Description

The Sonel PVM-1530 is a professional meter for commissioning 1500V solar photovoltaic installations at solar farms and solar power plants.

Sonel PVM-1530

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.

Toughness and durability

The meters perform well in harsh environmental conditions. The PVM-1530’s case housing is rugged and sealed when closed to easily ensure that the meter is protected during measurement.

Communication and software

Measurement data from the PVM-1530 can be transferred to a computer via wireless communication.  Saving the downloaded data to popular formats and printing ensured by Sonel Reader software. In order to generate a report on electric shock protection use the optional Sonel Reports PLUS software.

Sonel PVM-1530

Features

  • It can be used for category 1 measurements according to IEC 62446-1.
  • Allows the measurement of the U-I curve for category 2 according to IEC 62446-1.
  • AUTO mode for performing a sequence of measurements after one press of the START button.
  • It converts measured parameters into STC conditions according to IEC 60891 by cooperation with the IRM-1 solar radiation and temperature meter.
  • reSYNC function – automatic completion of results with environmental parameters and their conversion to STC conditions after restoring connection with IRM-1.
  • The built-in LoRa radio interface ensures cooperation with the IRM-1 meter over long distances.
  • Built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for communication with external devices.
  • Large structured memory of measurements.
  • Large touchscreen for good visibility in bright sunlight.
  • Interoperate with the cloud and other Sonel meters to create a complete measurement system for PV installations.

Sonel PVM-1530

Measured parameters

  • Measurement of I-V and P-V characteristics. Conversion to STC conditions.
  • The open circuit voltage of the PV panel or a chain of panels, up to 1500 V DC.
  • RMS voltage of the AC network up to 1000 V with frequency measurement.
  • Short circuit current of a PV panel or chain of panels – up to 30 A DC.
  • Insulation resistance of PV panels – measuring voltage of 250, 500, 1000, 1500 V,
  • Simultaneous measurement of two values: RISO+ and RISO-.
  • Insulation resistance of AC circuits – measuring voltage 250, 500, 1000, 1500 V.
  • Resistance of protective conductors and equipotential bonding with ± 200 mA current.
  • Measurement of PV panels operating current and AC current – all with external clamp.
  • AC/DC power measurement.
  • Test of bypass diodes, automatic polarity detection.
  • Test of blocking diodes with 1000, 1500 V DC voltage.

Solar PV Test Kits

Other solar PV photovoltaic installation test kits are available