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)

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

PV1-1, pv1-1+