The BENNING PV 2 SET is a full solar PV installation testing kit, which includes the Benning PV2, as well as the BENNING SUN2 remote irradiance meter and inclinometer, and the SOLAR MANAGER software program, allowing the user to carry out the entire test safely, reliably, easily and quickly. The BENNING PV 2 is recommended for daily use by service, cleaning and maintenance teams as well as for solar panel installers and authorized experts for photovoltaics.

Testing in compliance with DIN EN 62446 (VDE 0126-23) and DIN EN 61829 (VDE 0126-24)
Easy – operation by means of keys with AUTO testing procedure
Quick – testing within seconds
Safe – contacting via PV connectors
Before commissioning and for periodic inspections, a photovoltaic system must be tested and documented with regard to its perfectly safe technical condition in compliance with DIN EN 62446 (VDE 0126-23). Additionally, electrical measurements are also useful after cleaning and maintenance work in order to continue to ensure an optimum and low-loss functioning of the PV system.

The test includes continuity testing of earth connections, measurement of the open-circuit voltage and short-circuit current as well as insulating resistance measurement between active conductors (+/-) and earth. The BENNING PV 2 is provided with contact-protected PV measuring leads for direct connection to all PV modules/ strings by means of standardized PV connectors. The automatic testing procedure gives a warning in case of wrong DC polarity and automatically performs all necessary steps for a safe measurement.

On-site measurement of the current-voltage characteristic in compliance with DIN EN 62446 (VDE 0126-23) is a practical method for assessing the performance of photovoltaic systems. The measured I-V characteristics are converted to standard test conditions (STC) using evaluation tools such as the PC software BENNING SOLAR Manager and the Android app BENNING PV Link and can be compared with the nominal PV module data of the manufacturer via an integrated PV module database. Deviations and reduced performance are clearly identified and can be documented correspondingly. Furthermore, the shape of the I-V characteristic provides useful information on the status of a PV system and indicates possible errors.

Key Features:

Clear and unambiguous display of all measurement results
Safe measurement connection, even if the photovoltaic system is delivering energy
Automatic test procedures for curve measurement with or without RISO testing
Indication of Uo/c, Umpp, Is/c, Impp, filling factor (FF) and RISO with “PASS/FAIL” indication
Insulation measurement with testing voltages of 250 V, 500 V and 1000 V
Separate insulating resistance measurement via 4 mm measuring leads for tests of PV cables etc.
Automatic testing procedure (open-circuit voltage 1000 V DC, short-circuit current 15 A DC, insulating resistance)
Automatic display of voltage polarity with audio/ visual warning for reverse polarity
Null balance of the measuring leads
Measured values memory for 999 display indications (PV strings)
USB interface and download software BENNING SOLAR Datalogger for downloading measured values in CSV format
Equipped with an integrated real-time clock which automatically adds a date / time stamp to each storage process or storage location
Radio connection to the included insolation and temperature measuring instrument BENNING SUN 2
Download software for the preparation of test certificates in MS Excel
ISO measuring result with “pass / fail” information
Direct connection to all standard photovoltaic modules with MC4 or „Sunclix“ connectors
Easy operation for network-independently and mobile testing
LCD display with background lighting
Automatic switch-off (individually adjustable from 1 to 10 minutes)
Tests can refer to PV modules, PV strings or the entire PV system.
Included PC software BENNING SOLAR Manager for the creation of test reports and documentation of characteristics
Free app BENNING PV Link (requires Android device with NFC)

Measuring Functions:

Protective earth conductor resistance measurement with test current of 200 mA
Open-circuit voltage measurement (Uo/c) of the solar modules or PV strings up to 1000 V DC
Short-circuit current measurement (Is/c) via an internal circuit up to 15 A DC without any danger for the user
Insulating resistance measurement between the shorted DC conductors (+/-) and earthing with adjustable test voltage (250 V, 500 V, 1000 V)
Separate two-pole insulating resistance measurement via 4 mm measuring line up to 300 MOhms
Measurement of the current-voltage characteristic (I-V) and the power characteristic (P-V)
Indication of voltage (Umpp), current (Impp) at the maximum power point (mpp) and filling factor (FF)
Functional test via current measurement up to 40 A AC / DC (by means of current clamp adapter BENNING CC 3, item no. 044038)
The BENNING PV 2 is able to receive the measured values (insolation, PV module / ambient temperature and date / time stamp) of the insolation and temperature measuring instrument BENNING SUN 2 (optional item) via radio connection

BENNING SOLAR Manager (included PC software)

The PC software BENNING SOLAR Manager used with the BENNING PV 2 allows the creation of test reports and documentation in compliance with the standards DIN EN 62446 (VDE 0126-23) and DIN EN 61829 (VDE 0126-24). 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.

