Tenmars TM-206 User manual

TENIVIAFIS
Solar Power Meter
TM-206
User's Manual

1. FOREWORD
Solar meter: a device used to measure solar power. From the moment you
buy such a product, your future is not uncertain any more. When the sun
shines recklessly, just take the TlVl-206 and aim its opening at the sun, and
you will see how powerful the sun is. lfyou want your skin white, you surely
cannot do without it!
Measurement: Expressed by Wm'?or BTU (ft'?-h).
2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES
This instrument conforms with safety Standard EN 61 01 0-1 related to
electronic measuring instruments.
For your own safety and to avoid damaging the instrument follow the
procedures described in this instruction manual and read carefully all notes
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preceded by this symbol A.
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 A.
When taking measurements:
I Be particularly careful when measuring voltages exceeding 20V to avoid
risks of electrical shocks.
I Avoid doing that in humid or wet places.
Avoid doing that in rooms where explosive gas, combustible gas, steam or
excessive dust is present.
I Keep you insulated from the object under test.
Do not touch exposed metal parts such as test lead ends, sockets, fixing
objects, circuits etc.
I Avoid doing that if you notice anoma ous conditions such as breakages,
deformations, fractures, leakages of battery liquid, blind display etc.
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3, THE FOLLOWING SYMBOLS ARE USED:
r CAUTION - refer to the instruction manual - an improper use may
damage the instrument or its components
r Danger high voltage: risk of electric shock
r Double insulated meter
I AC voltage or current
I DC voltage or current
r Earth
4. APPLICATIONS
I Transmission measurement is most suitable for measuring the
effectiveness of the solar film.
I Solar radiation measurement.
I Car windows light intensity measurement.
I Optimal incident angle for the solar panel.
I l\,4easurement ofthe sun's transmission through transparent and fllm
glass
r Convenient, no need to adjust, data displayed clearly.
5. FEATURES
I Super low price, high precision.
I l\.4easurable light sources, including all visible light.
r Overload display OL.
r Select either Wm2 or BTU / (ft2.h) unitsl
r Stable for long use.
6. NAME AND FUNCTION OF EACH PART
6.1.THE LCD DISPLAY SHOWS:
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Max. value.
Min. value.
Decimal point.
numeral screen.
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Low battery indicator

6.2.1. Powerbutton
r Pressthe. @
alive.
@'
" button to turn ON the power. The display comes
Q " button for rore than 1 second, and the max
" button isfunctionat.ne" e " button is
r Press the " @ ' brtton on." again to turn oFF the power and put
the device go into sleep mode. The display changes from light to dark.
6.2.2. Lock up Max. and Min button:
I When you test in Wm2 or BTU (ft2-h) press the " Y) " button to
display the max. or min. reading.
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I Press and hold the " v, " button for'1 second to allow the device to
read the max. value. Press the button one more time to read the min.
value.
I Press and hold the "
and min. come off.
I When the " VJ
disabled.
6.2.3. BTU (ft2-h) / Wm'z ,urron O ,
a pr".. 1L. " @ " button to turn ON the power and put the device to
operating mode. The screen displays BTU (ft&h). press tne " @ "
button to switch from BTU (ft'?.h)to Wm'?. To select a different unit, just
press this button once again.
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6.2.4 Data hold button (9 :
. pr"..,6." @ buttontogointoholdmode. "no @
appears on the screen to allow you to read the data. Press this button
once again to deactivate it.
6.2.5 AutoRangebutton Largeintegratedcircuitdesign @ :
I Press the ' @ ' power button to turn ON the power and put the
device to operating mode. If "199.9" comes up on the screen, it suggests
I the device will become overloaded or has become overloaded "OL". ln
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this case, press the " !7 " button, and "1999" or your acquired value
then comes up.
6.3.TEST PROCEDURE
r Press the ZERO button for the zero adjustment if any digits is appear
r lf performing the zero adjustment after powering on, several digits may
not disappear. In this case, perform the zero adjustment again.
I l\.4easure your car's headlights:
r Turn ON your car's headlights. Then turn ON the TM-206 solar meteI,
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 2)
I l\.4easure the effect of solar insulation of your vehicle's windows:
r Press the " @ ' button to turn ON the TN4-206 solar 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 2)
a NOTE. : When the light sensor cover is not attached "CAP" is indicated.
Make sure that it is attached. lf performing the zero adjustment after
powering on, several digits may not disappear. In this case, perform the
zero adjustment again.

