PVmet-500-M3
- IEC 61724 compatible for PV monitoring
Overview
PVmet is an innovative sensor platform for PV monitoring, developed by Rainwise Inc. and provided by EKO.
The PVMet series of weather stations are designed for solar operations looking to gain insights into the efficiency and status of their PV system with accurate, bankable data. The PVMet series is simple to use, tough enough for harsh environmental conditions, and powerful enough to transform a solar installation into a sustainable solution that saves resources and energy.
The PVmet-500-M3 is a unique weather station based on the modular PVmet-500 platform plus a CV7-V Precision Ultrasonic Wind Sensor.
The CV7 has no moving parts, requires no maintenance or routine calibration and delivers high-accuracy wind measurements with low power consumption.
The PVmet-500-M3 is compatible with IEC 61724 requirements for PV monitoring. Multiple high-end pyranometers and weather sensors can be combined to form a turnkey solution for PV monitoring applications. This low-cost station is compact, easy to manage, install and easily connected to an inverter or SCADA system.
The PVmet-500-M3 weather station comprises a powerful electronic interface for connecting all sensors and converting the output to a Modbus data string (RS-485 Modbus interface - Sunspec® certified).
Standard measurement parameters
- PV back-panel temperature
- Relative humidity
- Barometric pressure
- Ambient temperature
- Wind speed and direction (Ultrasonic)
Optional parameters are irradiance (POA, GHI) and precipitation. Additional back-panel temperature sensors are also available.
PVmet-500-M3 Specifications
Attribute | |||
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PVmet-500-M3 | |||
Sensor interface electronics | Multiple channels | ||
Ambient Temperature | AT-02 | ||
Relative Humidity | AT-02 | ||
Barometric Pressure | AT-02 | ||
Back module temperature | BPT-01 | ||
Pyranometer (GHI) | *MS-80/60/40 | ||
* | One model to be selected (Incl. mounting plate) | ||
Wind sensor | Ultrasonic CV7-V | ||
Precipitation | Raingauge | ||
Power requirements | 10 to 30 VDC at 50mA | ||
Operating Environment | - 40 to 60°C | ||
Relative humidity | 0 to 100%, Condensing | ||
Communication | RS-485/422 Serial Port | ||
Communication interface | 2-Wire Half Duplex | ||
Communication speed | 9600 Baud | ||
Ingress protection | IP 65 | ||
Option | |||
Pyranometer (POA) | *MS-80/60/40 | ||
Precipitation | Raingauge | ||
Back module temperature | BPT-01 | ||
Communication | Modbus 485 RTU |
CV7-V Precision Ultrasonic Wind Sensor Specifications
Description | |||
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CV7-V Precision Ultrasonic Wind SensorThe unique CV7 family of high precision wind sensors. With no moving parts to wear out and no routine calibration required, the CV7 sensor line requires no maintenance. The CV7 compact wind sensor offers high accuracy and low power consumption making it ideal for the most demanding wind sensing applications. |
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Attribute | |||
Wind speed range | 0.25 to 45 m/s | ||
Wind speed resolution | 0.1 m/s | ||
Wind speed sensitivity | - | ||
Wind direction | 0 to 359º | ||
Wind direction resolution | 1º | ||
Wind direction sensitivity | ± 1º | ||
Power consumption | < 0.56 W | ||
Operating temperature range | -15 to 55 ºC |
AT-02 Air Temperature Sensor Specifications
Description | |||
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AT-02 Air Temperature SensorThe AT-02 meteorological sensor with sun-shield measures ambient temperature, relative humidity and barometric pressure. It is used on all PVmet-500 weather stations. |
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Attribute | |||
Operating temperature range | -40 to 80°C | ||
Accuracy | ± 0.3°C | ||
Response time 95% | 30 Sec | ||
Resolution | - |
BPT-01 PV Module Temperature Sensor Specifications
Description | |||
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BPT-01 PV Module Temperature SensorThe temperature sensor measures the module temperature. The back-of-Panel PV Temperature Sensor is contained within a thermal conductive self-adhesive aluminium housing. |
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Attribute | |||
Operating temperature range | -40 to 80°C | ||
Accuracy | ± 0.3°C | ||
Response time 95% | 270 Sec | ||
Resolution | - | ||
Cable Length | 6.2 m |