Seaward PV1525 | Solar PV Testers 1500V | PV Cable Installation Tester

Seaward PV1525 Solar PV Testers

Seaward‘s high-safety range of Solar PV Testers includes the high voltage Seaward PV1525, designed for installers and O&M engineers, offering efficient and accurate electrical safety testing and performance measures in photovoltaic (PV) systems up to 1500VDC and 25A, making the Seaward PV1525 an ideal PV cables installation testing instrument for residential and commercial level installations.

Photovoltaic (PV) string open circuit voltage measurement up to 1500V DC
Photovoltaic (PV) string short circuit current up to 25A DC
Insulation resistance voltage up to 1500V DC

Available as two unique high voltage Solar PV Tester kits, Seaward PV1525 & Seaward PV1525 IV, are able to perform ground continuity, insulation resistance, open circuit voltage and short circuit current, with the Seaward PV1525 IV additionally including I-V curve tracing (with dynamic test points). Featuring a new easy-to-use innovative user interface, the HV Seaward PV1525 series is fit for modern PV solar cables installation testing, with results being tagged with information relating to the installation for ease of data management.

Thorne & Derrick stock and distribute a quality range of Seaward Testers, designed to measure and analyse the electrical performance of solar photovoltaic panels (PV) with solar cable installation, allowing for identification of potential issues and verify system efficiency. Each consisting of unique kits, features and varied voltages to suit particular electrical solar cable installations, the Seaward Solar PV Testers range includes Seaward PV150, Seaward PV200 & Seaward Solar Utility Pro, all of which are compliant with IEC 62446 standards.

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♦ IEC 62446 Standards

The IEC 62446 standards are a series of international standards that are purposed for the testing, maintenance, and documentation of photovoltaic (PV) systems, which are published by the International Electrotechnical Commission. These standards ensure that PV systems are installed safely and operate correctly, as well as identifying faults, such as hot spots, potential-induced degradation, and module defects.

Seaward PV1525 Solar PV Testers Feautres & Contents

PV1525 & PV1525 IV

Seaward PV1525 delivers on Bluetooth capabilities, allowing for easily transferrable test results to a mobile app for review and software sync-up, ensuring your Solar PV Testers are always up to date with the latest features.

PV1525 Solar PV Tester Features

Bluetooth data transfer to new PV Mobile App
Wireless updates – Firmware changes can be applied to the device via the PV Mobile App
Intuitive colour display
Illuminated function buttons allow for guided navigation and testing
Internal memory for results storage
Manual mode for diagnostic testing
On-screen display of I-V curve (for Seaward PV1525 IV model)

PV1525 Solar PV Tester Contents

1x HV PV1525 or HV PV1525 IV instruments
1x Carry case
1x Set 4mm test probes – Red and black (with detachable clips)
1x Set instrument to MC4 test leads – Yellow and black
Combiner box test lead set (MC4 to test probe with detachable clip)
1x LiPo battery pack
1x Battery charger
1x Printed QSG
1x SS200LR irradiance meter
1x PV:1500 clamp (wireless clamp meter)
1x Solar panel clamp
1x Solar Certs

Seaward PV1525 Technical Specifications

The following tables include a further insight on the Seaward PV1525 Solar PV Testers product range, including Open Circuit Voltage Measurement, Short Circuit Current Measurement, Earth Continuity Resistance Measurement, Insulation Resistance Measurement, Rpe Voltage Measurement, Operating Current, Operating Power and Dimensions & Weight for the Solar PV Testers range:

Open Circuit Voltage Measurement (PV Terminals)
Display Range	0.0VDC – 1500VDC
Measuring Range	5.0VDC – 1500VDC
Resolution	0.1MDC maximum

Short Circuit Current Measurement (PV Terminals)
Display Range	0.0VDC – 1500VDC
Measuring Range	5.0VDC – 1500VDC
Maximum Power	0.1MDC maximum
Resolution	0.01 ADC maximum

Earth Continuity/Resistance Measurement (4mm Terminals)
Test Voltage Open Circuit	>4VDC, nominal
Test Current into 2Ω	>200mA
Display Range	0.00Ω – 199Ω
Measuring Range (EN 61557-4)	0.05Ω – 199Ω
Resolution	0.01Ω maximum
Test Leads Zero	Zero up to 10Ω
Visible Warning	≥30V AC or DC at inputs
Circuitry Protection	Test inhibited if ≥30V AC or DC at inputs
Repeats tests as per IEC61557-4	Approx. 4000 1 second tests

Insulation Resistance Measurement (4mm Terminals)
Test Voltage Open Circuit	250, 500, 1000, 1500V (as per IEC61558-2)
Test Current Short Circuit	2mA
Display Range	0.05MΩ – 10.0GΩ
Measuring Range (EN61557-2)	0.05MΩ – 10.0GΩ
Resolution	0.01MΩ 0.05 to 99.99MΩ – 0.1MΩ 100.0 – 999.9MΩ
Visible Warning	≥30V AC or DC at inputs
Circuitry Protection	Test inhibited if ≥30V AC or DC at inputs
Repeat test as per IEC61557-4	Approx. 4000 1 second tests

Rpe Voltage Measurement (4mm Terminals)
Display Range	30V – 440VAC/DC
Voltage Measuring Range	30V – 440VDC 30V – 440VAC 50-60Hz
Resolution	1V

Operating Current (4mm Terminals via AC/DC Current Clamp)
Display Range	0.1A – 40.0A
Current Measuring Range	0.1A – 40.0A DC 0.1A – 40.0A AC 50-60Hz

Operating Power (PV Terminals & 4mm Terminals via AC/DC Current Clamp)
Display Range	0.00kW – 40kW
Measuring Range	0.50kW – 40kW
Resolution	0.01kW

Seaward PV1525 General Specification
Weight	1kg / 2.2lb
Dimensions	265 x 115 x 78 mm – 10.4 x 4.6 x 3.1 in
Display	3.5in Colour Display with Backlight
Power Source	11.55V 2930mAH LiPo Battery
Auto Power Down	User Configurable
Onboard Memory	1000 Slots

Seaward | Electrical Safety Test Equipment

Established in 1982, Seaward have proudly manufactured premium electrical safety test equipment to customers across the world in order to ensure a safer working environment. As well as Solar PV Testers, Seaward are specialists in a diverse range of electrical devices, such as Portable Appliance Testers, Medical Device Testers, OEM Solutions and more.

Thorne & Derrick distribute the most extensive range of Electrical Safety Equipment to accompany the Seaward PV1525 Solar PV Testers, including electrical safety testing equipment from Seaward to ensure safe working and protection against electrocution during the installation, jointing, terminating and testing of medium/high voltage power cables and electrical equipment including switchgear and transformers. Seaward focus on safety with their portfolio of portable appliance testers, Solar PV testers and medical device test equipment.

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