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Environmental Tester PCE-PVA 100-ICA incl. ISO Calibration Certificate

Order no.: PCE-PVA 100-ICA
GTIN (EAN): 4250348729712
£ 1,335.00
£ 1,602.00
ISO Calibration
price ex. (VAT / delivery)
:
4250348729712
PCE-PVA 100-ICA
Delivery time: 10 - 14 days

Description

Environmental tester with a measuring range of 0 ... 12 A DC / USB interface / Data memory for 100 measured characteristics / 4.8" LCD display / Battery operation for approx. 400 measurements / incl. ISO calibration certificate

The environmental tester is a useful tool to examine solar cells for their characteristics. With a DC voltage range of 0… 60V and a DC current range of 0… 12 A, the photovoltaic meter covers a large number of solar modules. The determined characteristic curves are saved directly on the solar module tester. Up to 100 measurements can be stored in the data memory of the photovoltaic meter. The stored measured values ​​can then be read out and further processed on a PC with the associated software. In addition, it is possible to operate the photovoltaic meter completely via the software.

The environmental tester has two different measuring functions for determining the characteristics of a solar module. In the automatic mode, the characteristic curve is created with automatic parameters by the photovoltaic meter. This gives the operator a first impression of the state of the solar module. In manual mode, the start and end of the current value can be set on the photovoltaic meter. If the area of ​​the solar module and the power of the incoming radiation are stored in W/m², the photovoltaic meter can calculate the efficiency and the fill factor of the cell. Another measuring function with the solar module tester is the one-point measurement. A specific current can be controlled and checked by the photovoltaic meter.

The LCD display of the environmental tester has a size of 4.8“. This means that the characteristic curve and all measured values ​​can be read off at the same time. In order to analyze the characteristic curve better, each individual measuring point on the photovoltaic meter can be approached. For a different view of the X and Y axes, you can switch between current, voltage and power by pressing a button on the photovoltaic meter.

Because of its many different functions, the environmental tester is the ideal measuring device to examine solar modules for their effectiveness. The radiation detector is therefore used in photovoltaic systems and research facilities for the further development of solar modules. The radiation detector is equipped with an ISO calibration certificate.

Highlights

- Data memory for 100 measurements
- Measuring range 0 ... 12 A DC
- Three different test functions
- PC interface for data transfer
- Switchable graphic view
- Incl. ISO calibration certificate

Specification

DC Voltage  
Measuring range 0 … 10 V
Resolution 0.001 V
Accuracy ±1 % ±(1 % of Vopen ±0.1 V)
Measuring range 10 … 60 V
Resolution 0.1 V
Accuracy ±1 % ±(1 % of Vopen ±0.1 V)
   
Vopen: open voltage measurement on a solar module
   
Direct Current  
Measuring range 0.01 … 10 A
Resolution 1 mA
Accuracy ±1 % ±(1 % of Ishort ±9 mA)
Measuring range 10 … 12 A
Resolution 10 mA
Accuracy ±1 % ±(1 % of Ishort ±0.09 A)
   
Ishort: short-circuit current of a solar cell
   

 

Further specifications

  
Adjustable photovoltaic area  
0.001 … 9999 m²
Adjustable irradiance 10 … 1000 W/m²
Display 4.8“ LC display
Fuse F250 V, 12 A
Data memory 100 measurements
Storage rate 0 … 99 minutes
Battery life ca. 400 linear measurements from 60 … 0 V
  and 0 … 12 A
Power supply battery 11.1 V, 3400 mAh lithium battery
Power supply mains adapter
 Primary: 100 … 240 V AC 50/60 Hz
  Secondary: 15 V DC / 3A
Degree of pollution 2
Temperature coefficient 0.1 % of the measuring range /
  °C / °F at temperatures <18 °C / 64 °F and >28 °C / 82 °F
Operating conditions -20 … 60 °C / -4 ... 140 °F <75 % RH, non-condensing
Dimensions 257 x 155 x 57 mm / 10.1 x 6.1 x 2.2 in
Weight 1160 g / 2.6 lbs

Delivery Scope

1 x Environmental tester PCE-PVA 100-ICA
1 x Optical USB cable
1 x Battery
1 x Software CD
2 x Kelvin clamps
2 x Safety measuring lines (100 mm)
1 x Mains power adapter
1 x Instruction manual
1 x ISO Calibration Certificate

N.B. Calibration certificates are issued specifically for the customer and are excluded from the right of return.

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