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PVmet-150
RainWise PVMet™ weather stations are configured by solar weather experts to your exact needs and arrive fully assembled. The PVMet 150 is an advanced, modular precision utility-grade station supporting Class A, B or C irradiance sensors (up to 2), with back-of-panel and ambient temperature and Modbus RTU communication.
RainWise PVMet™ 150 Solar Monitoring Station
Leading Features:
• Advanced, modular utility-grade model
• Supports Class A, B or C irradiance (2 sensors)
• Back-of-panel temperature
• Ambient air temperature
• Modbus RTU communication
• Arrives fully assembled
Technical Specifications
| Model | PVMet 150 |
| Power | |
| Power Requirements | 10 to 30VDC at less than 50mA |
| Operating Environment | |
| Temperature | -40°C to 60°C (-40 to 140°F) |
| Relative Humidity | 0-100% Condensing |
| Irradiance Sensor | |
| Choice of Class (up to two) | Class A, B or C Thermopile Pyranometer |
| Ambient Air Temperature Sensor | |
| Range | -40 to 80°C (-40 to 176°F) |
| Accuracy | +/- 0.3°C (0.54°F) |
| Thermal Time Constant | 30 sec. |
| Resolution | 0.1 °C |
| Back of Module (BOM) Temperature Sensors | |
| Range | -40 to 80°C (-40 to 176°F) |
| Accuracy | +/- 0.3°C (0.54°F) |
| Thermal Time Constant | 270 sec. |
| Cable Length | 7.62m (25 ft) |
| Resolution | 0.1 °C |
| RS-485/422 Serial Port | |
| Mode | 2-wire half duplex |
| Connector | 4-position screw terminal |
| Max Speed | 9600 bps |
| Termination | 120 ohms (internal jumper enable) |
| Protocol | Modbus RTU, SunSpec Compliant |