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.

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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

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.