Ht-instruments PVCHECK Manuel d'utilisateur

 Copyright HT ITALIA 2013 Release EN 1.01 - 09/04/2013 PVCHECK User manual

PVCHECK EN - 84.2. KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION The keyboard includes the following keys: ON/OFF key to switch on/off the instrument ESC/MENU ke

PVCHECK EN - 95. GENERAL MENU Pressing the ESC/MENU key in any condition of the instrument displays the general menu screen, in which the instrume

PVCHECK EN - 105.1.2. Measuring unit This section allows setting the measuring units of some parameters included in the database (DB) for the mana

PVCHECK EN - 115.1.4. Remote unit/Pyranometer This section allows selecting the type of remote unit to be used (if available) and setting the valu

PVCHECK EN - 125.1.5. Irradiance This section allows setting the minimum irradiance threshold both for IVCK measurement and for efficiency test on

PVCHECK EN - 135.2. EFF – EFFICIENCY TEST SETTINGS FOR PV INSTALLATIONS The purpose of this measurement is to evaluate the DC efficiency of a pho

PVCHECK EN - 145.2.2. System parameters 1. Position the cursor onto EFF by using the arrow keys (,) and confirm with ENTER. The display shows th

PVCHECK EN - 155.2.3. Selection of the compensation relationship of temperature effects This option allows selecting the relationship to be used

PVCHECK EN - 165.3. LOW – SETTINGS FOR CONTINUITY TEST WITH 200MA The purpose of this measurement is to test the continuity of protective conduct

PVCHECK EN - 175.4. M – SETTINGS FOR INSULATION MEASUREMENT 5.4.1. Instrument settings 1. Position the cursor onto M by using the arrow keys (,

PVCHECK EN - 185.5. IVCK – SETTINGS FOR IVCK QUICK TEST The purpose of this measurement is to verify the functionality of the connections and of

PVCHECK EN - 19modules’ Voc. “Manual”  setting, made by the operator, of the known temperature value of the module in the line below. Aux  temp

PVCHECK EN - 205.6. DB – DATABASE MODULE MANAGEMENT The meter allows managing up to a maximum of 30 different types of PV modules, further to a D

PVCHECK EN - 215.6.1. How to define a new PV module 1. Position the cursor onto DB by using the arrow keys (,) and confirm with ENTER. The disp

PVCHECK EN - 225.6.2. How to modify an existing PV module 1. Select the PV module to be modified from the internal database by means of the arrow

PVCHECK EN - 236. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6.1. MEASURING EFFICIENCY PV PLANTS BY USING REMOTE UNIT SOLAR-02 For the sake of simplicity, further in

PVCHECK EN - 244. In order to guarantee the operator’s safety, disable the system being measured by means of the switches/breakers upstream and d

PVCHECK EN - 2515. Upon reaching “00” after pressing the GO/STOP key, the test is started and the two units are synchronized with each other. In t

PVCHECK EN - 2629. Press SAVE to save the results obtained (see § 7.1) or ESC to exit the screen and go back to the initial screen.

PVCHECK EN - 276.2. MEASURING PARAMETERS ON PV PLANT WITHOUT USING SOLAR-02 The “PV installation efficiency” test carried out without using the o

PVCHECK EN - 1Table of contents: 1. PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY MEASURES ... 31.1. Preli

PVCHECK EN - 285. Connect the DC current clamp to the positive output conductor of the string, respecting the direction of the arrow found on the

PVCHECK EN - 296.3. QUICK CHECK ON PV MODULES AND STRINGS (IVCK) 6.3.1. Foreword This function carries out a series of quick tests on a PV module

PVCHECK EN - 306.3.2. Carrying out an IVCK quick test without measuring irradiance CAUTION  The maximum voltage between inputs P, N, E and C

PVCHECK EN - 31 CAPTION: E: Green cable C: Blue cable P: Red cable N: Black cable 1. PV module/string 2. Main system earthing 3. Earthed met

PVCHECK EN - 3213. With continuity measurement selected, the instrument goes on by opening the short-circuit and carrying out thetest between term

PVCHECK EN - 336.3.3. Carrying out an IVCK quick test and measuring irradiance CAUTION  The maximum voltage between inputs P, N, E and C is 1

PVCHECK EN - 34cell until it rests on the tang found on the bracket so that the cell is perfectly parallel to the surface of the module, then fix

PVCHECK EN - 35Fig. 8: Connection for IVCK test with direct irradiance measurement CAPTION: E: Green cable C: Blue cable P: Red cable N: Bla

PVCHECK EN - 36 16. When Voc and Isc measurements are complete, themessage “OK” is shown in case the result of the test ispositive (measur

PVCHECK EN - 37o OK: if all results under STC are OK, o NO if one of the results under STC is NO 23. Press the  key to go back to the previou

PVCHECK EN - 26.5.2. Calibration of measuring cables ...

