Teledyne Flir's Solar Testing Solutions.
Teledyne Flir
Recently, FLIR (WILSONVILLE, OR), a Teledyne Technologies company, introduced its PV range of inspection solutions for solar panel installation and maintenance at solar farms, commercial buildings, and residential properties.
The PV product range provides tools to verify the performance and safety of installed solar systems, monitor and maintain solar power plants, and assess solar panel quality during production.
Features & Benefits:
- Includes a clamp meter, irradiance meter, I-V curve tracer, and two testing kits.
- Supports performance and safety verification of solar panel systems.
- Helps address compliance with solar safety regulations.
- Enables documentation and sharing of data from the field.
- Designed with high-contrast screens for visibility in direct sunlight.
CM78-PV Clamp Meter:
- Measures up to 1,500V DC and 1,000A DC/AC.
- Includes inrush current readings, VFD mode, True RMS, and LoZ mode.
- Built-in IR thermometer and laser pointer for contactless diagnostics.
- Datalogging and FLIR METERLiNK app connectivity for field use.
PV78 Irradiance Meter:
- Measures solar irradiation (0W–1400W/m²) per IEC 62446-1.
- Offers temperature readings and tilt verification.
- Built-in compass and app-based data sharing.
PV48 Tester:
- Measures power, voltage, current, VOC, ISC, and ambient temperature.
- Supports I-V curve tracing and panel degradation documentation.
- Equipped with rechargeable battery and high-visibility LCD.
PV-KIT-1 Toolkit:
- Includes CM78-PV, PV78, flex clamp, and test leads.
PV-KIT-2 Pro Toolkit:
- Includes CM78-PV, PV78, PV48, flex clamp, and infrared camera.
The PV range meets solar industry testing requirements, including those outlined in IEC 62446-1. These tools are suitable for use in solar panel installation, maintenance, and manufacturing environments. They also support documentation of long-term performance degradation, helping ensure output remains within expected warranty limits.
For more information, visit the FLIR webpage.
