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Fig. 1 Spectral output of 150 W lamp used in Solar Simulator.
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What Makes Up a 96000 150 W Solar Simulator? |
The Illuminator Housing |
This lamp housing is completely different from our 300 to 1600 W models; it does not use an ellipse and optical integrator. The housing holds the 150 W xenon lamp, a rear reflector to collect the back radiation from the lamp, a fan, ignitor, an F/1 condensing lens assembly, and a filter holder. The condenser produces a collimated, 1.3-inch (33 mm) diameter beam. Safety interlocks prevent accidental exposure and overheating of the lamp. |
150 W Xenon Arc Lamp |
The 96000 Simulator includes a 150 W ozone free xenon lamp. The small arc size of the lamp is ideal for reimaging onto a fiber optic. For applications requiring output below 260 nm, replace this lamp with the 6254 UV enhanced model. Notify a Sales Engineer at time of purchase, if you wish to replace the lamp. |
The Power Supply |
The power supply, model 69907, delivers constant power to the lamp, a real advantage over voltage controlled power sources since the low wattage arc lamps have a very narrow power tolerance. The 69907 automatically adjusts the voltage and current to ensure constant power. |
The Multiple Filter Holder |
The 96000 Solar Simulator includes an air mass filter holder, which mounts on the output of the housing's condenser. You can easily insert and remove the filters without breaking down your system. Note, the blocking and atmospheric attenuation filters (models 59450, 81095 and 81096) may crack if the lamp output is not attenuated. We suggest that you place these filters after a dichroic filter assembly or 1.5 Inch Series water filter. The Solar Simulator's filter holder can be placed at the output of either of these optical assemblies (See Fig. 2). |
Fig. 2 96000 Solar Simulator with optional fiber coupler and light guide
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Output Power |
This 150 W solar simulator can generates approximately 1.3 sun irradiance with an AM1.5G filter. Table 1 lists the approximate power in the output beam of the 96000 Solar Simulator (before filtering). We offer formulae and examples for calculating the output power for this lamp housing type. The multiplication factor for the condenser on this illuminator is 0.11. |
Table 1 Approximate Output Power from 96000 Solar Simulator |
Wavelength Range
(nm) |
Approximate Power in 1.3 inch (33 mm) Diameter Output Beam
(mW) |
| 230 - 280 |
11.5 |
| 280 - 320 |
27.0 |
| 320 - 400 |
85.0 |
| 400 - 700 |
430.0 |
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Optional Filters |
To simulate various solar conditions, we offer air mass filters. These 2.0 inch (51 mm) filters fit into the Solar Simulator's filter holder. If you want to block a selected region of the UV, and/or completely block or reduce the VIS and IR, use a bandpass filter or dichroic mirror. These mount in the 66245 Dichroic Mirror Holder. |
For Liquid Light Guides |
OurLiquid Light Guides have high UV transmittance; they are ideal for carrying the output of the 96000 Solar Simulator to areas that are difficult to access with the direct beam. To focus the collimated output from the 96000 Solar Simulator onto a liquid light guide, use the 77800Fiber Focusing Assembly. |
Safety Considerations |
These sources emit dangerous levels of UV radiation, harmful to the eyes and skin. Always wear protective eyewear, clothing, and gloves when working around UV sources. |
Extended Care Program |
You can extend the standard one-year warranty on this source by an additional year if you purchase the Extended Care Program. Please ask a Sales Engineer abut this plan, when placing your order. |
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