Our reference solar cell and meter is an integral part of solar simulator calibration and solar cell I-V characterization. It consists of a readout device and a 2x2 cm calibrated solar cell made of monocrystalline silicon with a fused silica or IR-absorbing window.
Calibrated reference solar cell
Digital meter included
Quartz or IR-absorbing window
Re-certification service available through PV Calibration Lab
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Specifications
Autoranging
Swithces to higher display range above 1.95 Sun, lower range below 1.90 Sun
Accuracy
±0.1% of reading +2 counts @ 0.9500-1.0500 Sun @ 23 °C ±0.2% of reading +2 counts @ 0.100-1.9500 and 1.900-3.500 Sun @ 23 °C ±0.5 °C typical, ±1.0 °C max @ 24-26 °C ±0.7 °C typical, ±1.2 °C max @ 10-40 °C
Resolution
Irradiance: 0.0001 Sun @ 0-1.9500 Sun, 0.001 Sun @ 1.900-3.500 Sun Temperature: 0.01 °C
Sampling Rate
2 readings/sec
Settling Time
within 1 sec for <0.25% (= 6τ)
Range
Irradiance: 0-3.500 Sun Temperature: 0-199.9 °C capable
Temperature Coefficient
Meter Irradiance: ±150 ppm/°C max Reference Cell Irradiance: +450 ±150 ppm/°C Temperature readout: ±0.02 °C/°C of meter ambient temperature change
Operating Temperature Range
10-40 °C
Operating Humidity
0-90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Electrical Interface
Type K connector for thermocouple integrated beneath the PV reference cell Amphenol T 3302 009 4-pin connector for reference cell 4-wire interface Analog output BNC jacks for Sun and temperature output
Dimensions
Meter: 151 x 95 x 178 mm Reference cell: 70 x 16 x 92 mm
Weight
1.8 kg (meter)
Features
Oriel® PVIV System Setup
Demonstration on the initial set up and test measurement of an Oriel PVIV station. This video shows an I-V measurement of the Calibrated Silicon Reference Cell using the Oriel MiniSol LED solar simulator
The primary application of this system is to set the irradiance level of a solar simulator near to 1.000 Sun so that photovoltaic cells can be tested under standard reporting conditions.
Reference Cell Window Options
The reference cell consists of a 2x2 cm monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic cell with a choice of two windows. The KG5 heat absorbing window offers high transmission for visible wavelengths and absorb IR wavelengths. For a wider wavelength transmission range, a fused silica (quartz) window option is available. The KG1, KG2, and KG3 windows and respective traces are no longer available for standard ordering, and are referenced for legacy purposes only. For customized solutions featuring these traces, please refer to our FSQ products in our heat absorbing glass shortpass filters product family.
PhotoVoltaic Calibration Lab
We are proud to house and manage one of the few commercial photovoltaic and calibration test laboratories in the world. The Photovoltaic Calibration and Test Laboratory is accredited by A2LA to the ISO/IEC 17025 Standard, using state of the art equipment for measurements in accordance with ASTM E948 and E1021. The lab welcomes requests for prototype PV device performance measurements or PV reference cell calibrations. Flexible scheduling and rapid turnaround time ensure minimal downtime to time sensitive devices.
Characterizing I-V Curves of PhotoVoltaic Cells
We offer test solutions to measure current-voltage (IV) characteristics of PV cells. Models are available in 1 or 10 amps configurations, determined by the current generated by the device under test. Solutions include the source meter, cabling, and IV Test Station software to capture data quickly and easily. Additional mounting, probing, and temperature control accessories are available. Newport's IV test solutions are designed to work with any of our solar simulators.
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