Megger PVK320, Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Kit

Megger PVK320 Photovoltaic Kit for installing, commissioning, and testing photovoltaic installations (designed to be used in conjunction with a multifunction tester).

The Megger PVK320 photovoltaic kit includes a Megger PVM210 irradiance meter, a CAT IV 10 A DC Megger AVO410 multimeter and a set of specialist solar test leads.  To provide easy storage of the PV kit a zipped pouch is also included.

The PVK320 kit offers the solar / photovoltaic engineer the multimeter option of verifying, with the PVM210 irradiance meter, the stated short circuit current as provided by the manufacturer of the solar panel as required by published standards.

PVM210 Irradiance meter

The PVM210 is a pocket size instrument that has both solar detector and meter combined in one unit that permits single handed use, ideal for working at height and on sloping roofs.
The unit has a 3¾ digit display and a maximum range of 1999 W/m². A hold function allows easy measurements of solar power.

AVO410 CAT IV multimeter

The AVO410 multimeter features 1000 V DC / 750 V AC and 10 A AC / DC ranges. The meter has a CAT IV 600 V safety rating and true RMS readings are possible on the AC ranges. Additional functions include resistance, frequency and capacitance.

The additional functions would also prove to be of use in other sections of the photovoltaic installation. The meter is supplied in a tough rubberised holster that provides an extra degree of protection.

Specialist PV test leads

In addition to the silicon multimeter test leads supplied with the AVO410 two pairs of specialist solar test leads are included in the PVK320. The first pair of leads comprise of 1.3 metre test leads terminated at each end with standard 4 mm plugs while the other ends are terminated with the typical MC4 type solar panel connector. Where panels are fitted that utilise MC3 connectors, a pair of MC3 to MC4 0.2 metre adapter leads is supplied for convenience.