Scope Of Delivery; Unit Description; General Information - Benning PV 3 Bedienungsanleitung

3. Scope of delivery

The scope of delivery for the BENNING PV 3 comprises:
3.1 One BENNING PV 3,
3.2 Two measuring leads with probe tip (L = 1.2 m) (red/ black)
incl. two crocodile clips (red/ black), (P.no. 10208356)
3.3 Two measuring leads for MC4 connector (L = 1.2 m) (red/ black), (P.no. 10208355)
3.4 One USB connecting cable (A plug to B plug), (P.no. 10000315)
3.5 Three rechargeable 3.7 V 18650 lithium-ion batteries (accumulators, protected version), (P.no.
10208358)
3.6 One charger (P.no. 10208360)
3.7 One short instructions
3.8 One calibration certificate
Parts subject to wear:
- The BENNING PV 3 is supplied by three rechargeable 3.7 V 18650 lithium-ion batteries (accumulators,
protected version, 2600 mAh)
Note on optional accessories:
- Insolation and temperature measuring instrument BENNING SUN 2 for measuring the insolation (W/
m²), the PV module temperature and the ambient temperature (P.no. 050420).
- Temperature sensor with suction cup for BENNING SUN 2 for attachment to the rear of the PV module
(P.no. 050424).
- PV module holder for BENNING SUN 2 for safe attachment to the PV module (P.no. 050425).
- Test badges "next test", 300 pieces (P.no. 756212)
- Test certificate forms for "Testing of PV systems" are available for download free of charge at
www.benning.de

4. Unit description

See figure 1: Top side of the device
See figure 2: Digital display
The display and operator control elements specified in Fig. 1 and 2 are designated as follows:
1 Digital display, indicates the test progress and individual measuring results,
-key, for storing the displayed measured values (display values)
2
-key, for calling stored measured values (display values)
3
-key, for sending/transmitting the stored measured values (display values) to the PC
4
5 USB interface (type B socket), for connection of the USB connecting cable
-key, for starting the automatic test procedure
6
7 Battery compartment cover,
8 + PV test socket (red), for connecting the red PV measuring lead with PV connector
9 + PV test socket (black), for connecting the black PV measuring lead with PV connector
Attention, hot surface! If the symbol is displayed, immediately disconnect the BENNING PV 3
A
from the PV generator. Connect the BENNING PV 3 only after the symbol has disappeared.
(polarity indication), indicates reversed polarity of the DC voltage on the PV test sockets 8 and
B
9 .
c
Attention, dangerous voltage has been detected
C
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Attention, if this symbol is activated, observe the instructions contained in the operating manual in
D
order to avoid danger.
E Error, see specific error codes for further details (More details in chapter 9.1. "Error codes")
F STORE, LCD data are stored in the internal memory
G RECALL, stored LCD data are loaded from the internal memory
H Storage location indicator, indicates the current storage location (1...999)
I Battery symbol, is displayed to indicate discharged batteries

5. General information

The BENNING PV 3 is intended for electrical tests according to VDE 0126-23 (DIN EN 62446).
The BENNING PV 3 is not intended for continuous use. The useful life of the device is limited by software
and via temperature monitoring. If the internal temperature reaches the set limits then functionality will be
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