Operating Current; Error Messages - Seaward PV100 Notice D'utilisation

Solar Installation PV100

5.8 Operating Current

The PV100 can be used to measure the DC operating current of a solar PV installation
as shown.

5.9 Error Messages

Under certain conditions, the PV100 may indicate an error message.
5.10.1 User serviceable error codes
Error message
1. Disconnect all cables from the PV test
2. Connect the current clamp to the red –
3. Move the current clamp switch to the
4. Press the zero button on the current
5. Place the clamp around the DC cable of
6. Press the Auto button. The clamp icon
7. The measured current is shown on the
The internal fuse has blown. Refer to section 8.5 in the
operating instructions for details on how to replace the fuse.
The electronics within the PV100 have reached the
maximum safe temperature. This can occur after repeated
short circuit current measurements at high current levels.
Allow the unit to cool down before further use.
The DC short circuit current has exceeded the maximum
rated value of 10A. The measurement sequence has been
aborted.
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Operating Instructions
inputs (8 & 9 in figure 2).
black 4mm probe inputs.
40A position.
clamp.
the solar installation.
(figure 3, icon b) will appear on the LCD.
LCD next to the clamp icon.
Remedy