Seaward PV:1525-IV Solar PV Test Kit
The Seaward PV:1525-IV Solar PV Test Kit helps installers and O&M teams test solar PV systems with speed and detail. It supports commissioning, inspection, fault finding, and maintenance work on residential, commercial, and large PV sites. Users can carry out electrical safety tests and performance checks with one field-ready kit.
This tester handles PV installations up to 1500 V DC and 25 A DC. It checks key values such as open-circuit voltage, short-circuit current, insulation resistance, and continuity. Therefore, users can confirm safe system operation while also gathering data for deeper analysis.
Advanced PV test capability
The Seaward PV:1525-IV Solar PV Test Kit includes integrated I-V curve tracing for detailed PV string checks. It displays a full graphical I-V curve on the colour screen, so users can view results directly in the field. It also calculates maximum power point voltage, maximum power point current, maximum power output, and fill factor.
These readings help users find issues such as shading, poor connections, mismatch, defective cells, and module degradation. In addition, the tester can use irradiance and temperature data for I-V curve correction to standard test conditions. This helps users compare measured results with manufacturer data more accurately.
Connected working in the field
The Seaward PV:1525-IV Solar PV Test Kit works with the Seaward PV Mobile App through Bluetooth. Users can transfer results to a smartphone, tag results, sync data to the cloud, and apply wireless firmware updates. As a result, the tool reduces manual logging and helps keep the unit up to date.
A rechargeable 11.55 V 2930 mAh LiPo battery powers the unit for extended site work. The kit also includes accessories such as MC4 test leads, test probes, a clamp meter, an irradiance meter, a solar panel clamp, and a carry case. With onboard storage for up to 1000 test records, the Seaward PV:1525-IV Solar PV Test Kit supports clear records from field test to report.
Key Features
- Supports solar PV commissioning and safe acceptance testing
- Built for operation and maintenance inspection work
- Helps diagnose faults on PV strings and panels
- Displays graphical I-V curve results on the screen
- Calculates key power values for PV performance checks
- Supports comparison with PV manufacturer data
- Helps identify shading, mismatch, and poor connections
- Works with the Seaward PV Mobile App
- Transfers results wirelessly by Bluetooth connection
- Supports result tagging and cloud syncing through the app
- Allows wireless firmware updates from a smartphone
- Stores up to 1000 test records in internal memory
- Uses illuminated function buttons for guided testing
- Includes manual mode for diagnostic testing
- Alerts users to dangerous voltage at test terminals
- Prevents testing if input voltage is 30 V AC/DC or above
- Includes auto power down for efficient battery use
- Supplied as a full kit with solar test accessories
Technical Specifications
| Product name | Seaward PV:1525-IV Solar PV Test Kit |
| Manufacturer | Seaward |
| Manufacturer part code | 601A915 |
| Product type | Solar PV installation tester and I-V curve tracer test kit |
| Standards compliance | IEC 62446 and IEC 61557 |
| Maximum DC voltage | 1500 V DC |
| Maximum DC current | 25 A DC |
| Open-circuit voltage range | 5.0 V DC to 1500 V DC |
| Open-circuit voltage resolution | 0.1 V |
| Short-circuit current range | 0.50 A DC to 25.00 A DC |
| Short-circuit current resolution | 0.01 A |
| Supported system power | Up to 37.5 kW for short-circuit current measurement |
| Operating power range | 0.50 kW to 40 kW |
| Operating power resolution | 0.01 kW |
| Insulation test voltages | 250 V, 500 V, 1000 V, and 1500 V DC |
| Insulation resistance range | 0.05 MΩ to 300 MΩ |
| Continuity test current | Greater than 200 mA |
| Continuity range | 0.05 Ω to 199 Ω |
| Continuity resolution | 0.01 Ω |
| AC/DC current measurement | 0.1 A to 40 A AC/DC with PV:1500 wireless clamp |
| I-V curve tracing | Integrated I-V curve analysis with on-screen graphical display |
| Calculated I-V values | Maximum power point voltage, maximum power point current, maximum power output, and fill factor |
| Display | 88.9 mm, 3.5 inch colour screen |
| Navigation | Illuminated function buttons for guided navigation and testing |
| Onboard memory | Stores up to 1000 test records |
| Connectivity | Integrated Bluetooth connectivity |
| App support | Seaward PV Mobile App for data transfer, result tagging, cloud syncing, and firmware updates |
| Battery | Rechargeable 11.55 V 2930 mAh LiPo battery pack |
| Safety alert | Alerts user to dangerous voltage at terminals |
| Test inhibit function | Prevents testing if input voltage is 30 V AC/DC or above |
| Auto power down | Yes |
| Warranty | Not specified in the provided data |
Comparison Table
| Feature | Seaward PV:1525 | Seaward PV:1525-IV |
| Ideal use | Standard commissioning and safe acceptance testing | O&M, quality assurance, and fault diagnosis |
| Maximum DC voltage | 1500 V DC | 1500 V DC |
| Maximum DC current | 25 A DC | 25 A DC |
| Open-circuit voltage | Yes | Yes |
| Short-circuit current | Yes | Yes |
| Insulation resistance up to 1500 V | Yes | Yes |
| Continuity and RPE testing | Yes | Yes |
| I-V curve tracing | No | Integrated I-V curve analysis |
| MPP and power analysis | No | MPP voltage, MPP current, and maximum power display |
| On-screen I-V curve display | No | Yes |
| Fault diagnostics | Limited | Advanced through I-V comparison |
| Bluetooth connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Firmware updates via app | Yes | Yes |
| Onboard memory | Yes | Yes |
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What’s Included
- 1 x PV:1525 or PV:1525-IV instrument
- 1 x set 4 mm test probes, red, black, and yellow, with detachable clips
- 1 x set instrument to MC4 test leads, yellow and black
- 1 x carry case
- 1 x LiPo battery pack
- 1 x battery charger
- 1 x printed QSG
- 1 x SS200LR irradiance meter
- 1 x PV:1500 clamp wireless clamp meter
- 1 x solar panel clamp
- 1 x Solar Certs
- UKAS calibration certificate
