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PVA-1500 Series PV Analyzer, I-V Curve Tracer

PVA-1500 Series PV Analyzer, I-V Curve Tracer

Regular price $15,999.99 USD
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Key features

  • Measures and displays I-V curves up to 1500V and 30A, including on high efficiency modules (PVA-1500HE2)
  • Advanced built-in PV model provides immediate PV performance checking
  • Sweep-to-sweep delay of 9 seconds to measure 3.5MW in <1hr
  • Wireless interfaces for faster setup, safer work environment, and freedom of movement during PV troubleshooting
  • Automates data management, analysis, and reporting

Specifications: PVA-1500 Series PV Analyzer, I-V Curve Tracer

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 2
Warning Features Over-voltage, over-current, over-temperature, reverse
polarity
PV 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
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