Family Owned & Operated Since 1971• Bakersfield, CA
SKU: CM78-PV
The FLIR CM78-PV is designed for both commercial and industrial electrical inspections. It supports solar photovoltaic (PV) DC measurements up to 1,500 V using test leads, and handles up to 1,000 A DC or AC via the clamp jaw for DC Power measurements. The device is equipped with features such as Inrush AC current, variable frequency drive (VFD) mode, True RMS, and Low Impedance (LoZ) mode to meet advanced electrical testing and measurement needs. The built-in non-contact infrared thermometer aids in troubleshooting panels, conduits, and motors allowing for issue diagnosis and confirmation through contact measurements or by capturing intermittent faults with its datalogging function. Additionally, the Bluetooth FLIR METERLiNK technology enables wireless connection to the METERLiNK app on mobile devices, facilitating instant documentation, reporting, and sharing of results from the field.
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The FLIR CM78-PV is designed for both commercial and industrial electrical inspections. It supports solar photovoltaic (PV) DC measurements up to 1,500 V using test leads, and handles up to 1,000 A DC or AC via the clamp jaw for DC Power measurements. The device is equipped with features such as Inrush AC current, variable frequency drive (VFD) mode, True RMS, and Low Impedance (LoZ) mode to meet advanced electrical testing and measurement needs. The built-in non-contact infrared thermometer aids in troubleshooting panels, conduits, and motors allowing for issue diagnosis and confirmation through contact measurements or by capturing intermittent faults with its datalogging function.
Additionally, the Bluetooth FLIR METERLiNK technology enables wireless connection to the METERLiNK app on mobile devices, facilitating instant documentation, reporting, and sharing of results from the field.
The FLIR CM78-PV CAT III 1500V Solar Clamp Meter with METERLiNK Connectivity # CM78-PV is manufactured by FLIR. Valley Instrument Service is an authorized FLIR dealer offering full sales support, NIST-traceable calibration, and expert technical assistance.
Our team can help with product selection, specs, pricing, and application support.
Contact Us or Call (661) 327-8681| Display Counts | 6000 |
| AC/DC Amps | 1000 A / Accuracy ±2.0% |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth BLE |
| Safety Category | IEC 61010-1 CAT IV-600 V, CAT III-1500 V |
| AC Voltage | 1000 V / Accuracy ±1.0% |
| AC/DC LoZ V | AC: 1000 V / Accuracy ±1.5% / DC: 1500 V / Accuracy ±1.5% |
| Capacitance | 6000 μF / Accuracy ±3.0% |
| Category Rating | CAT IV-600 V, CAT III-1500 V |
| Continuity check threshold | 150 Ω beeper off |
| DC Voltage | 1500 V / Accuracy ±1.0% |
| Diode Test | 3.0 V / ±1.5% |
| Flex Clamp Range | 3000 A / ±3.0% |
| Flex Input AC A | Range 3000 A / Accuracy ±3.0% |
| Frequency Counter | 60 kHz / ±1.0% |
| Inrush AC Current | Range 1000 A / Accuracy ±3.0% |
| Measuring Rate | 3 samples per second |
| PV DC Power | Range 1500 kVA / Accuracy ±2.0% |
| PV DC Voltage | Range 1500 V / Accuracy ±2.0% |
| Resistance | 60 MΩ / Accuracy ±1.0% |
| Temperature | −10°C to 30°C (14°F to 86°F), <85% RH / 30°C to 40°C (86°F to 104°F), <75% RH / 40°C to 50°C (104°F to 122°F), <45% RH |
| True RMS | Yes |
| VFD AC Current | Range 1000 A / Accuracy ±5.0% |
| VFD AC Voltage | 1000 V AC / ±2.0% at 45 Hz to 65 Hz |
| Bluetooth range max | 10 m (32 ft) |
| Data Storage | Configurable interval: 1 second |
| Memory | Readings per memory set: 999 set per file |
| Auto Power Off | After approximately 25 minutes of inactivity |
| Battery | 6 × AAA Alkaline batteries |
| Battery Life | Approx. 50 hours, with alkaline batteries |
| Size (L x W x H) | 257 mm × 110 mm × 50 mm (10.2 in × 4.3 in × 2 in) |
| Weight | 630 g (1.39 lbs) |
| Worklights | 2 × White LED |
| Certifications | ETL, CE, FCC, FDA, RCM |
| EMC | EN61326-1, EN61326-2-2, EN300328 |
| Operating Ambient Temperature and Relative Humidity (RH) | −10°C to 30°C (14°F to 86°F), <85% RH / 30°C to 40°C (86°F to 104°F), <75% RH / 40°C to 50°C (104°F to 122°F), <45% RH |
| Storage temperature and relative humidity [RH] | −20°C to 60°C (−4°F to 140°F), 0 to 80% RH (without batteries) |
| Temperature Coefficient | 0.2 × (specified accuracy) / °C, 28°C (82.4°F) |
| Accessories In the Box | Carrying Pouch / CAT III-1500 V double molded test leads / CAT III-1500 V MC4 PV Plugs (TA89) / 6 × AAA (LR03) Battery / User Manual |
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