Description
The IV-Load HP1 is an all-weather electronic load that can be used to measure an IV-Curve, perform Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT), apply a fixed voltage bias or switch a PV-Device in open-voltage(Voc) or short-circuit(Isc) conditions. The PV IV/MPP block is required to enable these features.
The IV-Load HP1 is equipped with dedicated signal conditioning circuitry that matches the PV IV/MPP block even in rough industrial environments.
Key features IV-Load HP1:
- Up to 40A DC current (default: 20A)
- Up to 120V DC voltage (default: 80V)
- 300W Continuous power load
- Up to 900W IV-curves (depending on sweep speed)
- Forced fan cooling (IP68)
- 4 x MC4 connector, separate sense input
To increase the continuous power dissipation it is possible to use a PV-Switch in combination with Dump resistors.
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Specifications
General specifications
| Operating Temperature |
-20°C – +50°C |
| Power supply
-Electronics
-Fans |
24V, 100mA
24V, 300mA (requires external power-supply) |
| Weight |
5.14 kg |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) |
155 x 186 x 110mm |
| Ingress protection |
IP-54 |
| Over-temperature protection |
Yes |
| PV-Module connection
– Sense
– Current |
2 x MC-4
2 x MC-4 |
Electrical specifications
| Max Power IV Curve |
900W (sweep time < 2 sec) |
| Continuous MPPT Power:
-Tambient < 30°C
-Tambient < 40°C
-Tambient < 50°C |
400W
350W
300W |
| DC Current |
0 – 20A
Customizable: 0 – 40A |
| DC Voltage |
<0.5V – 80V
Customizable: <0.5V – 120V |
| DC Voltage Minimum |
Minimum voltage (Vmin) depends on resistance:
Internal resistance: 11mΩ
Cable resistance 4mm²: 5mΩ/mVmin = Current x (11mΩ + cable-length x 5mΩ) |
| Analog interface |
voltage: 0 – 5V (5V represents maximum of voltage range)
current: 0 – 5V (5V represents maximum of current range)
voltage control: 0 – 5V (5V represents maximum of voltage range) |
| Complies to: |
IEC 60904-1
IEC 60891 |
