Test A Small Solar Panel

The converter box is located on the back of the solar panel.

Test a small solar panel.

Step 3 measure. All you need is a multimeter. Attach the meter to the positive and negative terminals on the solar panel and make sure the panel is properly exposed to sunlight. Touch the multi meter s red positive lead to your solar panel s positive wire.

Step 2 measure state of charge. Then touch the multi meter s black negative lead to your solar panel s negative wire. The solar charge controller must not limit the current flow during testing. Once you have located the.

Locate the converter box. If you need a multimeter you can get the innova 3320 auto ranging digital multimeter here htt. Since electric current is measured in amperes you will need to buy a meter known as an amp meter and measure the output. Using a multimeter for solar panel tests step 1.

The system should be tested at maximum current with the solar array in direct. Testing solar panels for volts to test solar panel voltage output put your solar panel in direct sunlight set your multi meter to the volts setting and.