Seaward PV210 User Manual

PV200/210 Operating Instructions
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Table of Contents
Limited Warranty & Limitation of Liability ......................................................................................... 2
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................. 3
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 4
1 User Notes ..................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Safety Notes .................................................................................................................................. 4
3 Accessories .................................................................................................................................. 6
3.1 Standard Contents ................................................................................................................. 6
3.2 Optional Accessories ............................................................................................................. 6
4 Unit Description ............................................................................................................................. 7
4.1 Identifying parts of the unit ..................................................................................................... 7
4.2 LCD display ............................................................................................................................. 8
5 Using the Seaward PV200/210 ..................................................................................................... 9
5.1 Powering On the PV200/210 ................................................................................................... 9
5.2 Battery Condition Check ......................................................................................................... 9
5.3 Setting the date and time ........................................................................................................ 9
5.4 Protective Earth Resistance (Rpe) Function ........................................................................... 9
5.4.1 Test lead resistance null ....................................................................................................... 9
5.4.2 Resistance Measurement................................................................................................... 10
5.5 Voltage Measurement ........................................................................................................... 11
5.6 Point to Point Insulation Resistance (Riso) Function ............................................................ 11
5.7 Auto Sequence Measurement ............................................................................................. 12
5.7.1 Selecting Automatic Test Sequence .................................................................................. 12
5.7.2 Automatic Sequence .......................................................................................................... 14
5.7.3 Displaying the I-V Curve after the test sequence .............................................................. 15
5.8 Memory Store ........................................................................................................................ 16
5.9 Memory Recall ...................................................................................................................... 17
5.10 Memory Clear ...................................................................................................................... 17
5.11 Operating Current ............................................................................................................... 17
5.12 Auto Shutdown ................................................................................................................... 18
5.13 Error Messages ................................................................................................................... 18
5.13.1 User serviceable error codes ........................................................................................... 18
5.13.2 Non user serviceable error codes .................................................................................... 19
5.13.3 Overriding the HiSC error code ........................................................................................ 19
6 Use with the Solar Survey 200R.................................................................................................. 20
6.1 Pairing with the Survey 200R ................................................................................................ 20
6.2 Un-Pairing from the Survey 200R ......................................................................................... 20
6.3 Put the Survey 200R into transmit mode .............................................................................. 20
6.4 Normal operation .................................................................................................................. 20
6.5 Downloading data to PC ....................................................................................................... 21
7 Electrical Specifications ............................................................................................................. 21
7.1 Open Circuit Voltage Measurement (PV Terminals) ............................................................ 21
7.2 Short Circuit Current Measurement ..................................................................................... 21
7.3 Earth Continuity .................................................................................................................... 21
7.4 Insulation Resistance (Auto Test Sequence) ....................................................................... 21
7.5 Insulation Resistance ........................................................................................................... 22
7.6 Rpe Voltage Measurement (4mm Terminals) ....................................................................... 22
7.7 Operating Current (via AC/DC Current Clamp) .................................................................... 22
7.8 DC Power (via AC/DC Current Clamp) ................................................................................. 22
8 Environmental Conditions .......................................................................................................... 22
9 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................... 23
9.1 Preparing to work on the Solar PV200/210. ........................................................................ 23
9.2 Securing the Solar PV200/210 ............................................................................................. 23
9.3 Cleaning the Solar PV200/210 ............................................................................................ 23
9.4 Battery Replacement............................................................................................................ 23
9.5 Replacing the Fuse .............................................................................................................. 24
9.6 Service and Calibration. ....................................................................................................... 25
9.7 Spare Parts. ........................................................................................................................... 25
Appendix A ..................................................................................................................................... 26

Seaward PV210 Specifications

General

Brand	Seaward
Model	PV210
Category	Test Equipment
Language	English