Description:

The 16S solar simulator accurately replicates full spectrum sunlight and meets the latest standards for light sources by ASTM. Many of the ASTM standards requiring the G151 and G155 standards can be accomplished with the 16S-002. The 16S-002 can be used to test solar cells according to ASTM standards E948-95, and G173.

Features:

• 150/300 watt xenon arc lamp
• 150 watt model with our XPS150 power supply
• 300 watt model with our XPS 300 power supply
• Air Mass Filters are validated to NIST traceable light sources and are in accordance with ASTM Standards
• Internal igniter - Igniter is used to ignite the xenon arc lamp
• Lamp housing
• Complete high performance optics for collimation and uniformity
• NEW Class "A" Air Mass 1.5 Spectrum in a 3cm spot size.
   

Air mass 1.5 = 952 w/m^{2 ‡}

^‡ Intensity varies with area of output. The spectrum remains the same. See chart below.

> 16S 150/300 Air mass 1.5 Energy Output Chart (Round Output)

* Vertical Output is an option for the 2cm and 3cm models and requires additional optics which are not included with the standard 2cm and 3cm units.

NOTE: The PMA2144 Pyranometer will become saturated over 4000 w/m² so an attenuation filter may be required.

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 integral part of conducting precision sunlight exposure testing. The Dose Control System allows the monitoring and controlling of the output of the 16S-002. It cumulates the amount of light being outputted and alerts you when your preset dose has been reached. This features allows you to expose a precise amount of light to the solar cell.

Packages:

16S-150-007 Basic includes:

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

16S-150-002 Standard includes:

• 16S-150 Solar Simulator with 3cm vertical output downward, 1 sun intensity
• 150W XPS Power Supply
• PMA2100 Datalogging Radiometer
• PMA2144 Class 11 Pyranometer with 6' cable
• 150W Xenon Lamp

16S-300-002 Enhanced includes:

• 16S-300 Solar Simulator with 5.7cm vertical output downward, 1 sun intensity
• 300W XPS Power Supply
• PMA2100 Datalogging Radiometer
• PMA2144 Class 11 Pyranometer with 6' cable
• 300W Xenon Lamp

16S-300-005 Complete includes:

• 16S-300 Solar Simulator with 5.7cm vertical output downward, 1 sun intensity
• 300W XPS Power Supply
• PMA2100 Datalogging Radiometer
• PMA2144 Class 11 Pyranometer with 6' cable
• Source Meter, including software
• Calibrated Reference Cell
• 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, UVA + UVB, AM0, AM1.5

> UVA+UVB from 290 to 400 nm

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

>Air mass 0 Full Spectrum

 

> Air mass 1.5 Full Spectrum

Application Notes, References and Test Methods:

• Titania Particle Size Effect on the Overall Performance of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

          http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jp068939f

• Effects of Dye Loading Conditions on the Energy Conversion Efficiency of ZnO and TiO₂ Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

          http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jp076724f