Solar Simulators
replicate the sun's light.
See Also: Solar Simulation, IEC 60904-9, I-V Tracers, Solar Reference Cells
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Electrical Ground Support Equipment:
EGSE
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Keysight provides a variety of configurable test systems for satellites and satellite flight hardware; including Solar Array Simulators, Battery Simulation and Conditioning, RF signal simulation and analysis as well as fully custom solutions.
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Solar Simulator for Concentrator Cells
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Optosolar offers solar simulators with continuous light for small area solar cells (ca. 10mm x 10mm). depending on the cell size, the concentration ratio can exceed 1000 suns. Special designs cover low concentration on large area wafers (156mm x 156mm), as well as line focus applications (e.g. 8mm x 156mm at 8 suns). Flashlight Solar Simulators have the advantage of negligible temperature change to the solar cell. For this reason, they are often used for very high concentration ratios or for multijunction cells in a solar simulator with adjustable spectrum.
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Solar Simulator Continuous Light
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This type of solar simulator uses Xenon high pressure arc lamps as light source. These lamps have a colour temperature near 5800 K, so it is feasible to filter the light output to an excellent AM 1.5 spectrum. If a tuneability of the spectrum is required, these lamps can be combined with tungsten lamps to achieve multi-source solar simulators. These can be used to measure tandem/triple/multijunction solar cells. They also allow detailed analysis of all types of solar cells using a spectral metric (see : Publication List).
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Flash Solar Power Meter
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OAI’s Flash Solar Power Meter is a versatile measurement tool used for measuring the irradiance (in Suns) from Flash Solar Simulators. Flash Solar Simulators are commonly used in the production of solar panels. Integrated into the solar cell production line, this meter calibrates the flash solar simulator allowing for constant and repeatable irradiance output. By sampling at speeds up to 4000 Hz, the flash pulse temporal profile can be recorded in the meter’s memory and downloaded to a USB 2.0 port on a PC for further analysis.
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Solar Spectrum Test Chamber / Solar Radiation Test Chamber
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WEIBER Solar Spectrum Test Chambers are one of solutions to be utilized in large scale PV testing program. We offer customized as well as standard multidimensional test program for PV modules in reasonable prices. This system delivers the weathering stress representative of long term outdoor exposure.Our flexible system can be designed according to our test requirements, to suit environmental test conditions like volume, temperature, humidity solar radiation intensity and other measuring instruments. Weiber provide Solar Radiation Test Chamber.WEIBER solar test system are recognized for superior solar simulation environmental Testing, evaluating outdoor use product reliability, quality & safety. This technology allows for very high concentrations of UV energy without excessive heating of test samples. Custom mounting and cooling can be added depending upon specific material exposure requirements. MHGs (metal halide global lamps) are used as radiation source. Weiber provide Solar Simulation Test Chamber.
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Testing & Quality
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The solar simulator, electroluminescence and hi-Pot testers are the main machines used to test photovoltaic modules. These machines can be positioned at the end of the production line and along the production chain to keep the quality and efficiency of the photovoltaic modules under control after the most sensitive production phases. Each machine uses the best technologies in order to guarantee the best and most accurate measurements.
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Solar Simulators
TriSOL CPV
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Concentrating Photovoltaics (CPV) has the promise of producing solar cells with high cell efficiencies, which result in a reduction in the cost of operating a PV module. However, a CPV system requires the integration of CPV solar cells, modules and CPV optics into one efficient system. OAI’s focus is CPV cell testing methodology. The CPV cells can now be tested using OAI’s advanced standalone CPV Simulators for low dose and high dose configurations. The low dose CPV Solar Simulator provides exposure up to 50 Suns, whereas, the high dose CPV Solar Simulator provides exposure up to 1500 Suns. The low and high dose simulators provide exposure in varying Sun concentrations in various beam sizes from 1.5cm x 1.5cm to 7.5cm x 7.5cm, and may be configured with OAI’s I-V Test Systems.
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Portable Solar Simulator
PEC-L01
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●Light source/lamp house integrated compact design ●Illumination direction can be freely rotated 360 degrees●5cm square optical filter can be attached ●Peccell 's cheapest solar simulator Combination example with PC
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Solar Simulation Systems
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PET Solar Simulators consist of a Light Source with a built-in Lamp Power Supply. The Solar Simulator has an ellipsoidal reflector that surrounds the lamp and collects most of the lamp output. The radiation from the lamp is focused onto an optical integrator that helps produce a uniform diverging beam. The beam is diverted 90° by a mirror onto a collimating lens. Special filters are placed between the mirror and the collimating lens to shape the radiation spectra to match various air masses. The output is a uniform beam that closely matches the sun's radiation spectra for a given air mass. Various models offer different areas of illumination. Each model can be manufactured to simulate the sun's radiation for different air masses.
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Versatile quality control testing system
QuickSun® 550Ei
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QuickSun 550Ei is a versatile testing system for qualifying of PV modules with dimensions up to 105 x 205 cm2. Basic set up includes a top class solar simulator which measures modules in sunny side up position enabling e.g. soiling simulations. Several additional measurement methods can be integrated to the same system including high resolution EL imaging with analysis software from one of the most recognized EL system suppliers. Also hot spot revealing IR images can be recorded by applying either forward or reverse bias current, and true nA scale leakage current measurements can be performed with sensitive enough instruments.
