Promax IC-630 Tester for electrical and photovoltaic installations. IV curve

Tester of electrical and photovoltaic installations with measurement of efficiency and power.

• Optimized for photovoltaic installations, automatic tests according to EN 62446.
• Measurements on both sides of the installation, on the direct and alternating current sides.
• Insulation and curve measurements, without using additional equipment.
• Efficiency calculation, two voltage and current channels to measure AC and DC.
• All measurements in a single instrument, open circuit voltage, short circuit current, VI curve, inverter measurements, irradiance, etc.

Commissioning and maintenance of photovoltaic installations

The IC-630 is an electrical installation tester optimized for photovoltaics that includes an Autotest mode that performs all the necessary tests to verify installations with solar panels according to the EN 62446 standard. The instrument can carry out the set of tests for the first inspection of the installation , as well as checks for maintenance, evaluation and troubleshooting.

Applicable regulations

The equipment is compatible with the regulations IEC/EN 61557, IEC 62446 and IC 61829.

Screen representation of the IV curve of the module.

And thanks to the internal memory, it is possible to store up to 500 graphic results or 1800 test results.

Measurement Functions (DC Side)

• Insulation resistance.
• Continuity of PE conductors.
• UOC (Open Circuit Voltage) and ISC (Short Circuit Current).
• IV curve of photovoltaic modules and strings.
• Voltage, current and power of strings and inverters.
• Irradiance and temperature of the module.

Measurement functions (AC side)

• Voltage, current and power.
• PV module efficiency, inverter, photovoltaic system calculation

Applications

• First inspection test.
• Periodic maintenance tests.
• Evaluation and troubleshooting of photovoltaic installations.
• Efficiency and power measurements (AC and DC).

Main features

• Insulation measurement and IV curve without additional equipment.
• Autotest mode to carry out a set of tests (according to EN 62446) automatically.
• Insulation resistance between positive-ground and negative-ground.
• Open circuit voltage and short circuit voltage.
• The measurements are recalculated according to the STC standard to be able to compare results taken
• under different environmental conditions.
• The two voltage and current channels to measure AC and DC parameters simultaneously allow
• carry out efficiency calculations.
• Remote unit to measure solar irradiation and temperature in the photovoltaic module (optional).
• Graphical representation of the IV curve of the module on the screen.
• Internal memory for up to 1800 measurements and up to 500 graphic results with time stamp.
• Connectivity to Android tablets and smartphones via Bluetooth (optional) using the official App.
• PC software to review, analyze and print measurements.

Specifications

Regulations

functionality

IEC/EN 61557 series

IEC 62446 (photovoltaics)

IEC 61826

Electromagnetic compatibility

IN 61326

Security

IN 61010-1

IN 61010-2-030

IN 61010-031

IN 61010-2-032

Accessories included in the Kit

• 3x Universal test cable for photovoltaics 1.5 m
• 2x 1.5 m continuity test cable for photovoltaics
• 3x Test leads (red, blue, green)
• 3x Crocodile Tips (red, blue, green)
• MC3/4 male/female photovoltaic adapters
• AC/DC clamp meter
• Power adapter + 6 AA size NiMH batteries
• USB and RS-232 - PS/2 cable
• Case and transport strap
• PC Software
• Manuals: Quick guide (on paper), instruction manual and guide (on CD)
• Calibration certificate