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EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. I-V Curve Checker MP-11 Instruction Manual Ver.7
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CASE 1
Using only MP-11 Main Unit
Measurement Item
Measurement Condition
 I-V Characteristics
 Taking measurement of PV module/array on a high location.
 Not necessary to take irradiance, module/array back surface temperature, and
ambient temperature measurements by using fixed values
Required Items
Configuration Image
A. MP-11 Main Unit
B. PV Probes
(1.5m, Red 1pc, Black 1pc)
C. Grounding Cable (3m)
D. Battery Receptacle Box or
AC Adapter (1.8m)
Procedure
Reference Sections
1
Completely disconnect the PV module/array, which is subjected for measurement,
from the relating devices such as power conditioner.
3-1, 3-2
2
Ground the MP-11 with grounding cable.
5-3
3
Turn ON the MP-11 Main Unit power.
8-2
4
As the power turned ON, connect the MP-11 to the PV module/array.
8-5
5
Setup the measurement parameters:
 [Main Unit Only]
 Auto or Manual Measurement Setting
 Measurement Range
 (Fixed irradiance and temperature values)
8-4
6
Start Measurement
8-5
7
Display and analyze the measured data
8-5, 8-6
8
Disconnect the MP-11 from the PV module/array as the Main Unit power still turned
ON.
3-1, 3-2
9
Turn OFF the MP-11 Main Unit power.
8-2
10
Disconnect the grounding cable from the MP-11 Main Unit.
5-3
11
Reconnect the power conditioner and other related devices which were
disconnected before taking measurement with MP-11.
3-1, 3-2
A
B
C
D