sauermann SL 100 Portable Autonomous Solarimeter User Guide
- June 4, 2024
- sauermann
Table of Contents
sauermann SL 100 Portable Autonomous Solarimeter
Note: The portable autonomous solarimeter measures the solar irrigation for the control of photovoltaic and thermal installations on test or on site.
Important Instruction
Operating temperature, information on storage and battery
- Operating temperature: -10 to +50 °C (+14 to +122 °F)
- Storage temperature: -10 to +55 °C (+14 to +131 °F)
- Power supply: 3 1.5V type LR3-AAA batteries
Device Description
- Function key
- Function key
- Function key
- Delete and backscreen key
- Screen key
- ON/OFF key
Set the Language
By pressing French and English keys, you can choose language: French or English.
Irradiance
Once switched on, the instrument measures and displays twice a second the instantaneous value of solar power (or irradiance) in W/m2. This value gives information to users about sunshine local conditions.
Display:
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Solar power W/m2
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Maximum value
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Minimum Value
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Reset minimum and maximum values
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Activate pause function
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Continue measurement
Radiation Exposure or Global Irradiation
The instrument measures twice a second the irradiance and displays it, while memorizing minimum and maximum values. From these data, it calculates and displays the measurement duration: average value, Radiation exposure, or global irradiation.
From the start screen, the operator has access to energy measurement over a
period controlled by a timer and clock, he proceeds as follows:
Access to exposure measurement and sunshine control Irr. Measurement is not
launched yet.
Launch of the energy accumulation in Wh/m² is visualized by the “On” pictogram
which flashes. The chronometer starts, it indicates seconds-minutes- hours-day
(max: 03D00H00M00S). First average values and accumulated energy values
appear.
Switching to the second screen to recall max and min.
Stop of measurement, ‘’Reset’’ is displayed.
Power Source
When the instrument is equipped with alkaline batteries, it can operate for 72 hours minimum. A symbol informs the user about electric power remaining. If battery is low, less than 1 bar on the pictogram, the instrument stops measuring, save current measurement and switches off.
Maintenance
The SL 100 instrument conception allows a reduce maintenance which consists in changing batteries and cleaning the sensor with a cloth slightly dampened.
Regular checking
Like most measuring instruments, it is strongly recommended to regularly control and calibrate SL 100. Return to the manufacturer each year will provide necessary metrological traceability.