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The MI 3109 EurotestPV Lite is a high-quality photovoltaic tester that can perform all the necessary tests, such as current, voltage, power, insulation and continuity, insulation resistance, module temperature, and more.
A series of professional reports based on the Eurolink software included measure the performance of different PV modules, inverters, and more.
This includes all of the tests as required by EN 62446, but also includes I – U characteristic measurements, calculation of STC values as required by EN 61829 and power measurements on Inverter’s DC and AC sides (single-phase only).
Metrel PV string tester is optimized for PV tests therefore the Autotest operation mode is implemented which is intended to perform a complete set of test needed for verification of PV installations according to EN 62446 with pressing off only one button.
With Metrel solar PV instrument, the tests for the first inspection of PV systems as well as periodic maintenance tests, evaluation tests or troubleshooting tests are possible. With optional accessories the same PV test functionality as with MI 3108 EurotestPV is available.
Key features
- Insulation and I-U curve measurements in one instrument: with MI 3109 only one instrument is needed to perform insulation measurements with up to 1000V for proofing the PV installation safety and I-U curve measurements needed for evaluation and troubleshooting of PV modules or strings.
- Autotest: This function is intended to perform a complete set of tests according to EN 62446 on PV modules or strings with pressing only one button:
- insulation resistance between positive output and earth;
- insulation resistance between negative output and earth;
- open circuit voltage;
- short circuit current.
- Calculation to STC values: the measured current and voltage values are, according to environment conditions, recalculated to Standard Test Condition values which makes possible to compare the results of different measurements even if they were taken under different test conditions.
- Efficiency calculations: 2 voltage & 2 current channels for simultaneous AC & DC parameters measurements.
- PV Remote Unit: Optional unit for simultaneous measurements of solar irradiation and temperature of PV module.
- Graphical representation of module’s I – U curve: the I-V characteristic of PV module or string is graphically represented on LCD display.
- Memory: Up to 1800 test results or up to 500 graphical results with timestamp can be stored in internal memory.
- BT connectivity: it enables BT communication with Android tablets and smart phones via optional BT dongle.
- Android application: enables advanced data management APP EuroLink PV.
- PC SW EuroLink PRO enables downloading, uploading, review, analyses and printing of test results.
Measuring functions
Photovoltaic installations:
- Measurements on DC side of PV installation:
- Insulation resistance;
- Continuity of PE conductors;
- Uoc (Open Circuit Voltage) and Isc (Short Circuit Current);
- I – U curve of PV modules and strings;
- Voltage, current and power of strings and inverters;
- Irradiance;
- Module temperature.
- Measurements on AC side of PV installation:
- Voltage, current, power;
- Efficiency of PV module, inverter, PV system calculation.
Building LV Installation
- EISinsp Competences: Low Voltage Electrical Installation Safety Inspection
- EISc Competences: Low Voltage Electrical Installation Safety for Contractors and Maintainers
- IEC/EN 60364 Electrical Installations for Buildings series
- IEC/EN 60364-4-41 Electrical Installations for Buildings – Protection against electric shock
- IEC/EN 61008-1 Residual current operated circuit-breakers without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCCBs)
- IEC/EN 61557 Electrical safety in low voltage distribution systems up to 1 000 V AC and 1 500 V DC – Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures – series
- IEC/EN 61557-1 Electrical safety in low voltage distribution systems up to 1 000 V AC and 1 500 V DC – Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures – Part 1: General requirements
- IEC/EN 61557-2 Electrical safety in low voltage distribution systems up to 1 000 V AC and 1 500 V DC – Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures – Part 2: Insulation resistance
- IEC/EN 61557-3 Electrical safety in low voltage distribution systems up to 1 000 V AC and 1 500 V DC – Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures – Part 3: Loop impedance
- IEC/EN 61557-6 Electrical safety in low voltage distribution systems up to 1 000 V AC and 1 500 V DC – Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures – Part 6: Effectiveness of residual current devices (RCD) in TT, TN and IT systems
- IEC/EN 61557-7 Electrical safety in low voltage distribution systems up to 1 000 V AC and 1 500 V DC – Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures – Part 7: Phase sequence
- IEC/EN 61557-10 Electrical safety in low voltage distribution systems up to 1 000 v a.c. and 1 500 v d.c. – Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures – Part 10: Combined measuring equipment for testing, measuring and monitoring of protective measures
- BS 7671 IEE Wiring Regulations (18th edition)
Earthing and lightning protection
- LPSinsp Competences: Lightning Protection of Buildings Inspection
- LPSc Competences: Lightning Protection of Buildings for Contractors and Maintainers
- IEC 62305 Protection against lightning – series
- IEC/EN 61557-5 Electrical safety in low voltage distribution systems up to 1 000 V AC and 1 500 V DC – Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures – Part 5: Resistance to earth
- IEC/EN 61557-4 Electrical safety in low voltage distribution systems up to 1 000 V AC and 1 500 V DC – Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures – Part 4: Resistance of earth connection and equipotential bonding
Photovoltaic systems
- PVV Competences: Photo Voltaic Installations Safety/Quality
- IEC / HD 60364-7-712 Low Voltage Electrical Installation Safety – Special installtions and locations
- IEC/EN 62446 Photovoltaic (PV) systems – Requirements for testing, documentation and maintenance
- IEC/EN 61829 Crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) array – On-site measurement of I / V characteristics
Power quality
- PQA Competences: Power Quality Analyzing & Reporting
- IEC/EN 61557-12 Electrical safety in low voltage distribution systems up to 1 000 V AC and 1 500 V DC – Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures – Part 12: Power metering and monitoring devices (PMD)
Instrument safety towards user
- IEC/EN 61010 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use – series
- IEC/EN 61010-1 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use – Part 1: General requirements
- Instrument MI 3109 EurotestPV Lite
- Soft carrying bag
- Universal PV test lead, 3 x 1.5 m
- PV Continuity test lead, 2 x 1,5 m
- Test probe, 3 pcs (red, blue, green)
- Crocodile clip, 3 pcs (red, blue, green)
- PV MC3/4 male/female adapters
- AC/DC current clamp
- Power supply adapter + 6 NiMH batteries, type AA
- USB and RS232 – PS/2 cable
- PC SW EuroLink PRO
- Carrying strap
- Short instruction manual
- Instruction manual and handbook on CD
- Calibration certificate
