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Seaward Solar PV150 User Manual

Seaward Solar PV150
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Solar Installation PV150
Operating Instructions
Bracken Hill
South West Industrial Estate
Peterlee
Co Durham
SR8 2SW
ENGLAND
Tel: +44(0)191 5863511
www.seaward.co.uk
sales@seaward.co.uk
service@seaward.co.uk
Part Number 388A567 Revision 4
February 2017
© 2017 Seaward Electronic
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Seaward Solar PV150 Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryTest Equipment
TypeSolar PV Tester
Voltage Measurement Range0 to 1000 V DC
Voltage Measurement Accuracy±1% ±2 digits
Current Measurement Range0 to 15 A DC
Current Measurement Accuracy±1% ±2 digits
Insulation Resistance Test Voltages250 V, 500 V, 1000 V
Continuity Measurement Resolution0.01 Ω
Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) TestYes
Short Circuit Current (Isc) TestYes
Polarity TestYes
Data LoggingYes
Wireless ConnectivityNo
Operating Temperature-10°C to +50°C
Storage Temperature-20°C to +60°C
DisplayLCD
Weight0.5 kg

Summary

Limited Warranty & Limitation of Liability

CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY

User Notes

Safety Notes

Accessories

Standard Contents

Lists items included in the PV150 test kit.

Optional Accessories

Lists additional accessories available for purchase.

Unit Description

Identifying parts of the unit

Identifies front and end view components of the PV150 unit.

LCD display

Explains the icons and indicators shown on the PV150's LCD screen.

Using the Solar Installation PV150

Power On Solar PV150

Instructions on how to turn the PV150 unit on.

Battery Condition Check

How the PV150 checks and indicates battery status.

Protective Earth Resistance (Rpe) Function

Details on performing Rpe measurements, including test lead null, resistance, and voltage.

Auto Sequence Measurement

How to automatically perform a sequence of tests on a PV installation.

Memory Store

How to store measurement results in the PV150's memory.

Memory Recall

How to retrieve stored measurement results from the PV150's memory.

Memory Clear

How to erase all stored measurement data from the PV150.

Operating Current

Procedure for measuring the DC operating current of a PV installation.

DC Operating Power

Procedure for measuring the DC operating power of a PV installation.

Auto Shutdown

How to configure the PV150's auto shutdown timer.

Error Messages

Explains common error messages and their remedies.

Use with the Solar Survey 200R

Pairing with the Survey 200R

Steps to connect and pair the PV150 with the Solar Survey 200R.

Un-Pairing from the Survey 200R

Steps to disconnect and unpair the PV150 from the Solar Survey 200R.

Put the Survey 200R into transmit mode

How to activate transmit mode on the Survey 200R for data sharing.

Normal operation

How the PV150 displays irradiance from a paired Survey 200R.

Downloading data to PC

Instructions for transferring stored data from the PV150 to a computer.

Electrical Specifications

Open Circuit Voltage Measurement (PV Terminals)

Electrical specifications for measuring Open Circuit Voltage.

Short Circuit Current Measurement

Electrical specifications for measuring Short Circuit Current.

Earth Continuity

Electrical specifications for Earth Continuity testing.

Insulation Resistance

Electrical specifications for Insulation Resistance testing.

Rpe Voltage Measurement (4mm Terminals)

Electrical specifications for Rpe Voltage measurements.

Operating Current (via AC/DC Current Clamp)

Electrical specifications for measuring Operating Current with a clamp.

DC Power (via AC/DC Current Clamp)

Electrical specifications for measuring DC Power with a clamp.

Environmental Conditions

Maintenance

Preparing to work on the Solar PV150

Safety precautions before performing maintenance on the PV150.

Securing the Solar PV150

Conditions under which safe operation cannot be assumed, requiring securing the unit.

Cleaning the Solar PV150

Instructions on how to clean the external case of the PV150.

Battery Replacement

Step-by-step guide for replacing the batteries in the PV150.

Replacing the Fuse

Step-by-step guide for replacing the fuse in the PV150.

Service and Calibration

Information on recommended service and calibration intervals.

Spare Parts

List of available spare parts and their part numbers.

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