PVA-1500HE2 I-V Curve Tracer Thermography Kit
Características principales
- Measures and displays I-V curves up to 1500V and 30A, including on high efficiency modules
- Advanced built-in PV model provides immediate PV performance checking
- Wireless interfaces for faster setup, safer work environment, and freedom of movement during PV troubleshooting
- Automates data management, analysis, and reporting
- Identify hotspots that may indicate damaged or underperforming cells
Descripción general del producto: PVA-1500HE2 I-V Curve Tracer Thermography Kit
Training
Fluke offers a variety of training related to PV test and measurement. Training can either be delivered as a virtual on-demand course or as a live online presentation/discussion format with a product expert (may differ regionally). Featuring the PVA-1500HE2 I-V Curve Tracer and the TiS75+ Thermal Camera, this toolkit is designed to streamline the inspection process and ensure optimal performance of solar arrays. The PVA-1500HE2 offers an array of advanced features, including high throughput I-V curve tracing, providing quick and detailed performance data. Its intuitive user interface enables easy navigation and real-time analysis, allowing for immediate identification of potential issues. Complementing this, the TiS75+ Thermal Camera provides precise thermal imaging to detect anomalies like hot spots and faulty connections. From commissioning and troubleshooting to routine inspections and performance optimization, this toolkit empowers solar professionals to maximize the efficiency and reliability of solar installations.Using a thermal camera such as the Fluke TiS75+ at a solar PV site can help improve system performance, reduce maintenance costs, and extend the life of the solar panels and related components. Thermal inspections with the Ti75+ can assist in:
- Locating hotspots on solar panels indicating damage or underperformance
- Identifying electrical issues such as loose or corroded connections
- Preventing critical issues and extending system life
- Ensuring proper installation and safe operation
- Monitoring system performance and identify degradation or anomalies
- Assessing shading issues that impact energy production
Measure your solar PV system performance
The PVA-1500HE2 is a cutting-edge I-V curve tracer kit designed to measure PV system performance. With this high precision testing equipment, you can reliably assess the health and performance of solar modules and arrays, making informed decisions to enhance their output and longevity.The PVA-1500HE2 kit offers an array of advanced features, including high throughput I-V curve tracing, providing quick and detailed performance data. Its intuitive user interface enables easy navigation and real-time analysis, allowing for immediate identification of potential issues. By pinpointing problems early, you can maximize your solar energy production and minimize downtime.
Comprehensive measurements and efficient analysis
For commissioning, operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of PV arrays, I-V curve testing is the most complete solar module performance measurement. Quick analysis of curve datasets aids in detecting outliers, and the stored data functions as a baseline for future performance inquiries.Accurate I-V curve tracing
The PVA measures the I-V (current versus voltage) curve of a PV string or module using a capacitive load. The measurement is typically performed at the string level by connecting directly to the string or at a combiner box using the fuses to select the string under test. The number of I-V curve points can be selected at 100 or 500. Additionally, the PVA generates the P-V (power versus voltage) curve, Isc, Voc, Imp, Vmp, Pmax, fill factor, and performance factor (the ratio of measured to expected maximum power).Time-saving interface
With a tablet or laptop (Windows only) as the user interface, perform more tests per hour and display the data in multiple, easy to read formats. Save your measurements by touching your customized array tree at the branch you are measuring. The software automatically calculates the expected I-V curve and displays the performance factor.Advanced High Efficiency PV Testing Capabilities
Accurate measurement of high efficiency modules up to 30A: Highly efficient modules (>19% module efficiency) possess highcapacitance, posing a challenge for some I-V curve tracers that may not be able to measure them. The PVA-1500HE2 is uniquely
designed to measure all string types, even those with high efficiency modules, up to 30A.
Rapid performance in high temperature environments: The PVA-1500HE2 operates with a swift sweep-to-sweep delay of 9 seconds (at Voc<1350V). This results in the ability to measure 3.5 MW within an hour, even in high-temperature settings where standard curve tracers often fail due to overheating.
