Chauvin Arnoux Green TEST-FTV 100, User Manual

Page 1: ... Testing instrument for photovoltaic installations ENGLISH User s manual ...

Page 2: ...lation USB port PRECAUTIONS FOR USE The instructions that follow are mandatory for correct use of the instrument Failure to comply with these precautions may result in an electric shock explosion or fire The user is invited to refer to these instructions whenever the symbol appears Improper use of the instrument impairs its protection functions and may create a hazardous situation When removing an...

Page 3: ...rk CAT II Measurement category II corresponds to measurements taken on circuits directly connected to the network Example measurements on electrodomestic units portable tools and similar devices CAT III Measurement category III corresponds to measurements on building installations Example measurements on distribution panels and wiring CAT IV Measurement category IV corresponds to measurements take...

Page 4: ... THEORY 16 8 2 3 SELECT A SITE 17 8 2 4 MODIFY A SITE 17 8 3 MEASUREMENT MENU 17 8 3 1 MEASUREMENT ACQUISITION 17 8 3 2 MEASUREMENT ACQUIRED 18 8 4 ADJUSTMENTS MENU 19 8 5 CONFIGURATION 20 8 6 REMOTE MEASUREMENT 20 8 7 LOCATIONS OF THE MEASUREMENT POINTS ON THE PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS 21 8 8 MEASUREMENT ACQUISITION 22 8 9 LOCATIONS OF THE MEASUREMENT POINTS ON A SINGLE PHASE INVERTER 23 8 10 MEASUREME...

Page 5: ...34 10 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE INSTRUMENT 36 11 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE REMOTED MODULE 37 11 1 PROCEDURE FOR CONNECTION AND CONFIGURATION OF THE REMOTED FTV 100 MODULE 38 12 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BLUETOOTH COMMUNICATION KIT 39 13 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CABLE KIT 40 13 1 PROCEDURE FOR CONNECTION AND CONFIGURATION OF THE BLUETOOTH OR RS232 CABLE COMMUNICATION KIT 40 14 PR...

Page 6: ...GREEN TEST FTV 100 measurement of solar radiation by pyranometer up to 2000W m measurement of outdoor temperature using a Pt100 probe up to 80 C measurement of the temperature of the solar panels using a Pt100 probe up to 120 C calculations of the theoretical power available measurement of the voltage 1000VDC of the current PAC10 FTV current clamps 200ADC PAC20 FTV current clamps 1400 ADC and of t...

Page 7: ...ck 4 Bluetooth communication kit transmitter receiver Pairs of test probes red black 4 15m serial cable with male male RS232 connector 4 5Ah Li Ion battery 1 RS232 USB adapter Power supply unit 1 Alligator clips USB cable 1 No 22 carrying bag Transport accessories 1 Certificate of validation of the instrument 1 CD ROM containing Operating manual of the Green Test FTV 100 Green Report V2 5 instruct...

Page 8: ...exit key DEL entry deletion key 19 input of external power supply 15V DC 2A maximum consumed 20 PWR ON CHARGE FULL only when an external power supply is connected lights during recharging of the internal batteries or when they have reached full charge 21 BAT Ch only when an external power supply is connected lights during the charging of the batteries 4 SWITCHING ON OFF Pressing the button for 1 s...

Page 9: ... selected 2 POWER kW indicates the nominal power of the photovoltaic installation value entered by the user 3 MIN RAD W m indicates the minimum insolation required for the performance calculations see ADJUSTMENTS MENU The default value is 600 W m 4 ENVIRONMENT MEASURES Radiation W m indicates the insolation measured by pyranometer located on the panels and having the same inclination see also the ...

Page 10: ...dual input V1 V2 or V3 No connection to the PV system Voltage 10VDC DC polarity reversed AC voltage on DC inputs connection error The symbol also flashes WARNING is displayed at bottom right of the screen 7 DC POWER kW indicates the measured direct current power from the solar generator 8 ALTERNATING CURRENT MEASUREMENTS Display blank V1 AC voltage or I1 alternating current 2 0A for the 3kA versio...

