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Spi-Sun Simulator™

Spi-Sun Simulator™
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Solar Simulators and PV Module QA Testers

Spi-Sun Simulator™ photovoltaic module testing systems feature light sources that closely match the solar spectrum while avoiding the excessive solar cell heating caused by continuous sources. Spire's simulators can test either crystalline or thin film modules and can be integrated into your fully automated module production line, or operated in manual mode. In automatic mode, a programmed process sequence provides consistent module testing and offers optional automated loading and unloading of modules. In manual mode, the controls can be operated as desired.


Options:
The Spi-Sun Simulator is available with the Module QA Tester. This integrated automation system allows for efficient module alignment, transport, probing and testing. The Module QA option adds high voltage isolation and ground continuity testing, automatic labeling of modules, and automated load and unload of modules.
  Spi-Sun Simulator Models:
All simulators are available with either Multi-Pulse (MP) or Single Long Pulse (SLP) light options, and with optional Module QA test system. The SLP is capable of testing crystalline and thin film, single and tandem junction modules.

 

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Options and Module Dimensions

Spi-Sun Simulator™
The Single Long Pulse light source provides exceptional stability as shown in this graph. The temporal stability is +/-0.2% at an intensity of 1,000 W/m2.
Spi-Sun Simulator™

Features

  • Lowest Cost of Ownership
    • No need for shroud/floor space
    • Long lamp life and extremely quick lamp change
    • Lamp change doesn’t affect spectrum
  • Beyond Class AAA performance
    • Spectrum
    • Stability
    • Temporal stability
  • Best High-Volume Production
    • Small size equipment – uses floor space efficiently
    • Reduces handling requirements for high throughput
    • Accurate fill factor regardless of cell type
    • SLP or Multi-Pulse light source
    • Optional module QA test system
  • Most used by Test agencies and Research
    • NREL, UL, TÜV, FSEC, CSA, KIST
 

Location In Spi-Line Module Line

Location In Spi-Line Module Line