Multi-Channel IV-Curve Tracer

The NEO PV Master products ensure quick and reliable inspection and evaluation of solar plants including a fully-automatic AI based system diagnostic. Up to 20 input channels with a rating of up to 1500V DC together with the smart IV-curve diagnostic function allows simultaneous evaluation of multiple PV strings and complete PV arrays.

WORLD’s first and most powerful solar power plant diagnostic system.

FAULT DETECTION

  • Mismatch Losses

  • Hotspots

  • PID (Potential induced degradation)

  • Bypass diode defect

  • Cell Crack

  • Soiling & Glass breakage

  • Delamination & Discoloration

  • and a lot more

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HARDWARE

State of the Art

up to 24 CHANNELS

simultaneous measurement of up to 20 strings

Smart Touch

10.1 inch full-HD Smart Touch display

Mobile Operation

up to 4 hours of operation.
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up to 1600V / 40A

designed for high-power applications (high voltage, high current)

IEC 62446

according to IEC 62446-2

Interfaces

USB 3.0, TCP/IP, LAN, Wifi, Bluetooth, RS232, Modbus, 104, DIO, and CAN.
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Truly Intuitive Software

Clearly structured. Explicit Menus.

1. SETUP

The instrument has a clear structure that
shows schematics with explanations.

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2. MEASURE and ANALYSE

Visualisations

  • IV curve of each string and total
  • PV curve of each string  and total
  • Ideal STC curve corrected by temperature and irradiance
  • Raw data for voltage and current
  • Fill-Factor

Options

  • String-by-String analysis
  • Zoom and cursor functions
  • Raw Data analysis

3. MISMATCH ANALYSIS

Mismatch analysis of each string for:

  • Voltage
  • Current
  • Power

Evaluation:

  • Comparison to STC conditions (IEC 62446)
  • Ageing effects
  • Soiling effects
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4. AUTOMATIC DIAGNOSTIC

The patented diagnostic system automatically shows the condition of each string. Different colours outlines the string performance and shows different PV module faults.

Fault detection: Mismatch, PID, Hotspot, Bypass diode breakage,  Shading, Soiling, Glass breakage, Delamination, Cell Crack etc.

…. PV inspection was never faster and easier

… no other technology gives as much details as the smart diagnosis function

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5. EXPORT

The instrument can automatically generate reports and professional documentation. The user can create reports that include all relevant information (location, comments, company logo, etc) directly on-site or during post processing. PDF reports that are saved on the instrument are always available and can be shared directly via email.

6. OTHER PROGRAMS

The instrument uses Microsoft Windows© as the operating system. Programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word or Matlab can be added as well as Email messaging services.

Data can be exported into CSV, XLS, PDF.

Learn about different PV inspection methods

Instrument Options

  • Input channels

    1 Channel simultaneous measured using Time-Sync Technology

  • Voltage input

    1600V Potential measurement
    1600V IV-Curve Tracing

  • Current Input

    up to 30A

  • Temperature Input

    2x Inputs for Thermocouple (Typ K)

  • Irradiance measurement

    via BNC (Pyranometer)

  • Battery Pack

    Lithium-Ion battery pack for 4 hours of operation

  • Multi-Touch Display

    11" Multi-Touch, full HD Touch Display

  • Integrated PC

    Windows 10 IoT, 2x 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM, 2x USB, LAN, WLAN, WIFI, RS-485

  • Extendable

    Multiple Temperatures, up to 20 Channels (Strings)

Media

PV MASTER 70

  • Input channels

    20 Channels simultaneous measured using Time-Sync Technology

  • Voltage input

    1600V Potential measurement
    1100V IV-Curve Tracing

  • Current Input

    up to 40A

  • Temperature Input

    2x Inputs for Thermocouple (Typ K)

  • Irradiance measurement

    via BNC (Pyranometer)

  • Battery Pack

    Lithium-Ion battery pack for 4 hours of operation

  • Multi-Touch Display

    10.1" Multi-Touch TFT, LCD 800cd, 1280x800

  • Integrated PC

    Windows 10 IoT, 2x 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM, 2x USB, LAN, WLAN, WIFI, RS-485

  • Temperature Range

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PV MASTER 80

  • Input channels

    24 Channels simultaneous measured using Time-Sync Technology

  • Voltage input

    1600V Potential measurement
    1100V IV-Curve Tracing

  • Current Input

    up to 40A

  • Temperature Input

    2x Inputs for Thermocouple (Typ K)

  • Irradiance measurement

    via BNC or DSUB input with active power supply (Pyranometer)

  • Multi-Touch Display

    10.1" Multi-Touch TFT, LCD 800cd, 1280x800

  • Integrated PC

    Windows©10 IoT, Intel© i7, 500GB , 16GB RAM, 6x USB, 2x LAN, WLAN, WIFI, RS-485, HDMI

  • Temperature Range

    0°C to 60°C / 32°F to 140°F

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Datasheet

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How Not To – Out-dated Measurement Approach

Analysing the effects of Supraharmonics asks for Power Quality Analyzer that cover a frequency range up to 500 kHz. Classical PQ Analyzers present problems because of their limited bandwidth. Typically they can measure up to the 50th Harmonics (2.5kHz), but cannot detect higher emissions of voltage and currents. By design, they are not able to be used in the troubleshooting process at all.

How To – Troubleshooting with the PQA 8000

In this Application Note, we outline the complexity and shortcomings of traditional measurement approaches we often see out in the field. Fortunately, all these problems do not concern engineers with the appropriate measurement equipment. Our customers appreciate the PQA8000H in troubleshooting Supraharmonic emissions, where its strengths really come into play ..

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