BENNING SOLAR Datalogger (download software)

Download of measured values from the BENNING PV 2 in CSV format
Further processing of measured values possible in MS Excel® available free of charge in the scope of delivery (CD-ROM) and as a download

BENNING PV Link app:

Requires Android devices with NFC interface
Presentation of the measured I-V (current-voltage) characteristic and of the P-V (power-voltage) characteristic in a curve diagram
Conversion to standard test conditions (STC) and comparison with the nominal Characteristic specified by the PV module manufacturer via an integrated PV module database
Documentation of the performance data of the PV generator indicating Pmpp, Uo/c, Umpp, Is/c, Impp, filling factor, temperature and insolation
Photo function for the documentation of material defects and identification of the measuring point
curve data can be stored for each project and can be exported as PDF test report via e-mail
available free of charge for the BENNING PV 2 in the Android Playstore

Returns Refunds And Warranty Claims

Please note that although we make every effort to keep our refund returns and warranty policies current, the Testrix Systems return refund and warranties policy as shown below may be subject to change over time. Please contact us to discuss your return or refund. Because of the nature of our equipment, we do not offer change of mind refunds.

Refunds And Returns Terms And Conditions Overview

Our policy lasts 14 days.
If 14 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Most of our equipment is exempt from being returned, because it may be very specialized and customized to your specific needs.
We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at sales@testrix.com.au.

Send your item to:

Lvl 19, 10 Eagle Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000. Please do not send any equipment to use without obtaining prior approval and a valid RMA number.

Partial Refunds

There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable) on returned products:

Equipment with obvious signs of use
Any part of the equipment that has been opened.
Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error.
Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Any equipment being returned for reasons other than a warranty claim
If Testrix Systems accepts equipment for return within 14 days at it's discretion, a re-stocking fee of 30% will be levied against any refund amount.

Warranty Claims

As the manufacturer, we warrant all of our equipment against faulty workmanship and defects and as such we will repair or replace any equipment which is faulty as a result of our manufacturing processes. For any equipment not manufactured by Testrix Systems, we will undertake all necessary obligations or duties with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) on your behalf to process any warranty claim on your behalf.

Should you wish to commence a warranty claim, please email us at sales@testrix.com.au and request a Returns Material Authorisation (RMA) form. We will ask you to explain the nature of the claim and if applicable, issue you with a returns number.

Void Warranties

There are some situations where a warranty claim cannot be granted:

Equipment with any physical damage.
Any part of the equipment which has been tampered with. This includes opening the equipment (apart from the battery cover) without prior authorisation.
Any equipment with missing parts or components, replacement or non-standard parts.
Any piece of equipment which may shows signs of misuse.
Any equipment which is not deemed to be faulty when examined.
In the case of pipe inspection camera systems, water damage or ingress to camera heads.

You will be responsible for paying your own shipping costs for returning the equipment. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If we grant a warranty claim, we will bear the return shipping costs to you.

A decision to grant or refuse a warranty claim is at the complete discretion of Testrix Systems. Should a warranty claim be refused, we may also charge an inspection fee, and return shipping to you.

Australian Purchases

The following statement applies only to Australian purchases:

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

Shipping Returns

To return your product, you should send your product to:

Lvl 19, 10 Eagle Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000. Please only send items once you have a valid RMA number and NOT before.

You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.

Acceptance Of Returns

We are unable to accept returns for any other purpose other than warranty claims.

We also do not accept products that have been removed from their original packaging, or that show any signs of use.

The decision to accept a return, other than a warranty claim is at the complete discretion of Testrix Systems.

Important, please note:

In the event of accepting a return, in order to complete it, we require a copy of the original tax invoice or proof of purchase.
Please do not send any equipment to us without a completed Returns Material Authorisation (RMA) form, which must first be approved by Testrix Systems.
On approval, we will issue you with a returns number. Without this number, we cannot accept any equipment at our premises.

Returns And Refunds Processing (if applicable)

Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.

Please note: The granting of a refund is at the complete discretion of Testrix Systems and is non-negotiable. We also reserve the right to deduct a re-stocking fee of 30% of the original invoice value.

If you are approved, then your refund (minus any re-stocking fee) will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a reasonable time frame, usually no longer than 7 days in most cases.

Late or missing refunds (if applicable)

If you haven’t received a refund within 7 days, first check your bank account.
Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted.
Next contact your bank. There is often some processing time before a refund is posted.
If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us at sales@testrix.com.au.

Exchanges (if applicable)

Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance, as we can’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.