Photovoltaic Installation Tester BENNING PV 1-1+

Suitable for solar installers (initial commissioning, repeat testing, troubleshooting), photovoltaic experts as well as service, cleaning and maintenance teams.

Application: Photovoltaic installation tester for standard-compliant installation and repeat testing of grid-connected photovoltaic systems according to VDE 0126-23 (DIN EN 62446).

Modern PV modules use PV cell technologies with higher efficiencies and a higher effective capacity. Due to the additional capacity, these PV modules can generate inrush currents in the event of a short circuit that are far above the specified short-circuit currents (Isc).

Advantages of the BENNING PV 1-1+

• improved test compatibility of PV modules of the latest technology with high efficiencies
• optimised overload protection offers 300 % higher protection against transient short-circuit currents
• modified housing with all-round rubber protection and fastening lugs to accommodate a carrying strap for hands-free operation
• a plus in test compatibility
• fail-safe operation
• great ease of use
• graphic display
• with backlight LC display

Measurements: Insulation resistance measuring range 0.05 MOhm - 199 MOhm. Nominal test voltage 250 V. Nominal test voltage 500 V. Nominal test voltage 1000 V. Nominal test voltage adjustable. Insulation resistance with good/bad indication. Protective conductor resistance measuring range 0.05 Ohm - 199 Ohm. Continuity test of protective and equipotential bonding conductors with 200 mA test current. Voltage measurement yes, 30 V - 400 V AC/DC. Automatic display of voltage polarity with acoustic/visual warning in case of wrong polarity. Open-circuit voltage up to 1000 V DC. Safe short-circuit current measurement up to 15 A DC without danger for the user. Function test by current measurement up to 40 A AC/ DC, optional BENNING CC 3 (044038). Display and storage of solar irradiation W/m2 and PV module/ambient temperature, optional BENNING SUN 2 (050420).

Special features: String-to-strand comparison with display in case of deviation > 5 %. Simple operation for fast and reliable testing with automatic test sequence (open-circuit voltage, short-circuit current, insulation resistance). Safe measurement connection when the PV system is supplying energy. Integrated real-time clock for storing the measured values with date and time stamp. Wireless Sun link to the optional irradiation/temperature measuring device BENNING SUN 2 (050420). With measured value memory for 200 photovoltaic strings. USB-A interface version, for measured value download and download software for test report generation in MS Excel. Automatic switch-off time APO adjustable up to 10 min. Power supply Battery, 6 x 1.5 V Mignon AA LR6.

Incl. test leads, crocodile clips, MC4/ Sunclix test leads, bag, 6 x 1.5 V Mignon AA LR6 batteries, download software, fuse 0.5 A (749771)

 
Perfomance features:

• comprehensible and clear display of all measurement results
• safe measurement connection even when the PV system is supplying energy
• automatic test sequence (open-circuit voltage 1000 V DC, short-circuit current 15 A DC, insulation resistance)
• automatic display of voltage polarity with acoustic/visual warning in case of wrong polarity
• zero adjustment of the test leads so that they do not influence the measuring resistance
• measured value memory for 200 displays for (automatic) string-to-string comparison incl. warning at a deviation of 5 % of the open-circuit voltage and the short-circuit current
• USB interface and download software for test report generation in MS Excel
• ISO measurement result with good / bad display
• integrated real-time clock for storing the measured values with date and time stamp
• "WirelessSunLink" radio link to irradiance and temperature meter BENNING SUN 2
• direct connection to all PV modules with MC4 or "Sunclix" connector
• easy handling for off-grid and mobile testing
• LC display with backlight
• automatic switch-off after 60 seconds
• the test can refer to PV modules or the complete PV system

Measuring functions:

• protective conductor resistance measurement with 200 mA test current
• open-circuit voltage measurement of solar modules / PV strings up to 1000 VDC
• safe and hazard-free short-circuit current measurement up to 15 A DC via internal circuitry
• insulation resistance measurement between the active DC conductors (+/-) and earth with adjustable test voltage (250 V, 500 V, 1000 V)
• function test by current measurement up to 40 A AC/ DC (optional current clamp adapter BENNING CC 3, item no. 044038)
• display and storage of solar irradiation (W / m2) and PV module / ambient temperature (optional BENNING SUN 2, item no. 050420)

Insolation and Temperature Measuring Device for Photovoltaic Systems (BENNING SUN 2)

• Insolation measurement (W/m²) for PV systems according to DIN EN 62446 (VDE 0126-23) and solar thermal systems
• dual-channel temperature sensor for PV module temperature and ambient temperature
• integrated compass for measuring the roof orientation and the angle of inclination
• data logger for 5.000 display indications
• real-time clock with date / time stamp
• USB interface with download software

Application

Ideal for the planning, commissioning tests and periodic inspection of grid-connected photovoltaic systems according to EN 62446 as well as for testing solar thermal systems. Wireless connectivity (30 m range outdoors) to PV installation tester BENNING PV 1-1+.

Features

• universal 4-in-1 measuring instrument for all testing and maintenance work as well as for economic efficiency analysis of photovoltaic systems and solar thermal systems
• calibrated PV reference cell for precise measurement of the insolation (solar irradiance)
• precise and reproducible temperature measurement by means of precision sensors
• data logger function with adjustable sampling rate (1 minute to 60 minutes) for the storage of 5.000 data records including the values for insolation (solar irradiance), module temperature and ambient temperature as well as a date / time stamp
• integrated real-time clock
• USB interface and download software for the preparation of test certificates in MS Excel®
• HOLD function for display storage
• automatic switch-off after 2 minutes
• energy-saving stand-by mode in the data logger operation
• handy and robust housing type

Measuring functions

• insolation measurement in W/m² or BTU/h/ft²
• dual-channel temperature sensor for measuring the module temperature and the ambient temperature
• digital compass for determining the cardinal direction
• inclinometer for determining the module/ roof pitch

Technical changes, model or color modifications, mistakes and delivery facilities without notice! No responsibility for literal mistakes.

PV1-1, pv1-1+