Amprobe Solar-600 - Review part 1

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Channel: mjlorton · 2012 · Science & Technology

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I start the review of the Amprobe SOLAR-600 Solar Power Analyzer. I've had a few challenges getting this to work but it seems like it could be a very useful tool. I will follow-up with a more detailed review soon. 

Thanks to Comtest for the loan of this Amprobe Solar-600: www.comtest.co.za

    I-V Curve test for solar cell
    Maximum Solar Power (Pmax) search by auto-scan (60V, 12A)
    Maximum Voltage (Vmaxp) at Pmax
    Maximum Current (Imaxp) at Pmax
    Voltage at open circuit (Vopen)
    Current at short circuit (Ishort)
    I-V curve with cursor
    Calculation of panel efficiency (%)
    Manual single point test
    Real Time data logging
    PC Download

I also introduce the Tecsun (Kaito) PL-398MP Short Wave radio that I'll review soon.

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