Fluke FLUKE-PVA-1500/FPC HE2 I-V Curve Tracer And 1 Year of Premium Care

Features and Specifications

• DC Voltage: 1500V
• Current: 30A DC (Module Efficiency <19%)
• Maximum Current (Isc): 30A DC Module Efficiency ≥19%
• 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

PVA-1500HE2 Curve Tracer Highlights

Introducing the PVA-1500HE2 Curve Tracer with Sol Sensor for PV Modules, an advanced device designed to change the way utility and commercial-scale solar plants monitor their systems. This tool is capable of measuring and displaying I-V curves up to 1500V and 30A, even on high-efficiency modules, providing you with comprehensive and accurate data for optimal performance.

In addition, the PVA-1500HE2 also features built-in PV (Photovoltaic) performance modeling and advanced wireless irradiance, offering a seamless and intuitive user experience. With its temperature and tilt sensing capabilities, you can ensure your PV modules are operating under optimal conditions at all times.

What sets the PVA-1500HE2 apart is its exceptional measurement throughput with sweep-to-sweep delays as low as 9 seconds. The PVA-1500HE2 Curve Tracer is not just a tool, but a comprehensive solutions.

SolSensor Wireless PV Reference Sensor

The SolSensor is a device that supplies data on irradiance, module temperature, and array tilt to the photovoltaic (PV) model. This data is utilized by the model to forecast the shape of the I-V curve under these operating conditions and to convert the observed curve to standard test conditions. The SolSensor is attached to the module frame, which automatically positions the irradiance sensor to the plane-of-array.

The SolSensor is precise across a wide spectrum of technologies, sky conditions, and sun angles. This allows for I-V curve measurements to be taken earlier and later in the day. The SolSensor is equipped with two external thermocouple inputs for recording temperatures on the backside of the module. The effective cell temperature can also be directly computed from the measured I-V curve as per IEC 60904-5. The PVA's SmartTemp feature optionally combines these two methods for optimal accuracy.

Wireless Connectivity

The PVA and SolSensor establish a wireless connection with your computer using WiFi, boasting a direct line-of-sight range of 100 meters. This eliminates the need for cables on the ground, allows for a swift setup, and provides the freedom to move about while diagnosing string issues. It also offers the versatility to assess several combiner boxes using just one SolSensor configuration.

Accurate I-V Curve Tracing

The Photovoltaic Analyzer (PVA) is a tool that records the current-voltage (I-V) relationship of a photovoltaic (PV) module or string using a capacitive load. This analysis is usually done at the string level, either by directly connecting to the string or via a combiner box, using fuses to choose the string being tested. The I-V curve can be plotted with either 100 or 500 points, as per the selection. Furthermore, the PVA also produces the power-voltage (P-V) curve and calculates the short-circuit current (Isc), open-circuit voltage (Voc), current at maximum power (Imp), voltage at maximum power (Vmp), maximum power (Pmax), fill factor, and performance factor (the ratio of the actual maximum power to the anticipated maximum power).

PVA Data Insights, Visualizations And Customizable Reports

Use the PVA Application to gather data in the field and verify the outcomes with the Data Analysis Tool (DAT), a tool based on Microsoft Excel that simplifies the examination of PVA I-V curve data. The DAT displays the results of the analysis in various forms. It assembles crucial PV parameters in a string table, marks strings that don't conform, and provides a statistical summary of the entire array. Moreover, it graphically merges string I-V curves at the combiner box level, providing a clear illustration of uniformity and pinpointing unusual strings. The tool also creates histograms for PV parameters across the string population, and this information can be included in a personalized report that can be exported as a PDF. The Data Analysis Tool (DAT) is available for free download and can be used with any PVA.

Supported languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Brazilian Portuguese.

Premium Care–Standard Plan

Care kits provide coverage that prevents unexpected downtime caused by damage or for tools in need of calibration or repair.

• Repair manufacturing defects
• Accidental damage and repair
• Annual tool inspection, calibration, cleaning, and updating
• Expedited calibration and repair
• Replacement of damaged accessories
• Priority tech support
• Software updates
• Expedited shipping

What's in the Box

• PVA HE2 unit
• 1 year of Fluke Premium Care
• Transit case
• SolSensor and clamp
• Windows application
• Alligator test leads
• MC4 disconnect tool chargers
• Data Analysis Tool (DAT)
• 2x thermocouples
• Adhesive disks
• Sensor cleaning supplies