PVA-1500 Series PV Analyser, I-V Curve Tracer
The PVA-1500 is an advanced I-V curve tracer kit for measuring PV system performance. It offers high-precision testing to assess the health and efficiency of solar modules and arrays. With features like high throughput I-V curve tracing and an intuitive user interface, it provides quick, detailed performance data and real-time analysis. This helps identify potential issues early, maximising solar energy production and minimising downtime.
Introducing the PVA-1500: Precision in Solar PV Performance Measurement
In the realm of solar energy, maximising performance and longevity are paramount. That’s where the PVA-1500 steps in – a cutting-edge I-V curve tracer kit meticulously engineered to evaluate the performance of PV systems with unrivalled precision. Whether it’s for assessing the health of solar modules, enhancing output efficiency, or ensuring system longevity, the PVA-1500 empowers users with comprehensive insights and data-driven decisions.
Advanced Features for Informed Decisions
Equipped with advanced features, the PVA-1500 facilitates high-throughput I-V curve tracing, delivering swift and detailed performance data. Its intuitive interface enables seamless navigation and real-time analysis, empowering users to identify and address potential issues promptly. By pinpointing anomalies early on, users can optimise solar energy production and minimise downtime effectively.
Efficiency at Every Step
From commissioning to operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting, the PVA-1500 streamlines the process with its efficient I-V curve testing capabilities. Quick analysis of curve datasets aids in detecting outliers, while stored data serves as a baseline for future performance inquiries, ensuring comprehensive measurements and efficient analysis throughout the system lifecycle.
High Precision, High-Efficiency PV Testing
The PVA-1500 doesn’t just stop at standard measurements; it excels in accurately measuring high-efficiency modules up to 30A. Its rapid sweep-to-sweep delay, operating at just 9 seconds, allows users to measure up to 3.5 MW within an hour, even in high-temperature environments where standard curve tracers often falter.
Wireless Freedom for Enhanced Safety and Convenience
Gone are the days of cumbersome setups and restricted movements. With wireless interfaces, the PVA-1500 ensures faster setup, a safer work environment, and the freedom to move during PV troubleshooting. Say goodbye to tangled wires underfoot – the PVA-1500 redefines convenience in solar PV testing.
What's Included in the Box
Each PVA-1500 kit comes complete with essential accessories, including the PVA-1500 V unit, SolSensor™, clamp, alligator test leads, MC4 disconnect tool, chargers, thermocouples, adhesive disks, sensor cleaning supplies, and a transit case (included with the PVA-1500HE2 variant). Additionally, users can access the PVA Application and Data Analysis Tool via free download, turning raw data into actionable insights effortlessly.
Transforming Data into Insights
Capturing data in the field is just the beginning. With the PVA Application and Data Analysis Tool, users can transform raw data into key insights, visualisations, and customisable reports. From compiling key PV parameters to identifying non-conforming strings and generating statistical overviews, the Data Analysis Tool simplifies the analysis process, empowering users to make informed decisions confidently.
In essence, the PVA-1500 isn’t just a piece of equipment – it’s a game-changer in the realm of solar PV performance measurement, delivering unparalleled precision, efficiency, and convenience for users at every step of the journey.
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PVA-1500 Specifications PVA-1500T2 PVA-1500HE2 Voltage Range (Voc) 20 to 1500V DC Maximum Current Range (Isc) Module Efficiency <19% 0 to 30A DC Module Efficiency ≥19% 0 to 10A DC 0 to 30A DC Voltage Accuracy (0 °C to 45 °C) ±(0.5% ±0.25V) Current Accuracy (0 °C to 45 °C) ±(0.5% ±0.04A) Power Accuracy (0 °C to 45 °C) ±(1.7 % + 1.0 W) (current ≥3 A, module efficiency <19 %) Voltage Resolution 25 mV Current Resolution 2 mA Measurement Throughput Sweep-to-sweep delay (@VOC ≤ 1350V) <9 seconds Max number of I-V sweeps per hour (@VOC ≤ 1350V) 400 sweeps/hr Max megawatts measured per hour 3.5 MW/hr Thermal Capacity # sweeps at 18 s sweep-to-sweep delay unlimited (25 °C, 77 °F ambient)
550 (45 °C, 113 °F ambient)# sweeps at 9s sweep-to-sweep delay unlimited (25 °C, 77 °F ambient)
330 (45 °C, 113 °F ambient)I-V Trace Points 100 or 500 (selectable) I-V Sweep Duration 0.05 to 2 seconds (typically 0.2 seconds for PV strings) Operating Temperature Range 0 °C to 45 °C, 32 °F to 113 °F Storage Temperature Range -20 °C to 65 °C, -4 °F to 149 °F Operating Humidity <90 % RH, non-condensing. Avoid exposing a cold instrument to warm and humid air as condensation will result. Store the instrument in the same conditions in which the instrument will be used. Altitude 2000 m max Battery Charging Time 6 hr Battery Run Time Approx. 8 hr Approx. 7 hr Safety and Regulatory CAT III 1500V
IEC 61010-1: Pollution Degree 2Warning Features Over-voltage, over-current, over-temperature, reverse
polarityPV Connector Staubli MC4-EVO2 Banana Jacks Charging/Charged LED Yes In-the-field firmware update-ready Yes Interface to Tablet/Laptop Wi-Fi interface between user tablet or laptop, I-V unit and
SolSensor™Weight 6.6 kg, 14.55 lb 7.3 kg, 16.09 lb Height 43.2 cm, 1.41 ft (including test lead and strain reliefs) 53.3 cm, 1.74 ft Width 21.6 cm, 8.50 in Depth 15.2 cm, 5.98 in PVA-1500 Test Lead and Clip Specifications Voltage Range 0 to 1500V DC Current Range 0 to 30A DC Temperature 0 °C to 45 °C, 32 °F to 113 °F Humidity Maximum relative humidity of 80% for temperatures up to 31 °C (87.8 °F) decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40 °C (104 °F) Pollution Degree 2 Altitude 2000 m, 6561 ft maximum Lead Length 152 cm, 59.84 in Lead Colors Positive=red, negative=black Manufacturer (Test Leads and Alligator Clips) Staubli Note: Use only test leads and clips provided by Fluke for the PVA-1500. SolSensor™ Specifications Irradiance Sensor Type Silicon photodiode with corrections for temperature, spectral, and angular effects Measurement Range 100 W/m² to 1500 W/m² Accuracy ±2 % when used to predict the performance of well characterized poly- and monocrystalline PV modules with direct irradiance >600W/m² Resolution 1 W/m² Measurement Interval Typically, 3.5 s Temperature Sensor Type Type K thermocouple, two inputs Measurement Range 0 °C to 100 °C, 32 °F to 212 °F Accuracy ±2 °C, 35.6 °F (not including limits of error of thermocouple) Resolution 0.1 °C, 32.18 °F Measurement Interval Typically, 3.5 s Tilt Sensor Type Electronic Measurement Range 0 to 90° from horizontal Accuracy ±2° typical (0 to 45°) General Measurement Cynchronization with I-V Curve Typically, <1 s Wireless Range (open line of sight) 100 m, 328 ft Operating Temperature Range 0 ºC to 45 ºC, 32 ºF to 113 ºF Storage Temperature Range -20 ºC to 65 ºC, -4 ºF to 149 ºF Operating Humidity <90% RH, non-condensing. Avoid exposing a cold instrument to warm and humid air as condensation will result. Store the instrument in the same conditions in which the instrument will be used. Battery Charging Time 6 hr Battery Run Time >16 hr typical use