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SOLAR I-V Multifunction instrument for testing and verifying single-phase PV installations

SOLAR I-V has been designed to meet any requirement of photovoltaic installation testers. Further to providing the possibility of testing and measuring the efficiency of single-phase photovoltaic systems with the same functions as model SOLAR 250, SOLARI-V also measures the I-V characteristic both of a single module and of module strings, according to the same criteria adopted for the operation of model I-V 400.Thanks to SOLAR I-V, the operator can test the photovoltaic system and, should it give a negative result, immediately identify the problems of the system in order to promptly solve them. SOLAR I-V is provided with the remote unit SOLAR-02 for measuring irradiation and temperature.
The synchronization between main unit and remote unit guarantees the necessary simultaneity of measurements. SOLAR I-V also manages a database of photovoltaic modules, which can be updated at anytime. The measured I-V characteristic is not affected by the resistance of the measurement cables, as it is carried out with the 4-terminal measuring method. The measured values, correctly reported at standard test conditions, are immediately compared with the values declared by the manufacturer to give the OK / NO result of the test. The operator must not do any calculation, the instrument carries out the comparison rapidly and automatically

FUNCTION

* Testing on PV installation
* DC/ AC TRMS Voltage
* DC/ AC TRMS Current
* DC power
* AC active power on single-phase systems
* Solar irradiation [ W/ m2] with reference cell
* Temperature environmental and module by means of probe PT1000
* Synchronization with remote unit SOLAR-02
* Display of real-time irradiation and temperature
* Use of PDC compensation ratios according to environmental and module temperature
* Recording of parameters with programmable IP ( 5s – 60min)
* Internal memory for data saving
* Recalling results on the display
* Optical/ USB port for PC connection
* Help on line on the display

I-V curve measurement
* Measurement of output voltage from module/ string up to 1000V DC
* Measurement of output current from module/ string up to 10A DC
* Measurement of solar irradiation [ W/ m2] with reference cell
* Measurement of environmental and module temperature, automatic or by means PT1000
* Measurement of output DC and nominal power from module/ string
* Numerical and graphical display of I-V characteristic
* Measurement of the resistance of photovoltaic module series
* Mechanical inclinometer for the detection of the incidence angle of solar irradiation
* 4-terminal measuring method
* Comparison with standard conditions ( STC 1000 W/ m2, 25° C)
* Evaluation of testing result: OK / NO
* Management of up to 30 types of photovoltaic modules in the internal database
* Internal memory for data saving
* Recalling results on the display
* Optical/ USB port for PC connection
* Help on line on the display

ACCESSORIES
Included accessories:

* SOLAR-02: RF remote unit to record irradiation and temperature
* KITGSC4: Kit including 4 banana cables + 4 alligator clips
* KITPVMC3: Kit including 2 Multi-Contact 3 adapters for MC3 connectors
* KITPVMC4: Kit including 2 Multi-Contact 3 adapters for MC4 connectors
* HT4005N: Transducer for AC currents 5 -100A/ 1V AC
* HT4004: Transducer for AC/ DC currents 10 -100A/ 1V AC/ DC
* HT304: reference cell for irradiation measurement
* PT300N: Double temperature probe ( PT1000 + environmental)
* M304: Mechanical inclinometer
* TOPVIEW2006: Software on CD-ROM + optical/ USB connection cable C2006
* BORSA2051: Carrying case
* User manual on CD-ROM
* Quick reference guide
* Calibration certificate ISO9000

Optional accessories:

* HT96U: Transducer for AC currents 1-100-1000A/ 1VAC
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HT97U: Transducer for AC currents 10-100-1000A/ 1VAC
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HT98U: Transducer for AC/ DC currents 1000 A AC/ DC
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KITPVEXT25M: set of 2 banana cable 4mm, Green/ Black, 25m lenght
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SP-0400: Free hands kit