The PVmet series of weather stations were designed to meet the needs of cutting edge alternative energy solar power generation. These stations feature sensors and communication options that provide a powerful add-on to any solar power plant. For customers who demand the highest level of accuracy in solar irradiance sensors as well as a more rugged mounting design, please see our new PVmet 150. Please contact our sales office for more information.
PVmet 100 Our Standard Model
Comprehensive Environmental Monitoring Solution
The PVMET-100 is our Standard Model option. It features sensors specific to PV power generation. This low cost station is compact and simple to install.As with all PVMET stations it includes a RS-485 Mobus interface.
- Adjustable Solar Irradiance Sensor for Global or Plane-of-Array Monitoring
- 1 or 2 x Back-of-PV Panel Temp Sensor(s)
- Ambient Air Temperature Sensor
- Modbus RS-485 Communication
- Sunspec Ver. 1.1 Protocol Optional
- Available with Private Labeling for OEM
PVmet 200 Our Commercial Model
Comprehensive Environmental Monitoring Solution
The PVMET-200 is our Commercial Model option. It features sensors specific to PV and wind power generation. This low cost station is compact and simple to install.As with all PVMET stations it includes a RS-485 Mobus interface.
- Global Solar Irradiance Sensor
- Plane of Array Irradiance Sensor
- Back-of-PV Panel Temp Sensor (can add a second back of panel sensor for additional cost)
- Ambient Air Temperature Sensor
- Wind Speed Sensor
- Wind Direction Sensor
- Modbus RS-485 Communication
- Sunspec Ver. 1.1 Protocol Optional
PVmet 300 Our Wireless Commercial Model
Comprehensive Environmental Monitoring Solution
The PVMET-300 is our Wireless Commercial Model option. It features sensors specific to PV power generation. This low cost station is compact and simple to install.As with all PVMET stations it includes a RS-485 Mobus interface.
- Global Solar Irradiance Sensor Optional Plane of Array Irradiance Sensor
- 1 or 2 PV Back-of-PV Panel Temp Sensor(s)
- Ambient Air Temperature Sensor
- Wind Speed Sensor Wind Direction Sensor
- Relative Humidity Sensor
- Barometric Pressure Sensor
- Rain Gauge Sensor
- Wireless Communication to Modbus Data Logger (up to 1 mile)
- Modbus RS-485 Communication
- Sunspec Ver. 1.1 Protocol Optional
PVmet 150 Our Precision Utility Grade Model
Comprehensive Environmental Monitoring Solution
The PVMET series of weather stations were designed to meet the needs of alternative energy power generation, specifically solar generation. These stations feature sensors specific to PV power generation and communication options that provide a powerful add-on to any solar power plant. These affordable stations are compact and simple to install.
The PVMET-150 is our Precision Utility Grade Model. The PVMET-150 uses a precise second-class thermopile pyranometer allowing for bankable data and is mounted on a tilting bracket to provide global or plane-of-array measurements. The PVMET-150 is available with ISO 9060:1990 and WMO second class, first class and secondary standard pyranometers.As with all PVMET stations it includes a RS-485 Modbus interface.
- Adjustable Solar Irradiance Sensor for Global or Plane-of-Array Monitoring
- 1 or 2 Back-of-PV Panel Temp Sensor(s)
- Ambient Air Temperature Sensor
- Modbus RS-485 Communication
- Ethernet Modbus TCP Option Available
- SunSpec Ver. 1.1 Option Available
- Additional Irradiance Sensor Option
- Available with Private Labeling for OEM