Seaward PV150 Complete Test Kit Solar PV
- ManufacturerSeaward
- Product Code: PV150
- Availability: Pre-Order
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Seaward PV150 Complete Test Kit Solar PV
- Ground (earth) continuity measurement with test lead null
- PV string open circuit voltage measurement up to 1000V DC with polarity indication
- PV string short circuit current measurement up to 15A DC
- Tests individual PV modules or strings
The PV150 Solar Installation Test Kit includes all of the tools needed to determine the electrical safety and performance of photovoltaic installations in line with international requirements (IEC 62446).
The kit is based around the Solar Installation PV150, which combines all test functions required to meet international standards into one safe, easy-to-use, hand-held device. The addition of USB and wireless Solarlink connectivity makes the PV150 the most versatile, safe and technically advanced solar PV tester on the market.
Transforming the way that PV systems are tested, the PV150 combines ground continuity, insulation resistance, open circuit voltage, short circuit current, operating current (using supplied AC/DC current) and DC operating power test functions into one handheld unit. The kit includes MC4 and Sunclix test adaptors which enable quick, safe and easy connection of the tester to the PV modules, strings or array.
As well as a comprehensive range of electrical test functions, the PV150 has memory to store up to 200 complete test records with USB connectivity to enable these to be quickly and easily downloaded to a PC. When coupled with Seaward’s SolarCert Elements software program (supplied separately) professional test certificates and reports can be created.
The PV150 tester features new Solarlink connectivity which further improves the versatility of the instrument. Using Seaward Solarlink, the PV150 can wirelessly capture and record realtime irradiance, ambient temperature and PV module temperature measurements from the Solar Survey 200R (supplied separately). This means that you can take all measurements, as required by IEC 62446 standards, simultaneously.
What is IEC 62446?
IEC 62446: 2009 Grid connected PV systems – minimum requirements for systemdocumentation, commissioning tests, and inspection.
- In short the standard sets out measures to ensure that:
- The PV panels and electrical supply connections have been wired up correctly
- That the electrical insulation is good
- The protective ground connection is as it should be
- There has been no damage to cables during installation
- That the PV installation performance is as expected
Test functions
- Ground continuity measurement
- Ground test lead null (up to 10Ω) for long test-lead
- PV string open circuit voltage measurement up to 1000V DC
- Polarity Indication
- PV string short circuit current measurement up to 15A DC
- PV array insulation test at 250/500/1000V