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PVA-1500HE2 I-V Curve Tracer, Insulation, Clamp and Multimeter Kit

Fluke · Safety & Detection · Tools · USA · fluke.com
Part Number
5602278  ·  HS 9030.33
PVA-1500HE2 I-V Curve Tracer, Insulation, Clamp and Multimeter Kit

Maximize Solar Efficiency with PVA-1500HE2 Analyzer, 1587 FC Insulation Multimeter, 393 FC Clamp Meter & 87V Multimeter Toolkit. Enhance performance, streamline inspections, and ensure reliability.

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer part number (MPN)5602278
BrandFluke
CategoryTools
PVA-1500T2PVA-1500HE2
Voltage Range (Voc)20 to 1500V DC
Module Efficiency <19%0 to 30A DC
Module Efficiency ≥19% 0 to 10A DC0 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 Resolution25 mV
Current Resolution2 mA
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 hour3.5 MW/hr
# sweeps at 18 s sweep-to-sweep delayunlimited (25 °C, 77 °F ambient) 550 (45 °C, 113 °F ambient)
# sweeps at 9s sweep-to-sweep delayunlimited (25 °C, 77 °F ambient) 330 (45 °C, 113 °F ambient)
I-V Trace Points100 or 500 (selectable)
I-V Sweep Duration0.05 to 2 seconds (typically 0.2 seconds for PV strings)
Operating Temperature Range0 °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.
Altitude2000 m max
Battery Charging Time6 hr
Battery Run Time Approx. 8 hrApprox. 7 hr
Safety and RegulatoryCAT III 1500V IEC 61010-1: Pollution Degree 2
Warning FeaturesOver-voltage, over-current, over-temperature, reverse polarity
PV Connector Staubli MC4-EVO2Banana Jacks
Charging/Charged LEDYes
In-the-field firmware update-readyYes
Interface to Tablet/LaptopWi-Fi interface between user tablet or laptop, I-V unit and SolSensor™
Weight 6.6 kg, 14.55 lb7.3 kg, 16.09 lb
43.2 cm, 1.41 ft (including test lead and strain reliefs)53.3 cm, 1.74 ft
Width21.6 cm, 8.50 in
Depth15.2 cm, 5.98 in
Voltage Range0 to 1500V DC
Current Range0 to 30A DC
Temperature0 °C to 45 °C, 32 °F to 113 °F
HumidityMaximum relative humidity of 80% for temperatures up to 31 °C (87.8 °F) decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40 °C (104 °F)
Pollution Degree2
Lead Length152 cm, 59.84 in
Lead ColorsPositive=red, negative=black
Manufacturer (Test Leads and Alligator Clips)Staubli
Sensor TypeSilicon photodiode with corrections for temperature, spectral, and angular effects
Measurement Range100 W/m² to 1500 W/m²
Accuracy±2 % when used to predict the performance of well characterized poly- and monocrystalline PV modules with direct irradiance >600W/m²
Resolution1 W/m²
Measurement IntervalTypically, 3.5 s
Measurement Cynchronization with I-V CurveTypically, <1 s
Wireless Range (open line of sight)100 m, 328 ft
Battery Run Time>16 hr typical use
600.0 mV Resolution0.1 mV
600.0 mV Accuracy 50 Hz to 60 Hz ±(% of Rdg + Counts)±(1% + 3)
600.0 mV Accuracy 60 Hz to 5000 Hz ±(% of Rdg + Counts)±(2% + 3)
6.000 V Resolution0.001 V
6.000 V Accuracy 50 Hz to 60 Hz ±(% of Rdg + Counts)±(1% + 3)
6.000 V Accuracy 60 Hz to 5000 Hz ±(% of Rdg + Counts)±(2% + 3)
1000 V Resolution1 V
1000 V Accuracy 50 Hz to 60 Hz ±(% of Rdg + Counts)±(2% + 3)
1000 V Accuracy 60 Hz to 5000 Hz ±(% of Rdg + Counts)±(2% + 3)¹
600.0 mV Accuracy 60 Hz to 400 Hz ±(% of Rdg + Counts)+(2% + 3), -(6% - 3)
6.000 V Accuracy 60 Hz to 400 Hz ±(% of Rdg + Counts)+(2% + 3), -(6% - 3)
1000 V Accuracy 60 Hz to 400 Hz ±(% of Rdg + Counts)+(2% + 3), -(6% - 3)
Range ResolutionAccuracy ±(% of Rdg + Counts)
6.000 V dc 0.001 V±(0.09% + 2)
60.00 V dc 0.01 V±(0.09% + 2)
600.0 V dc 0.1 V±(0.09% + 2)
