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.
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The PVMet series of weather stations is 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, yet powerful enough to transform a solar installation into a sustainable solution that saves resources and energy. The RainWise PVMet 200 arrives fully assembled and is fully operational in minutes. All our PVMet stations are SunSpec certified or compliant and feature integration via Modbus RTU or an ethernet Modbus TCP option. Our customizable family of PVMet solutions offers the right fit for any solar project. Contact us for a personalized experience to develop a powerful and reliable solution specific to your business needs.
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
Power Specifications
Power Requirements: 10 to 30VDC at less than 50mA
Operating Environment
Temperature: -40°C to 60°C (-40 to 140°F)
Humidity: 0-100% Condensing
Global and Plane-of-Array (POA) Irradiance Sensors (Silicon Diode)
Range: 0-1750 W/m2
Accuracy: +/-5%
Cosine Response 45°: +/-1%
Cosine Response 75°: +/-5%
Operational Temperature: -25° to 55°C (-13° to 131°F)
Resolution: 1 W/m2
Ambient Air Temperature Sensor:
Range: -40 to 80°C (-40 to 176°F)
Accuracy: +/- 0.3°C (0.54°F)
Thermal Time Constant: 30 sec.
Resolution: 0.1°C
Back of Module (BOM) Temperature Sensors:
Range: -40 to 80°C (-40 to 176°F)
Accuracy: +/- 0.3°C (0.54°F)
Thermal Time Constant: 270 sec.
Cable Length: 7.62m (25 ft)
Resolution: 0.1°C
Anemometer:
Operational Temperature: -40 to 60°C (-40 to 140°F)
Speed Range: 0 - 67 m/sec (150 mph)
Speed Accuracy: Greater of 0.45m/sec. (1 mph) or 5%
Speed Threshold: 0.45m/sec. at a 10% Deflection
Speed Resolution: 1 m/s
Direction Range: 360°
Direction Resolution: 22.5°
Direction Accuracy: +/- 11.25°
RS-485/422 Serial Port:
Mode: 2-wire half duplex
Connector: 4-position screw terminal
Max Speed: 9600 bps
Max Modbus Poll Rate: 100ms
Termination: 120 ohms (internal jumper enable)
Physical:
Packaged Dimensions: 73.99cm x 35.56cm x 20.32cm (29" x 14" x8")
Packaged Weight: 3.17kg (7lbs.)
RainWise Solar Monitoring Stations Downloads
ModBus Test Utility Software
(Size: 694.1 KB)
RainWise Solar Monitoring Stations Manuals
PVmet 200 User Guide
(Size: 811.3 KB)
