BYPASS DIODE TESTER FT4310

Description

Inspect Solar Panel Bypass Diodes for Opens and Shorts in Broad Daylight Without Covering Panels

Basic specifications

Accuracy guaranteed: 1 year

[BPD TEST mode]

Measurement
items
Bypass diode comparator judgment, Bypass route resistor, Open-circuit voltage, Short-circuit current, Measurement (applied) current
Measurement object Crystal system string
Open-circuit voltage: 1000 V DC or less, Rated current: 2 A to 12 A DC

Caution:
The FT4310 cannot measure strings that are installed in parallel or complex strings that are installed in combination.
Measurement method Short-circuit and pulse voltage application
Measurement accuracy Open-circuit voltage: ±0.2% rdg. ±3 dgt. (at 0 to ±1000 V)
Short-circuit current: ±3% rdg. ±3 dgt. (at 0.0 to 15.0 A)
Bypass route resistance: ±5% rdg. ±5 dgt. (at 0.0 to 15.0 Ω, During pure
resistance measurement)
Measurement time 2 s or less (3 seconds or less when measurement voltage is 10 V or less)
Possible number of measurements 3000 times (Comparator, backlight, Bluetooth® OFF)
LR6 Alkaline battery × 6

[Voc mode]

Measurement items Open-circuit voltage
Measurement range 0 V to 1000 V DC (Displayed up to 1200 V DC), Accuracy: ±0.2% rdg. ±3 dgt.
Response time Within 1 sec.

[General]

Dustproof and waterproof IP40 (EN60529)
Functions Displays the number of bypass diode measurements, Automatic polarity judgment
function, Comparison display, Auto hold, Live circuit indicator, Buzzer sounds,
Backlight, Comparator, Battery indicator, Auto power off, Bluetooth® Smart
Interface Bluetooth® 4.0LE, Supports devices: iOS, Android TM smartphone/ tablet
Power supply LR6 (AA) alkaline battery×6, Maximum rated power 18 VA
Continuous operating time: 45 hours (Comparator, backlight, Bluetooth® OFF)
Dimensions and mass 152W×92H×69D mm (5.98 W × 3.62 H × 2.72 D in)
650 g (22.9 oz) (including batteries, excluding test leads)

Countries and regions where wireless operation is currently supported (FT4310)

Last update: August 2022

Countries and regions where wireless operation is currently supported Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Malta, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam
Note Use of devices that emit radio radiation requires approval in the country of use. Thus, use of the instrument in a country or region where they have not been approved may be subject to penalty as a violation of law.