1000 V dc 1 V±(0.09% + 2)
Input impedance10 MΩ (nominal), <100 pF
Normal mode rejection ratio>60 dB @ 50 Hz or 60 Hz
Common mode rejection ratio>120 dB @ dc, 50 Hz or 60 Hz (1 k unbalance)
600.0 mVdc 0.1 mV±(0.1% + 1)
Range400 mA
Accuracy ±(% of Rdg+Counts)±(1.5% + 2)¹
Burden voltage (Typical)2 mV/mA
Overload600 mA for 2 minutes maximum
Fuse protection for mA input0.44 mA, 1000 V, IR 10 kA
AC conversionInputs are ac-coupled and calibrated to the rms value of its wave input
600.0 Ω 0.1 Ω±(0.9% + 2)
6.000 kΩ 0.001 kΩ±(0.9% + 2)
60.00 kΩ 0.01 kΩ±(0.9% + 2)
600.0 kΩ 0.1 KΩ±(0.9% + 2)
6.000 MΩ 0.001 MΩ±(0.9% + 2)
50.0 MΩ ² 0.01 MΩ±(1.5% + 3)
Overload protection1000 V rms or dc
Open circuit test voltage<8.0 V dc
Short circuit current<1.1 mA
Diode test indicationDisplay voltage drop: 0.6 V at1.0 mA nominal test current:
Continuity indicationContinuous audible tone for testresistance below 25 Ω and off above 100 Ω. Maximum Reading; 1000 Ω
Open circuit voltage<8.0 V
Response time>1 m sec
99.99 Hz 0.01 Hz±(0.1% + 1)
999.9 Hz 0.1 Hz±(0.1% + 1)
9.999 kHz 0.001 kHz±(0.1% + 1)
99.99 kHz 0.01 kHz±(0.1% + 1)
600.0 mV ac V ac Sensitivity (RMS Its Wave)¹ 5 Hz to 20 kHz100.0 mV
V ac Sensitivity (RMS Its Wave)¹ 20 kHz to 100 kHz150.0 mV
6.0 V V ac Sensitivity (RMS Its Wave)¹ 5 Hz to 20 kHz1.0 V
6.0 V V ac Sensitivity (RMS Its Wave)¹ 20 kHz to 100 kHz1.5 V
6.0 V DC Trigger Levels¹ to 20 kHz²-400.0 mV and 2.5 V
60.0 V V ac Sensitivity (RMS Its Wave)¹ 5 Hz to 20 kHz10.0 V
60.0 V V ac Sensitivity (RMS Its Wave)¹ 20 kHz to 100 kHz36.0 V
60.0 V DC Trigger Levels¹ to 20 kHz²1.2 V and 4.0 V
600.0 V V ac Sensitivity (RMS Its Wave)¹ 5 Hz to 20 kHz100.0 V
600.0 V DC Trigger Levels¹ to 20 kHz²12.0 V and 40.0 V
1000.0 V V ac Sensitivity (RMS Its Wave)¹ 5 Hz to 20 kHz300.0 V
1000.0 V DC Trigger Levels¹ to 20 kHz²12.0 V and 40.0 V
1000 nF 1 nF±(1.2% + 2)
10.00 μF 0.01 μF±(1.2% + 2)
100.0 μF 0.1 μF±(1.2% ±90 counts)
9999 μF 1 μF±(1.2% ±90 counts)
-40 ° C to 537 ° C 0.1 °C±(1% + 10 counts)
-40 ° F to 998 ° F 0.1 °F±(1% + 18 counts)
Test voltages50, 100, 250, 500, 1000 V
Test voltage accuracy+20%, -0%
Short-circuit test current1 mA nominal
Auto dischargeDischarge time <0.5 second for C = 1 μF or less
Live circuit detectionInhibit test if terminal voltage > 30 V prior to initialization of test
Maximum capacitive loadOperable with up to 1 μF load
50 V (0% to +20%) Display range0.01 to 6.00 MΩ
50 V (0% to +20%) Resolution0.01 MΩ
50 V (0% to +20%) Test current1 mA @ 50 kΩ
50 V (0% to +20%) Resistance accuracy ±(% of Rdg + Counts)±(3% + 5 counts)
100 V (0% to +20%) Display range0.01 to 6.00 MΩ
100 V (0% to +20%) Resolution0.01 MΩ
100 V (0% to +20%) Test current1 mA @ 100 kΩ
100 V (0% to +20%) Resistance accuracy ±(% of Rdg + Counts)±(3% + 5 counts)
250 V (0% to +20%) Display range0.1 to 60.0 MΩ
250 V (0% to +20%) Resolution0.1 MΩ
250 V (0% to +20%) Test current1 mA @ 250 kΩ
250 V (0% to +20%) Resistance accuracy ±(% of Rdg + Counts)±(1.5% + 5 counts)
500 V (0% to +20%) Display range0.1 to 60.0 MΩ
500 V (0% to +20%) Resolution0.1 MΩ
500 V (0% to +20%) Test current1 mA @ 500 kΩ
500 V (0% to +20%) Resistance accuracy ±(% of Rdg + Counts)±(1.5% + 5 counts)
1000 V (0% to +20%) Display range0.1 to 60.0 MΩ
1000 V (0% to +20%) Resolution0.1 MΩ
1000 V (0% to +20%) Test current1 mA @ 1 MΩ
1000 V (0% to +20%) Resistance accuracy ±(% of Rdg + Counts)±(1.5% + 5 counts)
Maximum voltage applied to any terminal and common1000 V
Storage temperature-40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F)
