SOLAR POWER METER User’s Manual
1. FOREWORD Solar meter: a device used to measure solar power. Mainly applied for solar radiation measurement, solar power research, physics and optical laboratories, Identify high performance windows, Meteorological, Agricultural. Measurement: Expressed by W/m2 or BTU (ft2 *h). 2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES This instrument conforms with safety Standard EN 61010-1 related to electronic measuring instruments.
. THE FOLLOWING SYMBOLS ARE USED: CAUTION - refer to the instruction manual - an improper use may damage the instrument or its components Danger high voltage: risk of electric shock Double insulated meter AC voltage or current DC voltage or current Earth 4. APPLICATIONS ◼ Transmission measurement is most suitable for measuring the effectiveness of the solar film. ◼ Solar radiation measurement. ◼ Car windows light intensity measurement. ◼ Optimal incident angle for the solar panel.
6. NAME AND FUNCTION OF EACH PART 6.1. THE LCD DISPLAY SHOWS: 1. Data hold. 2. Peak hold. 3. Decimal point. 4. Numeral screen. 5. W/m2. 6. BTU (ft2*h) . 7. Low battery indicator. 6.2. BUTTONS: 1. Power button. 2. Data Hold button. 3. Lock up Peak. 4. Auto Range. 5. W/m2 switch button. 6. BTU (ft2 *h) switch button.
6.2.1. Power button POWER : ◼ Press the “POWER ” button to turn ON the power. The display comes alive. ◼ Press the “POWER ” button once again to turn OFF the power and put the device go into sleep mode. The display changes from light to dark. 6.2.2. Lock up Peak button: ◼ When you test in W/m2 or BTU (ft2 *h) Press the “PEAK” key can trace the pulsing signal >100mS and hold its peak value. Press this button once again to deactivate it.
◼ Measure the effect of solar insulation of your vehicle’s windows: ◼ Press the “POWER” button to turn ON the solar meter, “00.0” appears on the screen. Aim the device at the sun and close to a window, and the intensity appears on the screen. Open the window and aim the device at the sun. Compare the value against that acquired when the window is closed to understand the efficiency of the window’s solar film. Test your new car and preserve the measurements in it.
from 25°C ◼ Operating temp. & RH: 5oC~40oC, below 80%RH. ◼ Storage temp. & RH: -10 oC ~60 oC, below 70%RH. ◼ DISPLAY: 3-1/2 digits LCD with maximum reading 1999. ◼ Sampling Time: Approx. 0.25 second. ◼ Resolution: 1W/m2, 1 BTU /(ft2 *h). ◼ Accuracy: < ±3/year ◼ Over-input: Display shows" 1". ◼ Range: 1999W/m2, 634 BTU /(ft2 * h). ◼ Dimensions & weight: 100(L) x60(W) x 27 (H)mm, approx. 300g.
CAUTION Before replacing batteries disconnect the test leads from any energized circuits to avoid electrical shocks. Turn OFF the meter and disconnect the test leads from the input terminals. ◼ Unscrew the battery cover and remove the battery. Insert a new battery of the same type (9V NEDA1604, JIS006P, IEC6F22) observing the proper polarity, re-screw the battery cover and reposition the protective holster. 10.
Our products are patented and our logotypes registered. We reserve the right to modify specifications and prices in view of technological improvements or developments which might be necessary. ◼ Service Shouldn’t the instrument work properly, before contacting your distributor make sure that batteries are correctly installed and working, check the test leads and replace them if necessary.