HT SOLAR-02 Manuel utilisateur

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SOLAR-02

USER

MANUAL

SOLAR-02

USER

MANUAL

ENVIRONMENTAL

PARAMETER

DATA LOGGER

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2.1. Preliminary instructions 20

2.2. During use 21

2.3. After use 21

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3.1. Initial inspections 21

3.2. Power supply 21

3.3. Storage 21

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4.1. Description of controls 22

4.2.Description of function keys 22

4.3. Conditions when turning on 22

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5.1. General 23

5.2. Programming THE remote unit SOLAR-02 23

5.2.1. Setting the values of sensor 1 (PYRA or MONO) 24

5.2.2.Setting the values of sensor 2 (MULTI) 24

5.2.3.Setting the values of sensor 3 24

5.3. Using the SOLAR-02 in independent mode 25

5.4. Using the inclinometer function 25

5.5. Using the SOLAR-02 with master instrument type “M-USB” 25

5.5.1. Preliminary check 25

5.5.2.Use of the unit 26

5.6. Using the SOLAR-02 with master instrument type “M-RF” 26

5.6.1. Preliminary check 26

5.6.2. Use of the unit 27

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6.1.General information 28

6.2. Replacing the batteries 28

6.3. Cleaning 28

6.4. End of life 28

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7.1. Technical specications 29

7.2. General characteristics 29

7.3. Environmental conditions 29

7.4. Accessories 29

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8.1. Warranty conditions 30

8.2. Service 30

INDICE

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INTRODUCTION

ATTENZIONE

The remote unit SOLAR-02 has been designed to measure irradiation [W/

m2] and temperature [°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

eciency of single-phase and three-phase photovoltaic installations.

The unit SOLAR-02 can be connected to the following accessories and MASTER

instruments:

For the sake of brevity, in this manual, the master instruments and the

accessories are indicated with the acronym given in column “Acronym” of the

previous Table 1

The unit SOLAR-02 has the following functions:

• Real-time display of irradiation and temperature values of PV module cells

and environment

• Connection with a irradiation sensor type Irr-P or reference cell type Irr-S2

• Connection to master unit via USB connection (M-USB) or radio frequency

connection (M-RF)

• Synchronization with master unit M-USB or M-RF when starting testing/

recording.

• Measurement of the tilting angle of PV panels

• The remote unit SOLAR-02 is a measuring instrument capable of using

radio frequency for data transfer. For internal reasons it was been adopted

a 2.4GHz harmonized frequency band. The above said radio based device is

built under Class 1 according to the Agreement stipulated among EEC and

EFTA countries, as dened by ERC/REC 70-03 protocols

• About a WiFi portable devices the European standards dictate

maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP and frequency range

2.400÷2.4835GHz. In France these types of equipment must be restricted to

the 2.4465÷2.4835GHz frequency range and must be restricted to indoor use

CAUTION

DESCRIPTION ACRONYM HT MODEL

Pyranometer Irr-P HT303, HT 303N

Irradiation sensor with 2 silicon cells Irr-S2 HT304, HT304N

Temperature sensor Tmp PT300N

Master instrument - USB connection M-USB SOLAR300, SOLAR300N

Master instrument - RF connection M-RF

SOLAR I-V, SOLAR I-Vw,

SOLAR I-Ve,I-V400,I-

V400w,I-V500w, PVCHECK,

PVCHECKs

TABLE 1:

LISTOF MASTER INSTRUMENTS

AND ACCESSORIES

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The instrument was designed in compliance with the requirements of

R&TTE Directive as well as of harmonized directives for electronic measuring

instruments. Before and during measurements, carefully observe the following

instructions:

• Do not perform any measurement in humid environments, in the presence of

gas or explosive or inammable material or in dusty areas.

• Avoid any contact with the circuit to be tested if no measurements are being

carried out.

• 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.

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. Under this circumstance power levels with 2.4GHz

transmission are thoroughly covered as per the basic restrictions for human

exposure to RF according to the above mentioned European rules

Warning: observe the instructions reported in the manual. An improper use

could damage the instrument or its components

PRECAUTIONS AND

SAFETY MEASURES

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CAUTION

• This instrument has been designed for use in the environmental conditions

specied in § 7.3

• We recommend following the usual safety rules to protect yourself from

dangerous voltages and currents and to protect the instrument against

improper use

• Do not apply any voltage to the instrument’s inputs

• Only the accessories supplied with the instrument guarantee safety

standards. They must be in good conditions and replaced, if necessary, with

identical models

• Do not subject the input connectors of the instrument to strong mechanical

stress

• Check that the batteries are correctly inserted

PRELIMINARY INSTRUCTIONS

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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)

