Insolation and temperature measuring device for photovoltaic systems and solar thermal systems (solar thermal energy)
• Solar insolation measurement (W/m2) for photovoltaic systems in accordance with VDE 0126-23 and solar thermal systems
• Two-channel temperature sensor for photovoltaic module temperature and ambient temperature
• Integrated compass for roof alignment and inclination angle measurement
• Data logger for 5000 display indications
• Real-time clock with date/time stamp
• USB interface with download software
Ideal for planning, commissioning and repeat testing of grid-connected photovoltaic systems in accordance with VDE 0126-23 and testing solar thermal systems. Suitable for solar technicians (initial commissioning, repeat testing, troubleshooting, efficiency monitoring), photovoltaics experts as well as servicing and maintenance teams.
Measuring functions:
• Solar insolation measurement in W/m2 or BTU/h/ft2
• Two-channel temperature sensor for measuring the module and
ambient temperature
• Digital compass for determining the cardinal direction
• Inclination angle measurement for determining the roof/module inclination
Features:
• Universal four-in-one measuring device for all inspection and maintenance work as well as for efficiency monitoring of photovoltaic systems and solar thermal systems
• Calibrated photovoltaic reference cell for the precise measurement of solar insolation (irradiance)
• Accurate and reproducible temperature measurement via precision sensors
• Data logger function with adjustable sampling rate (1 minute to 60 minutes) to store 5000 data records, consisting of information such as the level of irradiance, the module/ambient temperature and date/time stamp
• Integrated real-time clock
• USB interface and software download for creating test reports in MS Excel®
• HOLD function to save a display
• Automatic shut-off after two minutes
• Power-saving standby mode in data logger mode
• Handy and robust housing design
Technical data:
Display: Graphic display
Solar insolation
Measurement range: 100 Wm2 - 1250 Wm2 or 30 BTU/h/ft2 - 400 BTU/h/ft2
Resolution/accuracy: 1 Wm2 or 1 BTU/h/ft2/ ± (5%+5 digits)
Temperature (module/ambient)
Measurement range: -30°C - +125°C)
Resolution/accuracy: 1°C/± 1°C
Compass bearing (alignment)
Measurement range: 0° - 360°
Resolution/accuracy: 1 /± 10°
Inclinometer
Measurement range: 0° - 80°
Resolution/accuracy: 1 /± 2°
Dimensions (L x W x H): 150 x 80 x 33 mm
Weight: 265 g
Batteries: 2 x batteries, 1.5 V, type AA, IEC LR 6
Real-time clock: Date/time stamp
Measured value memory: 5000 display indicators
Interface: USB
Software download: on CD-ROM
Included with delivery
