FTV100-3 Photovoltaic Meter

Photovoltaic meter / Evaluation of electrical power with the Greentest FTV 100 photovoltaic meter / calculation of the effectiveness degree for the photovoltaic module and the alternating regulator

Due to the increasing presence of photovoltaic installations, all professionals in this sector eventually need a simple, reliable, and precise control device. This is true for both manufacturers and maintenance technicians and control companies. Users of photovoltaic installations want to feed solar current into the grid in exchange for money, and depending on the performance level of the installation, they eventually recoup their investment. Each photovoltaic installation has a certain performance level. This reference value is indicated in the technical data sheet and should be checked periodically to ensure the installation is functioning well. If this value is not reached, it is a sign that there is an error in the photovoltaic installation. With the Greentest FTV 100 photovoltaic meter, you can not only check the performance level of the photovoltaic modules but also of the inverter. The greatest advantage: with the Greentest FTV 100 photovoltaic meter, these measurements can be performed simultaneously on 1, 2, or 3 modules connected in parallel. The Greentest FTV 100 photovoltaic meter is easy to operate. For safety reasons, the solar module must first be disconnected. Then, the user determines the inverter data from the type label. Next, if possible, the sensors for the physical parameters are connected: the temperature sensor for the panel and for the ambient temperature, as well as the sensor for incoming radiation. Finally, the clamp meters and the corresponding voltage inputs are attached. Before the actual measurement, the user configures the meter and enters the panel manufacturer's data. This data serves as a reference value to determine and control the performance level of the solar panel. All measurements are performed simultaneously: voltage, currents, power calculation, temperature measurement, etc. Depending on the type of installation, 1 or 3 clamp meters are needed. Therefore, there are two preconfigured versions of the Greentest FTV 100 photovoltaic meter: For measurements in larger installations, the Greentest FTV 10 photovoltaic meter has a remote measurement unit that records the measurement values on-site, for example on the roof, and transmits the data, at a distance of up to 100 m, wirelessly via Bluetooth or through a 15 m data cable with a 9 PIN RS-232 connector in real-time to the meter.

- Generates an I/U and I/P curve of photovoltaic cells

- 3 AC inputs up to 3000 A

- 5.7" color LCD display

- Optional wireless data logging

- USB port for transmitting measurement values and measurement curves

- Calculation of performance degree

- Operating time with battery up to 8 hours

- Power supply by battery or mains

Technical specifications of the Greentest FTV 100 photovoltaic module meter

Entradas

Function

Measurement range

Accuracy

Pyranometer

Measurement of incoming solar radiation

0 ... 2 000 W/m2

+/- 2% of the indication

Ambient temperature

Pt100 sensor for ambient temperature

-30 ... +80 °C

±1 % of the indication ±1 °C

Panel temperature

Pt100 sensor for panel temperature

-30 ... +120 °C

±1 % of the indication ±1 °C

DC voltage

1 a 3 entradas

1 000 V DC

±1 % of the indication

Corriente DC

1 a 3 entradas

1 400 A DC

±1 % of the indication

AC voltage

1 a 3 entradas

600 V AC

±1 % of the indication

Corriente AC

1 a 3 entradas

3 000 A AC

±1 % of the indication

Measurement functions

Power AC/DCDC

20 000 W DC / 1 200 W AC

Calculation functions

Performance grade of the photovoltaic installation considering the temperature coefficient of the photovoltaic modules

Degree of performance of DC / AC conversion by the alternating regulator

Data logging

Up to 10 device settings can be saved (Measurements and measurement results)

Data transfer>

RS-232 (to the remote measurement unit) + USB (to the PC)

Power supply (interna)

Acumulador recargable integrado Li-Ion (4,5 Ah) / Tiempo operativo aprox. 8 horas

Power supply (externa)

Via 220 V AC / 50 Hz network cable

Protection

Tapa cerrada: IP67 / Tapa abierta: IP54

Electrical safety

IEC 61010-1 - 600 V CAT IV – 1 000 V CAT III

Dimensions / Peso

360 x 304 x 194 mm / 3 kg (incl. acumulador)

Contents of the Greentest FTV 100 photovoltaic meter shipment

1 x Medidor fotovoltaico Greentest FTV100

3 x DC clamp meters PAC10-FTV.

3 x AC clamp ammeters MN-FTV

1 x Pyranometer (incoming radiation sensor) with 5 m cable

1 x Pt100 sensor for ambient temperature with 3 m cable.

1 x Pt100 sensor for solar panel temperature with 3 m cable

4 x Sets of test probes with 3 m cable

1 x Battery

1 x Mains power supply

1 x Analysis software

1 x Accessory bag

1 x Certificate of conformity

1 x Calibration certificate of the pyranometer