Solmetric PVA-1000S, User Manual

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1 Getting Started
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*Use only test leads and clips provided by Solmetric for the PVA-1500xx.
PVA-1000S I-V Measurement Unit Specifications
Safety Rating: Measuring Category CATIII 1000V.
Table 3. PVA-1000S electrical and mechanical specifications
Parameter Specification
Voltage range 0
– 1000 V
Current range
1
0
– 20 A
Voltage accuracy (0 to 55C) ±0.5% ±0.25 V
Current accuracy (0 to 55C) ±0.5% ±0.04 A
Voltage resolution 25 mV
Current resolution 2 mA
Measurement duration 4s (typical)
2
I-V sweep duration
3
0.05 - 2s. Typically 0.2s for PV strings.
Minimum recommended repetition rate: 15s
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 +65ºC
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 12 hours of continuous operation; more
than 1000 measurement sweeps
Protective features Over-voltage, over-current, over-
temperature, reverse polarity
PV connector MC-4