Amprobe SOLAR-100 Solar-Power-Meter - Manual (Page 10)

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• NOTE: When the light sensor cover is not attached
“CAP” is indicated. Make sure that it is attached.
If performing the zero adjustment after powering
on, several digits may not disappear. In this case,
perform the zero adjustment again.
To Measure House’s Windows Solar Insulation
• Measure the solar insulation effect of your house’s
windows
• Close the window. Press the “ ” button on
your SOLAR-100 solar power meter, and “00.0”
comes up on the screen. Put the device close to the
window and aim it at the sun. Compare the value
against that acquired when the window is closed
and the device is placed at the same position, in
order to understand the window’s heat efficiency.
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Max / Min Button
• When you test in W/m2 or BTU (ft2*h) press the
“ ” button to display the max. or min. reading.
• Press and hold the “ ” button for 1 second to
allow the device to read the max. value. Press the
button one more time to read the min value.
• Press and hold the “ ” button for more than 1
second, and the max. and min. come off.
• When the “ ” button is functional, the “ ”
button is disabled.
BTU (ft2*h) / W/m2 Button
• Press the “ ” button to turn ON the power
and put the device to operating mode. The screen
displays BTU (ft2*h). Press the “
” button to
switch from BTU (ft2*h) to W/m2. To select a
different unit, just press this button once again.