Solar SP2080 User manual

SOLAR TRANSMISSION % & POWER MEASUREMENTS
2 2
CHOICE OF (BTU/HR*FT ) OR (W/M )
AUTO-POWER-OFF FEATURE TO CONSERVE BATTERY
MEMBRANE STYLE POWER SWITCH
REAL-TIME READINGS CONTINUALLY UPDATED
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY WITH EXCELLENT RESOLUTION
MICROPROCESSOR CONTROL
NO ADJUSTMENTS OR CALIBRATIONS NECESSARY
END-MOUNTED SENSOR
The Digital "SOLAR TRANSMISSION & POWER METER" incorporates two meters into
one. In Power Mode, the meter measures the power per unit area of incident solar
radiation reaching the meter's sensing area. In Transmission Mode, the SP2080 is
able to calculate the solar transmission percentage associated with a given
material. The meter uses a state-of-the-art sensor coupled with microprocessor
controltoachieveanEASYTOREADhand-heldmeter. Thedevicemaybeusedto
measurethesolarcharacteristicsofwindows,filmorothertransparentmaterials.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
FEATURES:
MODEL# SP2080 MADE IN THE USA
LIGHT
SENSOR
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SP2080 WARRANTY
Themanufacturerwarrants all models of the SP2080 tobefreefromdefectsinmaterial and
workmanshipundernormal use and service as specified within the operator's manual. The
manufacturer shall repair or replace the unit within six (6) months from the original date of
shipment after the unit is returned to the manufacturers factory, prepaid by the user, and
the unit is disclosed to the manufacturers satisfaction, to be thus defective. This warranty
shall not apply to any unit that has been repaired or altered other than by the
manufacturer. The aforementioned provisions do not extend the original warranty period
of the unit which has been repaired or replaced by the manufacturer. Batteries are not
coveredbywarrantyaswellasdamagecausedbyover-heatingthedevice.
The manufacturer assumes no liability for the consequential damages of any kind through
the use or misuse of the SP2080 product by the purchaser or others. No other obligations or
liabilitiesareexpressedorimplied. Alldamageorliabilityclaimswillbelimitedtoanamount
equaltothesalepriceoftheSP2080.
POWER/TRANSMISSION %
SELECTOR SWITCH
POWER
BUTTON
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
CALIBRATION
The SP2080 is powered by a 9 volt battery. When the battery voltage is getting too
low to operate the meter, the display will begin blinking. Once the display begins
blinkingyouwillwanttoreplacethebatterysoon. Toreplacethebattery,turnoffthe
power meter. Remove the battery cover near the bottom of the meter and
replace with a new battery. Alkaline batteries will provide the longest service, but
arenotrequiredforthisproduct.
This instrument has been calibrated to detect the total incident solar power of the sun.
The largest incident value of solar power is obtained when the end of the meter faces
the sun directly. When the end of the meter does not face the sun, the incident solar
power is reduced by the cosine curve of the angle to the sun. Make sure the
transparentmaterialsbeingtestedarereasonablyclean.
This instrument is factory calibrated to a NIST (NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND
TECHNOLOGY) traceable thermopile and should require no field adjustment.
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UNIT OF MEASURE
INDICATOR LEDS
1. If taking measurements near a heat lamp, do not place the meter too close to the
light source. If the end of the meter begins to feel hot to the touch, it is too close to the
light source. Extended periods of heat exposure can cause deformation of the filters,
resulting in a change in the accuracy of the meter. It is recommended that the heat
lampandmeterareseparatedbyatleast18inches(46cm).
2. When taking measurements for transmission percentage or comparative tests, it is
important that the meter is held in the exact same position for both measurements
(when possible). Any change in angle or proximity to your light source can adversely
affect the accuracy of your measurements. FOR BEST RESULTS, place the meter on top
of a stand (#SP2075). It is best to leave the heat lamp and meter stationary, while
sliding the glass sample in between them. This will guarantee the most accurate
measurementspossible.
3. Whenperformingtests,itisadvisedtotakemultiplereadingstoreducetheamountof
error that occurs. Be aware that a changing light source (sun with moving clouds) will
affectyourmeasurements.
4. Thelight sensoris locatedatthetopend ofthe enclosure. Forthe greatestaccuracy
inmeasurements,thissensor shouldbedirectlyfacing thelightsource. DONOTalterthe
condition of the sensor opening by touching or pushing on the filter. Any modifications
oralteringoftheexteriorsurfaceofthewhitefilterWILLaffectthecalibrationofthemeter.
Thisarea shouldbe keptclean atall times. Compressed airor alint-freecloth shouldbe
usedtocleanthefiltersurfaceifitbecomessoiled.
