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SC1000 Solar Simulation Chamber

Full function climatic chamber with additional simulation of global sunlight spectra. With its 1000 l test chamber, the Product Image (Main)SC1000 is perfectly designed to test mid to large size components.

For more than 20 years, special metal halide lamps (such as the SolarModul 4000) have been an accepted radiation source for "full-spectrum" solar simulation systems. To fulfill demands for solar simulation, metal halide lamps are carefully checked for their electrical and optical characteristics and individually measured for their spectral power distribution to become MHG (Metal Halide Global) lamps for solar simulation use. In combination with suitable filters, optical systems and electronic supplies, they provide a spectral power distribution that closely matches solar radiation.

Common applications include:

  • Automotive 3D
  • Chemicals
  • Electronics
  • Photovoltaics
  • Plastic components
  • MilAero
  • Window Units
  • Roofing
  • Radiation source: Metal Halide Lamp, 2 x 1500 (Type MH) ; * 1 x 2500 W (Type MHG)
  • Chamber volume: 1100 x 950 x 950 mm (WxDxH)
  • Filter system: Outdoor/Indoor
  • Irradiance: 1000 W/m2 (Type MH); 800-1200 W/m2 (Type MHG)
  • Spectral distribution: Global Radiation 280 ? 3000 nm (Base: CIE, Table 4; Share: DIN 75220, Table 1, Column 2/4)
  • Temperature ranges w/ radiation: -20 °C to 100 °C
  • Temperature ranges w/o radiation ?30 °C to 100 °C
  • Heating rate: 4.0 K/min
  • Cooling rate: 2.5 K/min
  • Touch control panel
  • Micro-processor monitoring and control unit SIMC ON/32
  • Digital customer I/O, potential-free 24 V, 4 freely disposable inputs/outputs
  • Independent adjustable temperature limiter tmin / tmax
  • Adjustable software temperature limiter min./max.
  • Humidity input and display in % rel. humidity
  • Centronics printer interface
  • Serial interface RS 232
  • Potential-free contact for switching-off of test specimens
  • European socket
  • Calibration of 2 temperature values and 2 climate values
  • Air-cooled refrigeration unit
  • Condensation protection (dehumidification during heating phase)
  • Aerosol-free humidification and dehumidification
  • Psychrometric humidity measuring system
  • Water supply tank for humidification water with level indication
  • Automatic water replenishment with low water alarm
  • 1 Entry port, NW 50 mm, left-hand side
  • 1 Entry port, NW 125 mm, right-hand side
  • 1 Shelf made of stainless steel
  • Radiation unit with metal halid lamp 2 x 1.5 kW
  • 1 Set of operating instructions

Reference Test Specifications include:

MIL-STD-810, EPA or others.

DIN 75220
Ageing of automotive componentsin solar simulation units

  • Insulated cover: Expands the temperature range to -40°C to +120°C
  • Misting equipment: Expands the test possibilities in the area of climate
  • UV sensors: 280 nm to 320 nm / 320 nm to 400 nm
  • Control of black standard temperature
  • Black standard temperature sensor
  • SolarTest sensor: 300 - 3000 nm
  • Printer: 6-color, programmable
  • S!MPATI software for Data Acquisition
  • RS 422/485 interface