PVA-1500HE2 I-V Curve Tracer, Insulation, Clamp and Multimeter Kit

This toolkit combines the precision of the PVA-1500HE2 I-V Curve Tracer, the versatility of the Fluke 393 FC Solar Clamp Meter , the reliability of the Fluke 87V Digital Multimeter, and the advanced capabilities of the Fluke 1587 FC Insulation Multimeter. The PVA-1500HE2 offers an array of advanced features, including high throughput I-V curve tracing, providing quick and detailed performance data. Its intuitive user interface enables easy navigation and real-time analysis, allowing for immediate identification of potential issues. The 393 FC Solar Clamp Meter enables precise measurement of DC current and voltage, essential for performance testing and troubleshooting of solar panels and inverters. The 87V Digital Multimeter provides reliable measurements of AC/DC voltage, current, resistance, and capacitance, facilitating system integrity verification and electrical fault diagnosis. Additionally, the 1587 FC Insulation Multimeter offers insulation resistance testing, helping to identify potential safety hazards and prevent system failures. From commissioning and routine maintenance to troubleshooting and performance optimization, this toolkit empowers solar professionals to ensure the efficiency, reliability, and safety of solar installations with confidence.

The 393 FC is a CAT III 1500 V True-RMS Clamp Meter is designed for solar photovoltaic (PV) installation technicians and maintenance professionals who work in high voltage DC environments. Solar site electrical testing and troubleshooting with the 393 FC includes:

Measuring current and voltage

Conducting continuity and resistance tests

Performing inverter efficiency tests

Diagnosing problems like short circuits

Conducting preventive maintenance to identify and address potential issues early

The 87V Industrial Multimeter is the ideal electrical troubleshooting solution for solar inverters, combiner boxes and battery storage systems. Solar site electrical testing and troubleshooting with the 87V includes:

Measuring current and voltage

Identifying issues with connections and components with continuity and resistance tests

Identifying faulty diodes impacting system performance

Testing capacitors in inverters and power equipment

Monitoring component temperatures for safety

Diagnosing problems like short circuits

Conducting preventive maintenance to identify and address potential issues early

In addition to the 87V capabilities, the 1587 FC Insulation Multimeter combines a digital multimeter with an insulation tester, allowing for insulation resistance testing crucial for cable and component integrity.

Measure your solar PV system performance

The PVA-1500HE2 is a cutting-edge I-V curve tracer kit designed to measure PV system performance. With this high precision testing equipment, you can reliably assess the health and performance of solar modules and arrays, making informed decisions to enhance their output and longevity.

The PVA-1500HE2 kit offers an array of advanced features, including high throughput I-V curve tracing, providing quick and detailed performance data. Its intuitive user interface enables easy navigation and real-time analysis, allowing for immediate identification of potential issues. By pinpointing problems early, you can maximize your solar energy production and minimize downtime.

Comprehensive measurements and efficient analysis

For commissioning, operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of PV arrays, I-V curve testing is the most complete solar module performance measurement. Quick analysis of curve datasets aids in detecting outliers, and the stored data functions as a baseline for future performance inquiries.

Accurate I-V curve tracing

The PVA measures the I-V (current versus voltage) curve of a PV string or module using a capacitive load. The measurement is typically performed at the string level by connecting directly to the string or at a combiner box using the fuses to select the string under test. The number of I-V curve points can be selected at 100 or 500. Additionally, the PVA generates the P-V (power versus voltage) curve, Isc, Voc, Imp, Vmp, Pmax, fill factor, and performance factor (the ratio of measured to expected maximum power).

Time-saving interface

With a tablet or laptop (Windows only) as the user interface, perform more tests per hour and display the data in multiple, easy to read formats. Save your measurements by touching your customized array tree at the branch you are measuring. The software automatically calculates the expected I-V curve and displays the performance factor.

Advanced High Efficiency PV Testing Capabilities

Accurate measurement of high efficiency modules up to 30A: Highly efficient modules (>19% module efficiency) possess high capacitance, posing a challenge for some I-V curve tracers that may not be able to measure them. The PVA-1500HE2 is uniquely designed to measure all string types, even those with high efficiency modules, up to 30A. Rapid performance in high temperature environments: The PVA-1500HE2 operates with a swift sweep-to-sweep delay of 9 seconds (at Voc<1350V). This results in the ability to measure 3.5 MW within an hour, even in high-temperature settings where standard curve tracers often fail due to overheating.

