Benning PV 2. Photovoltaic installation tester and characteristic curve measuring device. Suitable for solar installers for initial commissioning, repeat testing, troubleshooting, photovoltaic experts as well as service, cleaning and maintenance teams. Photovoltaic installation tester for standard-compliant installation and repeat testing of grid-connected photovoltaic systems in accordance with 0126-23, DIN EN 62446 and 0126-24, DIN EN 61829. Graphic display. Backlight of the LC display yes. Measurements: Insulation resistance measuring range 0.2 MOhm - 199 MOhm. Nominal test voltage 250 V. Nominal test voltage 500 V. Nominal test voltage 1000 V. Nominal test voltage adjustable yes. Insulation resistance with good/bad display. Insulation resistance 2-pole 0.05 MOhm - 300 MOhm. Protective conductor resistance measuring range 0.05 Ohm - 199 Ohm. Continuity test of the protective and equipotential bonding conductors with 200 mA test current. Voltage measurement yes, 30 V - 400 V AC/DC. Automatic display of voltage polarity. Open circuit voltage up to 1000 V DC. Safe short-circuit current measurement up to 15 A DC, which is safe for the user. Current-voltage characteristic curve IU and power characteristic curve PU with display of Umpp, Impp and fill factor evaluation. Operating current up to 40 A AC/DC, optional. Display and storage of solar irradiation W/m2 and PV module/ambient temperature, optional. Simple operation via buttons with AUTO test sequences. Separate Riso measurement via 4 mm measuring lines for PV cables. Free Benning SOLAR Link app for Android device with NFC interface for characteristic curve display, STC calculation and performance comparison via integrated PV module database. Measured value memory with real-time clock including date/time stamp. 30 m radio connection 433 MHz to the irradiation/temperature measuring device, optional. Measured value memory yes, for 999 photovoltaic strings. Interface design USB-A, for measured value download and download software for creating test reports in csv format. Automatic shutdown time APO adjustable up to 10 minutes. Power supply battery, 6 x 1.5 V Mignon AA LR6. Includes measuring cables, crocodile clips, MC4/Sunclix measuring cables, bag, 6 x 1.5 V Mignon AA LR6 batteries, Benning SOLAR Datalogger download software for further processing of the csv file in MS Excel, calibration certificate, fuse 0.5 A (749771).
| Property | Value |
| Display: | digital |
| Insulation resistance measuring range: | 0.2 to 199 MOhm |
| Protective conductor resistance measuring range: | 0.05 to 199 Ohm |
| Interface: | yes |
| Power measurement: | no |
| Consumer current measurement: | no |
| Limit value display: | no |
| Automatic test sequence: | yes |
| Printer connection: | no |
| Testing of Extension cables: | no |
| Connection for external measuring adapters: | no |
| Protective conductor current: | no |
| Touch current: | no |
| Measured value memory: | yes |
| Integrated printer: | no |
| Active test: | no |
| Alternative method: | no |
| Differential current method: | no |
| Direct method: | no |
| Passive Testing: | no |
| Voltage measurement: | yes |
| Suitable for use by a trained person: | yes |
| Interface design: | USB-A |
