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EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. I-V Curve Checker MP-11 Instruction Manual Ver.7
Pg. 30
CASE 7
Controlling Measurements on PC using
MP-11 Main Unit, Sensor Unit, and Thermocouple
Measurement Item
Measurement Condition
 I-V Characteristics
 Irradiance
 Temperature
 Managing the measured data on PC
 Using the measured data on another application
 Centralizing the measurement control, data analysis and management on PC
 Necessary to take irradiance, PV module/array temperature, and ambient
temperature data
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)
E. Sensor Unit
F. Moduler Cable (3m)
G. Thermocouple (3m, 2pcs)
H. USB Cable (2m)
I. 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
Check the switch on the Sensor Unit rear panel; it should be setup with [INT].
5-3
3
Connect thermocouple cables to the Sensor Unit and setup the other end of
thermocouple cable at the measuring position.
5-3
4
Connect the Sensor Unit to the Main Unit.
5-3
5
Remove the Angle Capturer from the Sensor Unit and place it on the PV
module/array; confirm the angles.
5-3
6
Place the Angle Capturer back on the Sensor Unit; place the Sensor Unit near the
PV module/array in the same angles confirmed with the Angle Capturer.
5-3
7
Remove the Angle Capturer from the Sensor Unit before the measurement.
5-3
8
Ground the MP-11 Main Unit with grounding cable.
5-3
9
Turn ON the Sensor Unit power.
5-3
10
Turn ON the MP-11 Main Unit power.
8-2
11
Disconnect the PV module/array, which is subjected to take measurement, from the
relating devices such as power conditioner completely.
3-1, 3-2
12
Turn ON the PC and startup the MP-11 I-V Checker Software
9-3
13
Setup the communication port between the MP-11 Main Unit and the PC
9-3
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E
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