hether you’re surveying, installing, executing maintenance or checking the performance of solar panels or a photovoltaic system, the Fluke irradiance meter takes 4 critical measurements needed.

With the Fluke irradiance meter, you can make instantaneous measurements to determine the watt per square meter solar irradiation. Measure the ambient temperature at the panel easier and faster than ever.

The Fluke IRR1-SOL is the only irradiance meter that can take the temperature without needing an external probe. This is enabled by innovative Fluke technology which embeds an integrated conductive temperature sensor in the meter. Temperature can also be measured with increased accuracy with the external temperature probe.

+ A built-in compass enables you to measure and document roof or site orientation.

+ An inclination sensor lets you know the solar panel tilt when surveying, installing or adjusting the installation.

+ The Fluke irradiance meter is robust, rugged, compact, and ergonomically designed so it fits comfortably in your hand.

+ The high contrast LCD and large, readable numbers make the screen easy to see even in bright sunlight.

+ It comes with a convenient carry case with a shoulder strap.

Get all the critical photovoltaic measurements needed to install, verify, and report on the performance of a photovoltaic system in one easy-to-use instrument.

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Use the integrated compass on the Fluke IRR1-SOL Irradiance Meter to measure and document roof or site orientation.

+ First perform irradiance, temperature and inclination measurements with the meter turned on and aligned with the panel.

+ If the tilt is above 20 degrees, any compass reading will be inaccurate. The metal in the panel or other surrounding metal objects will also affect the compass reading. This is why another step is necessary to verify the direction.

+ Position the meter away from the panel and any other metal objects and with the tip of the meter facing in the same direction as the panel.

+ Confirm your compass reading.

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The Fluke IRR1-SOL Irradiance Meter has a built-in inclination sensor that lets you know the roof or solar panel tilt when surveying, installing or adjusting the installation.

+ Simply place the Irradiance Meter directly onto the solar panel to get accurate tilt.

+ For surfaces of rooftops with inclinations different than 0°, place the meter on the ground and push the ZERO button for 2 seconds to reset the angle.

+ Then, measure the true inclination of the solar panel.

Get 4 critical photovoltaic measurements in one easy-to-use tool when surveying, installing or adjusting your solar installation. Visit Fluke.com to find out more.

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he IRR1 irradiance meter is the perfect tool to conduct comprehensive tests and measurements on photovoltaic systems. It provides four key measurements all in one tool: irradiance, temperature, tilt, and compass degree.

Irradiation is a critical metric to consider when conducting a survey or inspection of a solar installation.

1. IRRADIANCE: The Fluke IRR1 irradiance meter instantaneously measures solar irradiance up to 1400 watts per square meter. In addition to irradiance, solar professionals need to measure the temperature of the surfaces of a photovoltaic panel.

+ TEMPERATURE: The Fluke irradiance meter comes with an integrated temperature sensor that allows users to measure the top of a solar panel, simply by placing the unit on the surface. To measure the temperature of the back of the panel, the Fluke Irradiance Meter comes with an attachable, external probe.

+ TILT: Tilt angle of a solar panel is important to maximize efficiency. Identify the ideal inclination of a panel by enabling the tilt function. For scenarios where the rooftop is not level, use the Zero function to calculate the real tilt.

+ COMPASS DEGREE: The location and direction of a panel determines the amount of irradiation absorbed. Get the direction of the panel in degrees by using the compass function on the IRR1 irradiance meter.

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Even if a solar or photovoltaic system is installed correctly, it may not be producing the specified amount of power. Determine the performance of a solar panel with the Fluke IRR1-SOL Irradiance Meter.

+ Simply place the Fluke irradiance meter directly onto the solar panel.

+ The meter will instantly and precisely display the watt per square meter measurement.

+ The irradiance meter makes it easy to ensure you’re getting the optimum power from your system and also makes it simple to report and document.

+ The irradiance meter also includes a temperature sensor, compass and inclination sensor.

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The world’s only CAT III 1500 V current clamp.
The Fluke 393FC CAT III 1500 V True-rms Clamp Meter with iFlex is designed for technicians who work in dc environments up to 1500 V: solar arrays, wind power, electric railways, data centres battery banks for uninterruptible power supplies. The Fluke 393FC clamp will measure up to 1500Vdc, 1000Vac, and up to 999.9Adc or ac through the clamp jaw. The iFlex flexible current probe extended ac current measurements up to 2500 amps and can be twisted through extremely small spaces and provide accurate current measurements.. The Fluke 393FC has a thin jaw, giving you access to cables in crowded combiner boxes. The test leads are designed with your work in mind, and are rated to CAT III 1500V.
Other key functions:
• IP54 rated, ideal for work outdoors on solar arrays and wind power systems
• DC power measurement, showing readings in kVA
• Audio Polarity indicator helps prevent accidental miswires
• Visual Continuity turns provide a bright green light in the display, ideal when working in dark and noisy environments
• Logging and reporting of test results via Fluke Connect software

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The world’s only CAT III 1500 V current clamp, Fluke 393FC with iFlex is designed for technicians who work in dc environments up to 1500V.

The Fluke 393 FC features:
- IP54 rating for dust and water makes it ideal for work outdoors on solar arrays and wind power systems.
- DC power measurement, showing readings in kVA.
- Audio and Visual Polarity to ensure photovoltaic panels are properly - installed with the help of an audio beep and a light to indicate correct polarity.
- Visual Continuity provides a bright green indicator light in the display for working in dark and noisy environments.
- Logging, sharing and reporting of test results via Fluke Connect software.

Solar I-V curve tracing: what it is, what it reveals, and why it's important for PV arrays.

This full interview with Stephen San Juan, a solar training and renewable energy safety expert, gets into the subject of I-V curve tracing. He explains what an I-V curve tracing is, what it reveals about a PV array, and why regular testing is so important, especially for large PV systems.