Solmetric PVA-1500V2 Quick Reference Card

Quick Reference Card
PVA-1500V2/V3/V4/T & SolSensor 300V2
For use with PVA PC software version 4.0 and later
WARNING - Risk of electrical shock. To be used only by qualified
personnel. Use Personal Protective Equipment. Isolate PV circuit to be
tested from inverter & other PV circuits. Use only PVA-1500 test leads.

I-V Measurement Unit specifications

Measurement ranges: 20 to 1500V DC, 0 to 30 A DC (high efficiency modules
limited to single strings)
Operating temperature: 0 to 45

Test Lead and Clip specifications

Measurement ranges: 1500V DC Max, 30 A DC Max
Operating conditions: Temperature 5 to 40C. Humidity – see User Guide.
Caution Use only the test leads & Dolphin clips provided with the PVA-1500.
Inspect before each use. If damaged, replace them before further use.
Caution Keep PV connectors, test leads, and equipment clean
Caution Keep the PV connector-saver jumpers attached to the I-V Unit's main
leads at all times. Replace them after each 100 connections.
Warning Do not touch white 'eye' of irradiance sensor. Cover when not in use.
Clean only with distilled water and clean, soft cloth, no soaps.
Battery Run Time: I-V Unit & SolSensor: 8hr continuous use. Charge nightly.
Network Connection: Select "pva1500_yyyyyy" from PC's Wi-Fi network list.
SolSensor will automatically connect via I-V unit.
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I-V Unit LED

Off
Rapid flashing
Steady ON
Very slow
flashing
Slow flashing /
Steady ON
Five flashes,
pause, repeat
To turn off I-V Unit: In any state, press the pushbutton 3x
To reset I-V Unit or SolSensor: Hold pushbutton down 12 seconds & release
o
C (32 to 113
I-V Unit State
Off
Attempting to reconnect the
I-V Unit with the PC
Connected to PC, sweep
enabled
Paused (will turn off
automatically in 15 minutes
Battery charging / charged
Re-pairing with SolSensor.
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F)
Pushbutton
Press once to turn on
Press 3x to turn off.
Press once to pause, or
3x to turn off.
Press once to enable
sweep, or 3x to turn off.
See User Guide to
initiate re-pairing
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