Metravi Pro Solar-2A Digital TRMS AC/DC Clamp Meter

The Metravi Pro Solar-2A Digital TRMS AC/DC Clamp Meter is a specialized instrument designed for precise measurement of AC/DC currents, voltages, and other electrical parameters in solar power installations and general electrical systems. Its True RMS (TRMS) functionality ensures accurate readings, even with non-linear waveforms, making it particularly suitable for environments with variable solar inputs and modern electronic devices. It is an ideal tool for professionals working with photovoltaic (PV) systems, providing reliable diagnostics and maintenance capabilities to ensure optimal performance of solar installations.

Key Specifications:

• Model: Pro Solar-2A
• Brand: Metravi
• Measurement Type: Digital TRMS AC/DC Clamp Meter
• Display: 6000 counts digital LCD with backlight, providing clear visibility of readings.

Measurement Capabilities:

• AC/DC Current Measurement:
  • AC Current Range: 0.01A to 1000A AC
  • DC Current Range: 0.01A to 1000A DC
  • Resolution: 0.01A, allowing for detailed current measurements.
  • Accuracy:
    • AC: ±1.5% of reading + 5 digits (True RMS for accurate readings of non-sinusoidal waveforms)
    • DC: ±1.5% of reading + 5 digits, ensuring reliable measurements in direct current applications, such as those found in solar power systems.
• AC/DC Voltage Measurement:
  • AC Voltage Range: 0.1V to 1000V AC
  • DC Voltage Range: 0.1V to 1000V DC
  • Resolution: 0.1V, suitable for precise voltage testing across a wide range.
  • Accuracy: ±1.0% of reading + 5 digits, providing consistent voltage measurements in both AC and DC circuits.
• Resistance Measurement:
  • Range: 0.1 Ω to 60 MΩ, ideal for testing circuit continuity and checking insulation.
  • Accuracy: ±1.0% of reading + 3 digits.
• Frequency Measurement:
  • Range: 10 Hz to 1 kHz, useful for analyzing frequency variations in power systems.
  • Accuracy: ±0.5% of reading.
• Capacitance Measurement:
  • Range: 0.01 nF to 1000 μF, suitable for testing capacitors in various circuits and solar power systems.

Features:

• True RMS (TRMS) Measurement:
  • Accurate Readings: Measures True RMS values of AC currents and voltages, ensuring precise measurements in circuits with non-linear loads or distorted waveforms, which are common in solar inverter outputs.
• High DC Current Measurement:
  • Solar Applications: The capability to measure high DC currents up to 1000A makes it ideal for testing PV systems, battery banks, and other solar power equipment.
• Large Jaw Opening:
  • Jaw Size: 42 mm, allowing the clamp to easily fit around larger cables and conductors in solar installations, enabling easy current measurement without disconnecting circuits.
• Digital Display:
  • Backlit LCD Screen: Provides clear visibility of readings even in low-light conditions, suitable for use in various environments, including outdoor solar fields.
  • Data Hold Function: Allows users to freeze the current reading on the display for easier recording and analysis.
• Max/Min Recording:
  • Captures Extremes: Records and displays the maximum and minimum values during a measurement session, helping users monitor fluctuations over time.
• Auto-Ranging:
  • Automatic Range Selection: Adjusts the measurement range automatically for optimal accuracy, simplifying the process and reducing user error.
• Diode and Continuity Testing:
  • Audible Continuity Test: Beeps when a circuit is complete, making it easy to test wiring and connections.
  • Diode Test: Allows for quick verification of diodes, crucial for checking the integrity of PV cells and components in solar systems.

Power Source:

• Battery Operated: Uses standard batteries for portability, making it ideal for fieldwork and on-site measurements.
• Battery Type: Typically powered by 2 x AAA batteries.
• Low Battery Indicator: Alerts users when battery power is running low, ensuring the meter is ready for use when needed.

Safety and Compliance:

• Safety Rating: CAT IV 600V and CAT III 1000V, ensuring safe use in high-voltage environments, including solar power systems and general electrical installations.
• Standards Compliance: Conforms to IEC/EN 61010-1 safety standards for electrical measurement instruments, ensuring reliable and safe operation.
• Durable Construction: Built to withstand rugged conditions in industrial and outdoor environments, with a robust housing that offers protection against impacts.

Physical and Design:

• Compact and Lightweight: Ergonomically designed for comfortable handling during prolonged use, making it suitable for fieldwork and diagnostics.
• Color: Typically available in a professional-grade finish, such as black or blue.
• Warranty: One year against manufacturing defects, offering assurance of product quality and reliability.

Applications:

The Metravi Pro Solar-2A Digital TRMS AC/DC Clamp Meter is ideal for a variety of applications, including:

• Solar Power System Maintenance: Measures currents and voltages in PV arrays, inverters, and battery banks to ensure optimal performance and safety.
• Electrical Maintenance: Suitable for measuring currents, voltages, and resistance in circuits and electrical installations in commercial, industrial, and residential setups.
• Troubleshooting and Fault Detection: Quickly identifies issues such as short circuits, overloads, and faulty components in solar power systems and other electrical setups.
• Industrial Automation: Suitable for measuring and monitoring electrical parameters in machinery, control panels, and motor drives.
• Energy Audits and Efficiency Testing: Helps monitor energy consumption in systems and diagnose inefficiencies, especially in renewable energy setups.
• Field Testing: Its portable design makes it perfect for technicians and engineers performing on-site measurements and diagnostics, especially in remote solar installations.

The Metravi Pro Solar-2A is an essential tool for professionals working with solar power systems and general electrical installations. Its high DC current measurement capability and True RMS functionality ensure precision, while its robust design makes it ideal for both fieldwork and routine maintenance tasks. Whether for diagnosing solar arrays, testing battery banks, or troubleshooting electrical systems, the PRO Solar-2A provides the accuracy and convenience needed for effective and efficient testing.