Sonel manufacturers a comprehensive range of electrical test equipment suitable for the testing and inspection of solar PV installations. These meter are designed to help test in accordance with Section 712 in the latest 18th Edition Amendment 2 of the wiring regulations and standard BS:EN:IEC 62446-1-2016 for Grid connected systems commissioning tests and inspection. The Sonel MPI-540-PV is a complete 18th Edition prosumer multifunction tester with the addition of power quality logging and solar PV measurements in accordance with EN-62446. For measuring and recording current, the Sonel CMP-1015-PV is a data logging graphical clamp meter able to make measurements downstream from variable frequency converters. The Sonel PVM-1020 and Sonel PVM-1021 contains a solar photovoltaic meter and irradiance meter for the testing of a panel or chain of panels up to 1000V DC on systems up to 100kW. For 1500V solar farm projects, the Sonel PVM-1530 can measure I-V curve and measurements on these larger systems. For the testing for fault loop impendance on a solar installation, the Sonel MZC-340-PC is suitable for voltage systems upto 900V.
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A set of measuring instruments with accessories. The set includes the Sonel PVM-1021 photovoltaic meter, Sonel IRM-1 solar radiation and temperature meter. The Sonel PVM-1021 is a compact photovoltaic system meter with a substantial number of measurement functions. The Sonel IRM-1 solar radiation and temperature meter is a small, but indispensable for testing PV systems.
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The Sonel PVM-1021 meter is a compact photovoltaic system meter with a substantial number of measurement functions. The functions are selected with a rotary switch. Additional parameters are set with buttons located on the housing. All buttons and the graphic display are backlit, which greatly facilitates operation in shaded places, e.g. when taking measurements under ground-mounted PV systems. Large memory significantly shortens preparation of documents after the measurement.
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The Sonel PVM-1530 Pro kit comes complete with Sonel PVM-1530 solar PV I-V installation tester, Sonel IRM-1 solar irradiance meter and the Sonel CMP-1015-PV solar PV clampmeter. The Sonel PVM-1530 is a pioneering meter for photovoltaic installations up to 1500 V with such a substantial number of measurement functions. The Sonel IRM-1 is a small, simple and compact but indispensable for testing PV systems and the Sonel CMP-1015-PV is dedicated to measuring AC and DC current and voltage in solar photovoltaic installations.
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The Sonel PVM-1530 is a pioneering meter for photovoltaic installations up to 1500 V with such a substantial number of measurement functions. Their selection is done via a touch screen. The screen is large, colorful and with strong backlighting so that operation in full sunlight is not a problem. Extensive structural memory significantly reduces the time for preparing post-measurement documentation.
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For comprehensive measurements of photovoltaic installations the set of Sonel measuring instruments includes a photovoltaic meter which can be used for category 1 measurements according to IEC 62446-1. A solar radiation and temperature meter and a thermal imager for infrared diagnostics of solar PV panels.
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The Sonel WME-21 Solar and Thermal Test Kit includes a photovoltaic meter which can be used for category 1 measurements according to IEC 62446-1, a solar radiation and temperature meter, earth resistance meter and Sonel KT-256F thermal imager.
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The Sonel MZC-340-PV high-current short-circuit loop impedance meter for operating voltages up to 900V AC with measurement category CAT IV 1000 V and efficient ventilation system for smooth and effective operation without downtime. It is only wirelessly controlled. The Sonel MZC-340-PV advanced high current meter is the right choice for professionals in the solar PV (800V), power, electrical, as well as installation and measurement industries. The device combines extensive measuring capabilities with high durability and resistance to harsh working conditions. A specially developed ventilation system translates into greater efficiency and significantly reduces working time.
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The Sonel WME-8 is a set of measuring instruments complete with accessories. The test kit includes the Sonel PVM-1020 photovoltaic meter, Sonel IRM-1 solar radiation and temperature meter and the Sonel MRU-10 earth resistance meter.
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The Sonel BT-120 battery tester is a measuring tool that allows you to accurately test a wide range of battery parameters to ensure the optimal performance of batteries. The BT-120 battery tester is a vital support for keeping batteries in excellent condition and has been designed for both professionals and home users.
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The professional solar PV test kit contains some of the latest solar PV test instrument from Sonel and is designed to provide the basic tools required for the testing and commissioning of a domestic or commercial solar PV installation.
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The Sonel AHV-3 voltage adapter enables the measurement of high voltage in accordance with CAT III 3000 V DC when used with a compatible meter such as the Sonel CMP-1015-PV photovoltaic clampmeter or compatible Sonel CMM multimeter.
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The Sonel IRM-1 is a small but indispensable meter for the of testing solar PV systems. By measuring solar radiation values, as well as panel and ambient temperatures, it provides the necessary data to convert the results into STC conditions. The meter has a built in recorder with a memory capable of storing 5000 records. This enables the instrument to be used as a tool in the PV plant design process as well helping to diagnose panel shading problems.
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The Sonel PVM-1020 meter is probably the world’s smallest photovoltaic system meter with such a substantial number of measurement functions. The functions are selected with a rotary switch. Additional parameters are set with buttons located on the housing. All buttons and the graphic display are backlit, which greatly facilitates operation in shaded places, e.g. when taking measurements under ground-mounted PV systems. Large memory significantly shortens preparation of documents after the measurement.
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The Sonel PVM-1020 kit is probably the world's smallest photovoltaic system meter with such a substantial number of measurement functions. The functions are selected with a rotary switch. Additional parameters are set with buttons located on the housing. All buttons and the graphic display are backlit, which greatly facilitates operation in shaded places, e.g. when taking measurements under ground-mounted PV systems. Large memory significantly shortens preparation of documents after the measurement.
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The Sonel CMP-1015-PV is dedicated to measuring AC and DC current and voltage in solar photovoltaic installations. The clampmeter is versatile due to its many measurement options. In addition to the basic measurements, the Sonel CMP-1015-PV is a datalogger and recorder with graphs. Working in full sun is also not difficult thanks to the clampmeters high brightness display.
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The Sonel MPI-540-PV is an advanced prosumer multifuction tester created in particular for measuring parameters of photovoltaic installations. With the meter it is possible to carry out a whole range of tests on the DC and AC sides in accordance with the guidelines of the EN 62446 standard as outlined in Section 712 of amendment 2 of the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations. The Sonel MPI-540-PV can also be used to carry out all measurements to determine the safety condition of domestic as well as industrial electrical installations.
