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• Power Requirements: 10 to 30 VDC at 50mA
• Operating Temperature: -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F)
• Operating Relative Humidity: 0-100%, Condensing
• Operates over a broad range of temperature
• Easy set-up & fully assembled
• Durable & weather resistant

Model Number: PVmet 500 SERIES
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Product Specification

PVmet 500 SERIES Weather Stations Introducing
PVmet 500 SERIES is the first multifuctional, component-based professional weather station designed and built specifically for PV efficiency monitoring.

PVmet Weather Stations provide strategic environmental data that will increase the value of any on-site monitoring system.

All RainWise weather stations are shipped to you fully assembled and factory calibrated, for rapid out-of-the-box installation with standard MODBUS RTU interface and all are SunSpec Certifi ed.

Performance Benefits
• EKO precision solar sensors for effi cient monitoring
• Operates over a broad range of temperature
• Easy set-up & fully assembled

Tested Tough
• Durable & weather resistant
• Ultra-violet inhibited
• Stainless steel hardware
• Optional add-on sensors

Multiple Communication Protocols
• SunSpec certifi ed or compliant
• Integration via MODBUS RTU interface using RS-485

FEATURES & OPTIONS
SUPPORTS
(3) Irradiance Sensors
(4) Back-of-Panel Temp Sensors
SENSORS
Ultra Sonic Anemometer (Optional)
Mini-Aervane (Optional)
Ambient Temperature
Relative Humidity
Barometric Pressure
Rain Gauge (Optional)

PVmet 500 SERIES Weather Stations SPECSHEET

Power Requirements	10 to 30 VDC at 50mA

Operating Environment
Temperature	-40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F)
Relative Humidity	0-100%, Condensing

Solar Irradiance Sensor Capabilities
Silicon Diode
Thermopile
Reference Cell
Sensitivity	Down to 5uV per W/m²
Analog Input	0 to +/-2.5V
Update Rate	1Hz
Resolution	1W/m²

Ambient Air Temperature Sensor
Range	-40° to 80°C (-40° to 176°F)
Accuracy	+/- 0.3°C (.54°F)
Τhermal Time Constant	30 sec.
Resolution	0.1°C

Ultra Sonic Anemometer
Speed Range	0.25-45 m/s (0.56 -100 MPH)
Speed Sensitivity	0.13 m/s (0.29 MPH)
Direction Range	0-359°
Direction Sensitivity	+/- 1°
Independent of weather conditions
Speed Resolution	0.1 m/s
Direction Resolution	1°

Back of Module (BOM) Temperature Sensors
Range	-40° to 80°C(-40° to 176°F)
Accuracy	+/- 0.3°C (.54°F)
Thermal Time Constant	270 sec
Cable Length	7.62m (25 ft)
Resolution	0.1°C

Materials
Polyvinyl Chloride, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Stainless Steel, Anodized Aluminum, Lexan®, Makrolon® 2658.

RS-485 Serial Port
Mode	2-Wire Half Duplex
Baud Rate	9600, 19.2k
Termination	Selectable

Electronics
Lead-free RoHS Compliant

Physical
Packaged Dimensions	73.99cm x 35.56cm x 20.32cm (29” x 14” x 8”)
Packaged Weight	3.17 kg (7 lbs.)