SolSensor™ Wireless PV Reference Sensor

The SolSensor™ provides irradiance, module temperature, and array tilt data to the PV model. The model uses this information to predict the I-V curve shape at these operating conditions and to translate the measured curve to standard test conditions. The SolSensor™ clamps to the module frame, automatically orienting the irradiance sensor to the plane-of-array.

The spectral response of the silicon photodiode sensor in the SolSensor™ is corrected for the PV technology under test. Special factors are provided for multi- and mono-crystalline cells as well as cadmium telluride (CdTe) and other thin film technologies. The sensor is temperature compensated and the angular response of each unit is calibrated for rotation and elevation. As a result, the SolSensor™ is accurate over a broad range of technologies, sky conditions, and sun angles, allowing I-V curve measurements earlier and later in the day. The SolSensor™ provides two external thermocouple inputs for measuring module backside temperatures. Effective cell temperature can also be calculated directly from the measured I-V curve per IEC 60904-5. The PVA’s SmartTemp™ feature, optionally, blends these two methods for best accuracy. The PVA and SolSensor™ communicate wirelessly with your PC via WiFi with a line-of-sight wireless range of 100m. That means no wires underfoot, quick setup, the ability to move around while troubleshooting strings, and flexibility to measure multiple combiner boxes with a single SolSensor™ setup.

Turn PVA data into key insights, visualizations, and customizable reports

Capture data in the field with the PVA Application and validate the results with the Data Analysis Tool (DAT), a Microsoft Excel™-based solution streamlining the analysis of PVA I-V curve data. It presents analysis results in multiple formats. It compiles key PV parameters in a string table, flags non-conforming strings, and delivers a statistical overview of the entire array. Additionally, it visually combines string I-V curves at the combiner box level, offering a clear depiction of consistency and identifying atypical strings. The tool also generates histograms for PV parameters across the string population, and this data can be added to a customizable report exported as a PDF. The Data Analysis Tool (DAT) can be downloaded for free use with any PVA. Supported languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Brazilian Portuguese.

Features

• Measures and displays I-V curves up to 1500V and 30A, including on high efficiency modules
• Wireless interfaces for faster setup, safer work environment, and freedom of movement during PV troubleshooting
• Automates data management, analysis, and reporting
• Validate voltage and current from individual panels or a series of panels in a PV array
• Verify cable integrity with insulation resistance testing

Specifications

• Model: FLUKE-SOL-INS87-KIT
• Part #: 5602278
• UPC: 1 95112 12498 7
• Included instruments: PVA-1500HE2 I-V curve tracer, SolSensor, 393 FC clamp meter, 87V multimeter, 1587 FC insulation multimeter
• PVA voltage range (Voc): 20 to 1500 V DC
• PVA maximum current (Isc), module efficiency ≥19%: 0 to 30 A DC (HE2)
• PVA voltage accuracy (0 °C to 45 °C): ±(0.5% ±0.25 V)
• PVA current accuracy (0 °C to 45 °C): ±(0.5% ±0.04 A)
• PVA power accuracy (0 °C to 45 °C): ±(1.7% + 1.0 W) (current ≥3 A, module efficiency <19%)
• PVA voltage resolution: 25 mV
• PVA current resolution: 2 mA
• I-V trace points: 100 or 500 (selectable)
• Sweep-to-sweep delay (Voc ≤ 1350 V): <9 seconds
• Max I-V sweeps per hour (Voc ≤ 1350 V): 400 sweeps/hr
• PVA-1500HE2 weight: 7.3 kg (16.09 lb)
• PVA-1500HE2 height: 53.3 cm (1.74 ft), including test lead and strain reliefs
• Interface: Wi-Fi between user tablet or laptop (Windows), I-V unit, and SolSensor
• 393 FC safety: CAT III 1500 V
• 393 FC weight (with batteries): 520 g
• 393 FC jaw opening: 34 mm
• 87V weight: 355 g; 624 g with holster
• 87V display: 6000 counts; 19,999 counts in high-resolution mode
• 1587 FC weight: 550 g (1.2 lb)
• 1587 FC size (H x W x L): 5.0 x 10.0 x 20.3 cm (1.97 x 3.94 x 8.00 in)

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