Description

The Fluke PVA-1500HE2 I-V Curve Tracer Thermography Kit is a powerful tool for solar panel testing and analysis. With its wide voltage range of 20 to 1500V DC, this kit provides accurate and reliable measurements for I-V curve tracing and thermography.

Featuring high-resolution measurements with ±(0.5% ±0.25V) voltage accuracy, the PVA-1500HE2 ensures precise data collection and analysis. Its fast measurement throughput with sweep-to-sweep delay of <9 seconds enables efficient testing and reduces downtime.

Fluke PVA-1500HE2 Key Features

The Fluke PVA-1500HE2 I-V Curve Tracer Thermography Kit boasts a range of advanced features, including:

Voltage Range: 20 to 1500V DC
Maximum Current Range: 0 to 30A DC (module efficiency <19%) or 0 to 10A DC (module efficiency ≥19%)
Voltage Accuracy: ±(0.5% ±0.25V)
Current Accuracy: ±(0.5% ±0.04A)
Power Accuracy: ±(1.7 % + 1.0 W) (current ≥3 A, module efficiency <19 %)
Voltage Resolution: 25 mV
Current Resolution: 2 mA
Measurement Throughput: Sweep-to-sweep delay of <9 seconds
Thermal Capacity: Unlimited I-V sweeps at 18 s sweep-to-sweep delay
I-V Trace Points: 100 or 500 (selectable)
I-V Sweep Duration: 0.05 to 2 seconds
Operating Temperature Range: 0 °C to 45 °C, 32 °F to 113 °F
Storage Temperature Range: -20 °C to 65 °C, -4 °F to 149 °F
Operating Humidity: <90 % RH, non-condensing
Altitude: 2000 m max
Battery Charging Time: 6 hr
Battery Run Time: Approx. 8 hr
Safety and Regulatory: CAT III 1500V IEC 61010-1: Pollution Degree 2
Warning Features: Over-voltage, over-current, over-temperature, reverse polarity
PV Connector: Staubli MC4-EVO2
Charging/Charged LED: Yes
In-the-field firmware update-ready: Yes
Interface to Tablet/Laptop: Wi-Fi interface between user tablet or laptop, I-V unit and SolSensor™
Weight: 6.6 kg, 14.55 lb
Height: 43.2 cm, 1.41 ft (including test lead and strain reliefs)
Width: 21.6 cm, 8.50 in
Depth: 15.2 cm, 5.98 in

Fluke Specifications

PVA-1500 Specifications
	PVA-1500T2	PVA-1500HE2
Voltage Range (Voc)	20 to 1500V DC
Maximum Current Range (Isc)
Module Efficiency <19%	0 to 30A DC
Module Efficiency ≥19%	0 to 10A DC	0 to 30A DC
Voltage Accuracy (0 °C to 45 °C)	±(0.5% ±0.25V)
Current Accuracy (0 °C to 45 °C)	±(0.5% ±0.04A)
Power Accuracy (0 °C to 45 °C)	±(1.7 % + 1.0 W) (current ≥3 A, module efficiency <19 %)
Voltage Resolution	25 mV
Current Resolution	2 mA
Measurement Throughput
Sweep-to-sweep delay (@VOC ≤ 1350V)	<9 seconds
Max number of I-V sweeps per hour (@VOC ≤ 1350V)	400 sweeps/hr
Max megawatts measured per hour	3.5 MW/hr
Thermal Capacity
# sweeps at 18 s sweep-to-sweep delay	unlimited (25 °C, 77 °F ambient) 550 (45 °C, 113 °F ambient)
# sweeps at 9s sweep-to-sweep delay	unlimited (25 °C, 77 °F ambient) 330 (45 °C, 113 °F ambient)
I-V Trace Points	100 or 500 (selectable)
I-V Sweep Duration	0.05 to 2 seconds (typically 0.2 seconds for PV strings)
Operating Temperature Range	0 °C to 45 °C, 32 °F to 113 °F
Storage Temperature Range	-20 °C to 65 °C, -4 °F to 149 °F
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 the instrument will be used.
Altitude	2000 m max
Battery Charging Time	6 hr
Battery Run Time	Approx. 8 hr	Approx. 7 hr
Safety and Regulatory	CAT III 1500V IEC 61010-1: Pollution Degree 2
Warning Features	Over-voltage, over-current, over-temperature, reverse polarity
PV Connector	Staubli MC4-EVO2	Banana Jacks
Charging/Charged LED	Yes
In-the-field firmware update-ready	Yes
Interface to Tablet/Laptop	Wi-Fi interface between user tablet or laptop, I-V unit and SolSensor™
Weight	6.6 kg, 14.55 lb	7.3 kg, 16.09 lb
Height	43.2 cm, 1.41 ft (including test lead and strain reliefs)	53.3 cm, 1.74 ft
Width	21.6 cm, 8.50 in
Depth	15.2 cm, 5.98 in