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Solar Simulators

UHE Solar Simulator

Sciencetech Solar Simulators

Solar simulators are light sources with specialized characteristics that make them similar to natural sunlight in quantifiable ways. At minimum, solar simulators resemble natural sunlight in their specific spectral match, their low spatial non-uniformity, and their low temporal instability.

Solar simulators are described in terms of their classification in the format: “Class XYZ” in which the position of the letters is fixed:

  Class XYZ: X represents spectral match: the output irradiance is measured in several wavelength intervals. The percentage output irradiance in each interval is measured, and any one interval with the lowest classification match determines the total ranking (e.g. if all intervals but one are Class A, and one is Class B, the spectral match is Class B).

  Class XYZ: Y represents spatial non-uniformity: the output irradiance is measured at a set of evenly spaced points throughout the target area. The upper and lower range of those points determines the spatial non-uniformity classification. It is important to note that this parameter uses broadband measurements and does not break down the light into wavelength intervals.  

  Class XYZ: Z represents temporal instability: the output irradiance is measured over a specified time interval and the upper and lower range of these measurements determines the temporal instability. It is important to note that the relevant time scale for these parameters was determined with regard to silicon photovoltaics, so other applications may have different (including less stringent) requirements.

  Classifications of A+, A, B, and C for each parameter are defined by internationally recognized standards. Class A+ is primarily intended for use in calibration laboratories and is not considered necessary for manufacturing and qualification testing. 

  Other features that are not included in the standard classification but which may nonetheless be important in specific applications include:

  Collimation: the degree to which the rays of light are parallel. Due to the extreme distance between the sun and the earth’s surface, natural sunlight is highly collimated. In many applications, this is not highly relevant, but in others, especially space applications, it may be important. 

  Air Mass Filter: Depending on the specific conditions the solar simulator is intended to simulate, different spectral conditions will need to be adhered to. For example, greater UV output and greater overall intensity is required when simulating the environment just outside of the earth’s atmosphere (AM0) rather than simulating the environment present outdoors, on the ground, and at mid-latitudes (AM1.5G).  

Terrestrial or Space Solar Simulator: Depending on the specific conditions the solar simulator is intended to simulate, different spectral conditions will need to be adhered to. For example, greater UV output and greater overall intensity is required when simulating the environment just outside of the earth’s atmosphere (space solar simulator or AM0) rather than simulating the environment present outdoors, on the ground, and at mid-latitudes (terrestrial solar simulator or AM1.5G). AM1.5D and AM1.0D are less common air masses used in terrestrial solar simulators. 

 
 

Introduction to Our Ultra-High Efficiency Solar Simulator

Class AAA UHE-NL-150


We manufacture many other varieties of solar simulators and this demonstration is applicable to our other solar simulator types as well. All the instructions in the video will also be provided in the manual that comes along with the system.

 
 

Sciencetech Webinar: Versatile Solar Simulators

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This webinar is an overview of the guidelines and principles behind designing and manufacturing Solar Simulators. Discussion topics include: why use a solar simulator, how to choose the right solar simulator, solar simulation specs, and an overview of our UHE Solar Simulator.

Sciencetech Solar Simulator Models

Class AAA and ABA (Spectral match, spatial non-uniformity of irradiance, temporal instability) 


Sciencetech Inc. designs and fabricates more than 30 different variants of Solar Simulators. Compliance to standards IEC 60904-9, ASTM E 927 Class A spectral match, Class A or B spatial non-uniformity of irradiance, Class A temporal instability. Take a look below.

Solar Simulators Target Size Working Distance Spatial
Non-Uniformity
Square Side Circ. Diameter
Inches cm Inches cm Inches cm Class
SF300A 0.7 1.8 1 2.5 3 - 4 13 A
SF300B 1.4 3.6 2 5 3 - 4 13 B
SciSun AM1.5G 2 5 2 5 15 38 A
SciSun AM0 2 5 2 5 15 38 A
2.1 5.2 3 7.5 18 45 B
SS1.0kW 3.5 8.8 5 12.5 30 75 B
SS1.6K 4.2 10.7 6 15.3 36 90 B
SS2.5K 5.6 14 7.8 20 42 105 B
SS0.5kW-UV 2.1 5.3 3 7.5 18 45 B
SS1.0kW-UV 3.5 8.8 5 12.5 35.2 88 B
SS1.6kW-UV 4.5 11.3 6.4 16 50 125 B
SS2.5kW-UV 5.6 14.1 8 20 42 105 B
SFR1.6K 6.3 16 8.5 21.5 ~12 30 B
SFR3.0K 8.4 21 11.5 29.5 ~12 30 B
Fiberized
(Optical Fiber)
AX-Lightline 2 5 2 5 16 40 A
AX-Lightline 1 2.5 1 2.5 8 20 A
UHE Work Station
(Ultra High Efficiency)
UHE-NS-075 3 7.5 3 7.5 8 20 A
UHE-NS-100 4 10 4 10 12 30 A
UHE-NL-150 6 15 6 15 20 50 A
UHE-NL-200 8 20 8 20 23 58 A
UHE-NS-250 10 25 10 25 26 65 A
UHE-NS-300 12 30 12 30 26 65 A
LASI 20 50 20 50 40 100 C
PSS 1 40 100 40 100 40 100 A
PSS 1.5 60 150 60 150 40 100 A
PSS 2 80 200 80 200 40 100 A

