Solar Simulator, Manual and Electronic Safety Shutter, LCS-100

The 94011A-ES solar simulator is intended for the researcher who needs to closely simulate the sun’s spectrum, but does not require a large field of illumination. The 94011A-ES uses a 100 W ozone free xenon lamp to produce a 1.5 inch x 1.5 inch (38 mm x 38 mm) collimated beam.  

The 94011A-ES solar simulator includes an AM1.5G air mass filter which provides Class A spectral performance based on current applicable standards at 1 SUN irradiance output. Other air mass filters can be exchanged without breaking down and returning the system.

It is certified to IEC 60904-9 Edition 2 (2007) and ASTM E927-10 (2015) standards for Spectral Match, Spatial Non-Uniformity of Irradiance, and Temporal Instability of Irradiance.This model uses a single lamp design to meet not one or two, but all three performance criteria without compromising the 1 SUN output power, providing true Class ABB performance. For more information about these solar simulator standards, please see our "Solar Simulator Standards — Definitions & Comparisons" technical note.

An electronic shutter has been integrated into the system, allowing the lamp to be left on without continual illumination of the sample. This protects the sample and user from irradiation as well as decreases the strain from re-igniting the lamp often. The shutter controller has an open/close switch and a TTL input for external trigger applications.

Designed to meet the current demands of PV Researchers, the LCS-100 series is the next generation of our 96000 low cost solar simulator. It offers better performance and a simpler design in a smaller footprint.

Extended Warranties are available for this product. Conact Newport Sales for further information.

Class A Spectral Match

Spectral match is indicated by the first letter in the solar simulators class rating. An ideal spectral match for a solar simulator is based on the percentage of the integrated light intensity in 6 spectral ranges. A solar simulator with a Class A spectral match may not deviate more than 0.75 to 1.25 times the ideal percentage in each spectral range. Spectral match for all Oriel® solar simulator models installed with the AM 1.5G spectral correction filter is shown to easily meet IEC and ASTM Class A requirements.

Class B Spatial Uniformity of Irradiance

The irradiance uniformity over the working area is indicated by the second letter in a solar simulator class rating, and is the most difficult requirement to achieve and maintain. Hot spots can lead to significant errors in measured cell efficiency and can cause inaccurate binning of cells. The Class B spatial uniformity performance standard is designed to minimize the impact of hot spots and meets the Class B requirements for the standards. The plot shows the uniformity of the irradiance across a typical 2 x 2 inch simulator working area.

Class B Temporal Stability

Temporal stability is the third performance parameter of solar simulators. It requires that the output light be stable over time in order to ensure that the lamp fluctuations do not distort the measurements of solar cell efficiency. The Class ABB Small Area Solar Simulators easily meet Class B stability standards for all three standards without the need for a feedback based controller.

Simplicity and Economy

Simplicity and economy were the design criteria for these Solar Simulators. The electronics are built into the lamp housing and are factory pre-set to run the lamp at the proper current and voltage – just power the system and ignite the lamp! There are no high voltage cables to connect, no power supply settings to optimize, and no optical alignments required. They operate a 100 W Xe lamp with integrated reflector. Replacement lamp assemblies simply drop in place with no lamp adjustment required.