Amprobe SOLAR-100 User manual

Users Manual
SOLAR-100
Solar Power Meter
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SOLAR-100
Solar Power Meter
Users Manual
July 2009, Rev.1
©2009 Amprobe Test Tools.
All rights reserved. Printed in China
English

Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability
Your Amprobe product will be free from defects in material
and workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase. This
warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries or damage
from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration, contamination, or
abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Resellers are not
authorized to extend any other warranty on Amprobe’s behalf.
To obtain service during the warranty period, return the product
with proof of purchase to an authorized Amprobe Test Tools
Service Center or to an Amprobe dealer or distributor. See Repair
Section for details. THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY.
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES - WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR
STAUTORY - INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY, ARE HEREBY
DISCLAIMED. MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
OR LOSSES, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY. Since some
states or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of an
implied warranty or of incidental or consequential damages, this
limitation of liability may not apply to you.
Repair
All test tools returned for warranty or non-warranty repair or
for calibration should be accompanied by the following: your
name, company’s name, address, telephone number, and proof of
purchase. Additionally, please include a brief description of the
problem or the service requested and include the test leads with
the meter. Non-warranty repair or replacement charges should be
remitted in the form of a check, a money order, credit card with
expiration date, or a purchase order made payable to Amprobe®
Test Tools.
In-Warranty Repairs and Replacement – All Countries
Please read the warranty statement and check your battery before
requesting repair. During the warranty period any defective test
tool can be returned to your Amprobe® Test Tools distributor for
an exchange for the same or like product.

Non-Warranty Repairs and Replacement – US and Canada
Non-warranty repairs in the United States and Canada should be
sent to a Amprobe® Test Tools Service Center. Call Amprobe® Test
Tools or inquire at your point of purchase for current repair and
replacement rates.

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SOLAR-100 Solar Power Meter
Light Sensor
Display (LCD)
W/m2/BTU (ft2*h) Switch Button
Lock Up Max/Min Button
Power Button
Auto Range
Data Hold Button
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CONTENTS
SYMBOLS...........................................................................2
Warning and Precautions .............................................2
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION ........................................3
INTRODUCTION .................................................................3
OPERATION........................................................................4
SPECIFICATION ..................................................................7
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ............................................8
BATTERY REPLACEMENT ..................................................8

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SYMBOLS
Caution! Refer to the explanation in this Manual
Conforms to relevant Australian standards
Complies with European Directives
Do not dispose of this clamp meter as unsorted
municipal waste. Contact a qualified recycler for
disposal.
Warning and Precautions
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
When taking measurements:
• Avoid doing that in humid or wet places or using
in rooms where explosive gas, combustible gas,
steam or excessive dust is present.
• Avoid doing that if you notice anomalous
conditions such as breakages, deformations,
fractures, leakages of battery liquid, blind display
etc.
• Operating environment: for indoor use, expose to
pollution level II.
• Do not put this device in direct sunlight or where
it is hot and/or damp.
Remember to turn OFF the power after use. For
long storage, remove the battery to prevent the
battery from leaking to cause damage to the parts
inside.
• This is a precision device. During use or storage,
do not go beyond its spec. to prevent any possible
damage or danger

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UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
Your shipping carton should include:
1 SOLAR-100 Solar Power Meter
1 9 volt battery
1 User manual
If any of the items are damaged or missing, return
the complete package to the place of purchase for an
exchange.
INTRODUCTION
The SOLAR-100 measures the solar energy and radiation,
the typical application for this model are:
• Transmission measurement is most suitable for
measuring the effectiveness of the solar film.
• Solar radiation measurement.
• Car windows light intensity measurement.
• Optimal incident angle for the solar panel.
• Measurement of the sun’s transmission through
transparent and film glass.
• Convenient, no need to adjust, data displayed
clearly.

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OPERATION
To Measure Car’s Headlights or Car Windows Solar
Insulation
• Use a screw driver to adjust the hole of “0 ADJ”
for the zero adjustment if any digits is appear
• If performing the zero adjustment after powering
on, several digits may not disappear. In this case,
perform the zero adjustment again.
• Measure your car’s headlights
• Turn ON your car’s headlights. Then turn ON
the SOLAR-100 meter, and “00.0” appears on
the screen. Put the device down close to the
headlights. Switch between high beam and low
beam, and light intensity values appear on the
screen. Both the right and left headlights must be
tested. Note the values and put them in your car
for reference. (Picture 1)
• Measure the effect of solar insulation of your
vehicle’s windows
• Press the “ ” button to turn ON the SOLAR-100
meter, “00.0” appears on the screen. Aim the
device at the sun and close to a window, and the
intensity appears on the screen. Open the window
and aim the device at the sun. Compare the value
against that acquired when the window is closed
to understand the efficiency of the window’s
solar film. Test your new car and preserve the
measurements in it. After that, test it at least once
every year. (Picture 1)
Picture 1.

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• 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.
To Measure House’s Windows Solar Insulation
• Measure the solar insulation effect of your house’s
windows
• Close the window. Press the “ ” button on
your SOLAR-100 solar power 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 closed
and the device is placed at the same position, in
order to understand the window’s heat efficiency.
(Picture 2)
Max / Min Button
• When you test in W/m2 or BTU (ft2*h) press the
“” button to display the max. or min. reading.
• Press and hold the “ ” button for 1 second to
allow the device to read the max. value. Press the
button one more time to read the min value.
• Press and hold the “ ” button for more than 1
second, and the max. and min. come off.
• When the “ ” button is functional, the “ ”
button is disabled.
BTU (ft2*h) / W/m2 Button
• Press the “ ” button to turn ON the power
and put the device to operating mode. The screen
displays BTU (ft2*h). Press the “ ” button to
switch from BTU (ft2*h) to W/m2. To select a
different unit, just press this button once again.