FSSC 200-4000 Suns 2 5 2 5 ~0.5 ~1.2 A
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UHE Solar Simulator

The Solar Constant and Solar Simulation


The radiation from the Sun is measured in two ways for a variety of fields of research. The solar constant is the irradiance or intensity of light incident at the surface of the Earth’s atmosphere on a plane normal to the angle of incidence.


This value has been defined by the World Meteorological Organization to be 1366.7W/m2 outside the atmosphere. The irradiance of the Sun at the Earth’s surface varies under different conditions due to absorption and scattering effects in the atmosphere, and so a number of other constants are important in regards to the irradiance of a solar simulator.



Below the atmosphere the radiation emitted from the Sun can be divided into two components: direct radiation that comes from the Sun itself, and scattered radiation coming from the rest of the sky, including a portion reflected back from the ground. Solar simulators are adjusted to imitate the spectral distribution of sunlight for a variety of environments; to do this the spectral distribution from the xenon arc lamp source is altered and refined using Air Mass (AM) filters.


When discussing filters, the direct radiation spectrum is imitated using a direct (D) filter, and the total including scattered sky and ground radiation is matched by using a global (G) filter that imitates both components together.

Sciencetech AM Filters


Sciencetech’s AM filters are designed to be used individually for standard conditions, although they can also be arranged in series to produce other spectral distributions. Many solar simulator systems used by our competition require filters to be used in series to achieve the same performance as Sciencetech’s filters, for example using AM0 and AM1.0 filters in series to achieve a AM1.0 spectral distribution, whereas Sciencetech’s AM1.0 filter can be used alone to achieve the same result, reducing power loss and the cost of additional filters.

Sciencetech AM Filters
Sciencetech Xenon Arc Lamp Light Source

Most Sciencetech solar simulators use xenon arc lamps, which enables the system to produce an intense, collimated beam of light, similar to that of a 5,800oK blackbody. The biggest difference between the two is the xenon lines are present in the arc spectrum, and atmospheric absorptions in solar spectra, which is especially highlighted in the 800-1100nm range because of the intense line output of the lamp. An AM0 filter can reduce this effect so that the average level in specified bands matches solar levels above the atmosphere to better than ±25%, although complete elimination of the xenon lines while preserving the rest of the spectrum is impossible with a practical filter. AM1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 filters further modify the visible and UV portions of the spectrum for different sea-level conditions, and coupled with the use of high pressure Xenon arc lamps Sciencetech is capable of producing Class A standards for our solar simulators.

The graphs on the right show the typical output spectra of Sciencetech’s fully reflective solar simulators. These spectral irradiance curves combine the spectral curves of the xenon arc lamp source, air mass filter, and mirrors used inside the solar simulator beam homogenizer. Actual output spectra may vary due to the condition of the lamp and manufacturing tolerances of the air mass filters. In order to simplify visual comparison of the spectral curves of our solar simulators with ASTM E927-19 standard curves, the simulator outputs are normalized to the corresponding standard spectrum.

 

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This accessory is a base and post assembly designed to work with 2" diameter optical assemblies. The PM90 allows a 2" optical assembly to be held vertically or horizontally and rotated through any angle, and is adjustable to any height above the included base plate from 0 to 12". The included 6x12" base plate can be secured to a standard optical table or left free standing. This accessory can be used with Sciencetech's A1 and A4 Solar LightLine solar simulators to allow for horizontal or vertical operation (and at any angle) by holding to output optic at the end of the 4 foot light guide.
400.00
This accessory is a base and post assembly designed to work with 2" diameter optical assemblies. The PM90 allows a 2" optical assembly to be held vertically or horizontally and rotated through any angle, and is adjustable to any height above the included base plate from 0 to 12". The included 6x12" base plate can be secured to a standard optical table or left free standing. This accessory can be used with Sciencetech's A1 and A4 Solar LightLine solar simulators to allow for horizontal or vertical operation (and at any angle) by holding to output optic at the end of the 4 foot light guide.
400.00 400.0 USD
Price Valid only in North America


This option for SS0.5K, SS1.0K and SS1.6K solar simulators makes the solar simulator vertical standing. With this option the output from the solar simulator will be parallel to the floor it is standing on.
400.00
This option for SS0.5K, SS1.0K and SS1.6K solar simulators makes the solar simulator vertical standing. With this option the output from the solar simulator will be parallel to the floor it is standing on.
400.00 400.0 USD
Price Valid only in North America


