PVE PVPM1500X IV-Curve Measurement Device for PV modules and strings (60kW, 1500V, 20A)

Housing:

Sturdy plastic housing, watertight, crushproof, and dust proof (IP67), easy-open, double-step latches, automatic pressure equalization valve, comfortable, rubber over-moulded handle, durable plastic foil front plate. All connectors accessible at the front plate.

Measurement and Evaluation Unit:

Industrial class PC, flash data storage 512MB (sufficient for several 1000 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%

4-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 Pt1000 temperature sensor

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

Other commercially available irradiance reference sensors (i.e. from ISE Fraunhofer) can be used as well

Measuring Ranges:

Voltage DC: 25 / 100 / 500 / 1500 V

Current DC: 2 / 5 / 10 / 20 A

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

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

Each voltage measuring range can be combined among each current range

The measuring instrument automatically selects an optimal measuring range

The device must be used only for the test of current limited, not grounded dc sources (photovoltaic generators)

Display:

Daylight-suited colour TFT display with RGB LED back-light, resolution 480 x 272 pixels, high contrast

Operation:

Menu driven by touch function of the display directly at the device

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

Voltage Supply

Lithium-Ion battery 11.25V/8.8Ah/99.6Wh (continuous operation about 8h)

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

Internal automatic battery charge controller with overcharge protection

Display of the charge state by control LED at the front side of the housing

Continuous measurement possible during mains operation

Dimensions 

Width: 40.6cm, height: 17.5cm, depth: 33cm, weight: about 8.5kg

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 plastic housing with carrying handle

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

4-wire-lead (10 meters, other 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®  XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11

Printed Users Manual

External Santon Security Switch 1500VDC, 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 (PVPMreport)

Individually adapted test leads and extension cables

Calibrated irradiance reference Sensors for several module technologies