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»Standards that apply to the testing of Solar Panel and Photovoltaic Modules
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IEC 61215
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Terrestrial crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) modules, type suitability and type approval
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IEC 61646
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Terrestrial thin-film photovoltaic (PV) modules, type suitability and type approval
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ASTM E 1171
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Standard Test Method for photovoltaic modules in cyclic temperature and humidity environments
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These standards comprise different processes for testing of the suitability of the design; however, they have identical temperature and humidity testing procedures.
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Temperature Shock Cycling Test
(10.11)
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Temperature Test
IEC60068-2-2
To evaluate the ability of the module for use/storage under high temperature
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Humidity Freezing Test
(10.12)
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Temperature and Humidity Cyclic Test
IEC60068-2-38
Testing procedure of power conditioner for small PV power generating systems
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Damp Heat Test
(10.13)
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Solar Simulation on PV Modules
Light testing with UV irradiation and solar simulation is also described in these standards.
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- Determination of the maximum output
- Determination of the temperature coefficients
- Measurement of the nominal operating cell temperature
- Performance under standard testing conditions
- Performance at nominal operating cell temperature
- Hot spot endurance test
- UV Test - Pre-treatment of the PV module with ultraviolet (UV) radiation before the thermal shock load and the humidity freezing testing.
Required source of radiation
- UV radiation source within the range of 280 to 385 nm and at max. 250W/m2
- Light Treatment (only under IEC 61646)
- Solar Simulator with 800 to 1000 W/m2
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»Solar Panel and Photovoltaic Module Test Chambers
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Refrigeration system features advanced compressor technology, multi-voltage transformers, dramatically increased airflow and superior gradients.
Available in 600, 1200, and 1800 Liter models.
Suitable for the following test standards:
Thermal Cycling Test
-40˚C / +90˚C
To make an assessment of the module's ability to withstand exposure to several environmental conditions during transportation and/or storage.
JIS C-8917
JIS C-8938
-40˚C / +85˚C
To make an assessment of the module's ability to withstand exposure to several environmental conditions during transportation and/or storage.
IEC61215, 10.11 (JIS C-8990)
IEC61646, 10.11 (JIS C-8991)
Temperature/Humidity Cycling Test
+85˚C ± 2˚C , 85% ± 5% RH / -40˚C ± 3˚C
To determine the deterioration level for use and/or storage in short time under condition of temperature change in high relative humidity.
JIS C-8917
JIS C-8638
Low Temperature Sub-Cycle Test
+65˚C ± 2˚C , 93% ± 3% RH /+25˚C ± 2˚C , 80-96% RH / -10˚C ± 3˚C
IEC60068-2-38, 6.3.1 (JIS C-8962)
Temperature Test
+85˚C ± 2˚C
To evaluate the ability of the module for use and/or storage under high temperature
IEC60068-2-2, (JIS C-8917, C-60068-2-2)
IEC60068-2-2, (JIS C-8938, C-60068-2-2)
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High-Low Temperature and Temperature/Humidity Test Chambers.
Custom sizes and configurations available.
Suitable for the following test standards:
Humidity Freeze Test
+85˚C ± 2˚C , 85% ± 5% RH / -40˚C ± 3˚C
To determine the ability of the module to withstand the effects of high temperature and humidity followed by sub-zero temperatures.
IEC61215, 10.12 (JIS C-8990)
IEC61646, 10.12 (JIS C-8991)
Thermal Cycling Test
-40˚C / +90˚C
To make an assessment of the module's ability to withstand exposure to several environmental conditions during transportation and/or storage.
JIS C-8917
JIS C-8938
-40˚C / +85˚C
To make an assessment of the module's ability to withstand exposure to several environmental conditions during transportation and/or storage.
IEC61215, 10.11 (JIS C-8990)
IEC61646, 10.11 (JIS C-8991)
Damp Heat Test
+85˚C ± 2˚C , 85% ± 5% RH
To evaluate the ability of the module for use and/or storage under high temperature and humidity.
IEC60068-2-78 (JID C-8917, C-8938, C-60068-2-3)
To determine the ability of the module to withstand the effects of long-term penetration of humidity.
