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PV200 Solar PV Installation Tester
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PV200 Solar PV tester and I-V curve tracer The PV200 provides a highly efficient and effective test and diagnostic solution for PV systems, carrying out all commissioning tests required by IEC 62446 and performing fast and accurate measurement of I-V curves in accordance with IEC 61829. When used in conjunction with the Solar Survey 200R irradiance meter, the PV200 measurement data can be converted to STC, using either the PVMobile app or SolarCert Elements software, allowing direct comparison with the PV module manufacturer’s published data. With direct connection to individual PV modules or strings using the supplied lead sets, tests can be conducted easily and within a matter of seconds at the press of a single button. A high contrast display is clearly visible in direct sunlight and shows open circuit voltage, short circuit current, maximum power point voltage, current and power, as well as the fill factor of the PV module or system under test, and insulation resistance (as part of an auto sequence or a discrete probe to probe measurement). If the measured curve deviates from the expected profile, the PV200 alerts the user to this, identifying the need for further analysis. Detailed and colour I-V and power curves, can be viewed instantly once data is transferred to the PVMobile Android app using wireless NFC connectivity. PVMobile displays measured I-V and power curves for visual analysis of the curve shape, enabling common problems such as shading, defective cells or poor electrical connections to be identified. www.seawardsolar.com/PV200 Head Office Tel: +44 (0) 191 587 8741 or email sales@seaward.co.uk For USA, Canada and Central America Tel: +1 (813) 886 - 2775 Key Features ■ Lightweight, handheld and fast ■ Affordable and efficient PV diagnostic tool ■ Easy and fast push button operation ■ All-in-one commissioning tests and I-V curve tracing, in accordance with international standards IEC 62446: 2016 and IEC 61829: 2015 ■ Instantly view detailed I-V curves in the field using the PVMobile Android app ■ Convert I-V curve measurements to STC using the PVMobile app or SolarCert Elements software ■ Instantly send PDF reports from the field back to the office using the PVMobile Android app ■ Tests individual PV modules or strings ■ Clear results display, even in direct sunlight ■ Wirelessly receives irradiance and temperature measurements from Solar Survey 200R ■ Full traceability of system performance ■ Compatible with SolarCert Elements v2 software Electrical/Analysis Test Functions ■ I-V curve tracing, in accordance with IEC 61829 ■ Earth/earth continuity ■ Insulation resistance (auto short circuit test and point-to-point) ■ AC/DC voltage measurement ■ Open circuit voltage up to 1000VDC ■ Maximum power point voltage up to 1000VDC ■ Short circuit current up to 15ADC ■ Maximum power point current up to 15ADC ■ Automatic fill factor calculation ■ Operating current (using supplied current clamp) up to 40A ■ DC power up to 40kW PV200 Users ■ PV system installers ■ PV O&M technicians ■ PV module manufactu

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u Instantly view detailed I-V and power curves in the field using the Android PVMobile app Simply touch an NFC-enabled Android device running the PVMobile app to your PV200. Detailed I-V characteristic measurements are transferred, allowing the I-V and power curve to be viewed in full colour detail. PVMobile also enables I-V curve correction for standard test conditions (STC 1000 W/m2, 25°C) using irradiance and temperature data from the Survey 200R irradiance meter, to allow comparison with manufacturer’s curve data, included in the comprehensive PVMobile database. Find out more about the...

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► Cost effective and efficient PV diagnostic tool Comprehensive measurement features with easy-to-use one button testing provides the ideal solution for periodic testing, performance analysis and fault diagnosis. ► All-in-one commissioning tests and l-V curve tracing Easily carry out all performance, safety and diagnostic checks on PV systems using the same fast and simple test instrument. ► Easy and fast push button operation The PV200 offers an extremely fast testing solution, carrying out all commissioning tests in a matter of seconds, for straightforward and hassle free testing of even...

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u Clear results display, even in direct sunlight The PV200 display screen is clearly visible even in direct sunlight, ensuring you are able to complete the testing process in the fastest time possible, and view measurements at a glance. u Wirelessly receive irradiance and temperature measurements from Solar Survey 200R Using Seaward SolarlinkTM connectivity, the PV200 can wirelessly capture and record real-time irradiance, ambient temperature and PV module temperature measurements from the Solar Survey 200R multifunction irradiance meter (available as part of the SolarlinkTM Test Kit). This...

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What’s in the box? PV200 is supplied, as standard, with: ■ PV200 pV tester and I-V curve tracer ■ AC/DC current clamp ■ 2 x MC4 test lead (red & black) ■ 2 x 1.5m 4mm test leads/probes + alligator clips ■ Type A to mini B USB cable ■ 6 x alkaline battery (AA) 1.5V ■ Quick Start Guide ■ Rugged carry bag ■ PV200 Calibration Certificate Download link for entry level PC datalogger software, operating instructions, USB driver for download to PC and SolarCert Elements v2 software demo A PV200 Solarlink™ Test Kit is also available: ■ PV200 PV tester and I-V curve tracer ■ Survey 200R...

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SEAWARDTechnical SpecificationsEarth continuity / resistance measurement Display range Measurement range Accuracy Resolution Open circuit test voltage Test leads zero Number of measurements Audible / visible warning User protection 0.00 to 199Q 0.01 to 199Q ±(2% rdg + 5d) 0.01 Q maximum 4VDC, nominal Zero up to 10Q, by Zero button 5,000 x 1 second tests > 30VAC/DC at inputs Test inhibited if > 30VAC/DC at inputs Voltage measurement (via 4mm probes) Display range 30V - 440VAC/DC Measurement range 30V - 440VAC/DC Insulation resistance (auto short circuit test) Vo/c voltage measurement...

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