General Purpose Solar Simulator - Model 16S 
150 and 300 watt systems

Description:

UV light exposure at the UVB 280 - 320 nm and UVA 320 - 400 nm range is the ultraviolet light that causes degradation of materials. The 16S can output either UVA only, UVB only or a combination of UVA + UVB. Using a 3cm spot output the 16S can simulate 1 years worth of UV in only 7 days. With a 2 cm spot output the 16S can simulate 1 years worth of UV in 5.3 days.

The intensity of the 16S's output can be controlled from the power supply. Full intensity ranges from 500 to 700 J/m² per minute but the intensity can be tuned down to 1 J/m² per minute. Solar Light solar simulators are used in testing laboratories globally and meet the latest ASTM spectral irradiance standards.

The 16S accurately replicates the sun's spectrum for UV and visible light as well as full spectrum Air Mass 1.5 which is filtered to simulate that part of the spectrum that reaches the earth's surface. The 16S meets the latest standards for laboratory light sources by ASTM including G151 and G155 standards.

In the Ultraviolet configuration, the visible and infrared light is eliminated from its output. UV light levels 20-30 times stronger than tropical sun can be produced without the thermal component associated with these high levels light. This allows testing to be accomplished without damaging the sample due to heat. In the Air Mass configuration, all output radiation  above 280nm is produced.

Features:

• 150 / 300 watt xenon arc lamp
• 150 watt XPS150 power supply / 300 watt XPS300 power supply
• UV Filters - Validated to the ASTM Laboratory Light Sources Standard
• Internal igniter - Igniter is used to ignite the xenon arc lamp
• Lamp housing
• Complete high performance optics for collimation and uniformity

Service and Warranty:

Solar Light provides free telephone technical support for the life of our products. We also provide a 1 year Standard Warranty on all of our products covering parts and labor.
> Extended Warranty Plans are also available.

Optional Equipment:

< Dose Control System - The Dose Control System is an optional part of conducting precision UV exposure testing. The Dose Control System allows the monitoring and controlling of the output of the 16S. It measures the amount of UV being outputted and automatically closes a shutter stopping the UV exposure when a preset dose of UV has been reached.

Packages:

16S-150-006 for UV and Visible output, includes:

• 16S-150 Solar Simulator with 3cm vertical UV output 
• 150W XPS Power Supply
• PMA2100 Datalogging Radiometer
• PMA2107 UVA & UVB Sensor
• PMA2130 Photopic Sensor
• Visible Light Kit to convert UV output to Visible
• 150W Xenon Lamp

16S-300-006 for UV and Visible output, includes:

• 16S-300 Solar Simulator with 5.7cm UV output
• 300W XPS Power Supply
• PMA2100 Datalogging Radiometer
• PMA2107 UVA & UVB Sensor
• PMA2130 Photopic Sensor
• Visible Light Kit to convert UV output to Visible
• 300W Xenon Lamp

16S-150-007 Low Cost Basic Model includes:

• 16S-150 Solar Simulator with 3cm horiontal output Air Mass Ready
• 150W XPS Power Supply
• 150W Xenon Lamp

16S-150-008 for UVB only, includes:

• 16S-150 Solar Simulator with 1cm horizontal UVB output and internal shutter
• 150W XPS Power Supply
• PMA2100 Datalogging Radiometer with Dose Control
• PMA2106 UVB Sensor
• Position Stop
• 300W Xenon Lamp

Typical Maintenance:

• Xenon arc lamps need to be replaced after 800 hours of use or once lamp begins to gray.
• Lamp alignment should be checked annually by dealer or Solar Light Technician.

Specifications:

• Weight:  7 lbs (3.2kg)
• Dimensions:  10.75 x 5.5 x 9.5" (27x14x24cm)

Available Spectrum outputs:

> UVA+UVB from 290 to 400 nm

Illuminated area:  1 cm in diameter
Light source:  150 Watt xenon lamp
Lamp lifetime:  approx. 900 hours

> Class "A" Airmass 0 Full Spectrum

 

> Class "A" Airmass 1.5 Full Spectrum

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