
UNI-T UT197PV Solar PV True-RMS Multimeter
Overview
The UT197PV is the solar build of UNI-T's rugged True-RMS multimeter: rated CAT IV 1000 V / CAT III 1500 V, sealed to IP67, and rated for a 5 m drop, with voltage ranges raised to 2500 V DC and 1500 V AC for photovoltaic strings and combiners. It also measures power directly — active, apparent, and reactive, with power factor — so you can read load behaviour, not just volts and amps.
True-RMS sensing, a low-impedance mode, VFC/VFD mode, loop read, and a Bluetooth app cover the rest of the field set, with AC/DC current to 1000 A and combined AC+DC measurement. It's backed by UNI-T's nearly 40 years of test-meter manufacturing.
Key Features
- Voltage ranges to 2500 V DC / 1500 V AC for PV systems
- CAT IV 1000 V / CAT III 1500 V safety rating
- Power measurement: active, apparent, reactive, and power factor
- True-RMS; combined AC+DC; AC/DC current to 1000 A
- IP67 sealing and 5 m drop protection
- Low-impedance (LoZ) mode; VFC/VFD mode; loop read
- Non-contact voltage (NCV) detection
- Bluetooth app; relative, max/min, and peak-hold modes
UT197PV Details
PV Voltage Headroom
Raised ranges of 2500 V DC and 1500 V AC keep photovoltaic string and combiner measurements on-scale and within the meter's CAT IV 1000 V / CAT III 1500 V rating, where a standard 1000 V meter falls short.
Direct Power Measurement
Beyond volts and amps, the UT197PV reads active, apparent, and reactive power with power factor — useful for understanding inverter and load behaviour on a PV or industrial circuit without a separate power meter.
Built to Take Abuse
IP67 sealing and a 5 m drop rating handle rooftops and harsh outdoor sites, and True-RMS sensing keeps AC accurate on the distorted waveforms around inverters.
Field Tools & Connectivity
A low-impedance mode rejects ghost voltages, a VFC/VFD mode and loop read cover drive and process work, and a Bluetooth app captures readings to a phone.
Compare the UT197 Series
| UT197 | UT197PV | |
|---|---|---|
| Max DC voltage | 1000 V | 2500 V |
| Max AC voltage | 1000 V | 1500 V |
| Power measurement | — | Active / apparent / reactive, PF |
| Safety rating | CAT IV 1000 V | CAT IV 1000 V / CAT III 1500 V |
| Focus | General industrial | Solar / PV |
Applications
Solar PV installation, commissioning, and maintenance; string, combiner, and inverter measurement; power and power-factor checks on PV and industrial loads; and rugged outdoor electrical work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the UT197PV a solar meter?
Raised voltage ranges (2500 V DC / 1500 V AC) for PV strings, plus built-in power measurement and CAT III 1500 V safety.
Does it measure power?
Yes — active, apparent, and reactive power with power factor.
How rugged is it?
CAT IV 1000 V / CAT III 1500 V, IP67-sealed, and rated for a 5 m drop.
Warranty
This product includes a standard 1-year warranty covering manufacturing defects and component failures under normal use conditions.
UNI-T stands behind every product we sell. If you experience any issues within the warranty period, our US-based support team is here to help with troubleshooting, repair, or replacement.
| Count | 6000 |
|---|---|
| CAT Rating | CATⅣ1000V & CATⅢ1500V |
| AC Voltage | 1500V |
| DC Voltage | 2500V |
| Frequency | ±(0.02%+5), 99.99Hz/999.9Hz/9.999kHz/99.99kHz/999.9kHz |
| NCV | ✓ |
| Data Logging | ✗ |
| Instrument Type | Solar Tester |
Features
- True RMS
- Auto Ranging
- Multifunctional Protection
- REL.
- Auto Power Off
- Data Hold
- LoZ (ACV)
- Max Min
- Peak Hold
- Relative Mode
- Analog Bar Graph
- Bluetooth
- Low Battery Indication
- Ac Dc Combined
- Loop Read
- High Voltage Alarm
Full specifications (26)
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| Max Resistance | 60MΩ | ||||||
| Capacitance | 60mF | ||||||
| Continuity | ±(1.0%+5), 600.0Ω | ||||||
| Diode Test | ±(1.0%+5), 3.2V | ||||||
| Duty Cycle | ±(2.0%+30), 10Hz~10KHz (10%~90%) | ||||||
| AC Current | 1000A | ||||||
| DC Current | 1000A | ||||||
| Temperature Range | -40°C - 1000°C | ||||||
| AC Power 1000A |
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| AC Power 100A |
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| DC Power 1000A | ±(3.0%+5), 60.00kVA/2500kVA | ||||||
| DC Power 100A | ±(3.0%+5), 60.00kVA/250.0kVA | ||||||
| Features | |||||||
| Active Power | 1500kW | ||||||
| Apparent Power | 1500kVA | ||||||
| Power Dc | 2500KVA | ||||||
| Power Factor | -1 - 1 | ||||||
| Reactive Power Ac | 1500kVAr | ||||||
| Backlight | Auto backlight | ||||||
| Vfc Vfd | ±(2.0%+5) | ||||||
| Analog Bar | 33 segment | ||||||
| General Information | |||||||
| IP Rating | IP67 | ||||||
| Drop Rating | 5m | ||||||
| Operating Temperature | -40~55℃ | ||||||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 220*104*67mm | ||||||
| Warranty | 1 year | ||||||
| Certifications | CE|cETLus | ||||||
Data Sheets and Manuals
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