Adapted to the most demanding user
Solar Simulators & Light Induced Degradation (LID)
Steady State Solar Simulator and LID with active area ranging from 220 x 220 mm to 4 x 4 m.
Solar simulators
Small Unit
Solixon A-22 is our versatile solution designed for companies and university labs. With Solixon A-22, you experience the excellence of a low-maintenance solar simulator powered by the Lumixo-S light engine, coupled with an optional high-quality measurement system and software. This tabletop equipment is space-saving and convenient.
Solixon A-22 is a versatile unit, suitable for characterizing or aging various types of solar cells, including Light Induced Degradation (LID).
Thanks to our Lumixo-S light engine, Solixon A-22 combines the functionalities of light soaking and solar simulation in a single device, providing continuous and stable illumination.
Solixon A-22 is available in various classes from AAA to ABB, meeting the most stringent testing standards while accommodating different budgets.
Solixon A-22 is certified to IEC 60904-9:2020, ASTM E927-10, and JIS C-8912 standards.
All our equipment is designed for easy access to the illuminating chamber and comes with a computer interface for remote control.
We offer complete, high-performance, and practical products without hidden costs.
Continuous solar simulation implies a significant amount of energy is delivered to the sample under test. Lumartix's range of simulators is engineered for full thermal control of the samples. Our sample holder is equipped with a thermo-electrical control system.
| Sample type: | Mono and polycrystalline silicon solar cells, thin film, tandem, multi-juntion, organic, perovskite, and DSSC photovoltaic devices |
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| Sample area: | 220 x 220 mm illuminated area |
| Light intensity: | Adjustable between 50 to 1'300 W/m2 intensity (50 to 200 W/m2 with neutral filter option) |
| Light source: | Class A+ Lumixo-CORE light engine |
| Lamps lifetime: | 40'000 hours, serviceable system |
| Spectrum: | Class A as per IEC 60904-9:2020 ed.3 |
| Illumination non-uniformity: | ±1% over 22 x 22 cm (Class A) |
| Irradiance stability: | <2% (Class A as per IEC 60904-9:2020 ed.3) |
| Sample holder temperature: | Adjustable, 20°C to 90°C |
| Light engine cooling: | Forced air cooling |
| Software: | Lamp control, monitoring of the sample holder temperature and light intensity on fly |
| Dimensions: | L474 x W750 x H1235 mm (sample holder open) |
| Mass: | ~45 kg |
| Structure: | Anodized aluminum |
| Electromagnetic compatibility: | 2.45 GHz ISM Group 2, Class B Device (CISPR 11) |
| RoHS conformity: | Yes |
| CE conformity: | Yes, the components and the entire system are complying with the CE regulations, the system is intended for industrial or laboratory use |
Spectrum A+ or A produced by the Lumixo series light engine (without filter) or Solixon units.
Spectral stability produced by the Sunirad units. Sunirad A-22 has a spectral stability that satisfy the most demanding user. The extreme spectral stability is unmatched by LED or xenon lamps.
Medium Unit
Lumartix offers a comprehensive solar testing environment built on a reliable design, drawing upon over 15 years of experience. The Solixon units provide the same steady-state reliability while offering room temperature testing (STC 25°C) and a high-end Class A spectrum for sample characterization and aging. These medium-sized units combine the functions of a solar simulator and light soaking (Light Induced Degradation - LID) in a single piece of equipment.
The Solixon units are certified to IEC 60904-9:2020, ASTM E927-10, and JIS C-8912 standards.
A good product should not come with hidden costs.
The Solixon equipment from Lumartix generates perfectly true sun-like illumination, up to Class A rating, over large areas. This unmatched feature enables accurate solar simulation independent of the type of photovoltaic material. It is perfectly suited for the characterization of present and future solar cells absorbing a broad range of wavelengths, such as mono and poly-silicon tandem cells, multi-junction cells, or organic and hybrid solar cells.
The unique features of the Lumixo light engine afford:
Note: Solar simulator classification is defined as per IEC 60904-9 by a three-letter code describing spectrum, irradiance non-uniformity, and temporal stability performances.
| Solixon A-45 | Solixon A-70 | Solixon A-100 |
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| Class: | ||
AAA |
AAA |
AAA |
| Active surface: | ||
450 x 450 mm |
700 x 700 mm |
1'000 x 1'000 mm |
| Weight: | ||
~120 kg |
~160 kg |
~220 kg |
| Standard sample holder cooling capacity: | ||
Adjustable, +20°C to +65°C |
Adjustable, +20°C to +65°C |
Adjustable, +20°C to +65°C |
| Power requirement: | ||
3P+N+PE 380-400 VAC 50-60 Hz max. 2.8 kW, nominal 2.2 kW |
3P+N+PE 380-400 VAC 50-60 Hz max. 4.1 kW, nominal 3.5 kW |
3P+N+PE 380-400 VAC 50-60 Hz max. 7.4 kW, nominal 6.2 kW |
Large Unit
The Solixon A-1525-S series provides a comprehensive environment for the characterization and testing of full-sized photovoltaic modules. The electronic load is controlled through the IV Tracer software, offering a complete turnkey solution for demanding users.
