Amprobe SOLAR-100 Solar-Power-Meter - Manual (Page 9)

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OPERATION
To Measure Car’s Headlights or Car Windows Solar
Insulation
• Use a screw driver to adjust the hole of “0 ADJ”
for the zero adjustment if any digits is appear
• If performing the zero adjustment after powering
on, several digits may not disappear. In this case,
perform the zero adjustment again.
• Measure your car’s headlights
• Turn ON your car’s headlights. Then turn ON
the SOLAR-100 meter, and “00.0” appears on
the screen. Put the device down close to the
headlights. Switch between high beam and low
beam, and light intensity values appear on the
screen. Both the right and left headlights must be
tested. Note the values and put them in your car
for reference. (Picture 1)
• Measure the effect of solar insulation of your
vehicle’s windows
• Press the “ ” button to turn ON the SOLAR-100
meter, “00.0” appears on the screen. Aim the
device at the sun and close to a window, and the
intensity appears on the screen. Open the window
and aim the device at the sun. Compare the value
against that acquired when the window is closed
to understand the efficiency of the window’s
solar film. Test your new car and preserve the
measurements in it. After that, test it at least once
every year. (Picture 1)
Picture 1.