SolSensor™ Wireless PV Reference Sensor
The SolSensor™ provides irradiance, module temperature, and array tilt data to the PV model. The model uses this information to predict the I-V curve shape at these operating conditions and to translate the measured curve to standard test conditions. The SolSensor™ clamps to the module frame, automatically orienting the irradiance sensor to the plane-of-array.The spectral response of the silicon photodiode sensor in the SolSensor™ is corrected for the PV technology under test. Special
factors are provided for multi- and mono-crystalline cells as well as cadmium telluride (CdTe) and other thin film technologies. The
sensor is temperature compensated and the angular response of each unit is calibrated for rotation and elevation. As a result, the SolSensor™ is accurate over a broad range of technologies, sky conditions, and sun angles, allowing I-V curve measurements earlier and later in the day.
The SolSensor™ provides two external thermocouple inputs for measuring module backside temperatures. Effective cell temperature can also be calculated directly from the measured I-V curve per IEC 60904-5. The PVA’s SmartTemp™ feature, optionally, blends these two methods for best accuracy.
The PVA and SolSensor™ communicate wirelessly with your PC via WiFi with a line-of-sight wireless range of 100m. That means no wires underfoot, quick setup, the ability to move around while troubleshooting strings, and flexibility to measure multiple combiner boxes with a single SolSensor™ setup.
Turn PVA data into key insights, visualizations, and customizable reports
Capture data in the field with the PVA Application and validate the results with the Data Analysis Tool (DAT), a Microsoft Excel™-based solution streamlining the analysis of PVA I-V curve data. It presents analysis results in multiple formats. It compiles key PV parameters in a string table, flags non-conforming strings, and delivers a statistical overview of the entire array. Additionally, it visually combines string I-V curves at the combiner box level, offering a clear depiction of consistency and identifying atypical strings. The tool also generates histograms for PV parameters across the string population, and this data can be added to a customizable report exported as a PDF. The Data Analysis Tool (DAT) can be downloaded for free use with any PVA.Supported languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Brazilian Portuguese.
Especificaciones: PVA-1500HE2 I-V Curve Tracer Thermography Kit
PVA-1500 Specifications | ||
PVA-1500T2 | PVA-1500HE2 | |
Voltage Range (Voc) | 20 to 1500V DC | |
Maximum Current Range (Isc) | ||
Module Efficiency <19% | 0 to 30A DC | |
Module Efficiency ≥19% | 0 to 10A DC | 0 to 30A DC |
Voltage Accuracy (0 °C to 45 °C) | ±(0.5% ±0.25V) | |
Current Accuracy (0 °C to 45 °C) | ±(0.5% ±0.04A) | |
Power Accuracy (0 °C to 45 °C) | ±(1.7 % + 1.0 W) (current ≥3 A, module efficiency <19 %) | |
Voltage Resolution | 25 mV | |
Current Resolution | 2 mA | |
Measurement Throughput | ||
Sweep-to-sweep delay (@VOC ≤ 1350V) | <9 seconds | |
Max number of I-V sweeps per hour (@VOC ≤ 1350V) | 400 sweeps/hr | |
Max megawatts measured per hour | 3.5 MW/hr | |
Thermal Capacity | ||
# sweeps at 18 s sweep-to-sweep delay | unlimited (25 °C, 77 °F ambient) 550 (45 °C, 113 °F ambient) | |
# sweeps at 9s sweep-to-sweep delay | unlimited (25 °C, 77 °F ambient) 330 (45 °C, 113 °F ambient) | |
I-V Trace Points | 100 or 500 (selectable) | |
I-V Sweep Duration | 0.05 to 2 seconds (typically 0.2 seconds for PV strings) | |
Operating Temperature Range | 0 °C to 45 °C, 32 °F to 113 °F | |
Storage Temperature Range | -20 °C to 65 °C, -4 °F to 149 °F | |
Operating Humidity | <90 % RH, non-condensing. Avoid exposing a cold instrument to warm and humid air as condensation will result. Store the instrument in the same conditions in which the instrument will be used. | |
Altitude | 2000 m max | |
Battery Charging Time | 6 hr | |
Battery Run Time | Approx. 8 hr | Approx. 7 hr |
Safety and Regulatory | CAT III 1500V IEC 61010-1: Pollution Degree 2 | |
