I. Product Overview
The Handheld IV Curve Tester is a specialized portable device designed for the comprehensive performance evaluation of photovoltaic (PV) modules and strings. It rapidly captures the current-voltage (IV) and power-voltage (PV) characteristic curves, providing critical data for installation, maintenance, and quality control in solar power plants. This instrument is essential for verifying the actual power output, identifying underperforming modules, and ensuring the overall health and efficiency of a PV system.
II. Key Features & Highlights
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Comprehensive IV Curve Analysis
- Instantly measures and displays the complete IV and PV curves, allowing for a visual assessment of module health.
- Automatically calculates and displays key performance parameters, including Short-Circuit Current (Isc), Open-Circuit Voltage (Voc), Maximum Power (Pmax), and the Voltage/Current at the Maximum Power Point (Vmp/Imp).
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Integrated Environmental Sensing
- Comes with a solar irradiance meter to simultaneously measure sunlight intensity (0-1400W/m²).
- Measures the solar cell temperature, which is crucial for correcting measurements to Standard Test Conditions (STC) for accurate performance comparison.
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User-Centric Design
- Features a large color touchscreen combined with a physical keypad for intuitive and reliable operation in various field conditions.
- The device is portable and rugged, designed for easy use in outdoor environments like solar farms, on rooftops, and in remote locations.
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Advanced Data Management
- Stores test data, including waveforms and conditions, in internal memory.
- Supports data export to a USB flash drive for further analysis and reporting on a PC.
- Includes a database of PV module parameters from major manufacturers, which can also be manually edited or added.
III. Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| DC Voltage Range |
5V ~ 400V |
| DC Voltage Accuracy |
±0.2% ± 0.1V |
| DC Current Range |
0.5A ~ 20A |
| DC Current Accuracy |
±0.2% ± 0.01A |
| Irradiance Range |
0 ~ 1400 W/m² |
| Irradiance Accuracy |
±3.0% of reading |
| Temperature Accuracy |
±1°C |
| Power Range |
0.1W ~ 1000W |
| Connection Type |
4-wire connection |
| Operating Temp. |
-10°C ~ 50°C |
| Power Supply |
12V |
IV. Standard Package Contents
The complete kit includes everything needed to begin testing immediately:
- Main Unit (1 pc)
- Power Adapter (1 pc)
- Test Lead Set (4 banana plugs + 4 alligator clips) (1 set)
- MC4 to Dual Banana Plug Adapter Cable (2 pcs)
- Solar Irradiance Meter (1 pc)
- Irradiance Meter Charger (1 pc)
- User Manual (1 copy)
- Certificate of Conformity (1 copy)
- Packing List (1 copy)




