Seaward PV150 Solarlink | PV test kit

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The PV150 Solarlink test kit includes an all-in-one installation tester which makes proving the electrical integrity and performance of a PV system faster, safer and easier than ever before. With simple direct connections to PV systems, the PV150 performs open circuit voltage, short circuit current and insulation resistance tests at the press of a button.

The Solarlink test kit also includes the Solar Survey multifunction irradiance meter, enabling irradiance and temperature measurement to be received and recorded wirelessly into the PV150 solar tester at the same time as electrical tests are conducted – a requirement of international standards and best practice, including IEC 62446 / BS EN 62446.

Features

The PV150 solar tester's internal memory can store up to 200 complete test records and USB connectivity allows for fast and simple download of time and date stamped records to PC for record-keeping, traceability and certification. The test kit is able to undertake the following measurement parameters:-

  • Earth / ground continuity
  • Open circuit voltage
  • Short circuit current
  • Insulation resistance
  • DC operating power
  • Operational current
  • Polarity
  • Earth test lead null
  • Irradiance
  • Ambient and PV module temperature

IMPORTANT NOTE All Instrument Hire models are supplied as a standard kit plus a set of MC3 connection leads and a 14 day trial version of the SolarCert Elements software. Also, in addition to the Instrument Solutions ISO traceable calibration certificate, a copy of the last UKAS calibration certificate is provided for the PV150 meter.

Technical

PV150 METER

Earth continuity:

  • Display range      0.00 to 199 ohms
  • Measuring range      0.01 to 199 ohms
  • Resolution      0.01 ohms max
  • Open circuit test voltage      4 V DC
  • Short circuit test current      > 200 mA
  • Test lead compensation      Null out up to 10 ohms
  • User protection      Warning and test inhibited if > 30 V AC / DC detected at inputs

Insulation resistance:

  • Display range      0.05 Mohms to 199 Mohms
  • Measuring range       0.05 Mohms to 199 Mohms
  • Resolution      0.01 Mohms max
  • Open circuit test voltage      250 V, 500 V, 100 0V
  • Short Circuit test current       > 1 mA, < 2 mA s/c
  • Audible/visual warning       > 30 V AC or DC at inputs
  • User protection      Test inhibited if > 30 V AC/DC detected at inputs

Open circuit voltage:

  • Display range      0.0 to 1000 V
  • Measuring range      5.0 to 1000 V
  • Resolution     0.1 V max
  • Annunciators      DC voltage polarity correct or reversed

Datalogging and connectivity:

  • Datalogging      Up to 200 complete test datasets
  • Connectivity      USB download to PC, Wireless Solarlink to Survey 200R

Display     Custom LCD with backlight

Power supply      6 x 1.5 V alkaline LR06

Battery life      > 1000 test sequences

Auto power down      After 1 minute

Warranty      2 years

200R SOLAR IRRADIANCE METER

Irradiance display range      0 to 1500 W / m2 or 30 to 500 BTU / hr-ft2

Irradiance measurement range      100 to 1250 W / m2 or 30 to 400 BTU / hr-ft2

Irradiance resolution      1 W / m/ 1 BTU / hr-ft2

Temperature display range     - 30 °C to + 125 °C

Temperature measurement range     - 30 °C to + 125 °C

Temperature resolution       1 °C

Compass display range      0 ° to 360 °

Compass measurement rang    e 0 ° to 360 °

Compass resolution      1 °

Inclinometer display range     0 ° to 90 °

Inclinometer measurement range      0 ° to 90 °

Inclinometer resolution      1 o

Display       Custom LCD with backlight

Power supply         2 AA alkaline batteries

Battery life        > 20000 readings

Auto power down        After 2 minutes

Warranty       2 years

Datalogging       Up to 500 datasets

Connectivity       USB download to PC, Wireless Solarlink to Survey PV150

AC/DC CURRENT CLAMP METER

DC current output voltage      10 mV / A for 40 A range, 1 mV / A for 300 A range

DC current accuracy      0 A to 40 A ± (1.0 % + 0.2 A), 40 A to 200 A ± (1.0 % + 1 A), 200 A to 300 A ± (1.9 % + 2 A)

AC current output voltage       10 mV / A for 40 A range, 1 mV / A for 300 A range

AC current accuracy      0 A to 40 A ± (1.0 % + 0.2 A) 40 Hz to 400 Hz, 40 A to 200 A ± (1.0 % + 1 A) 40 to 400 Hz, 200 A to 300 A ± (1.9 % + 2 A) 40 to 400 Hz

Maximum conductor size       22 mm diameter

Power requirement       9 V battery (NEDA 1604A or IEC 6LF22)

Battery life       66 hours typical (Alkaline)

Dimensions      66 mm x 185 mm x 40 mm

Weight      270 g

Installation category      IEC 61010-1 600V CAT III

Demonstration videos

Seaward Solar irradiance meter instruction guide
Seaward Solar PV150 meter instruction guide

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Common customer questions & answers

QQuestion Do you need to be qualified electrician to carry out solar panel testing?
AAnswer There is no legislation laid down that says you have to be a qualified electrician to undertake this type of work, but it would be recommended that the person or person’s undertaking the measurements are competent engineers with electrical installation / testing knowledgeandhave an understanding of the readings from the PV system.
QQuestion What does IEC 62446 cover?
AAnswer IEC 62446 covers theminimum requirements for system documentation, commissioning tests and inspection of grid connected PV systems.
QQuestion Is periodic inspection and testing of PV installations necessary? If so, why?
AAnswer The verification of system performance and energy output from the panels is particularly important and is a major reason why periodic verification and testing of the system is equally important – as well as being essential to comply with somewarranty and PV system guarantees.

Undetected faults may also develop into a fire hazard over time. Without fuse protection against such faults, elimination of a fire risk can only be achieved by both good system design, careful installation with appropriate inspection and testing.