This option for SS0.5K, SS1.0K and SS1.6K solar simulators makes the solar simulator vertical standing. The base is fitted with castors so that the simulator can be easily moved. This option is very useful if the simulator location may be changed from time to time. With this option the output from the solar simulator will be parallel to the floor it is standing on.
500.00
This option for SS0.5K, SS1.0K and SS1.6K solar simulators makes the solar simulator vertical standing. The base is fitted with castors so that the simulator can be easily moved. This option is very useful if the simulator location may be changed from time to time. With this option the output from the solar simulator will be parallel to the floor it is standing on.
500.00 500.0 USD
Price Valid only in North America


Sciencetech Inc. fully reflective solar simulators have the unparalleled ability to be realigned to allow the solar simulator to be used in many different customized scenarios. This allows the end user to reconfigure the simulator to provide a larger or smaller target with varying degrees of non-uniformity and power output. Most other simulators on the market today do not allow the end user to do this.
Sciencetech Solar Simulator System Alignment Kit includes:
1 sun calibrated alignment Silicon detector, laser and holder, UV protection glasses, Sciencetech multimeter.
Can be used on all of Sciencetech's fully reflective Solar Simulators.
550.00
Sciencetech Inc. fully reflective solar simulators have the unparalleled ability to be realigned to allow the solar simulator to be used in many different customized scenarios. This allows the end user to reconfigure the simulator to provide a larger or smaller target with varying degrees of non-uniformity and power output. Most other simulators on the market today do not allow the end user to do this.
Sciencetech Solar Simulator System Alignment Kit includes:
1 sun calibrated alignment Silicon detector, laser and holder, UV protection glasses, Sciencetech multimeter.
Can be used on all of Sciencetech's fully reflective Solar Simulators.
550.00 550.0 USD
Price Valid only in North America


This vertical stand enables the SS150 fully reflective solar simulator to project its output beam downwards onto a horizontal illumination table which makes it ideal for solar cell testing. The stand assures the distance between the output port of the solar simulator to the sample platform produces exactly 1 SUN intensity (100mW/cm2 using an AM1.5G filter).
1,027.00
This vertical stand enables the SS150 fully reflective solar simulator to project its output beam downwards onto a horizontal illumination table which makes it ideal for solar cell testing. The stand assures the distance between the output port of the solar simulator to the sample platform produces exactly 1 SUN intensity (100mW/cm2 using an AM1.5G filter).
1,027.00 1027.0 USD
Price Valid only in North America


Every time the illumination target size of a Fully Reflective Solar Simulator changes, the reflective mirrors inside the solar simulator that direct the light from the source to the target need to be refocused. Although this can be performed manually, the procedure is a hassle should the user need to change the target spot size frequently. The solar simulator would need to be shut down and have each internal mirror re-adjusted to support a different focal spot size. With this variable focus option re-adjusting the internal mirrors of the solar simulator is performed through a single knob without having to shutdown the solar simulator. This feature can also be used to vary illumination intensity by spreading the light over a larger area or concentrating the light into a smaller area.
3,675.00
Every time the illumination target size of a Fully Reflective Solar Simulator changes, the reflective mirrors inside the solar simulator that direct the light from the source to the target need to be refocused. Although this can be performed manually, the procedure is a hassle should the user need to change the target spot size frequently. The solar simulator would need to be shut down and have each internal mirror re-adjusted to support a different focal spot size. With this variable focus option re-adjusting the internal mirrors of the solar simulator is performed through a single knob without having to shutdown the solar simulator. This feature can also be used to vary illumination intensity by spreading the light over a larger area or concentrating the light into a smaller area.
3,675.00 3675.0 USD
Price Valid only in North America


This device is designed to be coupled to one of Sciencetech's IV Test systems. The Load Booster is inserted between the Keithley and the device under test with the Keithley current range set to 0.1A and used in remote (4 wire) sensing mode. The Load Booster effectively expands the IV testing current range.
Load Boosters may only be used in pulsed mode operation. They cannot be used for continuous illumination and measurement.
Voltage Range: 200V
Current Range: 10A
5,000.00
This device is designed to be coupled to one of Sciencetech's IV Test systems. The Load Booster is inserted between the Keithley and the device under test with the Keithley current range set to 0.1A and used in remote (4 wire) sensing mode. The Load Booster effectively expands the IV testing current range.
Load Boosters may only be used in pulsed mode operation. They cannot be used for continuous illumination and measurement.
Voltage Range: 200V
Current Range: 10A
5,000.00 5000.0 USD
Price Valid only in North America


This device is designed to be coupled to one of Sciencetech's IV Test systems. The Load Booster is inserted between the Keithley and the device under test with the Keithley current range set to 0.1A and used in remote (4 wire) sensing mode. The Load Booster effectively expands the IV testing current range.
Load Boosters may only be used in pulsed mode operation. They cannot be used for continuous illumination and measurement.
Voltage Range: 200V
Current Range: 20A

