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EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. I-V Curve Checker MP-11 Instruction Manual Ver.7
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CASE 6
Controlling the Measurement using
only MP-11 Main Unit from PC
Measurement Item
Measurement Condition
 I-V Characteristics
 Managing the measured data on PC
 Using the measured data on another application
 Centralizing the measurement control, data analysis and management on PC
 Irradiance, PV module/array temperature, and ambient temperature data are
not required or using fixed values for these parameters
Required Items
Configuration Image
A. MP-11 Main Unit
B. PV Probe
(1.5m, Red 1pc, Black 1pc)
C. Grounding Cable (3m)
D. Battery Receptacle Box or
AC Adapter (1.8m)
E. USB Cable (2m)
F. PC Installed with MP-11
Software
Procedure
Reference Sections
1
Disconnect the PV module/array, which is subjected to take measurement, from the
relating devices such as power conditioner completely.
3-1, 3-2
2
Ground the MP-11 Main Unit with grounding cable.
5-3
3
Turn ON the PC and startup the MP-11 I-V Checker Software
9-3
4
Connect MP-11 Main Unit with P.
5-3
5
Turn the MP-11 Main Unit power ON。
8-2
6
Setup the communication port between the MP-11 Main Unit and the PC
9-3
7
Synchronize the date and time between the MP-11 Main Unit and the PC
9-3
8
Setup the Measurement Parameters:
 Use Only Main Unit setting
 Auto or Manual Measurement Setting
 Measurement Range
 (Fixed values for irradiance and temperatures)
 Specify data saving settings
9-3
9
While the power is turned ON, connect the MP-11 to PV module/array.
3-1, 3-2
10
Start measurement
9-3
11
Display and analyze the measured data
9-3
12
Disconnect the PV module/array from MP-11 while the power is still turned ON.
3-1, 3-2
13
Turn the MP-11 Main Unit power OFF.
8-2
A
B
C
D
E
F