Solmetric PVA-1000S, User Manual

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1 Getting Started
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SolSensor (Original) Specifications
Table 6. SolSensor specifications
Parameter Specification
Irradiance
Sensor type Silicon photodiode with corrections for
temperature, spectral, and angular effects
Measurement range 0
– 1,500 W/m
2
Accuracy Typically, ±2% when used to predict the
performance of well characterized poly- and
monocrystalline PV modules in mid-day direct
sun conditions. Contact Solmetric Application
Engineering for more information on accurate
irradiance measurements.
Resolution 1 W/m
2
Measurement interval 0.1 s (Measurement bandwidth approximately
10 Hz)
Temperature
Sensor type Type K thermocouple. Two inputs.
Measurement range 0
– 100ºC
Accuracy Typically, less than 2C including inherent
thermocouple limitations
Resolution 0.1ºC
Measurement interval 1 s
Tilt
Sensor type Electronic
Measurement range 0
– 90 deg from horizontal
Accuracy (0
– 45 deg tilt)
±2 deg (typical)
General
Measurement synchronization
ppppppp with I-V curve
Typically, less than 1s
Wireless range (open line of
sight)
10m US only. (Range for Europe pending
evaluation at European mandated maximum
radiated power level).