6,000.00
This device is designed to be coupled to one of Sciencetech's IV Test systems. The Load Booster is inserted between the Keithley and the device under test with the Keithley current range set to 0.1A and used in remote (4 wire) sensing mode. The Load Booster effectively expands the IV testing current range.
Load Boosters may only be used in pulsed mode operation. They cannot be used for continuous illumination and measurement.
Voltage Range: 200V
Current Range: 20A

6,000.00 6000.0 USD
Price Valid only in North America


Class: ABA
Spot size: 25 mm (1”) diameter at 1 sun
Working distance: 100-130mm (4-5”) from exit port
Collimation: 1 degree half angle
Sciencetech Power Supply: (601-150) Adjustable Power Supply with Touchscreen Control

The SF-150-B is a low cost 150W solar simulator system for applications requiring a more collimated beam or more UV production than provided by our SciSun series. The SF-150-B includes arc lamp housing, bulb, power supply with igniter, filter holder, manual shutter, and UV fused silica lenses.

Available Air Mass filters include AM0, AM1.0, AM1.5 direct and global, and AM2.0. Other filters such as dichroic filters and bandpass filters are available for further modification of the spectrum. Filters are sold separately; please specify which filters should be sent with the solar simulator when ordering.

*The SF-150B can produce up to 50mm (2") diameter spot size at 1 sun, but will reduce the specifications to Class CBA, with a working distance <25mm (1") from exit port.

Please speak with your authorized Sciencetech Technical Sales Staff for further details and a full range of options.

This system includes 1 IEC 60320 C13 compatible power cables. Region-specific version must be selected at the time of placing an order (see product 491-9001).
6,314.00
In stock
Class: ABA
Spot size: 25 mm (1”) diameter at 1 sun
Working distance: 100-130mm (4-5”) from exit port
Collimation: 1 degree half angle
Sciencetech Power Supply: (601-150) Adjustable Power Supply with Touchscreen Control

The SF-150-B is a low cost 150W solar simulator system for applications requiring a more collimated beam or more UV production than provided by our SciSun series. The SF-150-B includes arc lamp housing, bulb, power supply with igniter, filter holder, manual shutter, and UV fused silica lenses.

Available Air Mass filters include AM0, AM1.0, AM1.5 direct and global, and AM2.0. Other filters such as dichroic filters and bandpass filters are available for further modification of the spectrum. Filters are sold separately; please specify which filters should be sent with the solar simulator when ordering.

*The SF-150B can produce up to 50mm (2") diameter spot size at 1 sun, but will reduce the specifications to Class CBA, with a working distance <25mm (1") from exit port.

Please speak with your authorized Sciencetech Technical Sales Staff for further details and a full range of options.

This system includes 1 IEC 60320 C13 compatible power cables. Region-specific version must be selected at the time of placing an order (see product 491-9001).
6,314.00 6314.0 USD
Price Valid only in North America


Class: ABA
Spot size: 50 mm (2”) diameter at 1 sun
Working distance: 100-130mm (4-5”) from exit port
Spot size (with optional beam turner): 50 mm (2”) at 1 sun
Collimation: 1 degree half angle
Sciencetech Power Supply: (601-300) 300W Adjustable Power Supply with Touchscreen Control

The SF-300-B is a low cost 300W solar simulator system for applications requiring a more collimated beam or more UV production than provided by our SLB series. The SF-300-B includes arc lamp housing, bulb, power supply with igniter, filter holder, manual shutter, and UV fused silica lenses.

Available Air Mass filters include AM0, AM1.0, AM1.5 direct and global, and AM2.0. Other filters such as dichroic filters and bandpass filters are available for further modification of the spectrum. Filters are sold separately; please specify which filters should be sent with the solar simulator when ordering.

Please speak with your authorized Sciencetech Technical Sales Staff for further details and a full range of options.

This system includes 1 IEC 60320 C13 compatible power cables. Region-specific version must be selected at the time of placing an order (see product 491-9001).
6,495.00
In stock
Class: ABA
Spot size: 50 mm (2”) diameter at 1 sun
Working distance: 100-130mm (4-5”) from exit port
Spot size (with optional beam turner): 50 mm (2”) at 1 sun
Collimation: 1 degree half angle
Sciencetech Power Supply: (601-300) 300W Adjustable Power Supply with Touchscreen Control

The SF-300-B is a low cost 300W solar simulator system for applications requiring a more collimated beam or more UV production than provided by our SLB series. The SF-300-B includes arc lamp housing, bulb, power supply with igniter, filter holder, manual shutter, and UV fused silica lenses.

Available Air Mass filters include AM0, AM1.0, AM1.5 direct and global, and AM2.0. Other filters such as dichroic filters and bandpass filters are available for further modification of the spectrum. Filters are sold separately; please specify which filters should be sent with the solar simulator when ordering.

Please speak with your authorized Sciencetech Technical Sales Staff for further details and a full range of options.