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Solar Array Simulator
SAS
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AMETEK Programmable Power, Inc.
A spacecraft solar array is subjected to large temperature excursions, varying insolation (the amount of sunlight falling on the array), mechanical changes and aging, which substantially effect both its short and long term performance. In order to test the spacecraft's power environment, a cost-effective solution for ground based testing is to utilize a solar array simulator.
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Equipment
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Based on a proprietary light engine, our solar simulation equipment delivers perfect and continuous artificial sunlight 24/7, allowing for accurate stability and performance assessments of solar cells at laboratory and industrial scales.
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TVAC Thermal Vacuum Test Chamber
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Guangdong Test EQ Equipment co., Ltd.
- Space Environment Simulation: Replicates orbital conditions: thermal cycling, vacuum, and solar radiation (via optional xenon-arc lamps).- Precision Control: PLC-based automation with real-time data logging, remote access via LabVIEW/Modbus protocols.- Durable Construction: 304L stainless steel chamber, multi-layer MLI (multi-layer insulation), and vibration-damping mounts.- Safety Systems: Emergency venting, over-pressure relief valves, and redundant leak detection sensors.- Modular Design: Expandable with solar simulation, outgassing analysis, or cryogenic shroud add-ons.
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Single Long Pulse Solar Simulator & I-V Test System
TriSOL SLPSS
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The OAI Test System for HIGH EFFICIENCY SOLAR CELLS overcomes the limitations of flash testing by providing a highly optimized pulse width and voltage sweep rate to match the cell’s dielectric response speed. As a result, the system produces extremely accurate measurements of solar cell efficiency leading to increased profitability.
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Close Match Solar Simulators
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We design and manufacture a wide range of world leading solar simulators that meet and surpass the IEC, ASTM and JIS international standards. Our close spectral match solar simulators are used across the globe in world-leading laboratories. Our award winning Unisim solar simulators are used in both research and development work as well as 24/7 production facilities and are regularly cited in the latest photovoltaic research literature.
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PV-IV Solutions
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We offer a broad range of PV IV Measurement systems for measuring solar cells from 3 mm to 300 x 300 mm. The wide range of solar simulators, vacuum chuck test stations, and electronic loads make it impossible to list “standard solutions” Most systems are put together for individual customer needs based on cell type and contact geometry of the devices being tested. Over the last several years we have designed and manufactured a wide range test solutions for many different types of cells and contact geometries. In most cases a customized solution is no more than a slight customization of a standard platform that has been previously designed.
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Solar Simulator (JIS AAA)
PEC-L12
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A compact power supply box allows installation on a desktopThe irradiation direction can be freely rotated 360 degreesA 5cm square optical filter can be attachedQuiet shutter sound (equipped with a low-noise shutter)
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Solar Simulator
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Excellent reputation for its high degree of throughput, accuracy and stability. Pulsed light is used, ensuring stable measurement.Approximates the spectral distribution of AM 1.5G reference solar radiation. Achieves accurate measurement of various modules.No need to reverse modules, facilitating in-line operation.
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Modular Power System 6kW Mainframe, 400/480 VAC
MP4302A
Mainframe
The MP4300 Series is a family of 1kW Solar Array Simulators (SAS) modular systems in a 2U footprint. The 6kW mainframes can accommodate up to 6 slots of SAS modules achieving excellent power and channel density. Additionally, the SAS series provides a way to simulate solar panels in a spacecraft while offering the highest density, efficient and reliable operation, minimizing rack space to provide the best total cost of ownership.
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Compact Optical Environment Test Measurement System
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Durability test with temperature, humidity and "sunlight"●Espec SH-241 small environmental tester combined with a solar simulator for durability testing under temperature, humidity and light environments●Software is also available.●Please inquire about the system configuration individually.
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Aerospace and Aviation Solutions
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SCOEs and EGSEs by LXinstruments are used during test and validation of satellite assemblies and modules in aerospace applications. As an example, we implemented solar array simulators, battery simulators and high-power load racks for a German satellite manufacturer for testing satellite power supply systems. Due to the high power ratings, the systems are partially equipped with water cooling. Specialized switching modules were developed for switching DC currents at high voltage levels; these can be programmed with SCPI commands via Ethernet.Our modular OTP² functional test platform is ideally suited for implementing durable, reliable test systems, e. g. for in-flight entertainment applications. Since the OTP2 platform is based on open interfaces, it can be quickly and easily adapted to any required communication busses and ARINC interfaces.
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Solar Simulator
PEC-L15
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●Light source/lamp house integrated compact design●Irradiation head rotates (downward, upward, sideways irradiation possible)●5cm square optical filter can be attached●Equipped with high-speed shutter (100ms)●Body weight is only 16kg.
