PVmet 500 SERIES Weather Stations Introducing
PVmet 500 SERIES is the first multifuctional, component-based professional weather station designed and built specifically for PV efficiency monitoring.
PVmet Weather Stations provide strategic environmental data that will increase the value of any on-site monitoring system.
All RainWise weather stations are shipped to you fully assembled and factory calibrated, for rapid out-of-the-box installation with standard MODBUS RTU interface and all are SunSpec Certifi ed.
Performance Benefits
• EKO precision solar sensors for effi cient monitoring
• Operates over a broad range of temperature
• Easy set-up & fully assembled
Tested Tough
• Durable & weather resistant
• Ultra-violet inhibited
• Stainless steel hardware
• Optional add-on sensors
Multiple Communication Protocols
• SunSpec certifi ed or compliant
• Integration via MODBUS RTU interface using RS-485
FEATURES & OPTIONS
SUPPORTS
(3) Irradiance Sensors
(4) Back-of-Panel Temp Sensors
SENSORS
Ultra Sonic Anemometer (Optional)
Mini-Aervane (Optional)
Ambient Temperature
Relative Humidity
Barometric Pressure
Rain Gauge (Optional)
PVmet 500 SERIES Weather Stations SPECSHEET
Power Requirements |
10 to 30 VDC at 50mA |
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Operating Environment |
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Temperature |
-40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F) |
Relative Humidity |
0-100%, Condensing |
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Solar Irradiance Sensor Capabilities |
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Silicon Diode |
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Thermopile |
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Reference Cell |
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Sensitivity |
Down to 5uV per W/m2 |
Analog Input |
0 to +/-2.5V |
Update Rate |
1Hz |
Resolution |
1W/m2 |
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Ambient Air Temperature Sensor |
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Range |
-40° to 80°C (-40° to 176°F) |
Accuracy |
+/- 0.3°C (.54°F) |
Τhermal Time Constant |
30 sec. |
Resolution |
0.1°C |
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Ultra Sonic Anemometer |
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Speed Range |
0.25-45 m/s (0.56 -100 MPH) |
Speed Sensitivity |
0.13 m/s (0.29 MPH) |
Direction Range |
0-359° |
Direction Sensitivity |
+/- 1° |
Independent of weather conditions |
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Speed Resolution |
0.1 m/s |
Direction Resolution |
1° |
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Back of Module (BOM) Temperature Sensors |
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Range |
-40° to 80°C(-40° to 176°F) |
Accuracy |
+/- 0.3°C (.54°F) |
Thermal Time Constant |
270 sec |
Cable Length |
7.62m (25 ft) |
Resolution |
0.1°C |
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Materials |
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Polyvinyl Chloride, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Stainless Steel, Anodized Aluminum, Lexan®, Makrolon® 2658. |
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RS-485 Serial Port |
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Mode |
2-Wire Half Duplex |
Baud Rate |
9600, 19.2k |
Termination |
Selectable |
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Electronics |
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Lead-free RoHS Compliant |
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Physical |
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Packaged Dimensions |
73.99cm x 35.56cm x 20.32cm (29” x 14” x 8”) |
Packaged Weight |
3.17 kg (7 lbs.) |