Page 11: ...e DC measurements part current clamps connected backwards resulting in a negative DC power reading 13 DC CURRENT current clamps not connected Because of the great sensitivity of the inputs and their high impedances the display unit indicates non zero values When a clamp is connected this value can briefly reach for the 200A clamp I1 37 9A I2 38 1A I3 38 9A or for the 1 4kA clamp I1 279 3A I2 279 8...

Page 12: ...strument off using the mains adapter provided connected to the corresponding jack Even with the instrument connected to mains you cannot charge the battery if the instrument is on We recommend using only the mains adapter supplied with the instrument It is specially designed for it and ensures electric safety If the battery is fully discharged the charging time is approximately 5 hours 6 3 POWER S...

Page 13: ...GREEN TEST FTV 100 English Page 13 sur 47 7 MENU TREE When the instrument is powered up the FUNCTIONS MENU is displayed in the bottom right part of the screen ...

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Page 16: ...e efficiency calculations make sure to enter the correct values to avoid vitiating the calculations Power of the site kW indicates the theoretical power of the site NOCT C nominal operating temperature of the cel l data provided by the manufacturer of the panels GAMMA g C power vs temperature coefficient o f the PV module value entered between 0 01 and 0 99 data provided by the manufacturer of the...

Page 17: ...2 3 SELECT A SITE This function is used to select the data of a photovoltaic site stored in memory This configuration is used to perform the measurements and as reference for a possible printed report This menu includes the following commands NEXT SYSTEM Press ENTER to go to the next recorded site PREVIOUS SYSTEM Press ENTER to go to the previous recorded site ERASE SITE Press ENTER to erase the s...

Page 18: ...memory NEXT SITE Press ENTER to display the data of the site after the one currently displayed PREVIOUS SITE Press ENTER to display the data of the site before the one currently displayed MEASUREMENT OF THE SITE SELECTED Press ENTER to display all measurements of the selected system with the test results OK or REJECTED This menu includes the following commands NEXT MEASUREMENT Press ENTER to displ...

Page 19: ... Press ENTER to select POWER CALCULATION This function is used to calculate the power with allowance for the Ptpv losses due to the reduction of performance of the photovoltaic generator as a function of AMBIENT TEMPERATURE Tamb or of PANEL TEMPERATURE Tcel Place the cursor on the desired option and press ENTER to select it a red asterisk appears on the option chosen LANGUAGE Press ENTER to select...

Page 20: ...s at the end of not more than 30 seconds Loading flashing On the main screen the REMOTE MEASUREMENT indication changes to ON The following functions can be activated only with the remoted FTV 100 module on and connected by the optional communication kit cable or Bluetooth REMOTE WITHOUT T pan Press ENTER to select use of the local atmospheric input values present on the remoted FTV 100 module with...

Page 21: ...ASUREMENT POINTS ON THE PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS Figure 1 Locations of the measurement points on the photovoltaic panels 1 Pyranometer 2 Panel temperature probe 3 Ambient temperature probe 4 Photovoltaic panel 5 DC current clamp 6 Inverter 7 Electric meter 8 Electric line ...

Page 22: ...IDC MEASURE PROBE1 to the positive or negative cable of the DC output of the photovoltaic panel Note that the clamp is sensitive to the direction of the current measured 3 Activate the clamp 4 Connect the pyranometer to the PYRANOMETER input The pyranometer measures the insolation 5 Connect the ambient temperature probe to the AMBIENT TEMPERATURE input Place the probe near the photovoltaic panel 6...

Page 23: ... 8 9 LOCATIONS OF THE MEASUREMENT POINTS ON A SINGLE PHASE INVERTER Figure 2 Locations of the measurement points on a single phase inverter 1 Photovoltaic panel 2 DC current clamp 3 Inverter 4 AC current clamp 5 Electric meter 6 Electric line ...

Page 24: ... 2 Connect the DC current clamp to the IDC MEASURE PROBE1 input and to the positive or negative cable of the DC output of the photovoltaic panel Note that the clamp is sensitive to the direction of the current measured 3 Connect the VAC MEASURE LINE1 voltage inputs to the AC voltage output of the inverter using the cables provided 4 Connect the AC current clamp to the IAC MEASURE PROBE1 input and ...

