Testing of PV systems in compliance with EN 62446 and EN 61829
With their range of PV measuring instruments, BENNING covers various fields of application.
- commissioning tests and periodic inspection
- performance assessment
- testing with 1500 V technology
- quick and professional testing
- easy operation
The range includes photovoltaic installation testers, photovoltaic installations tester and curve tracers, insolation and temperature measuring instruments as well as photovoltaic testers, digital current clamps and digital multimeters for applications with high system voltages of up to 1500 V and is completed by other accessories.
Photovoltaic Installation Tester BENNING PV 2
- for standard-compliant commissioning tests, periodic inspection and performance assessment of PV systems
- testing in compliance with EN 62446 and EN 61829
- scope of services of the photovoltaic installation tester BENNING PV 1-1+
- easy – operation by means of keys with AUTO test procedure
- quick – testing within a few seconds only
- safe – contacting via PV connectors
- measured value memory for 999 PV string tests
- wireless connection to the insolation and temperature measuring instrument BENNING SUN 2
The scope of delivery includes a transport case, measuring lines, MC4 and Sunclix measuring leads, batteries, alligator clips, download software, a micro-USB cable and a calibration certificate.
Current situation in the market
The technology of photovoltaic modules and the structure of PV strings has changed significantly in recent years. In addition to the higher performance and efficiency of the panels, cell technology and module architecture have also changed. High-performance PV modules of the latest module technology are largely based on the N-type topology. These have the desired high efficiencies (>20 %), but have high intrinsic capacities. These intrinsic capacitances are not specified by module manufacturers. The transient short-circuit currents (Isc_cap) occurring in the short-circuit test can exceed the short-circuit current specified in the PV module data sheet many times over and cannot be measured with normal ammeters / current clamps due to the short discharge time.
Due to the circuit design, the BENNING PV 2 limits the peak current. However, the connected power / energy (due to the module capacitance, the transient short-circuit current and the string voltage) significantly exceeds the characteristic values of the tester.
Measuring channels:
C1 = String voltage (500V)
C2 = Short-circuit current reference (max. 135A)
C3 = Short-circuit current (max. 139.7A)
F1 = Function C1*C3 for power calculation (max. 61kW)
The BENNING PV 2 from model year 2024 are equipped with a pre-test to determine the capacitive energy of the string for self-protection against excessive current peaks. If the BENNING PV 2 detects a string with excessive intrinsic capacitance, the measurement is aborted with the error message HiSc or HiCu (>15.00 A).
PC Software BENNING SOLAR Manager
We also recommend using the optional PC software BENNING SOLAR Manager. The PC software used with the BENNING PV 2 allows the creation of test reports as well as documentation in compliance with the standards EN 62446 and EN 61829. The measured I-V characteristics and power characteristics of the BENNING PV 2 can be converted to standard test conditions (STC) and can be compared with the manufacturer’s nominal specifications via an integrated PV module database.
Photovoltaic Installation Tester BENNING PV 1-1+
- for standard-compliant commissioning tests and periodic inspection of PV systems
- testing in compliance with EN 62446
- easy – operation by means of keys
- quick – testing within a few seconds only
- safe – contacting via PV connectors
- measured value memory for 200 PV string tests
- wireless connection to the insolation and temperature measuring instrument BENNING SUN 2
The scope of delivery includes a transport case, measuring lines, MC4 and Sunclix measuring leads, batteries, alligator clips, download software, a micro-USB cable and a calibration certificate.
Photovoltaic Tester BENNING PV 3
- testing of solar parks, power plants and large installations with 1500 V technology
- testing in compliance with EN 62446
- open-circuit voltage measurement of PV modules/PV strings and PV fields of up to 1500 V
- powerful short-circuit current measurement of PV strings of up to 40 A connected in parallel
- wireless connection to the insolation and temperature measuring instrument BENNING SUN 2
- measured value memory for 999 PV string tests
The scope of delivery includes the PV tester in a robust protective case (IP 64), MC4 measuring leads, set of measuring lines with test probes and alligator clips, battery charger with 3 pieces of 3.7 V lithium-ion batteries and calibration certificate.
Insolation and Temperature Measuring Instrument BENNING SUN 2
Ideal for the planning, commissioning tests and periodic inspection of grid-connected PV systems in compliance with EN 62446 as well as for testing solar thermal systems.
- insolation measurement (W/m2) for PV systems according to EN 62446 and solar thermal systems
- wireless connection to BENNING PV 2, BENNING PV 1-1, BENNING PV 3
- data logger for 5000 display indications
The scope of delivery includes the case, protective rubber holster, module / ambient temperature sensor, batteries, USB cable, download software and calibration certificate.
PV Current Clamp Meter BENNING CM 10-PV
For precise and safe measurements on PV systems with 1500 V technology and for all demanding measuring tasks in industry, trade and service.
- ideal for photovoltaic systems and applications with high system voltages
- PV measuring input of 1500 V AC/ 2000 V DC
- Bluetooth® interface and “BENNING MM-CM Link” app
- data logger and memory function
- microampere and temperature measuring range for HVAC technology
- precise thanks to TRUE RMS measuring method
The scope of delivery includes the BENNING TA PV measuring adapter, a set of measuring leadsand alligator clips, wire-type temperature sensor and protective pouch.
PV Multimeter BENNING MM 10-PV
For precise and safe measurements on PV systems with 1500 V technology and for all demanding measuring tasks in industry, trade and service.
- ideal for photovoltaic systems and applications with high system voltages
- PV measuring input of 1500 V AC/ 2000 V DC
- Bluetooth® interface and “BENNING MM-CM Link” app
- data logger and memory function
- precise thanks to TRUE RMS measuring method
The scope of delivery includes the BENNING TA PV measuring adapter, a set of measuring leads and alligator clips, wire-type temperature sensor and protective pouch.
