Product Information
The Seaward PV150 Solar Installation Tester allows electrical safety and performance verification of photovoltaic installations in a safe and easy-to-use device.
> Save time using a number of different measuring tools in the field with this fast and comprehensive solar PV tester.
> The PV150 features a safe test connection meaning you can safely test energised arrays.
> The unit can also wirelessly capture and record real time irradiance, ambient temperature and PV module temperature measurements from the Solar Survey 200R.
> 200 datasets can be stored on the PV150 and downloaded to the SolarCert software so you can create professional reports for your customers.
| Open Circuit Voltage Measurement (PV Terminals) | |
| Display Range | 0.0VDC – 1000VDC |
| Measuring Range | 5.0VDC – 1000VDC |
| Resolution | 0.1VDC maximum |
| Accuracy | ± (0.5 % + 2 digits) |
| Enunciators | DC voltage polarity correct or reversed |
| Short Circuit Current Measurement (PV Terminals) | |
| Display Range | 0.00ADC – 15.00ADC |
| Measuring Range | 0.50ADC – 15.00ADC |
| Maximum Power | 10kW |
| Resolution | 0.01ADC maximum |
| Accuracy | ± (1% + 2 digits) |
| Earth Continuity Resistance Measurement (4mm Terminals) | |
| Test Voltage Open Circuit | >4VDC, nominal |
| Test Current into 2 Ω | >200mA |
| Display Range | 0.00Ω – 199Ω |
| Measuring Range (EN 61557-4) | 0.05Ω – 199Ω |
| Resolution | 0.01Ω maximum |
| Accuracy | ± (2% + 5 digits) |
| Test Leads Zero | Zero up to 10Ω, by zero button |
| Visible Warning | ≥30V AC or DC at inputs |
| Circuitry Protection | Test inhibited if ≥30V AC or DC at inputs |
| Repeat tests as per IEC61557-4 | Approx 4000 1 second test |
| Insulation Resistance (Auto Test Sequence, PV Terminals and Red 4mm Terminal) | |
| Test Voltage Open Circuit | 250V, 500V, 1000V (as per IEC61557-2) |
| Test Voltage Specification | -0% +20% (open circuit) |
| Test Voltage @ 1mA | >1mA into UN x (1000Ω/V) |
| Test Current Short Circuit | <2mA |
| Display Range | 0.05MΩ – 199MΩ |
| Measuring Range (EN 61557-2) | 0.05MΩ – 199MΩ |
| Resolution | 0.01MΩ maximum |
| Accuracy | 0.05MΩ – 100MΩ ± (5% + 5 digits) |
| 101MΩ – 199MΩ ± (10% + 5 digits) | |
| Visible Warning | ≥ 30V AC or DC at inputs |
| Circuitry Protection | Test inhibited if ≥ 30V AC or DC at inputs |
| Repeat tests as per IEC61557-4 | Approx 3000 1 second tests |
| DC Operating Power (via AC/DC Current Clamp and PV Terminals) | |
| Display Range | 0.00kW – 40kW |
| Measuring Range | 0.50kW – 40kW |
| Resolution | 0.01kW |
| Accuracy | ± (5% + 5 digits) |
| Operating Current (via AC/DC Current Clamp) | |
| Display Range | 0.1A – 40.0A |
| Current Measuring Range | 0.1A – 40.0A DC |
| 0.1A – 40.0A AC 50-60Hz | |
| Resolution | 0.1A |
| Accuracy | ± (5% + 2 digits) |
| Instrument Dimensions and Weight | |
| Weight | 0.95kg |
| Dimensions | 26.4 x 10.7 x 5.8cm |
| Display | Custom LCD with backlight |
| Power Source | 6 x 1.5V AA cells |
| Battery life | >1000 test sequences |
| Auto power down | User-programmable |
| Onboard memory | Up to 200 complete test datasets |
| Connectivity | |
| USB download to PC (CSV format) | |
| Wireless “Solarlink TM” to Survey 200R (range ~30m/100ft) | |
| Service | 2-year warranty (subject to terms and conditions, available at /warranty) |
| Software compatibility | ompatible with SolarCert software (English language only) |