Seaward Solar Survey 200R User manual

Read these operating instructions before using this
instrument.
This equipment should only be used by suitably trained
personnel.
The Solar Survey is intended for use in a dry environment
only.
Check the Solar Survey PV100 and all associated cables and
leads before operating the equipment. Do not use if there are
signs of damage.
Only use the connecting leads & temperature probes supplied
with the Solar Survey.
Use 2x 1.5V AA Cells - these may be Alkaline or rechargeable
NiCd or NiMH.
FCC
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following 2 conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Caution: Changes or modifications to the Solar Survey 200R
not expressly approved by Seaward could void your authority
to operate it.
396A558 rev C June 2012

SOLAR
SURVEY200
HOLD
S E A W A R D
ON/OFF
OK
LOG
823
W
m
2
43
272
+
Overview
Multi-mode LCD
Function Keys
Meter always powers up in ANGLE Mode
'HOLD' Indicator
PV Sensor
Press to turn power on/off
ON/OFF
Power will turn off automatically if no key
is pressed for 120s
Probe Socket
Temperature
USB Socket
Link Socket to Other
Solar Products
2 x AA, 1.5V
Alkaline Cells
Battery Holder on
Back of Case
Press 'HOLD' to freeze
values on display
Press again to
un-freeze display
Optical Sighting Marks
(Survey 200 only)
(Survey 200 only)

SOLAR
SURVEY200
HOLD
S E A W A R D
ON/OFF
OK
LOG
823
W
m2
43
272
+
Irradiance with Compass and Tilt Measurement
Tilt Angle
Press to select
Compass/Tilt Mode
User Tilt Zero Calibration
Press >5s - display will flash 'Z'
Place meter on a flat surface
Press to store '+ SET' value
Turn meter through 180
Press to store '- SET' value
Meter will display 'Z' to show user zero is enabled
To clear this, press for >5s - 'Z' will clear
Place meter against surface
to be measured or use optical
Magnetic Bearing
Point meter in direction required
Compass
Keep meter away from metallic
Keep the meter horizontal - tilting more than +/-20
objects - these can influence reading
will blank the bearing display (- - -)
sights to align with roof slope

SOLAR
SURVEY200
HOLD
S E A W A R D
ON/OFF
OK
LOG
823
W
m
2
36
27
C
C
+
T PV
+
T A
Irradiance and Temperature Measurement
Panel Temperature
Ambient Temperature
Press to select
Temperature Mode
Panel
Sensor Ambient
Sensor
Irradiance
To Change Display Units
Press >5s
Use to select temperature or irradiance units (flashing)
Press OK to save
2 2
Use or to toggle units ( C or F), (W/m or BTU/hr/ft )

SOLAR
SURVEY200
HOLD
S E A W A R D
ON/OFF
OK
LOG
14:28
24/10
2011
Time & Date (Survey 200 only)
Year
Press to select
Time/Date Mode
Date (dd/mm)
24 Hour Clock (hh:mm)
To set Time & Date
Press >5s - display will flash hours value
Use to select date/time fields (flashing)
Use to increase/decrease value&
Press OK to save

Log
500
4500
Datalogging (Survey 200 only)
Start Data Logging
Press LOG, then OK to confirm RUN
Meter will enter SLEEP mode between
Press HOLD >5s to display Log Status
measurements to conserve battery power
Stop Data Logging
Press any key to display Log Status
Press LOG, then OK to confirm STOP
Check Logging Progress
Press any key to display Log Status
Display automatically blanks after a few seconds
Log Setup
Use & to increase/decrease value
Press HOLD >5s to display Log Status
Press HOLD >5s to display Log Interval in minutes
Use & to select STOP (when memory full) or,
Press to display Data Store Mode
Use & to select YES or NO
Press to display Delete option
Press OK at any time to save & exit Log Setup
Log
3.1
30'
V
Battery Voltage
Log Interval
Memory Used
Memory Left
Alternating Log
Status Display
ROLL for data to overwrite memory from start