IEC61215, 10.13 (JIS C-8990)
IEC61646, 10.13 (JIS C-8991)
Temperature/Humidity Cycling Test
+85˚C ± 2˚C , 85% ± 5% RH / -40˚C ± 3˚C
To determine the deterioration level for use and/or storage in short time under condition of temperature change in high relative humidity.
JIS C-8917
JIS C-8638
Low Temperature Sub-Cycle Test
+65˚C ± 2˚C , 93% ± 3% RH /+25˚C ± 2˚C , 80-96% RH / -10˚C ± 3˚C
IEC60068-2-38, 6.3.1 (JIS C-8962)
Temperature Test
+85˚C ± 2˚C
To evaluate the ability of the module for use and/or storage under high temperature
IEC60068-2-2, (JIS C-8917, C-60068-2-2)
IEC60068-2-2, (JIS C-8938, C-60068-2-2)
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Standard Pre-engineered Temperature & Temperature/Humidity Chambers.
Refrigeration system features scroll compressors capable of achieving -40°C in single stage configuration.
Available in 300, 500, and 900 Liter models.
Suitable for the following test standards:
Thermal Cycling Test
-40˚C / +90˚C
To make an assessment of the module's ability to withstand exposure to several environmental conditions during transportation and/or storage.
JIS C-8917
JIS C-8938
-40˚C / +85˚C
To make an assessment of the module's ability to withstand exposure to several environmental conditions during transportation and/or storage.
IEC61215, 10.11 (JIS C-8990)
IEC61646, 10.11 (JIS C-8991)
Temperature/Humidity Cycling Test
+85˚C ± 2˚C , 85% ± 5% RH / -40˚C ± 3˚C
To determine the deterioration level for use and/or storage in short time under condition of temperature change in high relative humidity.
JIS C-8917
JIS C-8638
Low Temperature Sub-Cycle Test
+65˚C ± 2˚C , 93% ± 3% RH /+25˚C ± 2˚C , 80-96% RH / -10˚C ± 3˚C
IEC60068-2-38, 6.3.1 (JIS C-8962)
Temperature Test
+85˚C ± 2˚C
To evaluate the ability of the module for use and/or storage under high temperature
IEC60068-2-2, (JIS C-8917, C-60068-2-2)
IEC60068-2-2, (JIS C-8938, C-60068-2-2)
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›WW Series
Solid Construction Walk-in/Drive-in Temperature and Temperature/Humidity Test Rooms. Custom sizes and configurations available.
Suitable for the following test standards:
Humidity Freeze Test
+85˚C ± 2˚C , 85% ± 5% RH / -40˚C ± 3˚C
To determine the ability of the module to withstand the effects of high temperature and humidity followed by sub-zero temperatures.
IEC61215, 10.12 (JIS C-8990)
IEC61646, 10.12 (JIS C-8991)
Thermal Cycling Test
-40˚C / +90˚C
To make an assessment of the module's ability to withstand exposure to several environmental conditions during transportation and/or storage.
JIS C-8917
JIS C-8938
-40˚C / +85˚C
To make an assessment of the module's ability to withstand exposure to several environmental conditions during transportation and/or storage.
IEC61215, 10.11 (JIS C-8990)
IEC61646, 10.11 (JIS C-8991)
Damp Heat Test
+85˚C ± 2˚C , 85% ± 5% RH
To evaluate the ability of the module for use and/or storage under high temperature and humidity.
IEC60068-2-78 (JID C-8917, C-8938, C-60068-2-3)
To determine the ability of the module to withstand the effects of long-term penetration of humidity.
IEC61215, 10.13 (JIS C-8990)
IEC61646, 10.13 (JIS C-8991)
Temperature/Humidity Cycling Test
+85˚C ± 2˚C , 85% ± 5% RH / -40˚C ± 3˚C
To determine the deterioration level for use and/or storage in short time under condition of temperature change in high relative humidity.
JIS C-8917
JIS C-8638
Low Temperature Sub-Cycle Test
+65˚C ± 2˚C , 93% ± 3% RH /+25˚C ± 2˚C , 80-96% RH / -10˚C ± 3˚C
IEC60068-2-38, 6.3.1 (JIS C-8962)
Temperature Test
+85˚C ± 2˚C
To evaluate the ability of the module for use and/or storage under high temperature
IEC60068-2-2, (JIS C-8917, C-60068-2-2)
IEC60068-2-2, (JIS C-8938, C-60068-2-2)
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