Warning Features | Over-voltage, over-current, over-temperature, reverse polarity | |
PV Connector | Staubli MC4-EVO2 | Banana Jacks |
Charging/Charged LED | Yes | |
In-the-field firmware update-ready | Yes | |
Interface to Tablet/Laptop | Wi-Fi interface between user tablet or laptop, I-V unit and SolSensor™ | |
Weight | 6.6 kg, 14.55 lb | 7.3 kg, 16.09 lb |
Height | 43.2 cm, 1.41 ft (including test lead and strain reliefs) | 53.3 cm, 1.74 ft |
Width | 21.6 cm, 8.50 in | |
Depth | 15.2 cm, 5.98 in |
PVA-1500 Test Lead and Clip Specifications | |
Voltage Range | 0 to 1500V DC |
Current Range | 0 to 30A DC |
Temperature | 0 °C to 45 °C, 32 °F to 113 °F |
Humidity | Maximum relative humidity of 80% for temperatures up to 31 °C (87.8 °F) decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40 °C (104 °F) |
Pollution Degree | 2 |
Altitude | 2000 m, 6561 ft maximum |
Lead Length | 152 cm, 59.84 in |
Lead Colors | Positive=red, negative=black |
Manufacturer (Test Leads and Alligator Clips) | Staubli |
Note: Use only test leads and clips provided by Fluke for the PVA-1500. |
SolSensor™ Specifications | |
Irradiance | |
Sensor Type | Silicon photodiode with corrections for temperature, spectral, and angular effects |
Measurement Range | 100 W/m² to 1500 W/m² |
Accuracy | ±2 % when used to predict the performance of well characterized poly- and monocrystalline PV modules with direct irradiance >600W/m² |
Resolution | 1 W/m² |
Measurement Interval | Typically, 3.5 s |
Temperature | |
Sensor Type | Type K thermocouple, two inputs |
Measurement Range | 0 °C to 100 °C, 32 °F to 212 °F |
Accuracy | ±2 °C, 35.6 °F (not including limits of error of thermocouple) |
Resolution | 0.1 °C, 32.18 °F |
Measurement Interval | Typically, 3.5 s |
Tilt | |
Sensor Type | Electronic |
Measurement Range | 0 to 90° from horizontal |
Accuracy | ±2° typical (0 to 45°) |
General | |
Measurement Cynchronization with I-V Curve | Typically, <1 s |
Wireless Range (open line of sight) | 100 m, 328 ft |
Operating Temperature Range | 0 ºC to 45 ºC, 32 ºF to 113 ºF |
Storage Temperature Range | -20 ºC to 65 ºC, -4 ºF to 149 ºF |
Operating Humidity | <90% RH, non-condensing. Avoid exposing a cold instrument to warm and humid air as condensation will result. Store the instrument in the same conditions in which the instrument will be used. |
Battery Charging Time | 6 hr |
Battery Run Time | >16 hr typical use |
Key Features | TiS75+ |
Infrared resolution | 384 x 288 (110,592 pixels) |
IFOV | 1.91 mRad |
Field of view | 42° x 30° |
Minimum focus distance | 0.15 m |
Focus system | Manual focus |
Wireless connectivity | Yes, to PC, iPhone® and iPad® (iOS 4s and later), Android™ 4.3 and up, and WiFi and LAN (where available) |
Fluke Connect app compatible | Yes*, connect your camera to your smartphone, and images taken automatically upload to the Fluke Connect app for saving and sharing |
Fluke Connect Assets optional software | Yes*, assign images to assets and create work orders. Easily compare measurement types - whether mechanical, electrical or infrared images - in one location |
Asset Tagging | Scan a QR code to automatically organize and file thermal images with Fluke Connect™ |
IR-Fusion technology | AutoBlend continuous 0 % to 100 %. Adds the context of the visible details to your infrared image |
Picture-InPicture (PIP) | Yes |
Display | 3.5" (8.9 cm landscape) touchscreen 640 x 480 LCD |
Ergonomic design | Designed for one-handed use |
Thermal sensitivity | 40mk |
Level and span | Smooth auto and manual scaling |
Fast auto-rescale in manual mode | Yes |
Minimum span (in manual mode) | 3° °C (4.5 °F) |
Minimum span (In auto mode) | 5°C (9.0 °F) |
Built-in digital camera (visible light) | 640 x 480 |
Frame rate | 9 Hz or 27 Hz models |
Dew point calculation | Yes |
Data storage and image capture | |
Internal memory | ∼500 images |
External memory | ≥4 GB SD card (>1000 images) |
Image capture, review, save mechanism | One-handed image capture, review, and save capability |
Image file formats | Non-radiometric BMP or JPEG or fully-radiometric is2 |
