FLIR introduces the range of PV inspection solutions

FlirA Teledyne Technologies company has introduced its range PV -inspection solutions To accelerate panel installation and maintenance with solar projects. With these new products, including a clamp meter, radiation meter and IV curve tracer, users can verify the performance and safety of installed solar systems, monitor and maintain large-scale solar power plants and guarantee the quality of solar panels during production.

Flir’s new range of solutions:

• The CM78-PV CAT III 1,500-V_DC Solar Panel Klemmeter with built-in IR-Thermometer and meterlink connectivity.
• The PV78 solar panel radiation and temperature meter with tilt sensor and meterlink -connectivity.
• The PV48 solar panel tester and IV curve tracer with temperature measurement capacity.
• The PV-KIT-1 solar panel Problem solution Kit with clamp, radiation meter and test cables.
• The PV-Kit-2 Pro Solar Panel Kit with clamp, radiation meter, panel tester and infrared (IR) camera.

CM78-PV

The FLIR CM78-PV is ideal for both commercial and industrial electrical inspections. The Solar String DC power and performance up to 1500 kVA at Cat III 1500-V rating and processes up to 1,000 A DC or AC via the clamping jaw for DC power measurements. The device offers functions such as Intrush AC Power values, variable frequency business mode (VFD) mode, True RMS measurements and low impedance (LOZ) mode to meet the demand for advanced electrical tests and accurate measurements.

The built-in contactless IR thermometer and laser pointer helps to solve panels, pipes and engines, supporting problem diagnosis and confirmation by capturing contact measurements or by capturing intermittent errors with its data logging function. In particular, the CM78-PV supports wireless FLIR meterlink-app connectivity for fast data collection and share from the field.

PV78

The compact FLIR PV78 solar panel radiation meter facilitates direct measurements to help users determine solar radiation from 0 W to 1.4 kW/m², as required by IEC 62446-1. Users can measure the temperature by placing the meter directly on the panel or by connecting an external probe for continuous measurements. The device also contains a compass to find the dominant direction and a tilt function to verify the slope of a roof series or panel. The high contrast, the large LCD screen is easy to read in direct sunlight, while wireless FLIR meterlink-app connectivity quickly enables data collection and parts of the user location.

PV48

The FLIR PV48 PV -Tester immediately measures essential parameters such as maximum power, voltage, electricity, open circuit voltage (VOC), short -circuit current (ISC) and ambient temperature. This innovative IV curve tracer facilitates the intuitive and visual analysis of up to 800 W per solar panel, whereby optimum performance is verified. Equipped with a built-in lithium battery, the FLIR PV48 supports the operation of the full day, while the high contrast, the large LCD screen remains easily readable, even in direct sunlight. Sun technicians will also win the possibility of documenting the performancegradation of solar panels. As the panels get older, the expected output naturally decreases. However, the FLIR PV48 tester is able to verify that the level of performancegradation is in line with expectations. Documenting output in this way will save considerable time and effort in the case of warranty claims.

PV-KIT-1 and PV-KIT-2 Solar Toolkits

Also introduced by FLIR are two solar tools that ensure a complete and extensive approach to testing and verification of solar panels:

• The PV-KIT-1 solar panel problem solution tool kit consists of the CM78-PV 1,500-V_DC clamp meter, 3000-a flex clamp accessory, pv78 radiation meter and test cables.
• The PV-KIT-2 Pro Solar Toolkit comes with the CM78-PV 1,500-V_DC Klemmeter, 3000-a Flex Clamp accessory, PV78 Radiation meter, PV48 Paneelt tester (IV Curve Tracer) and FLIR Thermal Spot camera.

“We wanted to offer that implementation test and inspection tasks with an easier and faster way to check the performance of solar panels during surveys for sunsheets, panel installations and the maintenance of PV systems,” says David Ko, product manager, FLIR. “Users of our new solar panel tools can use possibilities that measure DC power and performance of solar string, safely finding and identifying overheating components, performing direct measurements to determine panel performance and solar radiation with panel temperature, array direction and inclination.”

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