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 / m2 / 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