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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body bgcolor=white lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Thanks Gary,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>*<b>sigh</b>*<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>-Glenn<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:windowtext'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:windowtext'> 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<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal 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.<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Regards,<br><br><br>Gary Willett, PE<br><a href="mailto:Gary@IcarusSolarServices.com">Gary@IcarusSolarServices.com</a></span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:normal'><br>On 7/30/2011 9:47 AM, Glenn Burt wrote: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>So the PVA-600 doesn’t require a Windows specific program to access the logging device?</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>This has been a question for me as most tablets now run Android OS and not a Microsoft product.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Is it just browser based perhaps?</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Thanks!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Glenn Burt</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in;border-color:-moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <a href="mailto:re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org">re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org</a> [<a 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><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Jesse<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><br>Sent from my iPhone<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br>On Jul 29, 2011, at 12:56 PM, Keith Cronin <<a href="mailto:electrichi01@yahoo.com">electrichi01@yahoo.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;background-attachment:scroll;background-position-x:0%;background-position-y:0%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Any wrenches using this tool?</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;background-attachment:scroll;background-position-x:0%;background-position-y:0%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;background-attachment:scroll;background-position-x:0%;background-position-y:0%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>If so, feedback?</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;background-attachment:scroll;background-position-x:0%;background-position-y:0%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;background-attachment:scroll;background-position-x:0%;background-position-y:0%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.solmetric.com/pva600.html">http://www.solmetric.com/pva600.html</a></span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;background-attachment:scroll;background-position-x:0%;background-position-y:0%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;background-attachment:scroll;background-position-x:0%;background-position-y:0%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Bill- what is your take on its IV Curve measurement data?</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;background-attachment:scroll;background-position-x:0%;background-position-y:0%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;background-attachment:scroll;background-position-x:0%;background-position-y:0%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Perhaps its been a while, but I recall your tested was in the $20k cost zone?</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;background-attachment:scroll;background-position-x:0%;background-position-y:0%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;background-attachment:scroll;background-position-x:0%;background-position-y:0%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","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><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;background-attachment:scroll;background-position-x:0%;background-position-y:0%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;background-attachment:scroll;background-position-x:0%;background-position-y:0%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>It also seems to provide a glimpse into the future of mod manu's products and their efficacy over time.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;background-attachment:scroll;background-position-x:0%;background-position-y:0%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white;background-attachment:scroll;background-position-x:0%;background-position-y:0%'><span 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