements" section is the list of measurements belonging to this record. Picture of the Installations tab The commands present under the installations list allow you to perform the following operations: New: this command is used to enter a new installation and its relative record in the archive.
- Page 26 Modify: this command is used to edit the record of the selected tab. When the button is pressed, the record fields are made available so the desired changes can be made. Use to mouse to click in the field to be edited and type the changes. When finished, press the OK button to save the changes made: press Cancel to exit the edit function without saving.
- Page 27 Companies: press this button to access the companies tab which displays the list of companies stored in the database. On the right part of the tab the complete record of the selected company is displayed; under this, in the "Installations" section is the list of installations belonging to this record. Picture of the Companies tab The commands buttons present under the list of companies allow you to perform the following operations: New: this command is used to enter a new company and its relative record in the archive.
- Page 28 Modify: this command is used to edit the record of the selected company. Clicking on the command, the record fields are made available so the desired changes can be made. Use to mouse to click in the field to be edited and type the changes. When finished, press the OK button to save the changes made: press Cancel to exit the edit function without saving.
- Page 29 Import/Export: this function is used to manage the transfer of the entire database, or part of it, from the PC to a pen drive or vice versa. Using this procedure it is possible to transfer the new settings of the various tabs, from the PC to the instrument. The same procedure is used to transfer the measurement archives from the instrument to the PC.
- Page 30 Export: if this command is selected a dialog box opens which allows you to select the path of the folder to be exported. See the example in the following figure. After selecting the destination, click on Save. To finish the procedure, follow the instructions provided on the screen.
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Page 31: Warranty
WARRANTY The instruments manufactured by us are guaranteed for twelve months from any faults attributable to manufacturing defects or defects in the used materials. Revision and servicing operations are carried out by Technical Support at our facility, where the instruments must be sent. -
Page 32: To Order
TO ORDER I-V TRACER FTV 200 Code P01160740 The instrument is supplied in a hard carry case: 3m cable set (R/N) with MC4 compatible connectors 1 magnetic stylus for touch-screen 1 set of 2 test point (1R/1N) Flex, to be used only with cables supplied 1 pyranometer for solar radiation + 5m connection cable 1 Pt100 ambient temperature probe 3m 1 Li-Ion + mains power supply... - Page 33 Tel: (01) 89 04 25 - Fax: (01) 89 04 24 ITALIA - AMRA SpA Via Sant’Ambrogio, 23/25 - 20846 Macherio (MB) USA - Chauvin Arnoux Inc - d.b.a AEMC Tel: 039 245 75 45 - Fax: 039 481 561 Instruments 200 Foxborough Blvd.
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