Class ABA Solar Simulators

1. Product Overview

The Class ABA Solar Simulator is a large-area solar simulation system using a single xenon lamp with a proprietary filter design. It achieves Class ABA performance without compromising the 1 SUN output power. The system is ideal for both laboratory and production environments, offering efficient, reliable, and cost-effective testing. It is suitable for solar cell and module research, production quality control, and large-area sample testing.

2. Product Features

Class ABA Performance

Spectral Match: Class A, accurately simulates the solar spectrum

Irradiance Uniformity: Class B, minimizes hot spot effects in the working area

Temporal Stability: Class A, ensures minimal light output fluctuation

Comes with IEC, ASTM, and JIS calibration certificate

Xenon Arc Lamp

Continuous-wave (CW) source for testing all PV materials

Ozone-free short-arc xenon lamp for spectral consistency

Rated lamp life: 1000 hours, can be used up to 2000 hours

Irradiance Uniformity

Working area uniformity <5%, meets Class B requirements

Reduces hot spot effects for more accurate measurements

Temporal Stability

Short-term instability ≤0.5%, ensures precise solar cell efficiency measurement

CW source ensures uniform exposure for all PV materials

Safety and Control

Enclosed housing with interlock safety system

Forced air cooling with fans and filters to maintain optimal lamp and optics temperature

Integrated single-blade shutter rated for >10 million cycles

Adjustable beam direction: downward (standard), upward (SR1), sideways (SR3/SR4)

3. Standards

IEC 60904-9 Edition 2 (2007)

JIS 8904-9 (2017)

ASTM E927-10 (2015)

4. Product Specifications

5. Related Accessories

AM 1.5G spectral correction filter

Beam alignment and calibration tools

Replacement xenon lamp

Calibration and performance verification instruments

Safety interlock control system

6. Operation and Maintenance

Operation

Install the lamp assembly and align the beam with the test sample

Set output power, exposure time, and test cycles using the control software

Activate safety interlocks and ensure protective doors are closed before starting the lamp

Use the integrated shutter to start and stop illumination safely

Maintenance

Monitor lamp life and replace after the rated hours to maintain 1 SUN output and spectral accuracy

Clean the protective housing and optical elements to maintain uniformity

Inspect and maintain the air-cooling system and filters for optimal temperature control

Test the shutter and interlock system regularly to ensure safety