Solmetric PVA-1000S, User Manual

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1 Getting Started
1-4
Specifications
PVA-1500xx I-V Measurement Unit Specifications
Safety Rating: Measuring Category CAT III 1500V (applies to the I-V Measurement Unit
only. Refer to the
PVA-1500xx Test Lead and Clip Specifications section on page 1-5 for
their unique specifications).
Table 1. PVA-1500xx electrical and mechanical specifications
Parameter Specification
Voltage range 0
– 1500 V
Current range
1
0
– 30 A
Voltage accuracy (0 to 45C) ±0.5% ±0.25 V
Current accuracy (0 to 45C) ±0.5% ±0.04 A
Voltage resolution 25 mV
Current resolution 2 mA
Measurement cycle time 6-23s typical measurement-to-
measurement (depending on voltage)
2
I-V sweep duration
3
0.05 - 2s. Typically 0.2s for PV strings.
Number of I-V trace points 100 or 500 (user controlled)
Wireless range (direct to PC, open line of
sight) 100m US only. (Range for Europe pending
evaluation at European mandated
maximum radiated power level).
Operating temperature range -10 to +45ºC
Storage temperature range -20 to +65ºC
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
it will be used.
Battery charging time 6 hr.
Battery run time 8 hours