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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MS-01

MS-02

Solar Meter

EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. Solar Meter MS-01/MS-02 Instruction Manual V1 Pg. 1

1. Index

1. Index 1

2. Important User Information 2

2-1. Contact Information 2

2-2. Warranty and Liability 2

2-3. About Instruction Manual 3

2-4. Environment 3

3. Safety Information 4

3-1. WARNING/CAUTION 4

4. Introduction 5

4-1. Main Functions 5

4-2. Package Contents 5

5. Operation 6

5-1. Parts Name 6

5-2. Setup 6

5-3. Measuring 7

5-4. Downloading to PC (MS-02 Only) 9

5-5. Data Logging (MS-02 only) 9

6. Maintenance 11

6-1. Maintenance 11

6-2. Calibration/Recalibration 11

7. Specification 12

7-1. Main Unit 12

7-2. Software 13

7-3. Dimensions 13

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2. Important User Information

Thank you for using EKO Products

Make sure to read this instruction manual thoroughly and to understand the contents before starting to operate the

instrument. Keep this manual at safe and handy place for whenever it is needed.

For any questions, please contact us at one of the EKO offices given below:

2-1. Contact Information

EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD.

Asia, Oceania Region

www.eko-asia.com

[email protected]

EKO INSTRUMENTS Co., Ltd.

1-21-8 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku

Tokyo, 151-0 0 7 2 J a p a n

Tel: +81 (3) 346 9 - 6 7 1 3

Fax: +81 (3) 3469-6719

Europe, Middle East, Africa, South America Region

www.eko-eu.com

[email protected]

EKO INSTRUMENTS Europe B.V.

Lulofsstraat 55, Unit 32,

2521 AL, Den Haag, The Netherlands

Tel: +31 (0)70 3 0 5 0 11 7

Fax: +31 (0)70 3840607

North America Region

www.eko-usa.com

[email protected]

EKO INSTRUMENTS USA Inc.

95 South Market Street, Suite 300

San Jose, CA 95113 USA

Tel: +1 4 0 8 - 9 77-77 5 1

Fax: +1 408-977-7741

2-2. Warranty and Liability

For warranty terms and conditions, contact EKO or your distributor for further details.

EKO guarantees that the product delivered to customer has been verified, checked and tested to ensure that

the product meets the appropriate specifications. The product warranty is valid only if the product has been

installed and used according to the directives provided in this instruction manual.

In case of any manufacturing defect, the product will be repaired or replaced under warranty. However, the

warranty does not apply if:

AnymodificationorrepairwasdonebyanypersonororganizationotherthanEKOservice

personnel.

Thedamageordefectiscausedbynotrespectingthe instructions of use as given on the product

brochure or the instruction manual.

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2-3. About Instruction Manual

Copy Rights Reserved by EKO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. Making copies of whole or parts of this

document without permission from EKO is prohibited.

This manual was issued: 2018/05/31

Version Number: V1

2-4. Environment

1. WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC

(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)

This product is not subjected to WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC however it should not be mixed with general

household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take this product(s) to designated

collection points.

Disposing of this product correctly will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative

effects on human health and the environment, which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste

handling.

2. RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC

EKO Instruments has completed a comprehensive evaluation of its product range to ensure compliance with

RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC regarding maximum concentration values for substances. As a result all products

are manufactured using raw materials that do not contain any of the restricted substances referred to in the

RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC at concentration levels in excess of those permitted under the RoHS Directive

2002/95/EC, or up to levels allowed in excess of these concentrations by the Annex to the RoHS Directive

2002/95/EC.

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3. Safety Information

EKO Products are designed and manufactured with consideration for safety; however, please make

sure to read and understand this instruction manual thoroughly to be able to operate the instrument

safely in the correct manner.

WARNING

CAUTION

Attention to user; pay attention to the instructions given on the

instruction manual with this sign.

3-1. WARNING/CAUTION

Thisequipmentshouldonlybeusedbysuitablytrainedpersonnel.

Thisequipmentisintendedforuseinadryenvironmentonly.

Checkthisequipmentandallassociatedcablesandleadsbeforeoperatingtheequipment.

Donotuseiftherearesignsofdamage.

Only use the connecting leads and temperature probes supplied with this equipment.

Use2x1.5VAACells–theremaybeAlkaline or rechargeable NiCd of NiMH.

