Test Products International, Inc. User`s Manual
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1. CAUTION B CAUTION refer to the instruction manual improper use may damage the instrument or its components 4 APPLICATIONS Suitable for measuring the effectiveness of solar film Solar radiation measurement Car windows light intensity measurement Optimal incident angle for solar panels Measurement of the sun s transmission through transparent and film glass 5 FEATURES Convenient no need to adjust data displayed clearly Measurable light sources including all visible light Overload display OL when measurement is out of range Select either W m2 or BTU ft2 h units 6 DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTION 6 1 LCD DISPLAY Data hold Max value Min value Decimal point numeral screen W m W m2 BTU ft h Low battery indicator u LE odio eae n2 9 Btu ft t h T Power button Max Min button W m2 BTU ft2 h button Data Hold button Auto Range button 6 2 1 Power button B Press the button to turn the power on B Press the button again to turn the power OFF and the meter will go into sleep mode 6 2 2 Max and Min button B Press the Q button to display the max or min reading B Press and hold the button for 1 second to read the max value Press the button one more time to read the min value Press and hold the Ko button for more than 1 second and max and min mode turns off and the 510 returns to normal operation When the Cr2. button Is active the button is disabled 6 2 3 BTU ft2 h W m button m Press the Co button to turn power on The screen displays BTU ft h Press the S button to switch from BTU ft h to W m Pressing the button again returns the unit to BTU 6 2 4 Data hold button B Press the button to go into hold mode and D H appears on the screen and the data on the display is frozen Press this button once again to deactivate data hold and return to normal operation 6 2 5 Auto Range button 2 l B The button allows the range to be changed from 199 9 to 1999 and back again If a measurement is being made and OL is displayed press the button S to switch to the higher range 6 3 TEST PROCEDURE B Measuring your car headlights B Turn the car headlights on Turn on the 510 solar meter and 00 0 appears on the screen Put the 510 down close to the headlights Switch between high beam and low beam and the light intensity values appear on the display Test both the right and left headlights and write the values down for reference Refer to Picture 2 Measure the effect of solar insulation of your vehicle s windows B Press the button to turn the 510 solar meter on and 00 0 appears on the screen Aim the 510 at the sun holding it close to a window and the intensity value appears on the display Open the window and aim the device at the sun Compare the value against that acquired
3. when the window is closed to understand the efficiency of the window s solar film Refer to Picture 2 B NOTE When the light sensor cover is not attached CAP is indicated Make sure that it is attached If performing the zero adjustment after powering on several digits may not disappear In this case perform the zero adjustment again Picture 2 To test the sun s intensity put the device up close to Turn ON the headlights and put the window l the device down close to them to test their intensity Picture 3 To test the sun s intensity put the device close to the window Measure the solar insulation effect of your house s windows Close the window Press the Co button on your 510 solar meter and 00 0 comes up on the screen Put the device close to the window and aim it at the sun Compare the value against that acquired when the window is open and the device is placed at the same position in order to understand the window s heat efficiency Refer to Picture 3 SPECIFICATIONS Battery life approx 100 hr Accuracy typically within 10W m2 3 BTU ft2 h or 5 whichever is greater in sunlight Additional temperature induced error 0 38W m2 C 0 12 BTU ft2 h C from 25 C Operating temp amp RH 5 C 40 C below 80 RH Storage temp amp RH 10 C 60 C below 70 RH DISPLAY 3 1 2 digits LCD with maximum reading 1999 sampling Time Approx 0 25 second Resolut
4. Test Products International Inc 9615 SW Allen Blvd Suite 104 Ph 503 520 9197 Beaverton OR 97005 Fax 503 520 1225 Solar Power Meter User s Manual Ce HB21M2060001 CONTENTS ts ORG W ONO EE 2 Safety Precautions and Procedures cccceceeene cece eee eeeeeeeeeaeeeeeaeeanees 2 eo see ee ae ee A ADDICALUONS eses Eer a oR E EIEE DRE GRUT UN AIDE EAS add 3 Os FEUER 3 6 DESEHPLON ANG FUNCION re E ATE 4 Te SODECHCANON arten TEE 8 9 Safety and Maintenance 9 9 Battery HeplacmielTs ivi ae a ae Ib bRIAS 9 Dici opts clot ER 9 RP ENdO Elle DISHOSA anal 9 1 FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing TPI brand products The TPI Solar Meter is state of the art and easy to use It is designed to measure solar power in W m or BTU ft h 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES This instrument conforms with safety Standard EN 61010 1 related to electronic measuring instruments For your own safety and to avoid damaging the instrument follow the procedures described in this instruction manual and read carefully all notes preceded by this symbol AN CAUTION For your own safety and to avoid damaging the instrument follow the procedures described in this instruction manual and read carefully all notes preceded by this symbol A When taking measurements B Avoid performing measurements in humid or wet places and in areas where explosive gas combustible gas steam or excessive dust is present 3
5. ion 0 1 W m2 gt 0 1 BTU ft2 h Over input Display shows OL Range 1999W m 2 634 BTU ft 2 h Dimensions amp weight 132 L x 60 W x 38 H mm approx 150g EMC this instrument is EMC compliant and has undergone compatibility tests according to EN61326 1997 A1 1998 A2 2001 ACCESSORIES B User manual B 9V battery NEDA 1604 IEC 6F 22 JIS 006P 1 carrying case 8 SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE B Operating altitude below 2 000m B Operating environment for indoor use exposure to pollution level Il B This is a precision device Observe use and storage specifications to prevent possible damage B Do not store this device in direct sunlight or where it is hot and or damp BH Remember to turn the power off after use For long term storage remove the battery to prevent the battery from leaking and causing damage to the parts inside B Clean the device with a dry soft cloth 9 BATTERY REPLACEMENT When the symbol is displayed the battery is in need of replacement B Unscrew the battery cover and remove the battery Insert a new battery of the same type 9V NEDA1604 JISOO6P IEC6F22 observing the proper polarity re screw the battery cover and reposition the protective holster 10 WARRANTY Your TPI instrument is guaranteed free from defects in materials and workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase This guarantee does not affect your statuary rights For additional informat
6. ion please refer to the included warranty card 11 END OF LIFE Caution this symbol indicates that equipment and its accessories shall be subject to a separate collection and Emm Correct disposal Test Products International Inc 9615 SW Allen Blvd Ste 104 Beaverton OR 97005 Tel 503 520 9197 Fax 503 520 1225 www tpi thevalueleader com Test Products International Ltd 342 Bronte Road South Unit 9 Milton Ontario Canada L9T5B7 Tel 905 693 8558 Fax 905 693 0888 Test Products International Europe Longley House International Drive Southgate Crawley West Sussex RH10 6AQ Tel 44 0 1293 530196 Fax 44 0 1293 531870 10
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