PV Analyzer I-V Curve Tracers
The Solmetric line of PV Analyzer I-V curve tracers are widely used in Commissioning, Auditing, O&M, and Troubleshooting of PV systems. Features include:
- Best accuracy
- Highest measurement throughput (# I-V measurements per hour)
- Largest display with best array troubleshooting features
- Database of 70,000 PV modules
- Measures up to 1500V at 30A*
- 300 foot wireless sensor range
Below are specifications for the PVA models. For more details about each model or to place an order, click on the model of interest at the top or bottom of the table.
| PVA-1000S | PVA-1500V4 | PVA-1500T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voltage Range (Voc) | 20 to 1000V DC | 20 to 1500V DC | |
| Current Range (Isc) | 0 to 20A DC* 0 to 30A DC (optional)* |
0 to 30A DC* | |
| Voltage Accuracy | +/-0.5% +/-0.25V | ||
| Current Accuracy | +/-0.5% +/-40mA | ||
| I-V Trace Points | 100 or 500 | ||
| I-V Sweep Duration | 0.05 to 2 seconds, 0.2 seconds typical for PV strings | ||
| Irradiance Accuracy | +/-2% (typical) | ||
| Wireless Sensor Range | 300 ft | ||
| Operating Temperature (ambient) | 0 to 45°F | ||
| Measurement Throughput | |||
| Sweep-to-Sweep Delay (@Voc<1350V) | <18 seconds | <9 seconds | |
| Max # Sweeps per Hour (@Voc=1350V) | 200 | 400 | |
| Max PV Megawatts measured per hour ** | 2.6 MW/hr | 3.5 MW/hr | |
| Thermal Capacity (# I-V measurements before PVA must cool-down)** | |||
| # I-V measurements before cool-down w/ 18s sweep-to-sweep delay | 800 (77°F ambient) 225 (113°F ambient) |
unlimited (77°F ambient) 450 (113°F ambient) |
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| # I-V measurements before cool-down w/ 9s sweep-to-sweep delay | N/A | unlimited (77°F ambient) 330 (113°F ambient) |
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| Interface to tablet or laptop | Wireless USB dongle (included) | WiFi | |
| Charging/charged LED | no | yes | |
| In-the-field firmware update-ready | no | yes | |
| Price | $5695 | $10,295 | $11,495 |
| Order or learn more | PVA-1000S | PVA-1500V4 | PVA-1500T |
* Please note, multiple strings of high efficiency modules cannot be measured in parallel, even if the total current is less than 30A.
** Assumes reference PV system with Voc = 1300V, Vmp = 1100V, Imp = 25A, 16 strings per combiner, 5min to move to next combiner with no measurements. No direct sunlight on I-V unit.
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