Photovoltaid Sun Simulator:

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.

Overview

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.

Solixon A-22 is compliant with the following tests:

Maximum power determination (MPP) test IEC 61215-2 (MQT 02)
Measurement of temperature coefficient IEC 61215-2 (MQT 04)
Performance at STC IEC 61215-2 (MQT 06)
Performance at low irradiance according to IEC 61215-2 (with neutral filter option) (MQT 07)
Light soaking test IEC 61646 norm
Stabilization IEC 61215-2 norm (MQT 19.1 and MQT 19.2)

Our Vision
We offer complete, high-performance, and practical products without hidden costs.

Thermal Control
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.

Key Features

Outstanding lifetime of the light emitter (over 40,000 hours), unprecedented for a 1 kW light source.
Continuous illumination, especially well-suited for monitoring thin-film (Perovskite, OPV, and many more) and tandem solar cells (Si-Perovskite).
Temporal light stability allowing excellent measurement reproducibility over a long duration.
Spectrum Class A according to IEC60904-9:2020 ed.3 (full 300 - 1,200nm).
Class AAA solution compliant with your budget.
Beautiful, simple design; no filters or shutters needed as the lamp can be quickly restarted.
Adjustable illumination to operate at partial sun equivalents (0.05 to 1.2 sun) without compromising lamp lifetime.
Safety: mercury-free light source.
Reduced cost of ownership and streamlined maintenance.

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Tech Spec

Sample Type	Mono and polycrystalline silicon solar cells, thin film, tandem, multi-juntion, organic, perovskite, and DSSC photovoltaic devices
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

Controller

Communication

Ethernet

Ethernet capability to remotely monitor and control the chamber.

USB

USB Type-A host port to connect a keyboard or mouse or download CSV data via pen drive [max 2GB] USB Type-B data port for connection to PC for software upgrade and access memory card storage

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Web Server

Built-in web server allows remote view or control from any internet connected PC, tablet or smart phone

NI Lab view

The communication which used is MODBUS RTU protocol, which is an international standard for communication in process instrumentation and automation. Necessary changes to be made in the user’s software to communicate this in MODBUS RTU universal protocol. This feature can be used manual mode only.

Hardware

Enhanced with modular controller integrating multi-zone PID control and data acquisition. SIMATIC programmable logic controller. Touch screen controller, PLC and other controller components are of a generic make with an OEM software. Free software upgrades up to one year.

Memory

SD card of 2GB memory will store all the test program data and also the diagnostic data. This card is accessible by USB and Ethernet.

Digital Events

1 digital output for switching test specimen via potential free contacts, load max. 24 VDC, 5A

Programming & Report Generation

Programs

99 independent programs can be stored with name and number. Each of these programs have segments which can be looped to a previous segment and repeated up to 999 cycles, creating almost unlimited number of segments The chamber can be operated in manual mode, where the set point can directly be changed in the home screen The ramp rate can be set as a value in °C/min or ramp time Graphical representation of the temperature program The time is logged only when the set valve is within the band.

Trend Graph

Real time trend graph for temperature set value, temperature process value, humidity set value and humidity process value. Options of zoom in/out, pan and individual plot selection

Safety & Security

Security

Multi level security of guest, user, admin and factory level users with individual password protection All settings can be reset to factory defaults using admin login

PID

6 zone based PID’s with auto recall of PID based on type of program, segment and zone can be set. Each of these PID’s can be set by using the auto tune feature or manually based on user’s requirements.

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Process Mimic

Graphical representation of the working of the chamber, with live status of all the components, including the current temperature/humidity process values, compressor suction/discharge pressures and return gas temperature