EKO MP-11 - Page 33

EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. I-V Curve Checker MP-11 Instruction Manual Ver.7
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CASE 8
Controlling Measurements on PC using
MP-11 Main Unit, External Pyranometer, and Thermocouple
Measurement Item
Measurement Condition
 I-V Characteristics
 Irradiance
 Temperatures
 Managing the measured data on PC
 Using the measured data on another application
 Centralizing the measurement control, data analysis and management on PC
 Using high precision pyranometer installed at the site
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. Sensor Unit
F. Moduler Cable (3m)
G. Thermocouple (3m, 2pcs
H. External Pyranometer*
I. Output Cable for the
External Pyranometer*
J. USB Cable (12)
K. PC Installed with MP-11
Software
*Not included in the MP-11
package
Procedure
Reference Sections
1
Disconnect the PV module/array, which is subjected to take measurement, from the
relating devices such as power conditioner completely.
3-2, 3-2
2
Set the switch on the Sensor Unit rear panel to [EXT] position.
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 an external pyranometer to the Sensor Unit.
5-3
5
Connect the Sensor Unit to the Main Unit.
5-3
6
Ground the MP-11 Main Unit with grounding cable.
5-3
7
Connect MP-11 Main Unit to PC.
5-3
8
Turn ON the Sensor Unit power.
5-3
9
Turn ON the MP-11 Main Unit power.
8-2
10
Turn ON the PC and startup the MP-11 I-V Checker Software
9-3
11
Setup the communication port between the MP-11 Main Unit and the PC
9-3
12
Synchronize the date and time between the MP-11 Main Unit and the PC
9-3
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B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K