PVPM1040C

PVe Peak Meter 1040C – Portable peak power meter / characteristic I-V curve tracer for photovoltaic systems with up to 1000V, 40ADC

Our budget recommendation for electricians and solar installers who set up, maintain, and service residential systems for their customers. Using a patented method, it calculates peak power, Rs, and Rp from the measured I-V curve.

The PVPM1040C is a stationary and portable measuring device. It comes in a rugged metal housing with built-in battery power supply and external wide-range charger, a powerful miniature industrial PC, and a high-contrast, high-resolution TFT touch graphic display. Data transfer to a PC is carried out via a standard USB interface. The PVPM1040C is conveniently operated via an on-screen menu. Functions are clearly represented with intuitive symbols, and the user is guided through the program at all times. No prior training is required to operate the device.

(subject to change)

Measuring ranges of the PVPM1040C

(Subject to modifications)

Voltage

25V / 100V / 500V / 1000V

Current

2A / 5A / 10A / 40A

Temperature

-40°C - +100°C for Pt1000

Irradiation

0 - 1300W/m2 (standard sensor)

Device

Miniature industrial PC 32Bit, real-time clock, no mechanically moving parts such as hard drives, fans, etc.
The data from several thousand measurements are automatically stored permanently in the device (flash memory)
Sampling rate max. 100kHz, resolution 0.01V - 0.25V, 0.005A – 0.001A (depending on the selected measuring range)
Measurement accuracy for the I-V characteristic curve better than 1%
Tolerance of peak power determination: ±5%
Reproducibility of peak power results: ±2%
Measurement duration for a single measurement on individual modules >20ms (approx. 100 data pairs), therefore no influence of the capacitive properties of the test object on the measurement.
Calibrated irradiance reference sensor (monocrystalline, with certificate) with PT1000 temperature sensor; stainless steel clamp mount for tool-free installation on the module frame, 10 m cable length
Other commercially available sensors can be connected via interference-free cable connection
4-wire measuring cable to the generator avoids systematic voltage measurement errors
Additionally, the measurement of the module's rear-side temperature is possible using the standard RTD PT100 module temperature sensor included
Long-term measurements of I-V curves in adjustable time intervals

Connection only permitted to current-limited direct current sources (e.g. photovoltaic generators)!

Display

Operation

Power supply

Dimensions

Operating conditions

Temperature

Humidity

Operation

0°C to 40°C

10% to 90% (n. c.)

Storage

-10°C to 85°C

5% to 95%

PVPM1040C
Annual Software License PVe Curvealyzer
Software for all current and older Windows versions, from Windows 2000 to Windows 11
Calibrated irradiance reference sensor (monocrystalline with certificate) with temperature sensor Pt1000; stainless steel clamp holder for tool-free mounting on the module frame, 10m cable length
An RTD PT100 1/3 DIN module temperature sensor for measuring the module temperature; 10m cable length
1 set of 4-wire measurement cables (10m)
Two crocodile clamps red/black (max. 1500VDC/20A) to MC4 connector male/female; 25 cm; for use with original PVPM measurement leads
Two test probes red/black (max. 1500VDC/40A) to MC4 connector male/female; 25 cm; for use with original PVPM measurement leads
1 x release tool for MC4 connectors
1 x safety load disconnect switch
1 x external desktop power supply, In 90-264VAC, Out 15VDC min. 2A, including CEE power cable
1 x USB cable for connecting to a PC or laptop
Manual
1 x transport case for measurement cables and sensor