PVE PVPM1040C IV-Curve Measurement Device for PV modules and strings (40kW, 1000V, 40A)

Measurement and Evaluation Unit

Industrial class PC, Flash data storage 512MB (sufficient for several thousand measurements)

No mechanically moved parts such as fixed disks, exhaust or similar

Sampling rate max. 100kHz, resolution 12Bit

Measuring accuracy for the I-V-characteristic better 1%, for the peak performance ±5%

Four-wire-measurement leads avoids systematic errors in voltage measurement

Measuring period single measurement 0.02 - 2 seconds (100 pairs of measured values)

Irradiation reference sensor (Phox) with integrated Pt100/Pt1000 temperature sensor

Optional additional measurement of the back surface temperature of the module under test

Other commercially available irradiance reference sensors (i.e. ISET® sensor) can be used 

Measuring Range:

Voltage DC: 25 / 100 / 500 / 1000 V

Current DC: 2 / 5 / 10 / 40 A

Temperature: -40°C - +120°C with Pt1000

Irradiance: 0 - 1300 W/m2 (Standard-Sensor)

The measuring ranges can be combined among each other.

The measuring instrument automatically selects an optimal measuring range.

The device must be used only for the test of current limited dc sources (photovoltaic generators)

Display

Bright TFT touch display with LED backlight, resolution 480 x 272 pixels, RGB

Representation coloured text on black background, thus high contrast

Operation

Menu controlled by touch panel directly at the device.

Operation and analysis alternatively with MS-Windows®  application, communication via USB

Voltage Supply

Li-Ion battery 8.8Ah/96.6Wh (continuous operation ~8h), optionally Lead Acid batt. 12V/3.4Ah or 12V/7.2Ah

External power supply with wide range input 90-264Vac, 47-63Hz, UL-approved, power 40W.

Internal automatic battery charge controller with overloading protection.

Display of the charge state over control LED at the front side of the housing.

Continuous measurement possible during mains operation.

Dimensions

Width: 48cm, height: 16cm, depth: 35cm, weight: about 8.0kg (PVPM2540C), 8.5kg (PVPM1050C)

Operating Conditions

Operation: Temperature: 0°C to 50°C; Dampness: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)

Storage: Temperature: -10°C to 85°C; Dampness: 5% to 95%

Scope of Supply

Measuring instrument in sturdy metal housing with adjustable carrying handle

Battery supply, external power supply for battery charging and line operation

4-wire-lead (10 meters, more on request)

Calibrated irradiation sensor (monocrystalline) and integrated temperature sensor Pt1000 with lead

USB cable for linking an evaluation PC

Control software for MS Windows®  2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10

Printed Users Manual

External Santon Security Switch 1000V / 32 or 40A, disconnects all wires between PVPM and generator

Aluminium case for leads and sensors

Optionally available

Software for MS Windows for the automatic generation of test reports

Individually adapted test leads and extension cables

Housing optionally as 19" rack mounting cover.