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4. Introduction

Solar Meter MS-01 and MS-02 are suitable for environmental measurements during the inspection of the PV

system construction site with its ability to measure the solar irradiance, ambient temperature, panel tilt angle,

bearing angle, and PV panel back surface temperature.

Solar Meter MS-02 can record environmental conditions, and the recorded data can download to PC by

connecting with USB. This convenient feature leads to time saving of construction site inspection process and

improving traceability.

4-1. Main Functions

Sturdy and light weight body is suitable for carrying around and allows to take measurements easily.

PVpaneldirectionandtiltanglecanbemeasured.

BothtemperatureforPVpanelbacksurfaceandambienttemperaturecanbemeasured.

MS-02hasdataloggingfunctionandcanbeconnectedtoPCviaUSB.

4-2. Package Contents

Check the package contents first; if any missing item or damage is noticed, please contact EKO immediately.

Table 4-1 Package Contents

Standard Items Qty. Remarks

Solar Meter MS-01/MS-02 1

Temperature P r o b e s 1

USB Cable 1 Only for MS-02

Utility CD 1 Software only for MS-02

Quick Start Guide 1

Warranty 1

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5. Operation

5-1. Parts Name

Each part name and its main functions are described below.

5-2. Setup

1. Power

Press to turn power on/off.

MS-01/MS-02 always powers up in ANGLE Mode.

Power will turn off automatically if no key is pressed for 120s.

Temperature P r obe Sock e t USB Socket (M S - 0 2 o n ly)

PV Sensor

Multi-mode LCD

Function Keys

“HOLD” Indicator

Time & Date and Data logging

functions (MS-02 only)

Battery Holder on back of case

2x AA, 1.5V Alkaline Cells

Press to freeze values

on display

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2. Time & Date (MS-02 only)

1) Press >5s – display will flash hours value.

2) Use to select date/time fields (flashing).

3) Use & to increase/decrease value

4) Press OK to save.

5-3. Measuring

1. Irradiance and Temperature Measurement

To ch a n g e displa y un its

1) Press >5s.

2) Use to select temperature or irradiance units (flashing).

3) Use or to toggle units (C or F), (W/m2).

4) Press OK to save.

NOTE: Minimum irradiance is 100W/m2

Probe

Sensor Ambient

Sensor

Irradiance

Panel Temperature

Ambient Temperature

Press to select Temperature Mode

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2. Irradiance with Compass & Tilt Measurement

TiltAngle

Place MS-01/MS-02 against surface to be measured.

MagneticBearing

1) Point MS-01/MS-02 in direction required

2) Press to select Compass/Tilt Mode.

Compass

・ Keep MS-01/MS-02 away from magnetic objects – these can influence reading.

・ Keep MS-01/MS-02 horizontal – Tilting more than ±20° will bank the bearing display (-).

UserAdjustmentofTILTFunction

1) Place MS-01/MS-02 on a flat surface.

2) Press >5s – display will flash “Z”.

3) Press to store “+SET” value.

4) Turn MS-01/MS-02 through180°.

5) Press to store “-SET” value.

6) MS-01/MS-02 will display “Z” to show user zero is enabled.

7) To clear this, press for >5s -- “Z” will clear.

Table 5 - 1 Accurac y

Accuracy

Irradiance ± (5% of reading + 5W)

Temperature ± 1 ℃

Magnetic Bearing ±8° (flat and horizontal)

Tilt Angle ±2°

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5-4. Downloading to PC (MS-02 Only)

1) Connect the MS-02 to PC using the USB cable.

2) Run the Data Downloading software on the PC.

3) Select the correct COM port. Use the “Help” menu – “Troubleshooting” to find the correct COM port.

4) Click the Download button.

5) Specify a folder and file name to save the data then save it.

Support OS: Windows 7/8/8.1

5-5. Data Logging (MS-02 only)

1. Log Setup

1) Press >5s to display Log Status.

2) Press >5s to display Log Interval in minutes.

3) Use & to increase/decrease value

4) Press to display Data Store Mode.

5) Use & to select STOP (when memory is full) or ROLL for data to overwrite memory from start.

6) Press to display Delete option

7) Use & to select YES or NO.

8) Press OK at any time to save & exit Log Setup.

3) 4)

Memory Used

Memory Left

Battery Voltage

Log Interval

Alternating Log Status Display

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