Seaward’s new PV150 check instrument measures open circuit voltage, brief circuit present, floor continuity, insulation resistance, and working present. It weighs 0.95 kg and comes with a two-year guarantee.
Seaward, a UK-based producer {of electrical} check tools, has unveiled a brand new check software for photo voltaic panel installations. The PV150 answer measures open circuit voltage between 5 V and 1,000 V, in addition to brief circuit present between 0.5 A and 15.00 A. It additionally measures floor continuity, insulation resistance, and checks present operation by way of an AC/DC present clamp.
“On the push of a button the brand new hand-held tester carries out the required sequence {of electrical} exams in a protected and managed method, avoiding the danger of contact with uncovered ‘dwell’ DC conductors,” stated stated Seaward in a press release.
The gadget has sufficient reminiscence to retailer as much as 200 full check information. It has a USB connection, so check outcomes might be simply downloaded to computer systems.
The unit can even wirelessly seize and report real-time irradiance, ambient temperature, and PV module temperature measurements by way of connection to Seaward’s Photo voltaic Survey 200R meter. These measurements might be carried out concurrently with {the electrical} check.
“On this means, the built-in testing, information logging, and obtain facility permits PV system documentation and check certificates to be accomplished rapidly and with out errors,” stated Seaward.
The PV150 weighs 0.95 kg and measures 26.4 cm x 10.7 cm x 5.8 cm. It’s powered by six 1.5 V AA batteries and comes with a two-year guarantee.
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