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Leading the World in PV Test Solutions
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Leading the World in PV Test Solutions

The Seaward Solar range of electrical safety test solutions enables PV installers to meet all testing and certification requirements safely and efficiently. Our market-defining range of PV test and measurement equipment makes meeting the requirements of IEC 62446 quicker and easier. From site-survey to commissioning tests and periodic inspection, Seaward Solar has it covered. Specialised test equipment for PV installations has been long-anticipated within the industry. We have responded with a range of products specifically designed to meet the needs of solar installers. The PV150...

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SolarCert Software **!solar Survey 100/200R Irradiance Meters AC/DC Power Clamp

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“The PV150 has revolutionised the way we work. Our installers now use one piece of equipment instead of three. We can test a system quickly, simply and we can ensure it's doing what we want it to do.” Martin Cotterell - Sundog Energy and IEC Convenor

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■ Polarity ■ Array Insulation Resistance ■ PV String Open Circuit Voltage ■ PV String Operational Current Solar Installation PV150 Test Kit Solar Survey 100/200R Irradiance Meters Irradiance is measured using a reference cell to offer a more representative reading The Solarlink™ feature of the Solar Survey 200R enables irradiance to be measured and displayed on the PV150 tester via wireless connectivity Includes the comprehensive PV150 multifunction tester which combines all MCS electrical tests Connects wirelessly with the Solar Survey 200R to display irradiance measurement on its...

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4. Performance Maintenance & Diagnostics There is a requirement to record the results of the commissioning tests along with other system information. For record-keeping and traceability purposes these have to be handed over to the client. To ensure optimal return on investment and power output, it is important to check the efficiency of inverters as part of system inspection and testing. SolarCert Elements n Manual data entry into professional IEC 62446 certificate and report templates n Download test results from PV150 and Solar Survey 200R via USB n Stores system documentation n Print,...

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The Solar Installation PV150. The most technically advanced and safest solar PV installation tester on the market. With USB and wireless Solarlink connectivity. TM The new PV150 combines all PV electrical test functions required to meet IEC 62446 into one safe, easy-to-use, hand-held device. The addition of USB and wireless SolarlinkTM connectivity make the PV150 the most versatile PV tester on the market. Using Seaward SolarlinkTM, the PV150 can capture and record real-time irradiance, ambient temperature and PV module temperature measurements from the Solar Survey 200R wirelessly. This...

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PV System Electrical Commissioning Tests The PV150 enables simple, safe and fast testing of photovoltaic systems to IEC 62446 and various state regulations as shown below 5.4.2 Earth/ground Continuity Where protective earthing and/or equipotential bonding conductors are fitted, such as bonding of the array frame, the continuity should be tested. 5.4.5.2 PV String Short Circuit Current Short circuit of current is measured to ensure correct installation and operation of each PV string. Measured values should be compared with expected values. For systems with multiple identical strings, values...

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The Solar Installation PV150 Test Kit. Helping you meet installation and commissioning safety requirements. Effective commissioning of PV installations requires confirmation of the system safety and performance. The Solar PV150 test kit is an efficient, cost effective means of demonstrating compliance with IEC 62446. An array’s electrical safety and performance can now be determined quickly, easily and most importantly when you’re dealing with a DC current, in complete safety. The Kit comprises: n 2 x MC4 Test Lead Adaptors n 2 x Sunclix Test Lead Adaptors n Red Test Lead (with test probe &...

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Specification:EARTH/GROUND CONTINUITY Display Range Measuring Range Resolution Open Circuit Test Voltage Short Circuit Test Current Test Lead Compensation User Protection 0.01 Q maximum 4VDC, nominal >200mA (as per IEC 61557-4) Null out up to 10Q Warning and test inhibited if > 30V AC/DC detected at inputs Display Range Measuring Range Resolution Open Circuit Test Voltage Short Circuit Test Current Visible Warning Enunciators DC voltage polarity correct or reversed Datalogging Up to 200 complete test datasets Download utility software included Compatible with SolarCert Elements...

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Solarlink™ Test Kit. A complete solution to the testing and measurement requirements of I EC 62446. The Solarlink™ Test Kit meets all of the commissioning test requirements of IEC 62446. It combines the PV150 installation test kit with the advanced Solar Survey 200R irradiance meter. The kit includes all of the necessary equipment to measure the electrical safety and performance of PV systems as well as irradiance. Additionally, the kit is integral to conducting site-surveys for potential installations; providing the information needed to calculate estimated annual solar irradiation...

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Solar Survey 100/200R Irradiance Meters. The tools required to ensure optimum conditions for every system you install. The Solar Survey series of multifunction irradiance meters are the perfect tools for conducting comprehensive solar site surveys. The 200R now features a wireless link to the Solar PV150 installation tester, called Seaward Solarlink™. Seaward Solarlink™ allows the Solar Survey 200R to give the PV150 real-time irradiance, ambient temperature and PV module temperature measurement results simultaneously to commissioning tests being conducted as required by EC 62446 standards....

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Specification: IRRADIANCE COMPASS BEARING DATALOGGING AND CONNECTIVITY (SURVEY 200R ONLY) Datasets Sample Rate Datalogging Connectivity 5000 1 to 60 minutes (user definable) Download utility software included Compatible with SolarCert Elements software (version 1.1) USB download to PC Wireless ‘Solarlink™’ to PV150 (range c. 100m / 330 ft) GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Display Power Supply Battery Life Auto power down Custom LCD 2AA Alkaline Batteries >20,000 Readings After 2 minutes Calibration Certificate supplied

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