<html><body><div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10pt"><div><span>My sense is this tool, at this price point of $4k is a good investment for various reasons.</span></div><div><span><br></span></div><div><span>1. Analytics- know right away what is right and what needs remedy.</span></div><div><span>2. Old systems- maintenance program- I always ponder how many circa late 1990's to today systems that are operating at or below their originally projected performance. Its akin to fixing a leaky pipe.</span></div><div><span>3. Real world- objective data- you or the tech grabbing the data- it can be brought back to the shop and verified- as opposed to taking some measurements and writing them down on a piece of paper on the clipboard.</span></div><div><span><br></span></div><div><span>On the tech side- perhaps an iPad with the virtualization software could remedy the tablet issue? Might need a unique
connector or maybe go wireless?</span></div><div> </div><div><br></div><div>Keith<br><div style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; "><div style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; "><font size="2" face="Arial"><hr size="1"><b><span style="font-weight:bold;">From:</span></b> Glenn Burt <glenn.burt@glbcc.com><br><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">To:</span></b> gary@icarussolarservices.com; 'RE-wrenches' <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org><br><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sent:</span></b> Sunday, July 31, 2011 8:07 AM<br><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Subject:</span></b> Re: [RE-wrenches] Solmetric PVA-600<br></font><br><div id="yiv636807694"><style><!--
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--></style><div class="yiv636807694WordSection1"><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-family: sans-serif; ">Thanks Gary,</span></div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-family: sans-serif; ">That is a bummer knowing the dearth of Windows tablets available. Seems like it would be a match made in heaven for real-time feedback.</span></div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-family: sans-serif; "> </span></div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-family: sans-serif; ">I am having the same disappointment looking for a tablet (small & portable) to use when troubleshooting DAS systems. Hard to believe I am now complaining about having to carry my
laptop everywhere to do so, but I want lighter & smaller! Not so easy to balance and work on your knee where inverters are typically installed.</span></div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-family: sans-serif; "> </span></div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-family: sans-serif; ">*<b>sigh</b>*</span></div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-family: sans-serif; "> </span></div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-family: sans-serif; ">-Glenn</span></div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-family: sans-serif; "> </span></div><div><div
style="border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in;"><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: windowtext; font-family: sans-serif; ">From:</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: windowtext; font-family: sans-serif; "> re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Gary Willett<br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, July 30, 2011 7:32 PM<br><b>To:</b> re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [RE-wrenches] Solmetric PVA-600</span></div></div></div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal"> </div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;">GLENN: The PVA600 uses a Windows based application.<br><br>I have a MacBookPro that runs Windows 7 natively using the "Bootcamp" software that is bundled in with the Mac OS.<br><br>So unless your tablet can run Windows in either
native of emulation mode, you're ( currently ) out of luck.<br><br>As with most manufacturers, customer demand probably drives Solmetric and the OS platforms on which the PVA600 software will run. Make your wishes for an Android version known to them.</div><div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;">Regards,<br><br><br>Gary Willett, PE<br><a rel="nofollow" ymailto="mailto:Gary@IcarusSolarServices.com" target="_blank" href="mailto:Gary@IcarusSolarServices.com">Gary@IcarusSolarServices.com</a></span></div></div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;"><br>On 7/30/2011 9:47 AM, Glenn Burt wrote: </div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: sans-serif; ">So the PVA-600 doesn’t require a Windows specific program to access the logging device?</span></div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt;
line-height: 115%; font-family: sans-serif; ">This has been a question for me as most tablets now run Android OS and not a Microsoft product.</span></div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: sans-serif; ">Is it just browser based perhaps?</span></div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: sans-serif; "> </span></div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: sans-serif; ">Thanks!</span></div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: sans-serif; ">Glenn Burt</span></div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: sans-serif; "> </span></div><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in;"><div
class="yiv636807694MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: sans-serif; ">From:</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: sans-serif; "> <a rel="nofollow" ymailto="mailto:re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org" target="_blank" href="mailto:re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org">re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org</a> [<a rel="nofollow" ymailto="mailto:re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org" target="_blank" href="mailto:re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org">mailto:re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Jesse Dahl<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, July 29, 2011 2:51 PM<br><b>To:</b> Keith Cronin; RE-wrenches<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [RE-wrenches] Solmetric PVA-600</span></div></div></div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal"> </div><div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal">I am using it right now. I really like it. It's great for storing records of
array/module parameters. Helps with pinpointing trouble modules or strings. I have also used it to show customers what snow/dirt can do to a string. The same can be done with a meter of course. Only works up to 20A so limited off-grid use. </div></div><div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal"> </div></div><div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal">I started out using a laptop with it but have since switched to a tablet computer, it fits right in the front pocket and makes a nice little package. </div></div><div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal"> </div></div><div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal">Jesse</div></div><div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal"><br>Sent from my iPhone</div></div><div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;"><br>On Jul 29, 2011, at 12:56 PM, Keith Cronin <<a rel="nofollow" ymailto="mailto:electrichi01@yahoo.com" target="_blank"
href="mailto:electrichi01@yahoo.com">electrichi01@yahoo.com</a>> wrote:</div></div><blockquote style="margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt;"><div><div><div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal" style="background:white;background-attachment:scroll;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: sans-serif; ">Any wrenches using this tool?</span></div></div><div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal" style="background:white;background-attachment:scroll;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: sans-serif; "> </span></div></div><div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal" style="background:white;background-attachment:scroll;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: sans-serif; ">If so, feedback?</span></div></div><div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal" style="background:white;background-attachment:scroll;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: sans-serif;
"> </span></div></div><div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal" style="background:white;background-attachment:scroll;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: sans-serif; "><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.solmetric.com/pva600.html">http://www.solmetric.com/pva600.html</a></span></div></div><div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal" style="background:white;background-attachment:scroll;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: sans-serif; "> </span></div></div><div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal" style="background:white;background-attachment:scroll;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: sans-serif; ">Bill- what is your take on its IV Curve measurement data?</span></div></div><div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal" style="background:white;background-attachment:scroll;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: sans-serif;
"> </span></div></div><div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal" style="background:white;background-attachment:scroll;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: sans-serif; ">Perhaps its been a while, but I recall your tested was in the $20k cost zone?</span></div></div><div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal" style="background:white;background-attachment:scroll;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: sans-serif; "> </span></div></div><div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal" style="background:white;background-attachment:scroll;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: sans-serif; ">This seems like a reasonable tool to have and all of the benefits of commissioning plus being able to quickly identify challenges.</span></div></div><div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal" style="background:white;background-attachment:scroll;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family:
sans-serif; "> </span></div></div><div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal" style="background:white;background-attachment:scroll;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: sans-serif; ">It also seems to provide a glimpse into the future of mod manu's products and their efficacy over time.</span></div></div><div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal" style="background:white;background-attachment:scroll;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: sans-serif; "> </span></div></div><div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white;background-attachment:scroll;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: sans-serif; ">Aloha,</span></div></div><div><div class="yiv636807694MsoNormal" style="background:white;background-attachment:scroll;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: sans-serif;
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