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Chauvin Arnoux FTV500 Solar PV Multifunction Tester and I-V Curve Tracer

Chauvin Arnoux
SKU: CHAUFTV500

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Key Features
  • Designed to aid professionals who are working with photovoltaic systems to conduct analysis
  • The FTV500 offers 3 DC and volatge inputs, aswell as 3 AC current and voltage inputs
  • WiFi capabilities mean that the user can export findings and share them up to 200m in field

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Description

Chauvin Arnoux FTV500 Solar PV Multifunction Tester and I-V Curve Trace

The Chauvin Arnoux FTV500 Multifunction Tester is a portable instrument that has been designed to aid professionals working with photovoltaic systems. The FTV500 measures and analyses all the parameters of both single and three-phase systems, in line with international standards for testing. Combined with a large data storage capacity and data recording function, the tester is the perfect on-site instrument, providing an extensive and comprehensive system for scheduled maintenance.

Offering 3 DC current and voltage inputs, aswell as 3 AC current and voltage inputs, the FTV500 offers detailed measurements on photovoltaic installation. It measures DC/AC conversion efficiency, the active and theoretical power values and the phasor diagram at the outputs from the converter. The results are then measured against the regulatory reference values.

I-V Curve, I-V Quick Check (IEC62446, IEC60891)

The FTV500 can analyse the I-V curve and the characteristics of the panels and/or strings up to 1000V and 20A, and then compares them with the STC reference values. Using a 4P connection to manage the measurement, it displays:

  • The graphic showing the characteristic curves (current/voltage/power)
  • The main parameters
  • The comparison of the measurement results with the STC values, which are taken from an internal database in the photovoltaic modules

The user can then update the database, and integrate the specifications of the manufacturer for the panels they wish to test, using the quick test function.

The insulation resistance/continuity measurement can be used to check the electrical safety of the photovoltaic system, with the ability to measure insulation resistance without a current flowing without a current flowing, or even on live installations. The user can test voltage by selecting the test voltage (250-500-1,000VDC) and then programming a PASS/FAIL threshold alarm, which will give out an immediate result.

Remote Control, WiFi & VNC Technology, Test Reports

The FTV500 offers Virtual Network Computing (VNC) technology, which allows for the remote control and management of all the measurement functions from a smartphone, tablet or PC. It allows the user to support technicians from an office, with a large memory that allows for more than 10,000 measurements. The user can generate reports with a single click, and download and give access to the data base with a USB drive.

The FTV500's remote unit can collect reading of environmental parameters in real time, and then analyse results with them. WiFi technology transmits the date to the instrument, up to 200m in open conditions, with a patented mounting system which offers installation stability and measurement reliability.

Chauvin Arnoux part number: FTV500

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Key Features

  • Measures the parameters of single or three-phase systems
  • Measures DC/AC conversion efficiency
  • Test voltage of 250-500-1000VDC
  • Can generate a report and export via the USB slot

What's In The Box?

  • Photovoltaic Test FTV500
  • Test Leads (Red/Black)
  • DC Current Clamp
  • AC Current Clamp
  • Test Leads with MC4 Connector
  • Red/Black Crocodile Clips
  • Red/Black Test Probes
  • Red/Black Flexible Female Rod 4mm
  • FTV500 Power Supply and Power Cord
  • Calibration Certification
  • Carrying Bag
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Technical Specifications

  • Voltage - Range/Resolution/Accuracy -
    DC - from 3 to 999.9V/o.1V/1%
    AC - from 3 to 700.0V/0.1V/1.5%
  • Current - Range/Resolution/Accuracy -
    DC - from 1 to 1.400A/0.1-1A/1%
    AC - from 1 to 3.000A/0.1-1A/1%

Environmental Measurements (Remote Unit)

  • Irradiation - Range/Resolution/Accuracy -
    From 50 to 2.000Wm2/0.1Wm2/2.5%
    Reference cell
  • Ambient Temperature - Range/Resolution/Accuracy -
    From -20°C to + 150°C/ 0,1°C/1%
    Pt100 sensor on remote unit
  • Module Temperature - Range/Resolution/Accuracy -
    -20°C to + 150°C/0,1°C/1%
    Pt100 sensor on remote unit
  • I-V Curve (OPC & STC) - Range/Resolution/Accuracy -
    DC Voltage from 0.005 to 1000V/0.005-0.1V/1%
    DC Current from 0.005 to 15A (max 20A)/0.005-0.1A/1%
    Power from 5 to 9999W DC/1W/1.5%
  • Continuity Range/Resolution/Accuracy - from 0.01 to 99Ω/0,01-1Ω/2%/test current>200mA according to EN 61557-4

Insulation

  • Range/Resolution/Accuracy - Traditional test method from 0.25 to 199.9 MΩ/0.01-1MΩ/5%/Selectable test voltage 250-500-1000V
  • Range/Resolution - Test method with live conductors, no need for voltage interruption between positive and negative pole from 0.25 to 99.9 MΩ/0.01-1MΩ/Selectable test voltage 250-500-1000V

Other Functions

  • Efficiency DC/AC (Real Time Measurement) - Irradiation, temperature (ambient/module), AC/DC power (actual and theoretical available), Power factor, AC/DC voltage, AC/DC current, performance ratio PRp and AC/DC efficiency, vector diagram V-I
  • Logging (Recording with a Programmable Cadence and Duration) - Irradiation, temperature (ambient/module), AC/DC power (actual and theoretical available), Power factor, AC/DC voltage, AC/DC current, performance ratio PRp and AC/DC efficiency

General Specifications

  • Display - TFT 16.7M colours with Optical Bonding glass, touch screen, dimensions 5”, resolution 800x480
  • Remote Unit - Remote unit Wi-Fi real-time transmission, real-time and data logging mode/synchronisation when signal is lost
  • Interface - Instrument: Wi-Fi transmission and VNC remote control (Virtual Network Computing), USB, Remote unit: Wi-Fi transmission
  • Memory - Programmable internal database: sites/installations/companies/modules/measurements, with tree structure, Autonomy: over 10.000 blocks for all measurements, 600.000 measurements for data logging
  • Power Supply/Autonomy - Instrument: Li-Ion rechargeable batteries with power supply 100-240V 50-60Hz/15 hours at stand-by (programmable), Remote unit: Li-Ion rechargeable batteries with power supply and USB cable / 15 hours at standby
  • Degree of Protection - Instrument: IP54 with lid closed - IP52 with lid opened, Remote unit: IP67
  • Electrical Safety - Double insulation, EN61010-1, from Cat. II 1000V to Cat. IV 600V depending on the measurement
  • Standards - EN62446, EN60891, EN60904-5, EN61557-2, EN61557-4, CEI82-25, CEI64-8, EN61724
  • Dimensions/Weight - Instrument: 340 x 300 x 200mm/about 6Kg, Remote unit: 160 x 120 x 63mm/about 1Kg
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