PV Simulation Test Systems Services and Support

Deep Expertise. Advanced Tools. Superior PV Simulation System Calibration.

ISO/IEC 17025‑accredited calibration for electrical and PV‑related instruments with NIST traceability (in‑lab or on‑site)

Exclusive AMETEK Programmable Power distributor and calibration service provider

Rental access to grid simulators, high‑power DC sources, and electronic loads to support PV simulation test stands, delivered calibrated and ready‑to‑use

Mobile and on‑site calibration options for power‑generation and utility environments to reduce downtime

ISO/IEC 17025 accredited scope and NIST traceability

Global footprint & stability

Recognized industry partner to power‑generation entities

Advanced Support for Your Most Critical PV Simulation Test Needs

Transcat provides accredited calibration and rental/distribution support for the instruments that enable PV simulation and inverter validation—helping you keep test data accurate for installation, grid connection, O&M, and compliance reporting.

What we support:

MPPT and inverter performance testing—via calibrated power analyzers, DAQ, meters, and programmable power assets.

PV string/array and grid simulation workflows—through rental/distribution of grid simulators and high‑power DC sources, delivered with calibration documentation.

Dynamic conditions (irradiance/temperature) data capture—using calibrated irradiance meters, pyranometers, and temperature sensors.

Grid‑tied, hybrid, and storage‑inverter validation—with calibrated instrumentation and access to high‑power programmable systems.

Functional, durability, and efficiency testing—supported by electrical calibration capabilities across AC/DC power, LF power/energy, and more.

Accreditation in this area

Transcat calibrates AC/DC power supplies, power analyzers, meters, DAQ, and related system instrumentation with ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation and NIST traceability; our Houston metrology lab supports high‑voltage calibration up to 120 kV DC.

Deep Expertise. Advanced Tools. Superior PV Simulation Calibration.

Accurate PV simulation depends on accurately calibrated sources, analyzers, and sensors—from high‑power DC and grid simulators to irradiance meters and temperature probes—so your inverter and power‑electronics results reflect real‑world operation and meet regulatory expectations.

Industries we support with PV Simulation Calibration:

Solar & renewable‑energy R&D and validation

Utility‑scale equipment verification & performance monitoring

Power‑electronics R&D and manufacturing

Maintenance, validation, and compliance environments (O&M)

Transcat excels at supporting customers in high cost-of-failure environments. Learn more about the industries we support here.

Electrical Instruments We Calibrate

Transcat provides comprehensive calibration for the electrical and environmental instruments that underpin PV simulation test systems—including:

AC & DC power supplies (bench to high‑power)

Power analyzers & meters for efficiency and power‑quality measurements

Data acquisition systems for synchronized measurement and logging

Solar irradiance meters, pyranometers, and temperature sensors for PV performance monitoring

Don’t see your instrument here? Check the full list of instruments Transcat can calibrate – or reach out to our team and we’ll do the rest

Our Role in PV Simulation Test Workflows

Transcat focuses on the calibration, provisioning, and lifecycle support that keep PV simulation test assets compliant and ready:

Accredited calibration (in‑lab or on‑site) with full data & uncertainties as needed

Rental & distribution of grid simulators, DC sources, and electronic loads—delivered calibrated for immediate use

Calibration documentation packages for audits and traceability

Nationwide coverage via Transcat’s lab network and mobile/on‑site services

Partnering to Serve You Better: The AMETEK Programmable Power Advantage

Transcat is AMETEK Programmable Power’s exclusive distributor, certified calibration partner, and rental provider for its programmable power & test systems portfolio in the United States and South America—including Sorensen DC supplies, California Instruments AC/grid solutions, and VTI Instruments modular instrumentation.

What this means for you:

Exclusive AMETEK Programmable Power relationship (U.S. & South America): one partner for equipment, rentals, and accredited calibration

Access to the full AMETEK Programmable Power portfolio (AC/DC sources, electronic loads, power subsystems, compliance solutions)

High‑power, NIST‑traceable calibration capabilities—up to 120 kV DC in our Houston reference lab

Factory‑informed guidance from Transcat specialists plus national in‑lab and on‑site coverage

Trusted Calibration for All Leading Brands of PV Simulators

Transcat calibrates PV simulators from all of the leading brands, including: Chroma, Keysight, AMETEK, NH Research, EA Elektro-Automatik, Seaward, Fluke, Hioki, and more. Plus, via our partnership with AMETEK Programmable Power, we also provide distribution/rentals and calibration for AMETEK Programmable Power systems.

Don’t see your favorite brand listed here? With thousands of brands calibrated by Transcat yearly, it’s safe to bet we can calibrate it. Request a quote and we'll confirm it – and recommend the right calibration lab nearest to you.