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3.
The sensor or its wires may be broken. Inspect the wires for damage.
4.
If the pump can run when the sensor is
OUT
of the water, the float in the sensor is stuck. In
surface water, this can happen from algae, small insects or snails, or other debris.
Check the Tank-Full Float
If the
Tank_F
indicator light is red when the storage tank is not full, the float switch may be
damaged. Inspect the tank full float switch. It should be mounted to the side of the storage tank
unless a tethered float switch is used, in which case you can find it by following the float switch cable
down to the weight. If inspection is not feasible, bypass the switch or test it electronically.
10.3
E
LECTRICAL
T
ESTING
There are several tests that can be performed with a mutlimeter to determine why the solar water
pumping system has failed.
Figure 10-1 Electrical Testing
will provide you with what settings and
terminals to check. Reference the corresponding images for clarification.
Probe input:
Some meters give a choice of probe sockets. The black negative (-) probe
ALWAYS
goes
in the “COM” (common) socket. The red positive (
+
) probe varies, and is specified below on each of
the tests.
FIGURE
10-1
E
LECTRICAL
T
ESTING
Test/Photo
Number
Test
Description
Notes
Meter
Setting
Probe
Input +
Interpretation
1A
PV (solar) array
open-circuit voltage
Switch the controller to
the OFF position
DC volts
V …
Reading should reflect the VOC
value on the panel label
1B
DC input voltage
during pumping
Switch the controller to
The ON position
DC volts
V …
Indicates proper
controller input function
2A
Pump AC voltage
during pumping
Read any two of the pump cable
wires (1, 2, 3)
AC volts
V …
Voltage determines speed, and
assures that the motor
is spinning
2B
Pump circuit
resistance
Power OFF
Measure ALL 3 pump wires
(1-2 / 1-3 / 2-3)
Ohms
Ω
Ω
...
Normal (0.6 – 1.4) and equal means
the motor, cable, and
splices are all good
3
Motor AC current
draw
Measure any one of the three pump
cable wires
AC amps
AMPS 1A
or higher
Current is proportional
to the torque
load on the motor
4
Resistance between
float switch wires
Check both open and closed circuit
resistances
Ohms
Ω
Ω
...
If there is any resistance other than
0 or
∞
, your Tank Full may trip,
causing unwanted stopping of
pump
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