Atec Megger-PVM210 - Manual

PVM210
Irradiance meter
PVM210
Irradiance meter
DESCRIPTION
The Megger PVM210 provides the solar / photovoltaic
engineer a compact, pocket size instrument that is easy to
use.
Single handed operation is possible because the solar
detector and meter being housed in one neat unit. This
feature is ideal when using the instrument on a sloping roof
or at the top of a ladder.
With the easy to read display and measurement hold feature
the meter gives fast, accurate readings of solar power for
initially choosing optimum position for the photovoltaic
panel. In addition the meter can provide the vital measurement
for the calculation of short circuit current in conjunction with
a suitable ammeter to verify the stated short circuit current
provided by the manufacturer of the panel.
In addition to W/m² measurements, a selectable BTU (British
Thermal Unit) measurement range is also featured.
To prolong battery life the PVM210 has an auto power off.
On the rear of the meter is a universal camera thread that
allows mounting for precise readings if required. A protective
pouch is included with each instrument.
SPECIFICATIONS
PVM210
Display:
3¾ digits LCD with maximum reading 3999.
Range: 1999 W/m 2 / 634 BTU /(ft 2 *h)
Accuracy: Typically within ± 10 W/m 2 (±3 BTU / (ft 2 *h)) or
±5%, whichever is greater in sunlight;
Additional temperature induced error
±0.38 W/m 2 /ºC (±0.12 BTU/(ft 2 *h)/ºC)
from 25 ºC
Angular accuracy: Cosine corrected <5% for angles <60 ºC
Accuracy:
<±3% per year
Resolution: 0.1 W/m 2 / 0.1 BTU /(ft 2 *h).
Sampling time: Approx. 0.25 second
Over input: Display shows” OL”
Operating temperature: 5 ºC~40 ºC, below 80% RH
Storage temperature: -10 ºC~60 ºC, below 70% RH
Dimensions:
134 mm (H) x 48 mm (W) x 27 mm (D)
Weight: 90 g
EMC: EN61326
Battery life: 50 hr approx.
Auto off: 15 min.
Batteries: 2 x 1.5 V AAA / MN2400 / LR03
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Optimal incident angle and positioning of
solar panels
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Measurement of solar power for panel short
circuit calculation
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3¾ digit LCD display with 1999 W/m² range
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Single handed use
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Mini pocket size
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Standard camera mount fixing for accurate
placement
UK
Archcliffe Road Dover
CT17 9EN England
T +44 (0) 1304 502101
F +44 (0) 1304 207342
[email protected]
UNITED STATES
4271 Bronze Way
Dallas TX 75237-1019 USA
T 800 723 2861 (USA only)
T +1 214 333 3201
F +1 214 331 7399
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OTHER TECHNICAL SALES OFFICES
Valley Forge USA, College Station USA, Sydney
AUSTRALIA, Täby SWEDEN, Ontario CANADA,
Trappes FRANCE, Oberursel GERMANY, Aargau
SWITZERLAND, Kingdom of BAHRAIN, Mumbai
INDIA, Johannesburg SOUTH AFRICA, Chonburi
THAILAND, Malaga SPAIN
CERTIFICATION ISO
Registered to ISO 9001:2008 Cert. no. Q 09250
Registered to ISO 14001-2004 Cert. no. EMS 61597
PVM210_DS_en_V01
www.megger.com
Megger is a registered trademark
ORDERING INFORMATION
Item (Qty) Cat. No.
PVM210 Irradiance meter; 1999 W/m² 1002-548
Included accessories
Batteries
Pouch
Calibration certificate