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INITIAL INSPECTIONS

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Before shipment, the instrument’s electronics and mechanics have been

inspected. All possible precautions have been taken in order for the

instrument to be delivered without damage. However, we recommend

generally inspecting the instrument in order to detect any damage suered

during transport. Should you detect any anomalies, immediately contact

the forwarding agent. Moreover, we recommend checking that the package

contains all parts listed in § 0. Should you nd any discrepancy, please

contact the dealer. Should it become necessary to return the instrument,

please follow the instructions reported in § 8

POWER SUPPLY

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The instrument is supplied by 4 x 1,5V batteries type IEC LR03 AAA. When

batteries are almost at, the symbol “ ” appears on the display. To replace

the batteries, see § 6.2

STORAGE

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In order to guarantee precise measurements, after a long storage period,

in extreme environmental conditions, wait for the instrument to return to

normal conditions (see § 7.3)

PREPARATION FOR USE

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We recommend carefully reading the following recommendations and

instructions:

DURING USE

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CAUTION

• Failure to observe the warnings and/or instructions may damage the

instrument and/or its components or generate a danger for the operator.

• The symbol « » indicates that the batteries are at. Stop testing and

replace the batteries according to the procedure described in § 6.2

• When the instrument is connected to the circuit being tested, never touch

any lead, even if unused.

When measurements are completed, turn o the instrument by pressing and

holding the ON/OFF key for some seconds. If the instrument is not to be

used for a long time, remove the batteries and follow the instructions given

in § 7.3

AFTER USE

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DESCRIPTION OF THE

REMOTE UNIT SOLAR-02

DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS

4.1

DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTION KEYS

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This key has a double function of turning ON/OFF the unit and of returning

to the previous screen (ESC)

The SET key allows a rapid selection of the sensitivity of the solarimeter/

reference solar cell in use

This key has a double function of increasing (▲), which can be

used when programming, and of passing from the display of the

environmental temperature Te to the display of the tilting angle (FUNC).

The ▼key is used when programming the unit to set the parameter values,

CONDITIONS WHEN TURNING ON

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1. Press the /ESC key to turn on the instrument

2.After the initial screen, where all display symbols appear, the screen beside,

relevant to the loaded rmware version (FW, e.g. 4.01), is displayed by the

unit for a few seconds

3.The screen beside is displayed in order to show that no probe is connected.

From this moment on it is possible to use the unit

4.Press and hold the /ESC key for a few seconds to turn o the unit

CAPTION:

1. LCD display

2. /ESC key

3. SET key

4. PYRA/CELL input

5. TEMP input

6. ▼ arrow key

7. FUNC/▲ key

8. USB port for connection to

master instrument M-USB

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USING THE REMOTE

UNIT SOLAR-02

GENERAL

5.1

The remote unit SOLAR-02 can be used in the following modes:

1. Independent operation without connection to any master instrument

for measuring in real time the values of irradiation, cell temperature and

environmental temperature on PV installations. To this purpose, the unit

accepts, as inputs:

For irradiation measurement (expressed in W/m2 - PYRA/CELL input):

• Solarimeter probe with thermobattery type Irr-P (see Table 1)

• Double reference silicon cell type  (see Table 1)

For module and environmental temperature measurement (expressed in °C – TEMP

input)

• Temperature probe type Tmp (see Table 1)

2. Operation for testing/recording synchronized with a master instrument for

measuring and saving irradiation and temperature values of cells:

• 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)

• Calcuted using NOCT (set in MASTER instrument), Irradiance and

Environment Temperature measured by SOLAR-02 according to relationship

where:

Tamb= Environment Temperature

Gp= Irradiance measured

NOCT= Normal Operating Cell Temperature

Tcel =Tenv + (NOCT - 20) x Gp

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CAUTION

The presence of “K” symbol on the left of “Tc” temperature value, indicates

that the Cell temperature (Tc) value displayed is not a measured

value buti s a calculated value according with previous relationship.

When the SOLAR-02 is switched on (before connection to MASTER

instrument) the Tc value is the measured value.

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In order to obtain correct irradiation measurement results, it is necessary to carry

out a correct preliminary setting of the sensitivity values of the probes connected

to the 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 o, until they are modied.

The unit SOLAR-02 allows setting the parameters of max 3 irradiation sensors.

In detail:

• The use of a sensor type  requires setting the sensitivity (K) expressed in

mV/kW*m or in µV/W*m and the parameter Alpha expressed in %/°C for the

various types of silicon (monocrystalline, polycristalline, etc.)

• The use of a sensor type Irr-P → requires setting the sensitivity (K) expressed

in mV/kW*m or in µV/W*m. The parameter Alpha expressed in %/°C is

ignored.V/W*m-2. The parameter Alpha expressed in %/°C is ignored.

