Fluke PVA-1500 Series PV Analyzer, I-V Curve Tracer

Fluke PVA-1500T2 I-V Curve Tracer w/ Sol Sensor For PV Modules

Features

• DC Voltage: 1500V
• Current: 30A DC (Module Efficiency <19%)
• Maximum Current (Isc): Module Efficiency ≥19% 10A DC
• Operating Temperature: 0 - 45 degrees C (32 to 113 degrees F)
• Uninterrupted measurements even in hot environments
• In-the-field firmware update ready
• Data Analysis Tool (DAT) Automates data management, analysis, and reporting
  

Specifications

• Model: PVA-1500T2 I-V Curve Tracer

• Key Features:

  • Built-in PV performance modeling
  • Advanced wireless irradiance sensing
  • Temperature and tilt sensing for precise adjustments
  • High measurement throughput (sweep-to-sweep delay as low as 9 seconds)
  • Automated data analysis and reporting

• Accurate I-V Curve Tracing:

  • Records I-V relationship of PV modules or strings
  • Uses a capacitive load for analysis
  • Supports testing via direct connection or combiner box
  • Plots I-V curve with 100 or 500 points
  • Produces power-voltage (P-V) curve
  • Calculates:
    • Short-circuit current (Isc)
    • Open-circuit voltage (Voc)
    • Current at maximum power (Imp)
    • Voltage at maximum power (Vmp)
    • Maximum power (Pmax)
    • Fill factor
    • Performance factor

• PVA Data Insights & Reporting:

  • PVA Application for field data collection
  • Data Analysis Tool (DAT) for verification (Excel-based)
  • Displays results in multiple formats
  • String table with key PV parameters
  • Marks non-conforming strings
  • Statistical summary of the array
  • Merges string I-V curves at combiner box level
  • Generates histograms for PV parameters
  • Customizable reports exportable as PDF
  • DAT available for free download

• Supported Languages:

  • English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese

• What's in the Box:

  • PVA T2 unit
  • SolSensor and clamp
  • Windows application
  • Alligator test leads
  • MC4 disconnect tool
  • Chargers
  • Data Analysis Tool (DAT)
  • 2x thermocouples
  • Adhesive disks
  • Sensor cleaning supplies
    

Documents 

• Specification Sheet