Operating temperature-20 °C to 55 °C (-4 °F to 131 °F)
Temperature coefficient0.05 x (specified accuracy) per °C for temperatures 28 °C (82 °F)
Relative humidityNoncondensing
VibrationRandom, 2 g, 5-500 Hz per MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 2 instrument
Radio frequency communication2.4 GHz ISM Band
Radio frequency certificationFCC: T68-FBLE
IC6627A-FBLE
InternationalIEC 61326-1:Portable Electromagnetic Environment; IEC 61326-2-2 CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A
Korea (KCC)Class A Equipment (Industrial Broadcasting & Communication Equipment)
USA (FCC)47 CFR 15 subpart B. This product is considered an exempt device per clause 15.103.
Enclosure protectionIEC 60529: IP40 (non-operating)
IEC 61010-1Pollution Degree 2
IEC 61010-2-033CAT IV 600 V / CAT III 1000 V
BatteriesFour AA batteries (IEC LR6)
Battery lifeMeter use 1000 hours; Insulation test use: Meter can perform at least 1000 insulation tests with fresh alkaline batteries at room temperature. These are standard tests of 1000 V into 1 MΩ with a duty cycle of 5 seconds on and 25 seconds off.
Size (H x W x L)5.0 x 10.0 x 20.3 cm (1.97 x 3.94 x 8.00 in)
Weight550 g (1.2 lb)
Altitude Operating2000 m
Altitude Storage12,000 m
Over-range capability110% of range except for capacitance which is 100%
Frequency overload protection<107 V Hz
Temperature CoefficientsAdd 0.1 x specified accuracy for each °C > 28 °C or < 18 °C
Distance from Optimum i2500-10 Flexi2500-18 Flex
A 0.5 in (12.7 mm)1.4 in (35.6 mm)
B 0.8 in (20.3 mm)2.0 in (50.8 mm)
C 1.4 in (35.6 mm)2.5 in (63.5 mm)
Voltage DC Maximum voltage1000 V
Voltage DC Accuracy±(0.05% + 1)
Voltage DC Maximum resolution10 µV
Voltage AC Maximum voltage1000 V
Voltage AC Accuracy±(0.7% + 2) True RMS
Voltage AC AC bandwidth20 kHz with low pass filter; 3 dB @ 1 kHz
Voltage AC Maximum resolution0.1 mV
Current DC Maximum amps10 A (20 A for 30 seconds maximum)
Current DC Amps accuracy±(0.2% + 2)
Current DC Maximum resolution0.01 µA
Current AC Maximum amps10 A (20 A for 30 seconds maximum)
Current AC Amps accuracy±(1.0% + 2) True RMS
Current AC Maximum resolution0.1 µA
Resistance Maximum resistance50 MΩ
Resistance Accuracy±(0.2% + 1)
Resistance Maximum resolution0.1 Ω
Capacitance Maximum capacitance9,999 µF
Capacitance accuracy±(1% + 2)
Capacitance Maximum resolution0.01 nF
Frequency Maximum frequency200 kHz
Frequency Accuracy±(0.005% + 1)
Frequency Maximum resolution0.01 Hz
Duty cycle Maximum duty cycle99.9%
Duty cycle Accuracy±(0.2% per kHz + 0.1%)
Duty cycle Maximum resolution0.1%
Temperature measurement–200.0 °C – 1090 °C –328.0 °F – 1994.0 °F excluding probe
80 BK temperature probe–40.0 °C – 260 °C –40.0 °F – 500 °F, 2.2 °C or 2% whichever is greater
Conductance Maximum conductance60.00 nS
Conductance Accuracy±(1.0% + 10)
Conductance Maximum resolution0.01 nS
Diode Range3 V
Diode Resolution1 mV
Diode Accuracy±(2% + 1)
Duty cycle range AccuracyWithin ±(0.2% per kHz + 0.1%)
Humidity (without condensation)0% – 90% (0 °C – 35 °C) 0% – 70% (35 °C – 55 °C)
Operating Altitude2000 m
Overvoltage categoryEN 61010–1 to 1000 V CAT III, 600V CAT IV
Agency approvalsCE, CSA, RCM
Size201 x 98 x 52 mm (with holster)
Display Digital6000 counts updates 4/sec. 19,999 counts in high–resolution mode
Display Analog32 segments, updates 40/sec
Display Frequency19,999 counts, updates 3/sec at > 10 Hz
WarrantyLifetime
Battery Life Alkaline~400 hours typical, without backlight
Shock1 Meter drop per IEC 61010–1:2001

Properties

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