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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.

3. Press the SET key to conrm the value.

4. With sensor type Irr-P, press the ESC key to exit the programming mode,

saving the changes made. In case a sensor type Irr-S2 is used, it is necessary

to set the parameter “Alpha” instead.

5. Use the arrow keys ▲and ▼to set the value of Te (Alpha) corresponding to

the value of sensitivity K previously set.

6. Press the SET key to conrm the value and go on setting sensor 2.

1. 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 SET key to conrm the value.

3. Use the arrow keys ▲and ▼to set the value of Te (Alpha) corresponding to

the value of sensitivity K previously set.

4. Press the SET key to conrm the value.

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1. With sensor type Irr-S2, press the ESC key to exit the programming mode,

saving the changes made.

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.

3. Press the SET key to conrm the value.

4. Use the arrow keys ▲and ▼to set the value of Te (Alpha) corresponding

to the value of sensitivity K previously set.

5. Press the SET key to conrm the value.

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1. Turn on the instrument by pressing the /ESC key.

2.Press the SET key. The unit shows the screen beside in which the K value of

the currently set sensor is selected.

3.Use the arrow keys ▲and ▼to select the desired type of sensor considering

the unit programming (see § 0)

4.Conrm selection with the SET key to go back to the measuring mode

5.Position the irradiation measuring probe type “Irr-P” or “Irr-S2” (see Table 1)

on the modules’ surface and connect the relevant output lead to the PYRA/

CELL input of the unit SOLAR-02

6.Fasten the temperature probe type Tmp with adhesive tape (see Table 1) on

the rear side of the modules and connect the relevant output lead to the

TEMP input of the unit SOLAR-02

7. Read on the display, in real time, as shown in the gure beside, the values of:

• Irradiation on the main display, expressed in W/m²

• Tc = temperature of cells expressed in °C

• Te = temperature of environment expressed in °C

USING THE INCLINOMETER FUNCTION

5.4

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5.5

PRELIMINARY CHECK

5.5.1

1. Turn on the unit by pressing the /ESC key. The display shows the following

screen

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.Wait for a few seconds

5.Read, in real time, the value (expressed in °) of the tilting angle against the

horizontal plane of the object to be tested

For the denitions 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.

For the “M-USB” master instruments the enable of internal RF module is NOT

necessary. Check that the parameter which enable/disable the RF module

should be corrected set at the rst usage of the unit in the herewith way:

By press and hold the FUNC/▲key while switching on the meter by /ESC

key. The message “rFOFF” is displayed for a few seconds. If the message “rFON”

is displayed switch o the unit and repeat the operation. Afterwards the

initial screen is displayed by the meter. The setting of “RF” parameter is

maintained also during the replace of batteries

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1. Switch on the unit and press the SET key. The unit shows the screen beside

in which sensor 1 is selected

2.Use the arrow keys ▲and ▼to select the desired type of sensor considering

the unit programming (see § 5.2)

3.Conrm 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.By activating a testing/recording on the master instrument, the unit

SOLAR-02 waits for the synchronization, showing the message “HoLd” on

the display and the indication of the waiting time necessary before being

able to activate the testing procedures (see example in the screen beside)

6.Once the waiting phase (HOLD) has ended, the message “Recording…” will

be displayed. It is now possible to disconnect the USB cable from the unit

SOLAR-02 and take the unit near the PV modules. Possible hyphens “- - -”

indicate that no irradiation and temperature probes are connected to the

unit SOLAR-02 yet

7. Place the Irradiance probe (Irr-P or Irr-S2 – see Table 1) parallel to PV

modules surface and connect the output connector to SOLAR-02 PYRA/

CELL input

8.Using a tape x the temperature probe (Tmp – see Table 1) on the backside

of the module and connect the output connector to SOLAR-02 TEMP input

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. Upon detecting the control to stop testing/recording from the master

instrument, the unit stops working, shows on the display the message

“SEnd” and sends the data to the master instrument to determine the nal

result of the testing

PRELIMINARY CHECK

5.6.1

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5.6

USE OF THE UNIT

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For the denitions 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.

For the “M-RF” master instruments the enable of internal RF module IS

NECESSARY. Check that the parameter which enable/disable the RF module

should be corrected set at the rst usage of the unit in the herewith way:

By press and hold the FUNC/▲key while switching on the meter by /ESC

key. The message “rFON“ is displayed for a few seconds. If the message “rFOFF“is

displayed switch o the unit and repeat the operation. Afterwards the initial

screen is displayed by the meter. The setting of “RF” parameter is maintained

also during the replace of batteries

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