Using traditional tools such as a clamp meter or multimeter to test and troubleshoot solar PV installations takes a lot of time, and the accuracy of results may vary. COMTEST offers a quicker and more accurate way to test solar PV systems, which could streamline maintenance tasks.
COMTEST, the local representative of Seaward, provides a number of specialist PV test solutions for both 1 000 V and 1 500 V systems, which are used and trusted by thousands of solar PV professionals across the world.
The Seaward PV200 Solar Installation Tester allows electrical safety and performance verification of photovoltaic installations in a safe and easy-to-use device. Transforming the way PV systems are tested, the PV200 combines ground continuity, DC operating power, and operating current test functions in a hand-held device. It can also test insulation resistance, open circuit voltage and short circuit current at the push of a button.
The unit can also wirelessly capture and record real-time irradiance, ambient temperature and PV module temperature measurements from the Solar Survey 200R. The PV200 has memory to store up to 999 datasets that can be stored on the instrument and once downloaded to the SolarCert software comparison to the standard test conditions can be made.
Seaward PV200 Complete Solar PV Test Kit offers:
- All-in-one commissioning tests and I-V curve tracing.
- Automatic fill factor calculation.
- Ground (earth) continuity measurement with test lead null.
- Memory for up to 999 records with USB download to PC.
- Instant NFC data transfer using the PVMobile app.
In addition, the Seaward Solar Utility Pro offers:
Testing of multiple strings in parallel up to 1 500 V and 40 A.
- Testing at a string level or in the combiner box.
- Recording of up to 999 full sets of string data.
- Testing of open circuit voltage (Voc), short circuit current (Isc), irradiance (W/m2), ambient temperature and more.
- Free product and O&M training with every purchase.
Professional test certificates and reports can also be created when used with Seaward’s SolarCert software.
To view a video of the Seawards Solar PV solution in use, click here.
For product information about Seaward PV200 Complete Kit click here.
