CHAUVIN ARNOUX FTV500 Photovoltaic Tester Instruction Manual

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Portable and laboratory measuring instruments FTV500 PHOTOVOLTAIC TESTER

FTV500 Photovoltaic Tester

Yesterday , Today and …

• The increasingly rapid decline of fossil fuels has led to the development of the alternative and renewable energy sector in the last decade with a significant increase in the percentage of global installed power

• In 2021, renewable energies set new records in terms of installed systems, photovoltaic systems alone accounted for 60% of installations.

• Governments around the world have applied measures to fuel the development of solar energy. The production of solar energy has increasingly gained an important role

• Over the next decade, the goal is to have 95% of all new global electricity capacity from renewables and more than 50% will be represented by photovoltaics.

• Leading the growth of solar energy will mainly be countries such as China, India, the United States and Europe, and it will above all be the residential sector that will ensure its success.

Photovoltaics is a credible and reliable Source of energy, with better performances and returns t than other renewable energy sources

Hardware also changes

The “heart” of the photovoltaic system undergoes new transformations

• More and more performing modules:
  Predominance of monocrystalline over polycrystalline Size of individual PV cells (higher power / efficiency) Overlapping cell technology

• Inverter significant evolution:
  More modulable powers (more models available)
  Type: string / multi-string / central and maintenance “follows suit“

• New technologies and new problems

• Maintenance necessary and no longer occasional

• Greater technical competence

• Request for performing analysis tools

What are the possibilities?

As for the AMRA photovoltaic instruments, Chauvin Arnoux responded with two well-known instruments FTV100 and FTV200.
Although they arrived much later than the competition, in particular Italian (HT Italy, Eldes, Asita), these two devices have allowed us to meet the needs of the Italian market, and not only.FTV500 allows to complete the Chauvin Arnoux offer in the electrical sector.
FTV500 photovoltaic tester
PHOTOVOLTAIC- TEST FTV500 The FTV500 device has the following functions:

• DC / AC operation and efficiency test
• DC / AC current measurement (3 inputs)
• DC / AC voltage measurement (3 inputs)
• I-V current-voltage curve measurement
• Measurement of the RS resistance of the modules
• Continuity measurement
• Measurement of cell / module / string insulation resistance with system in operation, without interrupting the power supply
• Logger function for saving and recording measurements with programmable sampling
  

Human machine interface

An high quality display
High resolution display Touch screen TFT 16.7M colors anti-reflection display Size 5 ”
Resolution 800×480

Remote unit« hearth of the instrument »

• The remote unit of the FTV500 PHOTOVOLTAIC TESTER samples the values of the environmental parameters in real time
• Irradiation, ambient / module temperature
• Wi-Fi technology
• Datalogger function in case of communication loss
• Fixing system to ensure the module inclination
  

Measurement management

REMOTE CONTROL WI-FI & VNC TECHNOLOGY MEASUREMENT REPORT

• First portable multifunction instrument with VNC (Virtual Network Computing) technology
• Remote control and management from smartphone / PC / Tablet
• Internal memory of over 10000 measurements
• Immediate creation of reports with a simple click
• USB-key for exporting all values
  

Function description

EFFICIENCY YIELD DATALOGGER
(CEI 82-25, IEC 61724, IEC 62446)

• 3 DC inputs and 3 AC voltage and current inputs
• Detailed measurement of the photovoltaic system parameters
• DC / AC yields
• Active and theoretical power available
• Power factor
• Graphic representation
• Irradiation, ambient / module temperature
• Test result compared with the normative references.

I-V CURVE RAPID TEST I-V
(IEC 62446, IEC 60891)

• Analysis of the I-V and Power curve of the modules / strings
• Comparison with the STC reference values of the manufacturer
• Display of the main characteristic parameters and the outcome of the test
• Internal module database
• Quick test of modules or string

Database

• Location : A company, A site, An actor
• Material : A panel, A site
• Measurements : Real time, recordings, acquisitions

Function description
RESISTANCE INSULATION CONTINUITY
(IEC 62446, IEC 61557, CEI 64-8, IEC 60364)

• Insulation resistance measurement:
  • Traditional (megohmmeter)
  • With system in operating conditions

• Test voltage selection 250- 500-1.000VDC

• Threshold programming for the immediate outcome of the verification

• Continuity test of protective conductors with 200mA current
  

FTV500 « single tool »
5 MEASUREMENTS 1 INSTRUMENT To order
PHOTOVOLTAIC TEST FTV500
P01129600
Instrument supplied with:

• Transport bag
• 2P + T mains power supply / charger
• Remote unit + charging cable / USB charger
• AC MiniFlex MA500 clamp (x3)
• DC PAC500 clamp (x3)
• Cables 3 mt R / N (x6)
• I-V R / N measuring cables
• Crocodile clip R / N (x2)
• R / N flex test point (x6)
• Inclinometer
• Cable-markers kit 12 colors
• Certificate of conformity
• User manual in digital format

Feature accessories

Remote module ………………………………………………………………………………….. P01102184

• Ambient and contact temperatures
• Sun measurement
• Power on battery
• USB charger

MA500 AC MiniFlex clamp ……………………………………. P01120600

• Up to 3 000A
• ∅ 110 mm / Length 350 mm

PAC500 DC clamp …………………………………………………. P01120480

• Up to 1 400A

Inclinometer …………………………………………………………. P01102115

Other accessories

Flex test leads ………………………………………………………………… P01102184
FTV500 power adapter ………………………………………………….. P01120600
I-V cords Red/Black …………………………………………………… P01120480
Crocodiles clamp …………………………………………………………… P01102115 THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION

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References

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