Photovoltaic Installation Tester PV 1
On batteries operating photovoltaic installation tester for inspection according to VDE 0126-23/ allows quick, secure and simple inspections/ mobile operation/ five measurement functions/ automatic inspection procedure

The photovoltaic installation tester PV 1 allows inspections of photovoltaic installations according to VDE 0126-23 or EN62446. The inspections necessary before initiation and during operation can be performed with the photovoltaic installation tester PV 1 and can be documented as well. Thus with the photovoltaic installation tester a secure and low-loss operation of photovoltaic installations is granted. The photovoltaic installation tester PV 1 provides five measurement functions: measurement of earth-wire resistance, of open-circuit voltage, of short-circuit current and isolation resistance as well as function test via current measurement. The photovoltaic installation tester PV 1 offers a few major advantages. Especially an inspection with this photovoltaic installation tester becomes sufficient. Furthermore an inspection with this photovoltaic installation tester is very simple. And if nothing else, the inspection by means of this photovoltaic installation tester can be performed in a short time since an automatic inspection procedure can be programmed. Besides the actual measurement this photovoltaic installation tester PV 1 assists the user as the measurement values are partially evaluated and at false priority a warning signal is given before the automatic inspection procedure. PV modules with MC4- or "sunclix"- plug connectors can be directly connected to this photovoltaic installation tester PV 1. These photovoltaic installation testers PV 1 can be used by solar installers, photovoltaic- authorities and service- and maintenance- teams. For further information about the photovoltaic installation tester PV 1, please read the following technical data or call our Hotline: UK customers +44(0) 23 809 870 30 / US customers +1-410-387-7703. You can also reach us through our contact form. Our engineers and technicians will gladly advise you regarding the photovoltaic installation tester or any product in areas of regulation and control or scales and balances of PCE Instruments.

- Comprehensive display of all measurement data
- Riskless measuring connection
- ISO- measurement result with "good"/ "poor"
  display
- LC- display with background lightening
- Measures according to VDE 0126-23 and EN
  62446

- Simple handling for mobile surveys
- Zero compensation of measuring lines
- Automatic inspection procedure
- Measuring lines protected against contacts
- Optional clamp-on ammeter for measurements
  up to 40 A

Technical data Photovoltaic Installation Tester PV 1

Earth-wire resistance

Measuring range/ resolution/ accuracy

0.05 ... 199 Ω / 0.01 Ω / ± (2 % + 2 digit)

Testing current

> 200 mA (2 Ω)

Open-circuit voltage 

> 4 V

Open-circuit voltage PV-module/ PV line

Measurement range/ resolution/ accuracy

5.0 ... 10000 V / 0.1 V / ± (0.5 % + 2 digit)

Short-circuit current measurement PV module / PV line

Measurement range/ resolution accuracy

0.5 ... 9.99 A / 0.01 A / ± (1 % + 2 digit)

Isolation resistance

Measuring range/ resolution/ accuracy

0.2 ... 100 MΩ / max. 0.01 MΩ / ± (5 % + 5 digit)
101 ... 199 MΩ / 1 MΩ / ± (10 % + 5 digit)

Testing voltage

250 V, 500 V, 1000 V, + 20 %, - 0 %

Testing current

> 1 mA, < 2 mA in case of short-circuit

Voltage via 4 mm test socket

Measuring range/ resolution/ accuracy

5 ... 440 V AC / DC, 1 V, ± (5 % + 2 Digit)

Current measurement with clamp-on ammeter adapter CC 3

Measuring range/ resolution/ accuracy

0.1 ... 40 A AC / DC / 0.1 A / ± (5 % + 2 digit)

General

Measurement standards

VE 0126-23/ EN 62446

Power Supply

6 x 1.5 V mignon-batteries/ Type AA

Protection class

IP 50

Surrounding conditions

0 ... 40 °C at relative humidity < 75 % (operating)
-25 ... +65 °C at RH < 90 % (stored)

Dimensions

270 x 115 x 55 mm

Weight

2600 g

Overvoltage category

voltage measurement at PV module: CAT I 1000 V
AC/DC voltage measurement: CAT II 300 V

Via the optional clamp-on ammeter the photovoltaic installation tester PV 1 is able to measure currents up to 40 A

The photovoltaic installation tester PV 1 will be delivered with all required equipment.

Delivery content

1 x photovoltaic installation tester PV 1, 1 x transportation bag, 2 x protection measuring wires with
test tips (1.2 m), 2 x security crocodile clamps, 2 x protection measuring lines for MC4- plug
connector, 1 x short instruction manual, batteries, 1 x CD-ROM with multilingual instruction manual

Optional equipment 

Clamp-on ammeter CC 3

The optional clamp-on ammeter allows measuring direct and alternating currents up to 40 A with the photovoltaic installation tester. Thus besides the short-circuit current even the current supply of the inverter can be measured quickly and easily. The zero compensation of the clamp-on ammeter CC 3 can be performed by key press. Due to the 4 mm socket the clamp-on ammeter is connectable to the photovoltaic installation tester uncomplicatedly.

Contact:
PCE Instruments UK Limited
Unit 11 Southpoint Business Park
Ensign Way, Southampton
United Kingdom, SO31 4RF
Phone: +44(0) 23 809 870 30
Fax: +44(0) 23 809 870 39

Contact:
PCE Americas Inc.
1201 Jupiter Park Drive, Suite 8
Jupiter 33458 FL
USA
Phone: +1-410-387-7703
Fax: +1-410-387-7714

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