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LED Solar Simulator
LumiSun-50
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The LumiSun-50™ is a high power, multi-wavelength LED solar simulator that meets IEC 60904-9 Class AAA for spectral match, uniformity of irradiance, and temporal stability. The LumiSun-50 achieves a spatially uniform illumination field from a chip-on-board (COB), multiple-wavelength LED die array. The field of illumination is 50 x 50 mm at a working distance of 200 mm. The LumiSun-50 includes a driver/controller which individually provides constant current to each die in the COB array. Total irradiance of 1.1 sun units is provided and can be decreased to 0.1 suns. The LED light source of the LumiSun-50 is contained within an air-cooled housing that can rotate the angular beam alignment. Adjustment and setting of the optimum light path working distance is visually facilitated by a converging pair of red dot laser pointers.
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Cell Solar Simulator
QuickSun® 130E
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QuickSun 130E exceeds the ordinary Class A criterions of IEC904-9 ed. 2 with clear margin providing enhanced IV characteristics accuracy. The applicable test methods and procedures are inspected by SGS Fimko Ltd in order to guarantee the compliance and traceability not only with the above standard but also with IEC904-1 ed. 2 which specifies the IV measurement conditions.
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Solar Simulator
Sun 3000 Class AAA
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The Abet Gen II optical design, patent pending, dramatically increases the percentage of photons reaching the work plane.All electronics are packaged in the lamp house – no clutter of high power cables to deal with. Photofeedback and digital shutter timer are included.Standard maintenance, lamp or filter replacement, does not require any tools. Locking indicator dials on all the system controls provide for a reproducible and stable setup. A built-in beam imaging accessory assists in system alignment.
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Solar Simulator
Unisim
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TS-Space Systems is the first company to pioneer the use of metal halide sources in solar simulators for photovoltaic testing. The high temporal stability and close spectral match combined with the ability to control the output spectrum via multiple separate wavebands means the Unisim solar simulator is the only solar research tool designed for the accurate measurement of multiple junction devices, including the new generation of four junction devices.As with all our Unisim solar simulators, they exceed the ASTM, IEC and JIS international standards for spectral match and temporal instability.Using the latest HMI and halogen luminaire technology, the Unisim solar simulator provides a highly stable area of illumination. The simulators also use cutting edge filter technology in order to provide the best spectral match available for AM0 and AM1.5. Further to this, the spectrum can be achieved via two, three or four separate spectral wavebands which allows a high degree of spectral control for research and development.Product support is very important to us. Training is provided at our premises where customers can take advantage of one-on-one tuition with the instrument designers and learn how to operate and maintain their tools. Extensive support via phone and email for the full lifetime of the instrument is included with every TS-Space Systems product.
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Continuous Wave Solar Power Meter
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The OAI Continuous Wave Solar Power Meter is an essential analytical tool for measuring the irradiance (in Suns) of Continuous Wave Solar Simulators. OAI’s Solar Power Meters feature unique features not found in other Solar Meters. This versatile meter can display a wide variety of cell characteristics that include: cell type, window type, cell size, and temperature measurement device type. The OAI Continuous Wave Solar Power Meter can sample and display a continuous reading or peak reading. The Power Meter connects via USB port for data collection, and includes desktop software. With this small, portable, battery-powered meter, numerous production solar simulators can be tested and compared in a short amount of time, leading to greater production line consistency and throughput.
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Solar Array Simulator
Simulator
Among other things, solar array simulators are required for testing satellite power supplies. An SAS (Solar Array Simulator), consisting of an interconnection of several Solar Array Simulator modules, maps the solar panels and displays the individual strings connected in parallel. Optionally, the individual SAS modules are monitored by a Second Level Protection, so that the test object is not damaged in case of errors with the voltage sources. Additional circuitry is implemented via project-specific test modules. The signal path to the DUT can be separated, e.g. for dynamic current measurements.The Keysight Solar Array Simulators used were specially developed for satellite applications and cover the significantly higher requirements regarding the control speed of MPP tracking compared to terrestrial applications.
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AFM (Atomic Force Microscope) Optical Platform
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The AFM platform allows fully-integrated use of confocal Raman microscopy and AFM for Tip-Enhanced Optical Spectroscopies (such as Tip-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (TERS) and Tip-Enhanced PhotoLuminescence (TEPL)), but also for truly co-localized AFM-Raman measurements.The myriad of AFM (Atomic Force Microscope) techniques that allow study of topographical, electrical and mechanical properties can be performed with any laser source available in Raman spectrometer, or with other external illumination (e.g., solar simulator or other tunable or continuum source). TERS and TEPL can provide nanoscale chemical and structural information, making the AFM-Raman platform a two-way road; where complimentary techniques provide novel and unique imaging capabilities to each other.
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Solar Array Simulator Auto-Ranging Module 0-160V, 0-10A, 1kW
MP4361A
Simulator
The Keysight MP4361A is a 1000 W solar array simulator DC power module that simulates the output characteristics of a solar array. The MP4361A is primarily a current source with very low output capacitance. It offers fast I-V curve changes allowing you to accurately simulate the output of different solar arrays under various environmental conditions (ex. temperature, age, eclipse, spin, etc.).