Page 25: ...PLETE SITE WITH SINGLE PHASE OUTPUT Figure 3 Connections of the measurements of the complete site with single phase output Pyranometer 2 Panel temperature probe 3 Ambient temperature probe 4 Photovoltaic panel 5 DC current clamp 6 Inverter 7 AC current clamp 8 Electric meter 9 Electric line ...

Page 26: ...s sensitive to the direction of the current measured 3 Activate the DC clamp 4 Connect the pyranometer to the PYRANOMETER input The pyranometer measures the insolation 5 Connect the ambient temperature probe to the AMBIENT TEMPERATURE input Place the probe near the photovoltaic panel 6 Connect the contact probe to the PANEL TEMPERATURE input Place the probe in thermal contact with the photovoltaic...

Page 27: ...7 8 13 LOCATIONS OF THE MEASUREMENT POINTS ON A THREE PHASE INVERTER Figure 4 Locations of the measurement points on a three phase inverter 1 Photovoltaic panel 2 DC current clamp 3 Inverter 4 AC current clamp 5 Electric meter 6 Electric line ...

Page 28: ...ion of the current measured 3 Activate the DC clamp 4 Connect the VAC MEASURE LINE1 LINE2 LINE3 voltage inputs to the AC voltage output of the inverter using the cables provided 5 Connect the AC current clamp to the IAC MEASURE PROBE1 PROBE1 PROBE1 input and to the alternating current output cable of the inverter N B AC side check that the phases exactly match in the connection between the inputs ...

Page 29: ...LETE SITE WITH THREE PHASE OUTPUT Figure 5 Connections of the measurements of the complete system with three phase output 1 Pyranometer 2 Panel temperature probe 3 Ambient temperature probe 4 Photovoltaic panel 5 DC current clamp 6 Inverter 7 DC current clamp 8 Electric meter 9 Electric line ...

Page 30: ...ch in the connections between the inputs of the voltmeter and of the ammeter VAC MEASURE LINE1 IAC MEASURE PROBE1 phase L1 VAC MEASURE LINE2 IAC MEASURE PROBE2 phase L2 VAC MEASURE LINE3 IAC MEASURE PROBE3 phase L3 8 16 MEASUREMENT ACQUISITION Refer to the MEASUREMENT MENU MEASUREMENT ACQUISITION 8 17 MEASUREMENT OF THE COMPLETE SITE IN TWO SEPARATE STAGES Practice has taught us that the measureme...

Page 31: ...e standard GREEN TEST FTV 100 has an RS232 interface 9 pin D SUB a USB interface and enough memory to store approximately 200 sets of measurement one main measurement secondary measurements voltage current power atmospheric data date time etc The instrument includes a real time clock for the date and the time The USB interface is used to process and transfer the stored data to a PC running GREEN R...

Page 32: ...od see the ADJUSTMENTS menu selection of the number of DC inputs current voltage selection of the number of AC inputs current voltage selection of the minimum insolation for the efficiency calculation very important if you want to perform tests with an insolation of less than 600 W m 8 19 2 2 CONNECTION OF THE INSTRUMENT TO THE PC 1 To transfer the data acquired to the PC connect the instrument to...

Page 33: ... and repeat the procedure Press the ESC key to exit from the menu Click on the REAL TIME icon see the description of the menu of that name 8 19 2 3 REPORT This icon is used to select the SITE in the data base of the instrument or on the PC and the measurements to be used to create the declaration and the system measurement sheet along with the results of the efficiency calculation The declaration ...

Page 34: ...st is intended to prove and certify that the installation has been built in a professional manner and in compliance with the technical requirements in conformity with the need and to make sure that it currently functions properly The report groups all information concerning the place at which and the conditions under which the test was performed ...

Page 35: ...GREEN TEST FTV 100 English Page 35 sur 47 Example of a Report of on site measurement on the tests performed ...

Page 36: ...from 2 to 200ADC DC AMMETER Use a CAT III 600 V class II clamp PAC20 FTV clamp with the dedicated instrument only 1400ADC full scale accuracy 1 from 5 àto1400ADC AC VOLTMETER CAT IV 600 3 inputs for the simultaneous measurement of the voltages of three phase lines with or without neutral use input 1 for single phase lines 600VAC 50Hz full scale accuracy 1 from 80 to 600VAC 3 inputs for the simulta...

