Windy Nation 100 AMP DC Watt Meter - Manual (Page 2)

Watt Meter User Manual
Revision 1.0
Table of Contents
1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Limited Warranty ................................................................................................................................. 3
1.2 Restrictions ......................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Warranty Claims & Return Procedures............................................................................................... 3
1.4 Disclaimer ........................................................................................................................................... 4
1.5 Limitation of Liability ........................................................................................................................... 4
2 Product Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 5
2.1 Features .............................................................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2.1 Electrical Measurement Ranges ..................................................................................................... 5
2.2.2 Physical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Safety Precautions .............................................................................................................................. 5
3 Installation ................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 Connecting The Meter ........................................................................................................................ 5
3.1.1 Wiring .............................................................................................................................................. 6
3.1.2 Connectors ...................................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Powering The Meter ........................................................................................................................... 6
3.2.1 Auxiliary Power ............................................................................................................................... 7
3.2.2 Initial Verification ............................................................................................................................. 7
3.2.3 Problems ......................................................................................................................................... 7
4 Operation ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
4.1 Display Information ............................................................................................................................. 7
4.1.1 Start-Up Screen .............................................................................................................................. 7
4.1.2 Measurements ................................................................................................................................ 7
4.2 Resetting The Meter ........................................................................................................................... 8
5 Application ................................................................................................................................................... 8
5.1 Maximum Current Capacity ................................................................................................................ 8
5.2 Inductive Loads ................................................................................................................................... 9
5.3 Battery Characterization ..................................................................................................................... 9
5.3.1 Battery Charging ............................................................................................................................. 9
5.3.2 Battery Discharging ........................................................................................................................ 9
5.4 System Characterization ................................................................................................................... 10
6 Troubleshooting And Support .................................................................................................................... 10
6.1 Care .................................................................................................................................................. 10
6.2 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 11
6.3 Support ............................................................................................................................................. 11
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