AAA Class Solar Simulator

IV Characterization System

FYTRONIX-8000

The FYTRONIX-8000 is an advanced AAA-class solar simulator system engineered for high-precision photovoltaic characterization. The system enables repeatable and accurate measurement of I–V (current–voltage), Iphoto–V (photocurrent–voltage), and P–V (power–voltage) characteristics of solar cells under standard test conditions (STC).

 

Solar  simulators are manufactured in various style according to requested specifications

System Overview

The Solar Simulator IV Characterization System is a high-precision photovoltaic characterization platform designed for accurate I–V and P–V measurements of solar cells. The system complies with IEC 60904-9 and ASTM standards, offering AAA-class performance in spectrum match, non-uniformity, and temporal stability.

System Includes

• AAA Class Solar Simulator

• Precision Sourcemeter

• Calibrated Reference Solar Cell

• Sample Holder

Key Specifications

Solar Simulator

• Class: AAA

• Light Source: Plasma Lamp

o Superior spectral stability compared to Xenon lamps

• Lamp Life time:

o Plasma Lamp: 4000 hours

o Xenon Lamp (typical): 1000 hours

• Beam Size: 40 mm diameter

• Spectral Match: AM 1.5G

o Typical deviation < 25.5% (within ±25%, compliant with Class-A requirement)

• Spatial Non-Uniformity:

o Class A, < 2%

• Temporal Stability:

o Class A, < 2%

• Solar Irradiance Intensity:

o AM 1.5G, 1000 W/m²

o Warranty: 2 years

Sourcemeter Specifications

• Instrument Type: Precision Sourcemeter

• Current Range: Automatic ranging from 1 nA to 30 mA

• Measurement Mode: Source and measure current and voltage

• Application Suitability:

o Optimized for laboratory-scale solar cell characterization

o Ideal for low-current and high-sensitivity photovoltaic measurements

Measurement Characteristics

• I–V Characteristics

Measurement of current–voltage behavior to evaluate electrical performance of solar cells

• Iphoto–Voltage Characteristics

Analysis of photo-generated current as a function of applied voltage under simulated solar illumination

• Power–Voltage (P–V) Characteristics

Determination of output power versus voltage, including maximum power point (Pmax).

Photovoltaic Parameters Measured

• Short Circuit Current (Isc)

• Open Circuit Voltage (Voc)

• Maximum Power (Pmax)

• Voltage at Maximum Power (Vmax)

• Current at Maximum Power (Imax)

• Fill Factor (FF)

• Series Resistance (Rs)

• Shunt Resistance (Rsh)

• Characteristic Resistance (Rch)

• Photoresponse (RR)

• Solar Cell Efficiency (η)

Reference Cell

• Type: Calibrated Reference Solar Cell

• Ensures accurate irradiance calibration and repeatable measurements

Stability & Cooling

• System Stability: Better than 1%

• Cooling System:

o Fan cooling system

o Power-off delay function for enhanced lamp lifetime and thermal safety

Software Features

The integrated software enables fully automated photovoltaic characterization via computer control.

Software Functions

• Real-time I–V and P–V curve acquisition

• Automatic calculation of all photovoltaic parameters

• Data storage and export

• User-friendly graphical interface

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 Calculated Parameters

• Open Circuit Voltage (Voc)

• Short Circuit Current (Isc)

• Fill Factor (FF)

• Voltage at Maximum Power (Vmax)

• Current at Maximum Power (Imax)

• Maximum Output Power (Pmax)

• Series Resistance (Rs)

• Shunt Resistance (Rsh)

• Characteristic Resistance (Rch)

• Photoresponse (RR)

• Solar Cell Efficiency (η)

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Applications

• Research & Development laboratories

• Quality control of photovoltaic devices

• Academic and industrial solar cell testing

• Thin-film and crystalline silicon solar cell characterization

Certificate of Compliance

Date: 07.08.2025

Product Information

• Product: Solar Simulator

• Model: SOLAR TECH X-11

• Serial Number (SN): 112

Applicable Standards

This product has been evaluated and found to comply with the following international standards:

• ASTM E72-10

• IEC 60904-9

• JIS C 8912

Compliance Scope

• Spectral Fit: ✔ Compliant

• Conforms to spectral distribution requirements for AM 1.5G solar simulation

• Meets Class-A spectral matching criteria as defined in the applicable standards

Statement of Compliance

The Solar Simulator SOLAR TECH X-11 has been tested and verified to comply with the above-mentioned standards and fulfills the required criteria for spectral fit performance in photovoltaic measurements.

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Authorized Signature:  

Title: General Manager

Organization: Solar Physics Technologies 

Date: 07.08.2025