Page 37: ...oximately 20h between charges without the Bluetooth kit or 4 1 5V rechargeable batteries not provided SWITCH 1 On Off button with mechanical selector LED INDICATOR 2 Lit steadily remoted FTV 100 module with batteries adequately charged Slow flashing battery life of the remoted FTV 100 module approximately 30 min battery charge level approximately 4 6V Rapid flashing battery life of the remoted FTV...

Page 38: ... is provided see photograph B 3 Connect the GREEN TEST instrument to the other Bluetooth unit or to the RS232 connector of the serial cable if one is provided 4 Power up the remoted module using the On Off button the LED indicators confirm the power up and the presence of a power supply provided by the batteries 5 Follow the instructions see the REMOTE MEASUREMENT MENU for activation of communicat...

Page 39: ... remoted module REMARK in this case we advise immediately replacing or recharging the batteries TRANSMISSION Bluetooth v2 0 EDR FREQUENCY 2 4 2 4835GHz ISM licence SPECTRUM FHSS RF OUTPUT POWER Class 1 DISTANCE 100m in free field OPERATING TEMPERATURE from 0 C to 60 C USE In zones protected from water and rain MAXIMUM ALTITUDE OF OPERATION 2000m RELATIVE HUMIDITY 90 up to 40 C STORAGE TEMPERATURE ...

Page 40: ...FIGURATION OF THE BLUETOOTH OR RS232 CABLE COMMUNICATION KIT 1 Connect one of the two Bluetooth units or the RS232 connector b of the serial cable if one is provided to the remoted module 2 Connect one of the two Bluetooth units or the RS232 connector b of the serial cable if one is provided to the GREEN TEST unit 3 Power up the remoted module using the On Off button the LED indicators confirm the...

Page 41: ...iation total radiation 15 2 OPERATING PRINCIPLE The operation of the LP PYRA03 pyranometer is based on a thermopile sensor The sensitive zone of the thermopile is covered by a thin coat of black paint to make the response of the pyranometer to different wavelengths unselective The spectral band of the pyranometer is determined by the emission of a K5 type glass dome The radiant energy is absorbed ...

Page 42: ... pyranometer contains sachets of silica gel to absorb moisture 15 3 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY OF THE PYRANOMETER The pyranometer should be installed at a place where no buildings trees or other obstacles mask the horizon When this is impossible we recommend choosing a location where obstacles on the path of the rising and setting sun protrude less than 5 above the horizon N B the presence of obsta...

Page 43: ...uments we manufacture are guaranteed for twelve months against malfunctions due to defective workmanship or materials To make a claim under the warranty you must produce a copy of the invoice or of the receipt for the purchase of the instrument The warranty does not apply in the following cases Inappropriate use of the equipment or use with incompatible equipment Modifications made to the equipmen...

Page 44: ...be rinsed with plain water 17 2 METROLOGICAL CHECKS Like all measuring and testing devices the instrument must be checked periodically Each pyranometer is individually calibrated in the plant and marked with its calibration factor For best results with the pyranometer we recommend an annual check of the device For checks and calibrations get in touch with our COFRAC accredited metrology laboratori...

Page 45: ...nels comprising 2 PAC10 FTV current clamps for measurement of the direct current 2 sets of 3m leads red black Pairs of test probes red black P01160720 The instrument is provided with A carrying case containing the instrument 1 pyranometer for solar radiation connecting cable 1 Pt100 probe for the ambient temperature 1 Pt100 probe for the temperature of the panels 3 MN13 FTV current clamps for meas...

Page 46: ... Pt100 probe for the temperature of the panels P01160732 PAC10 FTV clamp for GREEN TEST P01160734 MN13 FTV clamp for GREEN TEST P01160733 PAC20 FTV clamp P01120092 C 107 FTV clamp P01120100 D 43 FTV clamp P01120337 Li Ion battery P01160735 Set of 4mm test probes R B P01102051Z Set of 3m cords R B straight connectors P01295097 Set of 4mm alligator clips R B P01102052Z ...

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