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474 474  
475 475  The following sample calibration files are supplied with the Centaur. These files may be used to visually verify functionality and approximate sensitivity of the sensor by inspection of the output waveform:
476 476  
477 -* **sine_5V_30s** generates a 1 Hz sine wave with 5 V amplitude lasting 30 seconds.
477 +* **sine_5V_30s** generates a 1 Hz sine wave with 5 V amplitude lasting 30 seconds. **This is the default test for ANU as well as Nanometrics.**
478 478  * **step_0V_to_5V_15s** generates a 0 V signal for 15 seconds followed by a positive 5 V step function lasting 15 seconds.
479 479  * **prb 1V 20ms 10min** generates a 10 minute PRB sequence using 20 ms pulses and 1 V amplitude.
480 480  * **prb 1V 5s 150min** generates a 2.5 hour PRB sequence using 5 second pulses and 1 V amplitude.
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488 488  1. From the Calibration panel at the top page, select **Type** from the drop-down list and  choose Sine.
489 489  1. For the CTR4 series models, additional option to select between Voltage or Current is available.
490 490  1. Click on the **Configure** button to access the calibration dialog box for the selected **Playback**.
491 -1. Configure the signal characteristics by selecting 5V, 30 sec with gain of 1.
491 +1. Configure the signal characteristics by selecting **5V, 30 sec with gain of 1.**
492 492  1. Configure the padding before and after the calibration signal, enter 5 seconds.
493 493  1. The **Duration (s)** time can be made shorter or longer as required by user. NOTE, for shorter frequencies a longer duration will be required for the signal to complete its full cycle and to capture the entire waveform on the screen.
494 494  1. Click OK button to close the dialog box and save the settings.
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517 517  )))
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519 519  
520 -=== Following materials are required ===
520 +=== Following materials are required ===
521 521  
522 522  * Solar panel for testing
523 523  * Digital multi-meter (DMM)
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527 527  * Spreadsheet with formulae
528 528  * Marker/ pen
529 529  
530 -=== Test Method ===
530 +=== Test Method ===
531 531  
532 532  1. Clearly label each solar panel to keep track of measurements.
533 533  1. Record the manufacturers power rating of the solar panel. **Perform all measurement outdoors under bright sunny conditions! **
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543 543  
544 544  
545 -=== Developing a spreadsheet ===
545 +=== Developing a spreadsheet ===
546 546  
547 547  Create a spreadsheet with following cells
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625 625  Inside the “Vrl (Theoretical)” cell enter the following formula using the corresponding cells.
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627 -V_{RL}=I_{oc}\times R_L
627 +[[image:Screenshot 2024-12-09 103334.png||height="28" width="141"]]
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630 630  Inside the “Rated Power” cell enter the following formula using the corresponding cells.
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632 -P_{oc}=V_{oc}\times I_{oc}
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634 -
635 635  Inside the “Load Power” cell enter the following formula using the corresponding cells.
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637 -P_{RL}=\frac{V_{RL}}{R_L}\times V_{oc}
635 +[[image:Screenshot 2024-12-09 103432.png||height="67" width="176"]]
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639 639  
640 640  Inside the “Power Loss %” cell enter the following formula using the corresponding cells.
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641 641  
642 642  The calculated values that are negative represent power loss, and positive values are power gain. Performing “conditional formatting” on these cells with colour gradient (defined by colour break limits) would yield visually easy to recognise defective panels.
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645 -Power\ Loss\ \%=\frac{P_{RL}}{P_{oc}}\times 100-100
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647 -
648 648  Perform all the calculations for each solar panel ID entered.
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650 650  Solar panels with power loss of 20% or more should be clearly marked as defective and not be used in any future deployments.
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