Memory review | Yes |
Software | Fluke Connect software—full analysis and reporting software with access to the Fluke Connect |
Analyze and store radiometric data on a PC | Yes |
Export file formats with Fluke Connect software | is2, BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, TIFF |
Voice annotation | Yes, 60 second maximum audio recording via Bluetooth Audio Headset Profile (HSP) connection to external device. |
IR-PhotoNotes | Yes. Up to 3 extra user-selectable visible light image capture to be included in IS2 file. |
Text annotations | After IS2 capture, user can type in a note using on-screen keyboard. |
Video recording and formats | Standard and radiometric video. Up to 5 minute recording length. avi and is3 |
Remote control operations | No |
Auto capture (temperature and interval) | Yes. User-selectable time interval for capturing IS2 or Jpeg files. |
Battery | |
Batteries (field-replaceable, rechargeable) | Lithium-ion rechargeable battery |
Battery life | ≥3.5 hours continuous without WiFi (Actual life depends on settings and usage) |
Battery charging time | ≤2.5 hours to full charge |
Battery charging system | Ti SBC3B Two-Bay Battery Charger or in-Imager charging. |
AC operation | AC operation with included power supply, universal adapters included Output: 15 VDC, 2 A |
Power saving | User-selectable sleep and power off |
Temperature measurement | |
Temperature range (not calibrated below -10 °C) | -20 °C to 550°C (not calibrated below -10 °C) |
Accuracy | ±2 °C or 2 % (whichever is greater) at 25 °C ambient temperature |
On-screen emissivity correction | Yes, “top ten” material list plus numerical adjustment between 0.01 and 1.00 |
Color palettes | |
Standard palettes | 6 |
General specifications | |
Color alarms | Yes. User-selectable hot and cold point and internal/external range color alarms. Modifies palettization of IR image by limiting which pixels are drawn using palette colors based on the pixel temperature. |
Infrared spectral band | ~8-14μm |
Operating temperature | -10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F) |
Storage temperature | -20 °C to 50 °C (-4 °F to 122 °F) without batteries |
Relative humidity | 10 % to 95 % non-condensing |
Spot temperature | Center spot (unmovable) |
User-definable spot markers | Yes, 5 user-adjustable spot markers for a single pixel each. Position is adjustable. Temperature value for marker shown on screen. User can choose to switch display on/off for each marker. |
User defined measurement boxes | Yes, 5 user-adjustable rectangles. Size and position are adjustable. Rectangle statistics shown on screen: Min, Max, Average temperature. User can choose to switch display on/off for each marker. |
Hard case | Rugged hard carrying case with soft transport bag, including adjustable strap |
Safety standards | IEC 61010-1: Pollution Degree 2 |
Electromagnetic combability | IEC 61326-1: Portable Electromagnetic Environment; IEC 61326-2-2 CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A |
Australian RCM | RCM IEC 61326-1 |
US FCC | 47 CFR 15 Subpart C Sections 15.207, 15.209, 15.249 |
Vibration | 10 Hz to 150 Hz, 0.15 mm, IEC 60068-2-6 |
Shock | 30 g, 11 ms, IEC 60068-2-27 |
Drop | Engineered to withstand 2m drop |
Sized (H x W x L) | ∼(26.7 cm x 10.1 cm x 14.5 cm) ∼ (10.5 in x 4.0 in x 5.7 in) |
Weight (battery included) | 0.885 kg (1.95 lbs) |
Enclosure rating | IP54 |
Warranty | Two-years (standard) |
Recommended calibration cycle | Two-years (assumes normal operation and normal aging) |
Supported languages | Czech, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, and Turkish |
RoHS compliant | Yes |
Manuales + recursos: PVA-1500HE2 I-V Curve Tracer Thermography Kit
- PVA-1500HE2/PVA-1500T2/ SolSensor-300V3 User Manual | Manual del usuario
- PVA-1500HE2/PVA-1500T2/ SolSensor-300V3 | Información sobre seguridad
- PVA-1500HE2/PVA-1500T2/ SolSensor-300V3 | Especificación del producto
- PVA-1500HE2/PVA-1500T2/ SolSensor-300V3 | Funcionamiento básico
- PVA-1500HE2/PVA-1500T2/ SolSensor-300V3 |
- Radio Frequency Data Class A | Hoja de instrucciones