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Fluke PV Solar Testing Solutions
Solar Meters and Tools for Photovoltaic (PV) Testing Equipment
Get the right solar panel tester and measurement equipment for the job
The growth of the solar energy industry requires new solar testing equipment solutions for electricians, PV installers, and technicians. Fluke offers a range of specialized tools, including solar meters and other critical solar tools, for surveying, installing, maintaining, and reporting on solar installations. Whether you're commissioning a new PV array or performing routine maintenance on a solar farm or photovoltaic power station, Fluke's solar testing equipment has you covered.
PV systems have unique needs that require specialized tools for surveying, installing, maintaining and reporting on solar installations.
Fluke PV Analyzers
Fluke Solar Instruments and Kits
Fluke Installation Testers
Fluke Solar Testing Software
Fluke Alternative Solar Testing Equipment and Accessories
Residential Solar Installations
Working on residential solar installations comes with unique challenges, such as spending days on top of hot, wet or windy rooftops among panels, wires and inverters. It is a therefore a priority to procure equipment that is safe and reliable. Fluke Solar tools are designed to withstand a wide range of outdoor weather conditions and the rough tumbles inevitable in rooftop work. With durable, accurate and safe tools at their fingertips, new and veteran technicians alike can ensure that residential projects are completed flawlessly, and in a timely manner.
Residential Applications and Product Key
Multifunction PV Testers and Irradiance Meters
Best suited for:
- Solar panels, combiner boxes, and inverter boxes
- On-location I-V curve results
- Optimizing placement of solar power systems and window efficiency
Clamp Meters
Best suited for:
- Measuring voltage and current with FieldSense technology
- Power quality indicator shows what problems are related to
- Completing 3-phase measurements
Digital Multimeters
Best suited for:
- Installing and troubleshooting combiner boxes and inverters
- Quickly detecting voltage
- Environments with both AC and DC or ghost voltages
SMFT-1000
Multifunction PV Tester
IRR2-BT
Irradiance Meter
378 FC
Clamp Meter
325
Clamp Meter
87V
Digital Multimeter
Insulation Testers
Best suited for:
- Incorporating VFD low-pass filter for accurate variable frequency motor drive measurements
- Auto-discharging capacitive voltage for added user protection
- Measuring ac/dc voltage, dc millivolts, ac/dc milliamps, resistance, and continuity
Power Quality
Best suited for:
- Troubleshooting and preventing problems in power systems
- Conducting load studies
Temperature Tools
Best suited for:
- Inspecting PV modules for troubleshooting polarity, electrical panels, and breaker panels for detection of "hot spots"
- Monitoring cooling fluid levels such as dielectric oils for transformers
1507
Insulation Tester
1587 FC
Insulation Tester
1777
Power Quality Analyzer
PTi120
Thermal Imager
64 MAX
Thermometer
Earth Ground
Best suited for:
- Confirming that earth resistance meets safety compliance
- Validating that grounding systems have not deteriorated
Software
Best suted for:
- Simplifying preventive maintenance programs
- Seamlessly integrating tool data into software
- Diagnosing asset health with cloud-based data sharing
Accessories
Best suited for:
- 1000 V AC and 1500 V DC
- Critical part of NFPA 70E
- PV test leads ensure safe current and voltage measurements on PV modules and systems
1625-2
Earth Ground Tester
1630-2
Stakeless Clamp
Fluke Connect
Wireless Data Application
TrueTest
Data Management Software
Insulated Hand Tool Kit
Commercial Solar Installations
While similar in many ways to residential solar installation, commercial and industrial (C&I) solar installs are more complex, spanning a wide variety of end-customers, system designs, and project sizes. Because of this, Fluke has carefully crafted the tools that technicians will need to ensure C&I solar customers get the maximum value out of their PV assets. Designed for safety, durability, and accuracy, these C&I solar tools can handle medium- to large-scale solar systems, while also withstanding a wide range of outdoor weather conditions.