Technical Support
(After Sales Service)
+49 2871 93 555
helpdesk@benning.de
Returns Management, Calibration, Repairs
+49 2871 93 554
returns@benning.de
Product Advice
+49 2871 93 111
duspol@benning.de
Training Management
+49 2871 93 557
trainingcenter@benning.de
The delivery takes place only by wholesaler.
Our agencies (* with warehouse) for the customer topologies Electrical Wholesalers (EGH) and Hardware Wholesalers (PVH):
Herzog Industrievertretung GmbH
Fritz-Karl-Henkel-Str. 12-16
D-67454 Haßloch
ELKA Krischke Elektrotechnik
Wettersteinstr. 12
D-82024 Taufkirchen
SKE Steffen Klewe
Elektrotechnische Handelsvertretung
Teltower Damm 214
D-14167 Berlin
Bremen, Niedersachsen (PVH)
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Münsterstr. 135 - 137
D-46397 Bocholt
Lower Saxony (Center/East) (EGH)
TBB-Technischer Bedarf Böttcher GmbH
Gänseweide 7
D-21379 Lüdersburg
Ronny Münch
Jägerstr. 3
D-35099 Burgwald
SKE Steffen Klewe
Elektrotechnische Handelsvertretung
Teltower Damm 214
D-14167 Berlin
BENNING GmbH & Co. KG
Münsterstr. 135 - 137
D-46397 Bocholt
Herzog Industrievertretung GmbH
Fritz-Karl-Henkel-Str. 12-16
D-67454 Haßloch
Udo Wendelmuth
Erfurter Str. 61
D-99195 Schwansee
SKE Steffen Klewe
Elektrotechnische Handelsvertretung
Teltower Damm 214
D-14167 Berlin
Thuringia (EGH/PVH)
Udo Wendelmuth
Erfurter Str. 61
D-99195 Schwansee
(* EGH = for Electrical Wholesaler, PVH = for Hardware Wholesalers)
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+32 (0) 22 52 22 66
De bavaylei 110
1800 VILVOORDE
P.J. Timmerman & Fils N.V.
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+32 (0) 23 77 94 58
Koning-Albertstraat 3 - 7
1600 SINT-PIETERS LEEUW
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+3 59 42 60 01 29
Industrialna Str.
6000 STARA ZAGORA
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+86 (0) 10 61 56 85 88
+86 (0) 10 61 50 62 00
Tongzhou Industrial Development Zone
No.1-B BeiEr Street
101113 BEIJING
EST Elektro - System -Technik s.r.o.
+42 02 66 09 07 11
+42 02 66 09 07 17
Pod pekarnami 338/12
190 00 PRAHA 9 VYSOCANY
AGéCOM Diffusion
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+33 (0) 3 88 19 02 73
6, rue de Londres
CS 60090 Mommenheim
67173 BRUMATH CEDEX
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+33 (0) 2 32 25 23 94
+33 (0) 2 32 25 08 64
43, avenue Winston Churchill
27404 LOUVIERS
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+30 / 21 63 00 31 00
1 klm Markopoulou Aven.
19002 Paiania Attiki
www.kafkas.gr
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+36 (0) 33/ 50 76 01
Ringló út 99
1221 BUDAPEST
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+31 (0) 1 72 53 06 55
Harsweg 22
2461 EZ Ter Aar
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+31 (0) 1 72 53 06 55
Harsweg 22
2461 EZ Ter Aar
EUROTEC LIMITED
+64/ 9/ 5 79 19 90
+64/ 9/ 5 25 33 34
750, Great South Road
1061 PENROSE, AUCKLAND
"LL" Spolka z ograniczona
+48/ 7 13 98 08 00
+48/ 7 13 98 08 02
odpowiedzialnoscia sp. k.
dawniej Lange Lukaszuk Sp. j
ul. Wrocławska 43, Byków
55-095 MIRKOW
BENNING Power Electronics ROM SCS
+40 (0) 2 55 20 60 96
+40 (0) 2 55 51 66 08
Str. Lunca Grofului, Nr. 4
327055 BUCHIN
OOO BENNING Power Electronics Ltd.
+7 4 95/ 9 67 68 50
+7 4 95/ 9 67 68 51
ul. Planetnaya, 11
125167 MOSCOW
Anderba d.o.o.
+381/ 11 76 78 09
+381/ 3 29 21 77
Ljube Stojanovica 36/III
11000 BEOGRAD
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+421 (0) 2 44 45 99 42
+421 (0) 2 44 45 50 05
Kukuricná 17
83103 BRATISLAVA
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+34 91 6 04 81 10
+34 91 6 04 84 02
C/Pico de Santa Catalina 2
Pol. Ind. Los Linares
28970 HUMANES
Hellermann Tyton (Pty) Ltd
+27 11 8 79 66 20
+27 11 8 79 66 03
Private BAG X 158
2128 RIVORIA
OEM Automatic AB
+46/ 75/ 2 42 41 00
+46/ 75/ 2 42 41 19
Fredriksbergsgatan 2
573 92 TRANAS
BENNING Power Electronics GmbH
+41 (0) 44 / 8 05 75 75
+41 (0) 44 / 8 05 75 80
Industriestrasse 6
8305 Dietlikon
RECOM ELECTRONICS AG
+41 (0) 44 / 7 87 10 00
+41 (0) 44 / 7 87 10 05
Samstagernstrasse 45
8832 Wollerau
BENNING Elektrotechnik und Elektronik GmbH & Co. KG
BENNING CR, s.r.o.
