2 GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH
Contents Page Contents Page
1 License Agreement .......................................................... 3
2 Introduction ...................................................................... 4
3 Use for Intended Purpose ................................................. 4
4 Safety Precautions ........................................................... 4
4.1 Safety Features and Precautions .....................................................4
5 Warnings .......................................................................... 5
6 Operating the PROFITEST PV ............................................ 6
6.1 Controls and Connectors ................................................................6
6.2 General Notes ...............................................................................6
6.3 Connecting Peripheral Devices .......................................................6
6.4 Power Supply ................................................................................7
6.5 Connection to a PC ........................................................................7
6.6 Connecting the Solar Generator ......................................................7
6.7 Measured Value Transducers for Temperature and
Irradiation ......................................................................................7
6.8 Switching the Instrument On ..........................................................8
6.9 Buttons .........................................................................................8
6.10 Measurement ................................................................................9
6.10.1 Entering Module, Customer and System Data ..................................9
6.10.2 Start Measurement ........................................................................9
6.10.3 Archive .........................................................................................9
6.10.4 Transfer ......................................................................................10
6.10.5 Results .......................................................................................10
6.11 Messages ...................................................................................10
7 1000 V / 32 A Load Disconnector ................................... 11
8 Influences on Measuring Accuracy ................................ 11
9 Installing PV Analyzer Transfer Software ....................... 12
10 Installing the USB Device Driver (CDM) .......................... 13
10.1 Installation via “Found New Hardware” ..........................................13
10.2 Uninstalling the CDM Driver ..........................................................14
11 Using PV Analyzer Transfer Software ............................ 15
11.1 The File Menu .............................................................................15
11.1.1 Open ..........................................................................................15
11.1.2 Save as ... ...................................................................................15
11.1.3 Browse .......................................................................................15
11.1.4 Export .........................................................................................16
11.1.5 Report .........................................................................................16
11.1.6 Analysis ......................................................................................17
11.1.7 Printer Setup ...............................................................................17
11.1.8 Exit .............................................................................................17
11.2 Edit .............................................................................................17
11.2.1 Cut .............................................................................................17
11.2.2 Copy ...........................................................................................17
11.2.3 Paste ..........................................................................................17
11.3 Extras .........................................................................................17
11.3.1 Start Measurement at the PROFITEST PV
(“Trace Curve” button). ................................................................17
11.3.2 Managing Files at the PROFITEST PV (“Data Transfer” button) ...18
11.3.3 Transfer Date and Time to the PROFITEST PV ..............................18
11.3.4 Continuous Measurement ............................................................18
11.3.5 Editing the PROFITEST PV Sensor Database .................................19
11.3.6
Managing Modules at the PROFITEST PV
(“Module List” button) ........................................................................19
11.3.7
Managing Measuring Tasks at the PROFITEST PV
(“Measuring Tasks” button) ................................................................19
11.3.8 Calculating Internal Series Resistance Rs ......................................19
11.3.9 Customer Database .....................................................................20
11.3.10 Module Database ........................................................................20
11.3.11 Settings ......................................................................................20
11.3.12 Setting Temperature Offset ..........................................................21
11.3.13 Firmware Update .........................................................................21
11.4 Using the Graphic Interface ..........................................................21
11.4.1 Measuring Points On/Off (“Measuring Points” button) ....................21
11.4.2 MPP On/Off (“Show MPP” button) ................................................21
11.4.3 Display Theoretical Curve On/Off ..................................................21
11.4.4 Display Characteristic STC Curve On/Off .......................................21
11.4.5 Power Display On/Off ...................................................................21
11.4.6 Key On/Off (“Key” button) .............................................................22
11.4.7 Stretch On /Off (“Max. Zoom” button) ...........................................22
11.4.8 To Clipboard (“Clipboard” button, main toolbar) .............................22
11.5 Results .......................................................................................22
11.6 Help ...........................................................................................22
11.6.1 Contents .....................................................................................22
11.6.2 Search ........................................................................................22
11.6.3 Using Help ..................................................................................22
11.6.4 Info .............................................................................................22
12 Technical Data ............................................................... 23
12.1 Unit of Measure ...........................................................................23
12.2 Sensor Connection Pin Allocations ................................................23
12.3 Computer Unit .............................................................................23
12.4 Display .......................................................................................23
12.5 Operation ....................................................................................23
12.6 Power Supply ..............................................................................23
12.7 Dimensions .................................................................................23
12.8 Operating Conditions ...................................................................23
12.9 Optionally Available .....................................................................23
13 List of Symbols Used in Formulas .................................. 24
14 Causes of Reduced Output and Yield ............................. 25
15 Characteristic IU Curves: Contexts ................................. 26
16 Sample Characteristic Curves from Actual
Practice (source: PVE) ..................................................... 29
17 Glossary ......................................................................... 30
18 Appendix A ..................................................................... 32
18.1 Charge Level Indicator for Integrated Rechargeable Battery ............32
18.2 Acoustic Signals ..........................................................................32
19 Maintenance and Recalibration ..................................... 33
19.1 Return and Environmentally Sound Disposal ..................................33
19.2 Recalibration ...............................................................................33
19.3 Repair and Replacement Parts Service
Calibration Center and Rental Instrument Service ..........................33
20 Product Support ............................................................. 34