PVCHECK EN - 386.3.4.1. Anomalous situations when performing IVCK tests 1. In case the instrument detects a voltage higher than 1000V at terminals

PVCHECK EN - 396.4. MEASUREMENT OF INSULATION ON PV MODULES/STRINGS/FIELDS (M) 6.4.1. Foreword The purpose of this function is to measure the in

PVCHECK EN - 40CAPTION: E: Green cable P: Red cable N: Black cable 1. Unearthed PV field 2. Main system earthing Fig. 10: Instrument conn

PVCHECK EN - 416.4.3. Measuring insulation – TIMER mode 1. Position the cursor onto M by using the arrow keys (,) and confirm with ENTER. The

PVCHECK EN - 424. Press GO/STOP to start the test. In case no error conditions occur, the instrument displays the message “Measuring…” as shown in

PVCHECK EN - 436.4.4. Measuring insulation – STRING mode CAUTION The maximum current which can be measured by the instrument is 10A. Before car

PVCHECK EN - 444. Press GO/STOP to start the test. In case no error conditions occur, the instrument displays the message “Measuring…” as shown in

PVCHECK EN - 456.4.4.1. Anomalous situations 1. In any operating mode, in case the instrument detects a voltage higher than 1000V at terminals P-

PVCHECK EN - 466.5. MEASUREMENT OF CONTINUITY ON PV MODULES/STRINGS/FIELDS (LOW) 6.5.1. Foreword The purpose of this measurement is to test the

PVCHECK EN - 476. The value of compensated resistance of the cables which will be subtracted from all subsequent continuity measures is shown nex

PVCHECK EN - 31. PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY MEASURES The instrument has been designed in compliance with directive IEC/EN61010-1 relevant to electron

PVCHECK EN - 48Fig. 14: Connection for continuity measurement on structures of the PV installation CAUTION Upon pressing the GO/STOP key, differ

PVCHECK EN - 496.5.3.1. Anomalous situations 1. In case the instrument detects a voltage higher than 5V at its terminals E and C, it does not car

PVCHECK EN - 506.6. LIST OF DISPLAY MESSAGES MESSAGE DESCRIPTION Function not available The selected function/characteristic is not available D

PVCHECK EN - 517. STORING DATA The instrument allows saving max 999 measured values. The saved data can be recalled at display and deleted at any

PVCHECK EN - 52 CAUTION  Marker strings can be uploaded into the instrument by mean of the TopView software through a PC connection (“Marker ma

PVCHECK EN - 537.3. OPERATIONS WITH RESULTS 7.3.1. Recalling on the display the PV efficiency results 1. Press the ESC/MENU key to go back to t

PVCHECK EN - 547.3.2. Recalling on the display the results of IVCK, M and LOW measurements 1. Press the ESC/MENU key to go back to the main men

PVCHECK EN - 557.3.2.1. Accessing the data saved in the memory – Numeric display 1. Select a line corresponding to a saved result and press ENTE

PVCHECK EN - 56 6. For M test in STRING mode there are the values of the following parameters:  Set rated test voltage  Minimum threshold set

PVCHECK EN - 578. CONNECTING THE INSTRUMENT TO THE PC CAUTION  The connection between instrument and PC is realized by means of cable C2006.

PVCHECK EN - 41.2. DURING USE Please carefully read the following recommendations and instructions: CAUTION  Failure to comply with the cauti

PVCHECK EN - 589. MAINTENANCE 9.1. GENERAL INFORMATION The instrument you purchased is a precision instrument. While using and storing the instrum

PVCHECK EN - 5910. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 10.1. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR PV INSTALLATION EFFICIENCY Accuracy is indicated as [%reading + (n

PVCHECK EN - 6010.2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE IVCK FUNCTION DC Voltage @ OPC Range [V] Resolution [V] Accuracy 5.0  199.9 0.1 (1.0rdg

PVCHECK EN - 6110.4. REFERENCE STANDARDS 10.4.1. General Instrument safety: IEC/EN61010-1 Safety of measuring accessories: IEC/EN61010-031 Measu

PVCHECK EN - 6211. APPENDIX – THEORETICAL OUTLINE 11.1. EFFICIENCY TEST ON PV INSTALLATIONS According to the requirements of the laws in force, D

PVCHECK EN - 6312. SERVICE 12.1. WARRANTY CONDITIONS This instrument is warranted against any material or manufacturing defect, in compliance with

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PVCHECK EN - 52. GENERAL DESCRIPTION 2.1. INTRODUCTION This instrument has been designed to carry quick checks (IVCK) on photovoltaic modules/stri

PVCHECK EN - 63. PREPARATION FOR USE 3.1. INITIAL CHECKS Before shipping, the instrument has been checked from an electric as well as mechanical

PVCHECK EN - 74. NOMENCLATURE 4.1. INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION CAPTION: 1. Inputs 2. Display 3. Connector for optical output/USB port 4. Arrow keys/EN