Many of our equipment options are built to meet customer requirements. Our large-area Solixon A-1525 unit consists of an array of Lumixo-S light engines, allowing for a customer-defined illuminated area.
The Solixon A-1525-S is certified to IEC 60904-9:2020, ASTM E927-10, and JIS C-8912 standards.
Thanks to the benefits of our Lumixo-S light engines, our light soakers and solar simulators provide continuous and stable illumination in the Class A spectral category.
Our standard systems typically meet Class AAA requirements for most testing standards.
All our equipment is designed for easy access to the illuminating chamber and includes a computer interface for remote control.
The active area can be expanded up to 4 x 4 m with additional engineering charges.
We aim to provide versatile large-area testing equipment without hidden costs.
Continuous solar simulation involves delivering a considerable amount of energy to the sample under test. Lumartix's range of simulators is engineered for full thermal control of the samples. The sample holder accommodates solar modules of any shape and thickness, even those fitted with a junction box on the back side.
The Solixon A-1525-S units are designed for solar simulation and light soaking (Light Induced Degradation - LID). They rely on thorough thermal engineering to maintain the samples at 25°C, meeting the Standard Testing Conditions (STC) required by IEC 60904-9. These equipment are designed to provide test conditions in the laboratory for tests that are typically conducted outdoors. Thus, weather conditions are no longer a concern for our customers when performing demanding solar module testing.
As a testament to our commitment, Lumartix has provided a customized Solixon A-2229 unit capable of performing the IEC 61730-2 MST21 test under 1,000 W/m2 on a 1 x 1.7m active area.
The Solixon units are the most versatile testing equipment for the PV industry worldwide.
| Class: | A+/A/A+ |
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| Sample type: | Mono and polycrystalline silicon solar cells and PV panels, Thin film (CIGS, a-Si and CdTe), Perovskite, organic and hybrid photovoltaic modules |
| Sample area: | 2.5 x 1.5 m illuminated area |
| Light intensity: | Adjustbale on fly between 200 to 1100 W/m2 |
| Light source: | Array of Class A+ Lumixo-CORE light engines |
| Lamps lifetime: | 40'000 hours, serviceable |
| Spectrum: | Class A+ (0.875 - 1.125 in each band, 300 - 1'200nm) |
| Illumination non-uniformity: | Class A (<2% over 2.5 x 1.5 m) |
| Irradiance Temporal stability: | Class A+ (LTI <1% , STI measurement of I, V and Irr. symultaneously <10ns) |
| Light engine cooling: | Forced air ventilation |
| Software: | Lamp control and monitoring, sample holder temperature, light intensity adjustment and IV measurements (database included) |
| Dimensions: | 350 x 270 x 230 cm (sample holder drawer closed) |
| Mass: | 2'800 kg with refrigerated circulator included |
| Structure: | Anodized aluminum |
| Electromagnetic compatibility: | 2.45 GHz ISM Group 2, Class B Device (CISPR 11) |
| RoHS conformity: | Yes |
| CE conformity: | Yes, the components and the entire system are complying with the CE regulations, the system is intended for industrial or laboratory use |
The computer, the solar simulator, the electronic load and the I-V measurement software is configured in our factory to ensure easy and fast on-site installation.
Coupling our solar simulator to a performant electronic load results in high quality measurements fulfilling the needs of the most demanding users.
Our IV-System Pro is built around the high power electronic load with MMP tracking and 3 Agilent DMMs to realize high quality data acquisition on current, voltage and the reference cell symultaneously (<10ns, class A+). These proven instruments have all it takes to measure IV-curves (both dark and illuminated) on solar cells and modules.
The current range is 0 - 32A, where the voltage range is -3.3 - 800V. Other ranges are available on request.
MPP tracking included
An important parameter for solar cell metrology is the sample temperature, and a high precision class A Pt100 temperature sensor is include with this profesionnal IV System.
To ensure adequate control of the equipment, the user-friendly IV Tracer software is provided for each I-V Measurement system. The numerous functions range from doing standard I-V curve measurements to most advanced analysis.
Tracer will let you define and setup a system based on different instruments to measure your IV curves. You can add multiplexers to automatically measure multiple cells by using one single measurement system, implement contact checking and measure monitoring solar cells.
Before you start working with Tracer, you will have to configure your system. This is done by the Tracer Configurator. A tool that completely defines the setup you want to use. Tracer intends to support most instruments available on the market to use as an IV-curve measurement system. You can use for example a Kepco Bop bipolar power supply, add 2 Agilent 34410A DMMs to measure voltage and current, use a National Instruments DAQ card to control the Kepco Bob and get that unused Keithley 2000 DMM to measure a pt100 sensor for the solar cell temperature. This is all defined in the configurator.
Steady state solar simulator, Solixon A-2229 custom unit, 2.9 x 2.2m active area, perform 8 lighting tests in one equipment
