Portable I-V Testers for PV Modules
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Portable I-V Testers for PV Modules
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Portable testers measure the current-voltage characteristics of PV modules and small arrays illuminated by natural sunlight.
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Current and voltage data—digitized by a 12- or 16-bit analog-to-digital converter—are provided to the computer for analysis and display. Easy-to-use software interprets the data and generates test reports and data files.
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These photos illustrate the three configurations available.
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Basic System Features
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- Operates on battery power r
- Saves data in text format for easy import to other programs r
- 10 A current range, 50 V voltage range r
- Notebook computer r
- Instruction manual
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Options
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- Reference cell r
- Reference cell current (or voltage) and temperature measurement capabilities r
- Module temperature measurement capability r
- Customized voltage and current ranges up to 200 volts and 20 amperes r
- Unattended operation
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