Picture 2:
Picture 3
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l\4easure the solar insulation effect of your house's windows:
Close the window Press tne " @ " button on your TM-206 solar 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 efflciency. (Picture 3)
ELECTRIC SPECIFICATION
Battery life: approx. 100 hr.
Accuracy : typically within I '10Wm2[ 13 BTU / (ft2.h) ] or 15% , whichever
is greater in sunlight;Additional temperature induced etror 10.38Wm2 /
t [ 10.12 BTU / (ft2.h)/'C] from 251
Operating temp. & RH: 5"C-40"C, below 80%RH.
Storage temp. & RH: -1 0 "C -60 "C, below 70%RH.
DISPLAY : 3-1/2 digits LCD with maximum reading '1999.
Sampling Time : Approx. 0.25 second
Resolution : 0.1Wlm2' 0.1 BTU (ft2.h).
I Accuracy: < l3/year
r Over-input : Display shows" OL".
I Range : '1999Wm 2 ' 634 BTU (ft 2 - h).
. Dimensions & weight: 132(L) x 60(W) x 38 (H)mm, approx. 1509.
I El\,'lC: this instrument is EN.4c-compliant and has undergone compatibility
tests according to EN61326 (1997) +A1 (1998) +42 (2001).
ACCESSORIES
r User manuai.
r 9V battery(NEDA 1604 IEC 6F 22 JIS 006P)-1
r carrying case.
8, SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE
I Operating altitude: below 2,000m.
r Operating environment: for indoor use, expose to pollution level ll.
I This is a precision device. During use or storage, do not go beyond its
To tesl the sun's mtensily,
put the device up close to
thcwindow '/ Tum ON the headlights and pu1
rhe device down closc to them
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spec. to prevent any possible damage or danger.
r Do not put this device in direct sunlight or where it is hot andior damp.
I 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.
I Clean the device with a dry soft cloth. Wet cloths, liquid and water are
prohibited.
9. BATTERY REPLACEMENT
When the svmbol " i I " is displayed, batteries need replacement.
Turn OFF the meter and disconnect the test leads from the input terminals.
I Unscrew the battery cover and remove the battery. lnsert a new battery of
the same type (9V NEDA1604, JlS006q lECOF22) observing the proper
polarity, re-screw the battery cover and reposition the protective holster.
10, SERVICE
Warranty Conditions
This instrument is guaranteed for one year against material or production
defects, in accordance with our general sales conditions. During the warranty
period the manufacturer reserues the right to decide either to repair or replace
the product.
Should you need for any reason to return back the instrument for repair or
replacement take prior agreements with the local distributor from whom you
bought it. Do not forget to enclose a report describing the reasons for
returning (detected fault). Use only original packaging. Any damage occurred
in transit due to non original packaging will be charged anyhow to the
customer.
The warranty doesn't apply to:
I Accessories and batteries (not covered by warranty).
r Repairs made necessary by improper use (including adaptation to
particular applications not foreseen in the instructions manual) or
improper combination with incompatible accessories or equipment.
I Repairs made necessary by improper shipping material causing damages
in transil.
I Repairs made necessary by previous attempts for repair caried out by
non skilled or unauthorized personnel.
r lnstruments for whatever reason modified by the customer himself
withoul expiicit authorization of our Technical Dept.
The contents of this manual may not be reproduced in any form whatsoever
without the manufacturer's authorization.
Our products are patented and our logotypes registered. We reserue the right
to modify specifications and prices in view of technological improvements or
which miqht be
Service
Shouldn't the instrument work properly, before contacting your distributor
make sure that batteries are correctly installed and working, check the test
leads and replace them if necessary.
Should you need for any reason to return back the instrument for repair or
replacement take prior agreements with the local distributor from whom you
bought it. Do not forget to enclose a report describing the reasons for
returning (detected fault). Use only original packaging. Any damage occurred
in transit due lo non original packaging will be charged anyhow to the
customer.
The manufacturer will not be responsible for any damage to persons or things.
11. END OF LIFE
Caution: this symbol indicates that equipment and its
accessories shall be subject to a separate collection and
corect disposal
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Before replacing batteries disconnect the test leads from
circuits to avoid electrical shocks.