This system includes 1 IEC 60320 C13 compatible power cables. Region-specific version must be selected at the time of placing an order (see product 491-9001).
6,495.00 6495.0 USD
Price Valid only in North America


Class: AAA
Spot size: 25 mm (1”) diameter at 1 sun*
Working distance: 100-130mm (4-5”) from exit port
Spot size (with optional beam turner): 25 mm (1”) at 1 sun
Collimation: 1 degree half angle
Sciencetech Power Supply: (601-300) 300W Adjustable Power Supply with Touchscreen Control

The SF-300-A is a low cost 300W solar simulator system for applications requiring a more collimated beam or more UV production than provided by our SciSun series. The SF-300-A includes arc lamp housing, bulb, power supply with igniter, filter holder, manual shutter, and UV fused silica lenses.

Available Air Mass filters include AM0, AM1.0, AM1.5 direct and global, and AM2.0. Other filters such as dichroic filters and bandpass filters are available for further modification of the spectrum. Filters are sold separately; please specify which filters should be sent with the solar simulator when ordering.

*Spot size can be increased to 50mm (2") but will reduce the specifications to Class ABA.

Please speak with your authorized Sciencetech Technical Sales Staff for further details and a full range of options.

This system includes 1 IEC 60320 C13 compatible power cables. Region-specific version must be selected at the time of placing an order (see product 491-9001).
6,850.00
In stock
Class: AAA
Spot size: 25 mm (1”) diameter at 1 sun*
Working distance: 100-130mm (4-5”) from exit port
Spot size (with optional beam turner): 25 mm (1”) at 1 sun
Collimation: 1 degree half angle
Sciencetech Power Supply: (601-300) 300W Adjustable Power Supply with Touchscreen Control

The SF-300-A is a low cost 300W solar simulator system for applications requiring a more collimated beam or more UV production than provided by our SciSun series. The SF-300-A includes arc lamp housing, bulb, power supply with igniter, filter holder, manual shutter, and UV fused silica lenses.

Available Air Mass filters include AM0, AM1.0, AM1.5 direct and global, and AM2.0. Other filters such as dichroic filters and bandpass filters are available for further modification of the spectrum. Filters are sold separately; please specify which filters should be sent with the solar simulator when ordering.

*Spot size can be increased to 50mm (2") but will reduce the specifications to Class ABA.

Please speak with your authorized Sciencetech Technical Sales Staff for further details and a full range of options.

This system includes 1 IEC 60320 C13 compatible power cables. Region-specific version must be selected at the time of placing an order (see product 491-9001).
6,850.00 6850.0 USD
Price Valid only in North America


This device is designed to be coupled to one of Sciencetech's IV Test systems. The Load Booster is inserted between the Keithley and the device under test with the Keithley current range set to 0.1A and used in remote (4 wire) sensing mode. The Load Booster effectively expands the IV testing current range.
Load Boosters may only be used in pulsed mode operation. They cannot be used for continuous illumination and measurement.
Voltage Range: 200V
Current Range: 40A
7,000.00
This device is designed to be coupled to one of Sciencetech's IV Test systems. The Load Booster is inserted between the Keithley and the device under test with the Keithley current range set to 0.1A and used in remote (4 wire) sensing mode. The Load Booster effectively expands the IV testing current range.
Load Boosters may only be used in pulsed mode operation. They cannot be used for continuous illumination and measurement.
Voltage Range: 200V
Current Range: 40A
7,000.00 7000.0 USD
Price Valid only in North America


This device is designed to be coupled to one of Sciencetech's IV Test systems. The Load Booster is inserted between the Keithley and the device under test with the Keithley current range set to 0.1A and used in remote (4 wire) sensing mode. The Load Booster effectively expands the IV testing current range.
Load Boosters may only be used in pulsed mode operation. They cannot be used for continuous illumination and measurement.
Voltage Range: 200V
Current Range: 60A
8,000.00
This device is designed to be coupled to one of Sciencetech's IV Test systems. The Load Booster is inserted between the Keithley and the device under test with the Keithley current range set to 0.1A and used in remote (4 wire) sensing mode. The Load Booster effectively expands the IV testing current range.
Load Boosters may only be used in pulsed mode operation. They cannot be used for continuous illumination and measurement.
Voltage Range: 200V
Current Range: 60A
8,000.00 8000.0 USD
Price Valid only in North America


Class: AAA (ASTM E927-19, IEC 60904-9)
Target size: 50×50 mm
Intensity: 2 Suns using 300W, 1 Sun using 150W
ND filter for 1 sun operation included with 300W version
Working distance: 380 mm (with beam turning unit CTBT-3)

The SciSun can be configured to precisely suit user requirements.

