Photovoltaic systems must be in optimal condition to ensure that individuals and clients can benefit fully and receive the best energy supply. This involves more than just planning and installation; regular inspection of solar cells and the entire system is essential. Hidden defects and faults can be reliably detected using thermal cameras, providing expert support for evaluations conducted by professionals and end-users alike.
Individuals, public facilities, and companies are increasingly prioritizing energy production through photovoltaic systems. Solar energy offers unlimited, clean energy, and those using a solar system do not need to worry about electricity price increases. To fully benefit from these advantages, solar cells and the entire photovoltaic system must be maintained in top condition. Detailed documentation during installation is therefore critical. Users want assurance that their systems operate flawlessly. If issues arise later, a comprehensive inspection and fault detection are necessary. Warranty checks—inspections conducted shortly before the warranty expires—are also commonly requested.
Smart and Efficient: Infrared Inspection
Whether for individual users or service providers, anyone seeking to ensure a photovoltaic system operates at its best should use a thermal camera. Even a single defective solar cell can negatively impact the entire system. Faults in junction boxes, cables, inverters, or poorly connected modules can have serious consequences. All these faults share one common feature: they create temperature differences, which can be detected through infrared thermography. Thermal imaging allows precise identification of fault locations, enabling quick repairs and preventing major damage or energy loss. Professionals use Trotec IC series thermal cameras for photovoltaic system inspections, providing precise detection of temperature variations within the system.
High Precision, Extensive Coverage
IC Series thermal cameras detect even the smallest temperature differences in areas with limited visibility. The IC085LV camera, a professional Trotec device, features high geometric resolution (1.1 mrad), a large 384 x 288 infrared sensor, and over 110,000 independent temperature measurement points, delivering extremely clear thermal images of photovoltaic systems. It includes a 3.5-inch movable color LCD, an integrated digital camera, a photo lamp, and DuoVision technology for simultaneous real-time display of infrared and visible images. Optional Bluetooth connectivity allows wireless voice commentary via headphones.
Tablet-Based Thermal Measurement Technology
For commercial applications, the AC080V thermal camera offers a combination of tablet and thermal imaging, enabling service providers and clients to maintain an overall view. Even small temperature differences are clearly displayed on the 5-inch touch screen. The AC080V thermography tablet provides over 19,200 temperature measurement points, 8-megapixel resolution, real-time video recording, and fast, wireless transfer of data via WLAN, USB, or Bluetooth.
Advantages of AC080V
High-resolution thermal images with 8-megapixel digital camera and real-time measurement
Precise temperature measurement across the entire image with over 19,200 fully radiometric points
High thermal sensitivity
5-inch bright touch screen
Robust, impact-resistant design
Wireless data transfer via WLAN or wired transfer via USB/Bluetooth
Includes high-quality analysis software