Commercial Applications and Product Key
Multifunction PV Testers and Irradiance Meters
Best suited for:
- Solar panels, combiner boxes, and inverter boxes
- On-location I-V curve results
- Optimizing placement of solar power systems and window efficiency
Clamp Meters
Best suited for:
- Measuring voltage and current with FieldSense technology
- Power quality indicator shows what problems are related to
- Completing 3-phase measurements
Digital Multimeters
Best suited for:
- Installing and troubleshooting combiner boxes and inverters
- Quickly detecting voltage
- Environments with both AC and DC or ghost voltages
SMFT-1000
Multifunction PV Tester
IRR2-BT
Irradiance Meter
378 FC
Clamp Meter
325
Clamp Meter
87V
Digital Multimeter
v3003FC Kit
Wireless Multimeter Kit
Insulation Testers
Best suited for:
- Incorporating VFD low-pass filters for accurate variable frequency motor drive measurements
- Auto-discharging capacitive voltage for added user protection
- Measuring ac/dc voltage, dc millivolts, ac/dc milliamps, resistance, and continuity
Power Quality
Best suited for:
- Troubleshooting and preventing problems in power systems
- Conducting load studies
Temperature Tools
Best suited for:
- Inspecting PV modules for troubleshooting polarity, electrical panels, and breaker panels for detection of "hot spots"
- Monitoring cooling fluid levels such as dielectric oils for transformers
Battery Analyzers
Best suited for:
- Troubleshooting and testing on stationary batteries and banks
- Designed for measurement on stationary batteries
1507
InsulationTester
1587 FC
InsulationTester
1777
Power Quality Analyzer
PTi120
Thermal Imager
64 MAX
Thermometer
BT521
Battery Analyzer
Earth Ground
Best suited for:
- Confirming that earth resistance meets safety compliance
- Validating that grounding systems have not deteriorated
Software
Best suted for:
- Simplifying preventive maintenance programs
- Seamlessly integrating tool data into software
- Diagnosing asset health with cloud-based data sharing
Accessories
Best suited for:
- 1000 V AC and 1500 V DC
- Critical part of NFPA 70E
- PV test leads ensure safe current and voltage measurements on PV modules and systems
1625-2
Earth Ground Tester
1630-2
Stakeless Clamp
Fluke Connect
Wireless Data Application
TrueTest
Data Management Software
Insulated Hand Tool Kit
PVLEAD1
PV Test Leads
Utility Scale Solar Installations
Working on utility-scale solar projects leaves little room for error. These high-impact, high-stakes projects deliver vast amounts of clean energy to the grid and must be installed carefully due to their complex, high-voltage natures.
Utility-scale solar is the energy of the future - Fluke offers technicians the next generation of tools they need to execute these projects with confidence.
Utility Applications and Product Key
Network Tools
Best suited for:
- Inspecting and cleaning fiber optic end-faces
- Certifying fiber loss at installations
- Finding fiber optic cabling faults
PV Analyzers
Best suited for:
- High-Efficiency Module Compatible: Up to 30A (PVA-1500HE2 only)
- 500V I-V Tracer: Measures precise I-V and PV curves
- Quick Throughput: Sweeps in 9s; 3.5MW in <1hr
OptiFiber Pro
OTDR
FI-500
Inspection Camera
SimpliFiber Pro
Fiber Loss Tester
PVA 1500HE2
PV Analyzer I-V Curve Tracer
PVA 1500T2
PV Analyzer I-V Curve Tracer
Digital Multimeters
Best suited for:
- Installing and troubleshooting combiner boxes and inverters
- Quickly detecting voltage
- Environments with both AC and DC or ghost voltages
Clamp Meters
Best suited for:
- 1500 V DC and 1000 V AC
- Measuring voc, isc, DC power, check polarity, continuity and resistance
- Measuring 1000 A AC/DC in combiner boxes, inverters, breakers or disconnects
Earth Ground
Best suited for:
- Confirming that earth resistance meets safety compliance
- Validating that grounding systems have not deteriorated
87V MAX
Digital Multimeter
v3003 FC Kit
FC Wireless Multimeter Kit
393 FC
Clamp Meter
1625-2
Earth Ground
1630-2
Stakeless Clamp
Insulation Testers
Best suited for:
- Wide range of tests including simple spot checks, timed tests and breakdown tests
- Insulation resistance testing up to 10 kV
- Use with switchgear, conductors and cables
Power Quality
Best suited for:
- Troubleshooting and preventing problems in power generation, transmission and distribution systems
- Conducting load studies to reduce energy usage
Thermal Imagers
Best suited for:
- Inspecting PV modules for troubleshooting polarity, electrical panels, and breaker panels for detection of "hot spots"
- Monitoring cooling fluid levels such as dielectric oils for transformers
- High resolution imagery allowing technicians to stand outside of arc flash zones and still visualize necessary details
1587 FC
Insulation Tester
1555 FC
Insulation Tester
1777
Power Quality Analyzer
PTi120
Thermal Imager
Ti480 PRO
Thermometer
Battery Analyzer
Best suited for:
- Troubleshooting and performance testing on stationary batteries and battery banks
- Measuring stationary batteries of all types
Software
Best suted for:
- Simplifying preventive maintenance programs
- Seamlessly integrating tool data into software
- Diagnosing asset health with cloud-based data sharing
Accessories
Best suited for:
- 1000 V AC and 1500 V DC
- Critical part of NFPA 70E
- PV test leads ensure safe current and voltage measurements on PV modules and systems
BT521
Battery analyzer
Fluke Connect
Wireless Data Application
TrueTest
Data Management Software
Insulated Hand Tool Kit
PVLEAD1
Test leads
This live webinar event has concluded, but please enjoy the recorded version below!
Fluke Solar Tools and TestEquipmentDepot.com held an exclusive, solutions-based webinar covering the solar industry's best practices and tools, with a focus on techniques for PV commissioning and maintenance.
- Review CAT ratings and how they apply to solar
- Overview of IEC 62446-1 testing requirements
- Review of ground and arc fault testing procedures
- PV installation, commissioning, operations and maintenance including:
- Insulation resistance testing
- I-V curve testing
- Earth-bond continuity
- Ground resistance testing
- Performance tests
- Thermal imaging
- Visual inspections
- Power quality analysis
Speaker
Will White: Solar Application Specialist, Fluke Corporation