The following features can be selected to provide the best SciSun for your application (see brochure for full details):
- Air Mass Filter: AM1.5G spectral matching is the standard option. For AM0 matching, please see the AM0 SciSun product. Other filtering options are possible; please contact us for more details.
- Lamp: 300 W produces a maximum intensity of 2 Suns, 150 W produces a maximum intensity of 1 Sun.
- Power Supply: The included power supply can be a full-featured, adjustable touchscreen-controlled supply (CE compliant), or a simpler, manually-operated power supply (not CE compliant).
- Beam Turner: A 360-degree adjustable beam turner is included as a standard feature in all models.
- Stand: Three stand options are available as optional accessories: a simple, economical, height-adjustable stand for downward-facing use (in conjunction with a beam turner), a workstation with adjustable sample tray, and a workstation with adjustable sample tray within a dark chamber. If the system is ordered with no stand, it sits on the tabletop and the beam can be rotated to the desired direction using the beam turner.
- Shutter: A manual shutter is an economical option, while a motorized shutter is available as an optional replacement if computer control of the shutter is required. To control the motorized shutter from the power supply, the touchscreen power supply option is required.
- Attenuation: Manual or motorized variable attenuators are available optional accessories. If no variable attenuator is chosen, the 300W SciSun will still come with a removeable neutral density filter to permit 1 sun operation.

This system includes 1 IEC 60320 C13 compatible power cable. Region-specific version must be selected at the time of placing an order (see product 491-9001).

Also included are a xenon arc lamp, filter holder, and testing report.
8,465.00
In stock
Class: AAA (ASTM E927-19, IEC 60904-9)
Target size: 50×50 mm
Intensity: 2 Suns using 300W, 1 Sun using 150W
ND filter for 1 sun operation included with 300W version
Working distance: 380 mm (with beam turning unit CTBT-3)

The SciSun can be configured to precisely suit user requirements.

The following features can be selected to provide the best SciSun for your application (see brochure for full details):
- Air Mass Filter: AM1.5G spectral matching is the standard option. For AM0 matching, please see the AM0 SciSun product. Other filtering options are possible; please contact us for more details.
- Lamp: 300 W produces a maximum intensity of 2 Suns, 150 W produces a maximum intensity of 1 Sun.
- Power Supply: The included power supply can be a full-featured, adjustable touchscreen-controlled supply (CE compliant), or a simpler, manually-operated power supply (not CE compliant).
- Beam Turner: A 360-degree adjustable beam turner is included as a standard feature in all models.
- Stand: Three stand options are available as optional accessories: a simple, economical, height-adjustable stand for downward-facing use (in conjunction with a beam turner), a workstation with adjustable sample tray, and a workstation with adjustable sample tray within a dark chamber. If the system is ordered with no stand, it sits on the tabletop and the beam can be rotated to the desired direction using the beam turner.
- Shutter: A manual shutter is an economical option, while a motorized shutter is available as an optional replacement if computer control of the shutter is required. To control the motorized shutter from the power supply, the touchscreen power supply option is required.
- Attenuation: Manual or motorized variable attenuators are available optional accessories. If no variable attenuator is chosen, the 300W SciSun will still come with a removeable neutral density filter to permit 1 sun operation.

This system includes 1 IEC 60320 C13 compatible power cable. Region-specific version must be selected at the time of placing an order (see product 491-9001).

Also included are a xenon arc lamp, filter holder, and testing report.
8,240.00 8240.0 USD
Price Valid only in North America


This device is designed to be coupled to one of Sciencetech's IV Test systems. The Load Booster is inserted between the Keithley and the device under test with the Keithley current range set to 0.1A and used in remote (4 wire) sensing mode. The Load Booster effectively expands the IV testing current range.
Load Boosters may only be used in pulsed mode operation. They cannot be used for continuous illumination and measurement.
Voltage Range: 200V
Current Range: 80A

8,500.00
This device is designed to be coupled to one of Sciencetech's IV Test systems. The Load Booster is inserted between the Keithley and the device under test with the Keithley current range set to 0.1A and used in remote (4 wire) sensing mode. The Load Booster effectively expands the IV testing current range.
Load Boosters may only be used in pulsed mode operation. They cannot be used for continuous illumination and measurement.
Voltage Range: 200V
Current Range: 80A

8,500.00 8500.0 USD
Price Valid only in North America


The Sciencetech FLASH-ST pulse stretcher is capable of stretching flash pulses from Sciencetech's standard 120VAC or 220VAC flash power supplies. The FLASH-ST can produce pulses with an intensity stability of +/- 5% over a 3ms temporal width. This pulse stretcher will reduce the peak intensity by 25% as it spreads the energy produced by the lamp over a wider time. Sciencetech also produces flash power supplies that can produce flat top pulses over different pulse widths. Please speak with your authorized Sciencetech technical sales staff to determine how we can make a Pulse Stretcher Unit to meet your specific technical requirements.
Please note that a power supply, flash bulb, and flash head are required for operation and are sold separately. This unit only works with the 2400RS flash power packs (590-0129 for 120VAC, 590-0120 for 220VAC)
8,550.00
The Sciencetech FLASH-ST pulse stretcher is capable of stretching flash pulses from Sciencetech's standard 120VAC or 220VAC flash power supplies. The FLASH-ST can produce pulses with an intensity stability of +/- 5% over a 3ms temporal width. This pulse stretcher will reduce the peak intensity by 25% as it spreads the energy produced by the lamp over a wider time. Sciencetech also produces flash power supplies that can produce flat top pulses over different pulse widths. Please speak with your authorized Sciencetech technical sales staff to determine how we can make a Pulse Stretcher Unit to meet your specific technical requirements.
Please note that a power supply, flash bulb, and flash head are required for operation and are sold separately. This unit only works with the 2400RS flash power packs (590-0129 for 120VAC, 590-0120 for 220VAC)
8,550.00 8550.0 USD
Price Valid only in North America


The SSIVT is a complete electrical current-voltage (I-V) measurement system used to characterize photovoltaic cell performance. This current-voltage tester works by sampling current at different voltages of the photovoltaic cell with a variable impedance load. The system can generate I-V curve of samples like Solar cells.

