PVmet 500 SERIES Weather Stations Introducing
PVmet 500 SERIES is the first multifuctional, component-based professional weather station designed and built specifically for PV efficiency monitoring.
PVmet Weather Stations provide strategic environmental data that will increase the value of any on-site monitoring system.
All RainWise weather stations are shipped to you fully assembled and factory calibrated, for rapid out-of-the-box installation with standard MODBUS RTU interface and all are SunSpec Certifi ed.
Performance Benefits
• EKO precision solar sensors for effi cient monitoring
• Operates over a broad range of temperature
• Easy set-up & fully assembled
Tested Tough
• Durable & weather resistant
• Ultra-violet inhibited
• Stainless steel hardware
• Optional add-on sensors
Multiple Communication Protocols
• SunSpec certifi ed or compliant
• Integration via MODBUS RTU interface using RS-485
FEATURES & OPTIONS
SUPPORTS
(3) Irradiance Sensors
(4) Back-of-Panel Temp Sensors
SENSORS
Ultra Sonic Anemometer (Optional)
Mini-Aervane (Optional)
Ambient Temperature
Relative Humidity
Barometric Pressure
Rain Gauge (Optional)
PVmet 500 SERIES Weather Stations SPECSHEET
| Power Requirements | 10 to 30 VDC at 50mA |
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| Operating Environment | |
| Temperature | -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F) |
| Relative Humidity | 0-100%, Condensing |
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| Solar Irradiance Sensor Capabilities | |
| Silicon Diode | |
| Thermopile | |
| Reference Cell | |
| Sensitivity | Down to 5uV per W/m2 |
| Analog Input | 0 to +/-2.5V |
| Update Rate | 1Hz |
| Resolution | 1W/m2 |
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| Ambient Air Temperature Sensor | |
| Range | -40° to 80°C (-40° to 176°F) |
| Accuracy | +/- 0.3°C (.54°F) |
| Τhermal Time Constant | 30 sec. |
| Resolution | 0.1°C |
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| Ultra Sonic Anemometer | |
| Speed Range | 0.25-45 m/s (0.56 -100 MPH) |
| Speed Sensitivity | 0.13 m/s (0.29 MPH) |
| Direction Range | 0-359° |
| Direction Sensitivity | +/- 1° |
| Independent of weather conditions | |
| Speed Resolution | 0.1 m/s |
| Direction Resolution | 1° |
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| Back of Module (BOM) Temperature Sensors | |
| Range | -40° to 80°C(-40° to 176°F) |
| Accuracy | +/- 0.3°C (.54°F) |
| Thermal Time Constant | 270 sec |
| Cable Length | 7.62m (25 ft) |
| Resolution | 0.1°C |
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| Materials | |
| Polyvinyl Chloride, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Stainless Steel, Anodized Aluminum, Lexan®, Makrolon® 2658. | |
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| RS-485 Serial Port | |
| Mode | 2-Wire Half Duplex |
| Baud Rate | 9600, 19.2k |
| Termination | Selectable |
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| Electronics | |
| Lead-free RoHS Compliant | |
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| Physical | |
| Packaged Dimensions | 73.99cm x 35.56cm x 20.32cm (29” x 14” x 8”) |
| Packaged Weight | 3.17 kg (7 lbs.) |