Explanation of PV Data Display

PV System Monitor (Live Image)

Inverter AC Watts

Momentary AC power output
Volts AC
Inverter output voltage
Volts DC
Voltage input from the PV panels
MPPT*
Voltage used by inverter to maximize available power
Peak W
Peak AC watts output by the inverter today
Date & Time

Time when measurements taken
Hz
Frequency of the AC output
Amps DC
Electrical current from the PV panels
Online Today
Length of operation today
Status
Comm 1 Record: Communications config.
Online/Offline: sun shining and inverter connected to grid or not
[kWh odometer]
Total accumulated power generated over system lifetime
Heat Sink
Temperature of the inverter heat sink
Watts DC
Power from the PV panels
Eff
Momentary inverter effiency
Whr Today
Today's accumulated output watt-hours
Xantrex
Inverter manufacturer's logo
*MPPT stands for "Maximum Power Point Tracking." The inverter uses MPPT to find the configuration that maximizes the power available from the panels at any point in time. Any power that is isn't used just warms up the heat sink.