This I-V Measurement System has a 4 wire Kelvin configuration to remove the resistance effects of the leads and bias the cell at specific voltages.

The I-V Testing Measurement System SSIVT-21C includes:

A) Keithley SMU Model 2401
-Power: 20 W
-Max Voltage: 20V
-Current Range: 1A

B) Sciencetech's SciPV-IV Software for Windows-based control.
Windows 7/10 32/64 bit

C) RS232 to USB dongle

The SSIVT-21C works with all Sciencetech Steady-State Solar Simulators.


Compatible with Steady State (Continuous) Solar Simulators only. Do not use the SSIVT-21C measurement system with flash solar simulators – it is not compatible with them (because it uses a Keithley 2401).
8,981.00
In stock
The SSIVT is a complete electrical current-voltage (I-V) measurement system used to characterize photovoltaic cell performance. This current-voltage tester works by sampling current at different voltages of the photovoltaic cell with a variable impedance load. The system can generate I-V curve of samples like Solar cells.

This I-V Measurement System has a 4 wire Kelvin configuration to remove the resistance effects of the leads and bias the cell at specific voltages.

The I-V Testing Measurement System SSIVT-21C includes:

A) Keithley SMU Model 2401
-Power: 20 W
-Max Voltage: 20V
-Current Range: 1A

B) Sciencetech's SciPV-IV Software for Windows-based control.
Windows 7/10 32/64 bit

C) RS232 to USB dongle

The SSIVT-21C works with all Sciencetech Steady-State Solar Simulators.


Compatible with Steady State (Continuous) Solar Simulators only. Do not use the SSIVT-21C measurement system with flash solar simulators – it is not compatible with them (because it uses a Keithley 2401).
8,981.00 8981.0 USD
Price Valid only in North America


With the Sciencetech Solar LightLine you can direct the Class AAA solar light anywhere you want. Classic designs for solar simulators require you to bring your sample to the solar simulator. Now, you can bring the solar simulator to your sample! This makes the Sciencetech Solar LightLine series of fiberized solar simulators ideal for research that just can't accommodate traditional bulky solar simulators. The solar light can be easily integrated with a glove box without mounting the entire solar simulator in the glove box, saving space and adding flexibility. The standard 4-foot-long fiber makes the simulator ideal for doing spot checks of devices on manufacturing lines or in dedicated setups that can't accommodate a bulky solar simulator.

The Lightline includes space for fitting one internal accessory. Options are a motorized, 6-position filter wheel, with a variety of spectral or neutral density filters that can be supplied. Or a manual or motorized attenuation system that provides continuous control over intensity at the target from 10-100%. Internal accessories must be selected at the time of order and cannot be added at a later time.

Every Lightline includes an internal two-position filter tray that accommodates Sciencetech FT style filters. Model AX-100 and AX-200 come with a removeable FT-style filter that permits one sun operation. One filter location is reserved for the selected air mass filter. Air mass filters must be selected in the order for spectral match classification.

Classification is performed to ASTM E927-19. Classification to IEC 60904-9 and JIS C 08912 standards can be performed on request. Please contact your Sciencetech Technical Representative for details.

- Includes adjustable touchscreen 601-series power supply with current control from 80-100% of max current.
- Includes computer-controlled high intensity shutter.
- Length of light guide: 4 feet (other light guide lengths are possible) Light guides can be fitted with KF flanges for glovebox integration.
- Includes one 300W xenon short arc lamp.

This unit runs on 120/220VAC.
CE compliant.

This system includes 1 IEC 60320 C13 compatible power cables. Region-specific version must be selected at the time of placing an order (see product 491-9001).
9,200.00
With the Sciencetech Solar LightLine you can direct the Class AAA solar light anywhere you want. Classic designs for solar simulators require you to bring your sample to the solar simulator. Now, you can bring the solar simulator to your sample! This makes the Sciencetech Solar LightLine series of fiberized solar simulators ideal for research that just can't accommodate traditional bulky solar simulators. The solar light can be easily integrated with a glove box without mounting the entire solar simulator in the glove box, saving space and adding flexibility. The standard 4-foot-long fiber makes the simulator ideal for doing spot checks of devices on manufacturing lines or in dedicated setups that can't accommodate a bulky solar simulator.

