Atec Solmetric-PVA-600 - Manual (Page 4)

Ordering Information
PVA-600 PV Analyzer
Includes
• I-V Measurement Unit with soft
carrying case
• PVA Software for Windows™
• Wireless USB Interface (for
Windows laptop or UMPC)
• Connector saver jumper set (two
12-inch m-f MC-4 jumpers)
• PV cable extension set (two
5-foot m-f MC-4 jumpers)
• MC-4 to MC-3 adaptor cable
set (contact Solmetric for other
connector styles)
• Battery charger (AC adapter)
Optional Accessories
Wireless Sensor Kit:
• Irradiance sensor and
wireless transmitter
• Thermocouples (5) and
wireless transmitter
• Wireless USB Interface
(connects to Windows laptop
or UMPC)
Computer Requirements
Microsoft Windows™ 7 (64-bit or
32-bit), Windows Vista (32-bit only),
Windows XP SP3
/ Processor
speed >700 MHz / RAM >500 MB
/ Hard Drive Space >100 MB /
Min. Display resolution 1024 by
600 pixels
/ USB ports 2 minimum
To Purchase
Online
www.solmetric.com
Call
Toll-free in US: 877-263-5026
Tel: +1-707-823-4600
General Information
Characteristic Description
High efficiency PV
modules Extra-large capacitors mean better accuracy when measur-
ing high-efficiency, back-contact PV modules.
Measurement range
selection Measurement circuitry automatically optimizes to best mea-
sure the PV module or string
Control & display unit User-provided Windows computer, eg. laptop or UMPC
PC to measurement unit
interface Wireless USB adaptor (provided)
Wireless range 10 meters (building walls) to 75 meters (open range)
Module/Inverter data Onboard database of inverters and over 1700 modules.
Updates provided at Solmetric website.
Inverter limits Voltage limits and max power tracking range of user-selected
inverter are superimposed on the I-V graph as a reference
check on the system design.
Carrying case Measurement unit includes a factory-installed padded soft
case, with handle, shoulder strap and cable pouch.
DC interrupt Measurement sweep can be paused to avoid arcing when
making/breaking connection to PV source circuits.
Protection features Automatic safeguards protect against damage from over-
temperature, over-voltage, over-current, and reverse polarity.
Dimensions 16 in. x 8 in. x 5 in. (not including cable pouch or PV leads)
Electrical Specifications
Parameter Value
PV voltage measurement range 0-600 V DC
PV current measurement range 0-20 A DC
Minimum Voc 20 V DC
Minimum Isc 1 A DC
I-V measurement update rate * 30 – 60 sec (or on demand)
I-V measurement time .05 – 1 sec
Measurement points per trace 100
Ambient operating temperature range * 0 to +50 deg C
Storage temperature -20 to +60 deg C
Battery life (continuous operation) 20 hours
Charging time 6 hours
* Note: Update rate should be reduced when measuring in extreme heat, or
when testing high voltage arrays.
Headquarters
117 Morris St. Suite 100
Sebastopol, CA 95472
www.solmetric.com
email: [email protected]
Tel: +1-707-823-4600
Fax: +1-707-823-4620
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