5. Do not attempt to open the enclosure. Opening the enclosure will void the product
HELPFUL OPERATING TIPS
TRANSMISSION & POWER METER
SOLAR

The SP2080 is designed to operate in either power mode or transmission mode. While
operating in power mode, the SP2080 is identical to our SP1080 meter. However, when the
SP2080 is switched into transmission mode, the meter self-calibrates to read 100%
transmissionforthe currentsolarconditionspresentedtothemeter. Thereafterallreadingsare
referenced against the solar conditions that were present when the self-calibration occurred.
Thereforeifyouplace a pieceof glassthat passes40% ofthe solarenergy betweenthe meter
andthelightsource,thedisplaywillreadP40(i.e.40%solartransmission).
The SP2080 is helpful in demonstrating the performance of fenestration products. Even more
importantly,the SP2080 canbe used to identify typesofLowE coatingsin the field. Byknowing
thegeneralperformanceofspecificcoatings,theusercandifferentiatetypesofcoatings
MEASURING INSTALLED WINDOWS
The best results are obtained when the meter is operated on windows that are directly
facing the sun. The position of the meter is EXTREMELY important in obtaining an
accuratereading. Themetershould beplaced onthe windowsill ontop ofit's standor
otherstationaryitemthatwillholdthemeterinthesameposition. Totakeatransmission
reading,the meter shouldbeself-calibrated withthewindow open (Step3& 4 above).
The sensing area of the meter should NOT be looking through any glass or film at this
time. In step #5 of the instructions, you should close the window without moving the
position of the meter. Once the window is closed, the meter will measure the solar
energy that is transmitting through the window. Several readings should be taken to
guarantee the most accurate information is obtained. Please note that outdoor
conditions are ever-changing. Clouds and environmental conditions can change
theincidentsolarenergyquickly.
SAMPLE BEING TESTED
STEPS 2 - 4
STEP 5 & 6
% TOGGLE
BUTTON
TABLETOP DEMONSTRATIONS/QC WORKSTATIONS
To set up a TABLETOP DEMONSTRATION, or to perform readings in a bench-type QC
application, place a light source facing the SP2080. The light source should be
stable and locked in position so it cannot move during the measurements. Position
the meter flat on the table with the sensor facing the light source directly. If
necessary,placetheSP2080ontopofastand(#SP2075)topositionthemeterinthe
centerofthelightbeam. Toobtainthemostaccurateresults,DONOTmovethelight
sourceORthemeterduring the readings. To takesolartransmissionmeasurements,
followthestepsbelowandtheillustrationsonthenextpage:
1) Turn on the SP2080 by pushing the power button
2) Place the meter on the table or platform with the light sensor (top end of
meter) facing the light source directly. Turn on the light source and confirm
that a power reading has registered on the display.
3) Self-calibrate the meter by pressing the BLUE % switch next to the power button.
4) The display should now read P100 (=100% transmission). Your meter is now
prepared to take a transmission measurement with the current light
conditions. (If the surrounding light conditions change, repeat STEP 3).
5) Place the window or film sample between the light source and the SP2080.
6) The resulting solar transmission percentage for that material will be displayed.
7) Remove the sample and confirm the SP2080 returns to P100. If the meter
does not display P100 with the sample removed, disregard the reading and
begin the test process again.
LIGHT SENSOR
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FIGURE 1
MINIMUM 18”
ACCESSORIES
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#HL1040
Heat Lamp #SP2075
Stand #HS2056
Demonstration Base
CHANGINGTHEUNITOFMEASURE 2 2
TheSP2080accommodates measurementsinunitsofbothWatts/Meter andBTU/hour*foot .
Atstart up,the meter willindicate the currentsetting ontheLCD display(See Figure1), aswell
asbyindicating the unitof measurebytheLED indicators. The meter willretainthepreviously
established unit of measure until it is modified by the user. Therefore you do not have to
modifyiteachtimethemeterispoweredon. Followtheinstructionsbelowtochangetheunit
ofmeasure.
1)Powertheunitonandreleasethepowerbutton.
2)PressANDHOLDthepowerbuttonasthoughyouareturningitoff.
3)Thedisplaywillgoblankasthoughtheinstrumentisturningoff.
4)Continuetoholddownthepowerbuttonfor3seconds.
5)Thedisplaywillbrieflyshowthecurrentsetting,andthenswitchtothenewsetting.
6)TheLEDindicatorwillalsoswitchtothenewsettingtoconfirmyourchoice.
7)Whenthescreenshutsoffagainreleasethepowerbutton.
8)Thenexttimeyouturnthemeteron,itwillfunctioninthenewunitofmeasure.
2
Indicates BTU/hr*ft 2 Indicates W/m
INFRARED HEAT LAMP
EDTM MODEL# HL1040
Demonstration Base #HS2056
Stand #SP2075