Quick start guide
English
The portable autonomous solarimeter measures the solar irrigation for the control of
photovoltaic and thermal installations on test or on site.
Operating temperature, information on storage and battery
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Operating temperature: -10 to +50 °C (+14 to +122 °F)
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Storage temperature: -10 to +55 °C (+14 to +131 °F)
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Power supply: 3 1.5V type LR3-AAA batteries
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Device description
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Set the language
About
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Irradiance
Once switched on, the instrument measures and displays twice a second the
instantaneous value of solar power (or irradiance) in W/m
to users about sunshine local conditions.
Display:
Solar power W/m
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Maximum value
Minimum Value
1. Function key
2. Function key
3. Function key
4. Delete and backscreen key
5. Screen key
6. ON/OFF key
By pressing French and English
keys, you can choose language:
French or English.
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. This value gives information
Reset minimum and maximum
values
Activate pause function
Continue measurement
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Radiation exposure or global irradiation
The instrument measures twice a second the irradiance and displays it, while memorizing
minimum and maximum values. From these data, it calculates and displays the measurement
duration: average value, Radiation exposure or global irradiation.
From start screen, the operator have access to energy measurement over a period controlled by
timer and clock, he proceeds as follows:
Access to exposure measurement and in sunshine control Irr. Measurement is not
launched yet.
Launch of the energy accumulation in Wh/m² visualised by the "On" pictogram
which flashes. The chronometer starts, it indicates seconds-minutes- hours-day
(max: 03D00H00M00S). First average values and accumulated energy values
appear.
Switching to second screen to recall max and min.
Stop of measurement, ''Reset'' is displayed.
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Power source
When the instrument is equipped with alkaline batteries, it can operate for 72
hours minimum. A symbol informs the user about electric power remaining. If
battery is low, less than 1 bar on the pictogram, the instrument stops measuring,
save current measurement and switches off.
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Maintenance
The SL 100 instrument conception allows a reduce maintenance which consists in changing
batteries and cleaning the sensor with a cloth slightly dampened.
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Regular checking
Like most measuring instruments, it is strongly recommended to regularly control and
calibrate SL 100. Return to the manufacturer each year will provide necessary metrological
traceability.