Using The Solar Installation Pv100; Power On Solar Pv100; Battery Condition Check; Protective Earth Resistance (Rpe) Function - Seaward PV100 Notice D'utilisation

Solar Installation PV100

Using the Solar Installation PV100

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5.1 Power On Solar PV100

To turn the PV100 on, press and hold the Rpe and Auto buttons simultaneously.

5.2 Battery Condition Check

The PV100 automatically performs battery condition checks whilst idle and during
measurements. When the battery level is low, the battery symbol icon will appear on
the PV100 display. The PV100 will continue to function, however the batteries should
be replaced.
Note: When the battery symbol icon is flashing all tests will be inhibited and the
batteries immediately must be replaced as described in section 8.4.

Protective Earth Resistance (Rpe) Function

5.3
Always ensure that the circuit under test is electrically isolated.
If the test probes are connected to a voltage >5V, the measured voltage
will be displayed on the LCD. If the voltage exceeds 30V the Rpe
measurement function is inhibited.

5.3.1 Test lead resistance null

The PV100 can automatically compensate for the resistance of the test leads as
follows:
1. Hold the tips of the test probes firmly together as
shown, to ensure a good electrical connection.
2. Press and hold the Rpe Null key (4).
3. The measured resistance of the test leads is shown in
the primary display until a beep is heard.
4. The Rpe display will now 0.00 and the Null icon is
illuminated
5. All subsequent measurements will take into account
the test lead resistance compensation until the
function is disabled by pressing the Rpe Null key (4)
again.
Note: A maximum test lead resistance of 10
ohms can be taken into account. If the test
lead resistance is greater than 10
beep will indicate that the Lead Zero
function has failed.
Note: For ease of use, the PV100 will store the lead
compensation when switched off and recall this
value when next switched on. The stored value is
only applicable to the test leads used when the
compensation measurement was made. If the
test leads are replaced the Rpe null function
should be repeated using the replacement
test leads.
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Operating Instructions
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