92193 Solar Simulator

1600 W Solar Simulators

Highest intensity Oriel^® Solar Simulators
Highly collimated, large area output beam (up to 12 x 12 inches)
Optional air mass filters shape the output spectra
Various beam configurations are possible

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These are our highest intensity solar simulators. They produce a highly collimated, very uniform output beam in various sizes from 2 x 2 to 10 x 10 inches. They deliver a close match to solar radiation. Add an air mass filter to these sources and you can simulate a variety of solar conditions. We offer full spectrum and UV Solar Simulators. Fig. 1 shows the spectral output of both types.

Fig. 1 Spectral output of a full spectrum 1600 W Solar Simulator, compared to the output of a 1600 W UV Solar Simulator.

Full Spectrum Solar Simulators

We offer 6 models of full spectrum 1600 W Solar Simulators: 5 produce collimated output beams and 1 produces a diverging beam up to 12 x 12 inches (305 x 305 mm). For this model, we replaced the collimating lens with a window. Table 2 shows the size of the output beam, at specific work plane distances. Table 1 shows the typical output, in the design-irradiated plane, for our collimated models.

Table 1 Typical Output of 2 x 2 to 8 x 8 Inch Full Spectrum Solar Simulators

With This Optional Air Mass Filter	Typical Output (W m^-2)
	2 x 2 Inch		4 x 4 Inch		6 x 6 Inch		8 x 8 Inch
	250 - 2500 nm	250 - 1100 nm	250 - 2500 nm	250 - 1100 nm	250 - 2500 nm	250 - 1100 nm	250 - 2500 nm	250 - 1100 nm
AM 1 Direct	14917	10608	3978	2825	1820	1300	1105	780
AM 1.5 Direct	13470	9555	3595	2548	1650	1170	985	702
AM 2 Direct	12675	8840	3380	2365	1560	1092	936	650
AM 1.5 Global	9295	7940	2485	2120	1138	975	683	585
AM 0	17428	12740	4645	3430	2130	1560	1275	930
Unfiltered Irradiance	22256	17810	5935	4745	2730	2185	1625	1300

Table 2 Beam Sizes for 92190 Diverging Beam Solar Simulator

For This Beam Size	This Work Plane Distance is Required*
4 x 4 (101.6 x 101.6)	3 in. (76 mm)
6 x 6 (152.4 x 152.4)	7 in. (178 mm)
8 x 8 (203.2 x 203.2)	12 in. (305 mm)
10 x 10 (254 x 254) (254 x 254)	17

*Work plane distance is defined as the distance from output window to target plane.

UV Solar Simulators

These models produce very high intensity UV, and little VIS and IR. Take extreme caution when working with these sources. Table 3 shows the typical output (W m^-2) of the 92291, 2 x 2 Inch UV Solar Simulator.

Table 3 Typical Output of 92291 UV Solar Simulator

These models produce very high intensity UV, and little VIS and IR. Take extreme caution when working with these sources. Table 2 shows the typical output (W m^-2) of the 92291 , 2 x 2 Inch UV Solar Simulator.

Table 2 Typical Output of 92291 UV Solar Simulator

With These Optional UV Filters	Typical Output (W m^-2)
With These Optional UV Filters	UVC, Below 280 nm	UVB, 280 - 320 nm	UVA, 320 - 400 nm
Atmospheric Attenuation Filter	0	48	1040
Atmospheric Attenuation Filter + VIS-IR Bandpass Blocking Filter	0	40	660
UVC Blocking Filter	0	142	1063
UVB/C Blocking Filter	0	0.43	836
Unfiltered Irradiance	70	369	1150

What Makes up a Solar Simulator?

The Illuminator Housing

The illuminator housing is a temperature-controlled enclosure. It holds the arc lamp, arc lamp ignitor, optical integrator, collimating optics, light shutter, and light shutter power supply. It is equipped with a safety interlock and a thermal interlock system to ensure operator and system safety. An integral fan and filter blower provides forced air-cooling to maintain the lamp, optics and housing at a safe operating temperature.

1000 W Xenon Arc Lamp

Both families of Solar Simulators use an ozone free lamp, which has negligible output below 260 nm. Even without the DUV output, these sources emit dangerous levels of UV radiation.

Power Supply

The 69922 Power Supply runs these Solar Simulators. It is highly regulated and maintains a very stable light output. For long-term stability-critical applications, order the 68951 Digital Exposure Controller. It compensates for factors beyond the power supply's control, such as lamp aging, electrode erosion, and gas adsorption and desorption. The 69922 has an RS-232 computer interface (and optional IEEE-488); you can set the lamp parameters, monitor the light output, and turn power on/off remotely. Because of the extremely high intensity of these sources, we suggest operating the lamps remotely.

Fig. 2 Light path of an Oriel Solar Simulator.

UVB/UVA Dichroic Mirror (For UV Solar Simulators Only)

For the UV Solar Simulators we replace the aluminized mirror with a dichroic, which passes 280 to 400 nm and greatly reduces the VIS and IR. You can further shape the simulator’s output by using UV blocking filters after the dichroic.

Electronic Shutter

Our Solar Simulators include an electronic shutter. You can externally control this shutter from the Digital Control Panel on the llluminator housing, or via a hand held switch, contact closure, or logic level input. For automated exposure control, order the 68945 Digital Timer.

Extended Care Program

All Oriel^® Solar Simulators are shipped with a one-year warranty on parts and labor. We now offer an extended care plan, which gives you coverage for two years. Please ask a Sales Engineer about this plan, when placing your order.

Certification

These systems meet Class B IEC 904-9 requirements, but do not come certified.

Safety Considerations

These sources emit dangerous levels of UV radiation, harmful to the eyes and skin. Personnel working near these sources must wear a UV protective facemask, and gloves. All exposed areas of skin must be covered.

Specifications

Wattage	1600 W
Lamp Type	Xenon
Beam Uniformity	±5 %
Light Ripple	<1 % rms
Solar Simulator Input	220 V AC 50/60 Hz, 15 A
Line Regulation	0.01 %

Oriel^® Lamp Housing is designed to operate in a typical laboratory environment (typically 68 to 76 degrees F, up to 45% relative humidity). Temperature and humidity outside of typical laboratory range can contribute to cooling and ignition faults. Cooling issues will cause the over temperature sensor to open, and ignition problems will result from high humidity. Contact a Newport Technical Representative for more information if operating outside the suggested range.

Model	Description	Qty. MULTI ADD
92190	Full Spectrum Solar Simulator, 1600 W, Diverging Output, yielding up to a 12 x 12 in. area of illumination	Request Quote
92191	Full Spectrum Solar Simulator, 1600 W, 2 x 2 in. Collimated Output	Request Quote
92192	Full Spectrum Solar Simulator, 1600 W, 4 x 4 in. Collimated Output	Request Quote
92193	Full Spectrum Solar Simulator, 1600 W, 6 x 6 in. Collimated Output	Request Quote
92194	Full Spectrum Solar Simulator, 1600 W, 8 x 8 in. Collimated Output	Request Quote
92291	UV Solar Simulator, 1600 W, 2 x 2 in. Collimated Output	Request Quote
92292	UV Solar Simulator, 1600 W, 4 x 4 in. Collimated Output	Request Quote
92293	UV Solar Simulator, 1600 W, 6 x 6 in. Collimated Output	Request Quote
92294	UV Solar Simulator, 1600 W, 8 x 8 in. Collimated Output	Request Quote
92295	UV Solar Simulator, 1600 W, 10 x 10 in. Collimated Output	Request Quote