Great capabilities in a small casing
1. PVM-1020 photovoltaic meter
The Sonel PVM-1020 meter is probably the world's smallest
photovoltaic system meter with such a substantial number of
measurement functions.
The functions are selected with a rotary switch. Additional
parameters are set with buttons located on the housing.
All buttons and the graphic display are backlit, which greatly
facilitates operation in shaded places, e.g.
when taking measurements under ground-mounted PV systems. Large
memory significantly shortens preparation of documents after the
measurement.
2. IRM-1 solar radiation and temperature meter
IRM-1, small, but indispensable for testing PV systems. By measuring
solar radiation values, as well as panel and ambient temperatures,
it provides the necessary data to convert the results into STC
conditions. A built-in recorder with a memory of 5000 records
enables the instrument to be used as a tool in the PV plant design
process, as
well as to diagnose panel shading problems.
The meter performs well in harsh environmental conditions. Protection against the ingress of dust and water is provided by the housing rated at IP65. This is especially important for measurements on photovoltaic systems, which are outdoor installations.
Measurement data from the PVM-1020 can be transferred to a computer via Bluetooth wireless communication. Saving the downloaded data to popular formats and printing ensured by Sonel Reader. In order to generate a report on electric shock protection use the optional software:Sonel Reports PLUS.
It may happen that in the course of measurements the PVM-1020 moves away from the IRM-1 so far, that communication between them is lost. If the measurements are continued, then after the connection is restored, the results will be automatically supplemented with environmental parameters, which in the meantime were recorded by the IRM-1 in its temporary memory, and converted into STC conditions.
The meter performs well in harsh environmental conditions. Protection against the ingress of dust and water is provided by the housing rated at IP65. This is especially important for measurements on photovoltaic systems, which are outdoor installations.
Measurement data from the IRM-1 can be transferred to a computer via the USB port. In addition, the device has a built-in wireless LoRa interface (Long Range) for automatic data exchange with the master meter - even over long distances.