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1. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Accuracy is calculated as  [ readings + (no. of digits) * resolution] at 23°C  5°C, con relative humidity <80HR

1.1. CERTIFIER OF SINGLE PHASE PV INSTALLATION

DC Voltage
Range (V) Resolution (V) Accuracy
15.0  99.9 0.1
 (0.5rdg + 2dgt)
100.0  1499.9 0.3
AC TRMS Voltage
Range (V) Resolution (V) Accuracy
50.0  265.0 0.1  (0.5rdg + 2dgt)
Max crest factor: 1.5

DC Current (by external transducer clamp)

Range (mV) Resolution (mV) Accuracy
-1100  -5
0.1  (0.5rdg + 0.6mV)
5  1100
The value of current is ALWAYS displayed with positive sign ; The value of current transduced in voltage less then 5mV is zeroed

AC TRMS Current (by external transducer clamp)

Range (mV) Resolution (mV) Frequency (Hz) Accuracy
1  1200 0.1 47.5  63.0  (0.5rdg + 0.6mV)
Max crest factor: 2.0 ; The value of current transduced in voltage less then 5mV is zeroed

Minimum read value (A)

FS DC & AC clamp (A) Resolution (A)
DC AC
1< FS  10 0.001 0.05 0.01
10< FS  100 0.01 0.5 0.1
100< FS  1000 0.1 5A 1

DC Power (Vmeas > 150V)

FS clamp (A) Range (W]) Resolution (W) Accuracy
0.000k  9.999k 0.001k
1< FS  10  (0.7rdg+3dgt)
10.00k  99.99k 0.01k
0.000k  9.999k 0.001k (Imeas < 10%FS)
10< FS  100 10.00k  99.99k 0.01k
100.0k  999.9k 0.1k
0.00k  99.99k 0.01k 0.7rdg
100< FS  1000 100.0k  999.9k 0.1k (Imeas 10%FS)
1000k  9999k 1k
Vmeas = voltage correspondent to measured power

AC Single phase power (@ PF = 1, Vmeas > 200V)

FS clamp (A) Range (W) Resolution (W) Accuracy
0.000k  9.999k 0.001k
1< FS  10  (0.7rdg+3dgt)
10.00k  99.99k 0.01k
(Imeas < 10%FS)
0.000k  9.999k 0.001k
10< FS  100 10.00k  99.99k 0.01k
100.0k  999,9k 0.1k
0.7rdg
0.00k  99.99k 0.01k
(Imeas 10%FS)
100< FS  1000 100.0k  999.9k 0.1k
1000k  9999k 1k
Vmeas = voltage correspondent to measured power

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Frequency
Range (Hz) Resolution (Hz) Accuracy
47.5  63.0Hz 0.1 (0.2%rdg+1dgt)

Irradiance (by reference cell)

Range (mV) Resolution (mV) Accuracy
1.0  65.0 0.1 (1.0%rdg + 5dgt)

Temperature (by external probe PT1000)

Range (°C) Resolution (°C) Accuracy
-20.0  100.0 0.1  (1.0rdg +1°C)

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1.2. I-V CURVE and IVCK MEASUREMENTS

I-V, IVCK: VDC Voltage @ OPC
Range (V) (*) Resolution (V) Accuracy (*)
15.0  99.9 0.1
(0.5rdg+2dgt)
100.0  1499.9 0.3
(*) The I-V curve measurements start for VDC > 15V and the accuracy is defined for VDC > 20V

I-V, IVCK: IDC Current @ OPC

Range (A) (*) Resolution (A) Accuracy
0.10  15.00 0.01 (1.0rdg+2dgt)
(*) Maximum allowed current = 15A for Voc≤1000V; Maximum allowed current = 10A for Voc>1000V

I-V: DC Power @ OPC (Vmpp >30V, Impp >2A)

Range (W) (*) Resolution (W) Accuracy
50  99999 1 (1.0%rdg+6dgt)
Vmpp = Maximum power voltage, Impp = Maximum Power Current
(*) Max measurable value of Power must include FF value(~ 0.7)  Pmax = 1000V x 15A x 0.7 = 10500W
 Pmax = 1500V x 15A x 0.7 = 10500W

I-V, IVCK: VDC Voltage (@ STC)

Range (V) Resolution (V) Accuracy (*,**)
5.0  999.9 0.1 (4.0rdg+2dgt)

I-V: IDC Current (@ STC)

Range (A) Resolution (A) Accuracy (**)
0.10  99.00 0.01 (4.0rdg+2dgt)

I-V: DC Power @ STC (Vmpp >30V, Impp >2A)

Range (W) (*, **) Resolution (W) Accuracy (**)
50  99999 1 (5.0%rdg+1dgt)
Vmpp = Maximum power voltage, Impp = Maximum Power Current
(*) Measurements start for VDC > 15V and the accuracy is defined for VDC > 20V
(**) Test conditions:
2
 Test cond.: Steady Irrad.700W/m , spectrum AM 1.5,solar incidence vs perpendicular.   25°, Cells Temp. [15..65°C]
 Accuracy include contribute of solar sensor and its measuring circuit

Irradiance (with reference cell)

Range (mV) Resolution (mV) Accuracy
1.0  100.0 0.1 (1.0rdg+5dgt)

Temperature of module (with auxiliary PT1000 probe)

Range (°C) Resolution (°C) Accuracy
-20.0  100.0 0.1 (1.0rdg+1°C)

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2. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
DISPLAY AND MEMORY:
Features: 128x128pxl custom LCD with backlight
Memory capacity: 256kbytes
Saved data: max 99 yield test ; 249 curves (I-V curve test), 999 IVCK

POWER SUPPLY:
Internal power supply: 6x1.5V alkaline batteries type AA, LR06
Battery life: > 249 curve (I-V curve test), 999 IVCK test
approx 120 hours (yield test)
SOLAR-02 power supply: 4x1.5V alkaline batteries type AAA LR03
SOLAR-02 max recording time (@ IP=5s): approx 1.5h
Auto Power OFF: after 5 min of idleness

OUTPUT INTERFACE
PC communication port: optical/USB and WiFi
Interface with SOLAR-02 : wireless RF communication (max distance 1m)

MECHANICAL FEATURES
Dimensions (L x W x H): 235 x 165 x 75mm
Weight (batteries included): 1.2kg

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Reference temperature: 23°C  5°C
Working temperature: 0°  40°C
Working humidity: <80%HR
Storage temperature (batt. not included): -10  60°C
Storage humidity: <80%HR

GENERAL REFERENCE STANDARDS:

Safety: IEC/EN61010-1
EMC: IEC/EN61326-1
Safety of measurement accessories: IEC/EN61010-031
I-V curve measurement: IEC/EN60891 (I-V curve test)
IEC/EN60904-5 (Temperature measurement)
Insulation: double insulation
Pollution degree: 2
Overvoltage category: CAT II 1000V DC, CAT III 300V AC to ground
Max 1500V among inputs P1, P2, C1, c2
Max altitude of use: 2000m

This instrument complies with the requirements of the European Low Voltage Directives 2014/35/EU
(LVD) and EMC 2014/30/EU
This instrument satisfies the requirements of 2011/65/EU (RoHS) directive and 2012/19/EU (WEEE)
directive

HT ITALIA SRL Tel: +39-0546-621002 - Fax: +39-0546-621144

Via della Boaria 40 - 48018 Faenza (RA)- Italy email: [email protected] - web: http://www.ht-instruments.com