The Lightline includes space for fitting one internal accessory. Options are a motorized, 6-position filter wheel, with a variety of spectral or neutral density filters that can be supplied. Or a manual or motorized attenuation system that provides continuous control over intensity at the target from 10-100%. Internal accessories must be selected at the time of order and cannot be added at a later time.

Every Lightline includes an internal two-position filter tray that accommodates Sciencetech FT style filters. Model AX-100 and AX-200 come with a removeable FT-style filter that permits one sun operation. One filter location is reserved for the selected air mass filter. Air mass filters must be selected in the order for spectral match classification.

Classification is performed to ASTM E927-19. Classification to IEC 60904-9 and JIS C 08912 standards can be performed on request. Please contact your Sciencetech Technical Representative for details.

- Includes adjustable touchscreen 601-series power supply with current control from 80-100% of max current.
- Includes computer-controlled high intensity shutter.
- Length of light guide: 4 feet (other light guide lengths are possible) Light guides can be fitted with KF flanges for glovebox integration.
- Includes one 300W xenon short arc lamp.

This unit runs on 120/220VAC.
CE compliant.

This system includes 1 IEC 60320 C13 compatible power cables. Region-specific version must be selected at the time of placing an order (see product 491-9001).
9,200.00 9200.0 USD
Price Valid only in North America


The SSIVT is a complete electrical current-voltage measurement system used to characterize photovoltaic cell performance. This current-voltage tester works by sampling current at different voltages of the photovoltaic cell with a variable impedance load.

This IV measurement system has a separate terminal interface for voltage and current measurements. Each IV curve dataset is saved as a separate ASCII text file.

This I-V Testing Measurement System has a 4 wire Kelvin configuration to remove the resistance effects of the leads and bias the cell at specific voltages.

The I-V Measurement System SSIVT-T20C includes:

A) Keithly Model 2450 - Touchscreen
.Power: 20 W
.Max Voltage: 200V
.Current Range: 1A

B) Sciencetech's SciPV-IV Software for Windows-based control.
.Windows 7/10 32/64 bit

C) RS232 to USB dongle

The SSIVT-2KC works with all Sciencetech Steady State Solar Simulators.

Compatible with Steady State (Continuous) Solar Simulators only.

See brochure for more details.
10,620.00
In stock
The SSIVT is a complete electrical current-voltage measurement system used to characterize photovoltaic cell performance. This current-voltage tester works by sampling current at different voltages of the photovoltaic cell with a variable impedance load.

This IV measurement system has a separate terminal interface for voltage and current measurements. Each IV curve dataset is saved as a separate ASCII text file.

This I-V Testing Measurement System has a 4 wire Kelvin configuration to remove the resistance effects of the leads and bias the cell at specific voltages.

The I-V Measurement System SSIVT-T20C includes:

A) Keithly Model 2450 - Touchscreen
.Power: 20 W
.Max Voltage: 200V
.Current Range: 1A

B) Sciencetech's SciPV-IV Software for Windows-based control.
.Windows 7/10 32/64 bit

C) RS232 to USB dongle

The SSIVT-2KC works with all Sciencetech Steady State Solar Simulators.

Compatible with Steady State (Continuous) Solar Simulators only.

See brochure for more details.
10,620.00 10620.0 USD
Price Valid only in North America


The SSIVT is a complete electrical current-voltage (I-V) measurement system used to characterize photovoltaic cell performance. This current-voltage tester works by sampling current at different voltages of the photovoltaic cell with a variable impedance load. The system can generate I-V curve of samples like Solar cells.

This I-V Measurement System has a 4 wire Kelvin configuration to remove the resistance effects of the leads and bias the cell at specific voltages.

The I-V Measurement System SSIVT-20F includes:

A) Keithley SMU, Model 2400
- Power: 20W
- Max V: 200V
- Max I: 1A

B) Sciencetech’s SciPV: IV Software for Windows-based control.
- Windows 7/10 32/64bit

C) RS232 to USB dongle

Additional monitoring electronics are provided flash IV measurement

The SSIVT-20F works with all Sciencetech Flash Solar Simulators.


11,625.00
In stock
The SSIVT is a complete electrical current-voltage (I-V) measurement system used to characterize photovoltaic cell performance. This current-voltage tester works by sampling current at different voltages of the photovoltaic cell with a variable impedance load. The system can generate I-V curve of samples like Solar cells.

This I-V Measurement System has a 4 wire Kelvin configuration to remove the resistance effects of the leads and bias the cell at specific voltages.

The I-V Measurement System SSIVT-20F includes:

A) Keithley SMU, Model 2400
- Power: 20W
- Max V: 200V
- Max I: 1A

B) Sciencetech’s SciPV: IV Software for Windows-based control.
- Windows 7/10 32/64bit

C) RS232 to USB dongle

Additional monitoring electronics are provided flash IV measurement

The SSIVT-20F works with all Sciencetech Flash Solar Simulators.


11,625.00 11625.0 USD
Price Valid only in North America
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