PVMet™ 330 Solar Monitoring Station
The PVMet™ 330 is a complete monitoring experience with our full range of sensors to optimize PV power generation. The PVMet 330 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, a Wind Speed and Direction Sensor, a Relative Humidity Sensor, a Barometric Pressure Sensor, and a Rain Gauge Sensor. Simple to install on any solar project, the PVMet 330 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 330 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
- Optional Plane-of-Array Irradiance Sensor
- 1 or 2 x Back-of-Panel Temperature Sensor
- Ambient Air Temperature Sensor
- Wind Speed Sensor
- Wind Direction Sensor
- Relative Humidity Sensor
- Barometric Pressure Sensor
- Rain Gauge Sensor
- Modbus RTU Communication
- Ethernet Modbus TCP option available
- Ships fully assembled and factory calibrated
- SunSpec Compatibility Pending
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.
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 330 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.
Relative Humidity Sensor
Includes a built-in relative humidity sensor.
Barometric Pressure Sensor
Includes a built-in barometric pressure sensor.
Rain Gauge Sensor
The RainWise Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge has an extra-large 8” diameter collector that meets the NWS (US) specifications for statistical accuracy. Every tip of the bucket is hand calibrated to count one-hundredth of an inch of rainfall.
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
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
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°
Relative Humidity:
Range: 0 ~ 100%
Accuracy: +/- 5%
Resolution: 1%
Barometric Pressure:
Range: 552 to 1084 hPa (mbar)
Accuracy: +/-1.7 hPa (mbar)
Resolution: 1 hPa (mbar)
Precipitation:
Range: 0 mm/hr to 762 mm/hr
Accuracy: +/-2% at 25.4 mm/hr
Resolution: 0.254 mm
Physical:
Packaged Dimensions: 91.44cm x 50.8 cm x 33.02 cm (36" x 20" x 13")
Packaged Weight: 9.07 kg (20 lbs.)
RainWise Solar Monitoring Stations Downloads
ModBus Test Utility Software
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RainWise Solar Monitoring Stations Manuals
PVmet 330 User Guide
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