RainWise PVMet 200 Solar Monitoring Station
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RainWise PVMet 200 Solar Monitoring Station
The PVMet™ 200 is our best-selling commercial model featuring the highest caliber PV and wind sensors. The PVMet 200 includes an option for both a Global and Plane-of-Array Irradiance Sensor, one or two Back-of-Panel Temperature Sensor(s), an Ambient Air Temperature Sensor, and a Wind Speed and Direction Sensor. Simple to install on any solar project, the PVMet 200 connects to Modbus RTU Communication with an ethernet TCP option available. Ships fully assembled and factory calibrated.
Features
- Global Solar Irradiance Sensor
- Plane-of-Array Irradiance Sensor
- 1 or 2 x Back-of-Panel Temperature Sensor
- Ambient Air Temperature Sensor
- Wind Speed Sensor
- Wind Direction Sensor
- Modbus RTU Communication
- Ethernet Modbus TCP option available
- Ships fully assembled and factory calibrated
- SunSpec Certified
Sensors & Options
Global Irradiance
The irradiance sensor is adjustable and can be set to provide global irradiance.
Plane-of-Array Irradiance
A separate plane-of-array sensor is supplied with a mounting bracket to attach to the side of the PV panel. It is not adjustable.
Back-of-Module Temperature
These sensors are attached to the back of the PV panel using thermal conductive adhesive tape. They provide accurate panel temperatures, an important parameter for efficiency monitoring. One sensor is shipped with each system. The PVMet 200 supports two sensors if desired.
Ambient Air Temperature
The ambient air temperature sensor is housed in a passive solar shield for increased accuracy.
Wind Speed and Direction
A mini-aervane anemometer provides both wind speed and wind direction information.
Specifications
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Power Specification |
Power Requirement |
10 to 30VDC at less than 50mA |
Operating Environmen |
Temperature |
-40°C to 60°C (-40 to 140°F) |
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Relative Humidity |
0-100% Condensing F |
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Irradiance Sensor |
Range |
0-1750 W/m2 |
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Accuracy |
+/-5% |
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Cosine Response |
45° +/-1% |
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Cosine Response |
75° +/-5% |
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Operational Temperature |
-25 to 55°C (-13 to 131°F) |
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Resolution |
1W/m2 |
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Ambient Air Temperature Sensor |
Range |
-40 to 80°C (-40 to 176°F) |
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Accuracy |
+ /- 0.3°C (0.54°F) |
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Thermal Time Constant |
30 sec. |
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Resolution |
0.1°C |
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Back of Module (BOM) Temperature Sensors |
Range |
-40 to 80°C (-40 to 176°F) |
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Accuracy |
+/- 0.3°C (0.54°F) |
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Thermal Time Constant |
270 sec. |
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Cable Length |
7.62m (25 ft) |
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Resolution |
0.1°C |
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Anemometer |
Operational Temperature |
-40 to 60°C (-40 to 140°F) |
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Speed Range |
0 - 67 m/sec (150 mph) |
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Speed Accuracy |
Greater of 0.45m/sec. (1 mph) or 5% |
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Speed Threshold |
0.45m/sec. at a 10% Deflection |
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Speed Resolution |
1 m/s |
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Director Range |
360° |
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Director Resolution |
22.5° |
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Direction Accuracy |
+/- 11.25° |
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RS-485/422 Serial Port |
Mode |
2-wire half duplex |
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Connector |
4-position screw terminal |
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Max Speed |
9600 bps |
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Max. Modbus Poll Rate |
100ms |
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Termination |
120 ohms (internal jumper enable) |
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Physical
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Packaged Weight |
3.17kg (7lbs.) |
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Packaged Dimensions |
73.99cm x 35.56cm x 20.32cm (29" x 14" x8") |
2 years
