The FLIR PV78 is designed for solar site surveys, panel installation, and maintenance of photovoltaic systems. It allows for instant measurements to determine solar (irradiance in watts per square meter) as required by IEC 62446-1 Electrical Safety of PV installations standard. You can measure temperature by placing the meter directly on the panel or by connecting an external probe for continuous measurements. The device also includes a compass to find the predominant direction and a tilt function to verify the inclination of a roof or panel. With FLIR METERLiNK® Bluetooth® technology, you can wirelessly connect to the METERLiNK app on mobile devices, enabling instantaneous documentation, reporting, and sharing of results from the field.
Specifications
| Highlighted | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | Bluetooth BLE |
| Measurement & Analysis | |
|---|---|
| Inclination Angle | Range: −90° to 90° / Accuracy: ±3° |
| Irradiance | Range: 50 to 1400 W/m² / Accuracy: ±5% |
| Measuring Rate | 3 samples per second |
| Temperature | Meter: Range: −10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F) / Accuracy: ±1.5°C (±2.7°F) External Probe: Range: −30°C to 100°C (−22°F to 212°F) / Accuracy: ±1.5°C (±2.7°F) |
| Communication & Data Storage | |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth range max | 10 m (32 ft) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth BLE |
| Data Storage | Data Storage Interval: 1 minute |
| Memory | 360 sets per file |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Auto Power Off | After approximately 30 minutes of inactivity |
| Battery | 9 V Alkaline battery |
| Battery Life | Approx. 25 hours, with alkaline battery |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Compass | Range: 0° to 360° / Accuracy: ±7° |
| Size [L x W x H] | 240.5 mm × 67 mm × 38 mm (9.5 in × 2.6 in × 1.5 in) |
| Weight | 300 g (0.66 lbs) |
| Environmental & Certifications | |
|---|---|
| Certifications | CE, FCC, RCM |
| EMC | EN61326-1, EN300328 |
| Operating Ambient Temperature and Relative Humidity [RH] | Meter: −10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F), <80% RH Probe: −30°C to 100°C (−22°F to 212°F), <80% RH |
| Storage temperature and relative humidity [RH] | −20°C to 60°C (−4°F to 140°F), 0 to 80% RH (without batteries) |
| Warranty | Limited 3-Years Warranty https://www.flir.com/testwarranty |
| Accessories | |
|---|---|
| Accessories In the Box | External Temperature Probe 9 V Alkaline Battery User Manual |
Accessories
Resources & Support
Datasheet
FLIR PV78 Datasheet
User Manual
FLIR PV78 User Manual
Quick Start Guide
FLIR PV78 Quick Start Guide
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