The By including the PVM210 Irradiance Meter, DCM340 600 A AC/DC Clampmeter, and a set of specialist solar test leads, the Megger PVK330 (1002-551) Photovoltaic Kit offers an ideal solution when setting up, commissioning and testing a photovoltaic installation.

The PVK330 kit provides the solar/photovoltaic engineer a clampmeter option for verifying, in combination with the PVM210 irradiance meter, the stated short circuit current as provided by the manufacturer of the solar panel (as required by published standards).

In addition, the clampmeter offers the option of testing the current within each 'string' on a larger solar array without disconnection of cables.

PVM210 Irradiance Meter
The PVM210 is a pocket-sized instrument that has both a 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 3 3/4 digit display and a maximum range of 1999 W/m². A hold function allows easy measurements of solar power.

DCM340 Clampmeter
The DCM340 clampmeter features 600 V AC/DC and 600 A AC/DC ranges. Additional functions include resistance and frequency measurement. A hold feature to enable easy measurements is also included. These additional functions would prove to be of use in other sections of the photovoltaic installation.

Specialist PV Test Leads
In addition to the silicone multimeter test leads supplied with the DCM340, two pairs of specialist solar test leads are included in the PVK330 kit. The first pair of leads comprise of 1.3 meter test leads terminated at each end with standard 4 mm plugs while the other ends are terminated with the MC4 type solar panel connector. Where panels are fitted that utilize MC3 connectors, a pair of MC3 to MC4 0.2 meter adapter leads is supplied for convenience.