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Solar panel testing chambers brochure

Solar panel testing chambers brochure

Solar panel testing chambers brochure

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Overview: This document provides detailed information on ESPEC's environmental chambers designed for solar panel testing. It outlines the specifications, testing procedures, and options available for selecting the appropriate chamber based on specific testing needs.
Specifications and Features: ESPEC offers a range of test chambers that comply with IEC and UL requirements. These chambers are designed to accommodate various testing methodologies, throughput, and budget considerations. Key tests include Thermal Cycle Test, Humidity Freeze Test, and Damp Heat Test, each with specific temperature and humidity cycling requirements.
Testing Procedures: The document details the procedures for conducting IEC 61215 & 61646 environmental tests, which can be performed in a single chamber or multiple chambers to save time and energy. The tests are lengthy, with the temperature cycling test lasting up to seven weeks and the damp heat test lasting six weeks.
Chamber Selection: Selection of a chamber depends on factors such as interior space, mass of modules, and desired heating/cooling rates. ESPEC provides options for slower systems to save costs or faster systems to reduce testing time. The document also highlights the benefits of using multiple chambers for efficiency.
Product Lines: ESPEC offers several product lines, including Platinous, Global-N, and Solid Walk-In chambers. Each line is tailored for different testing capacities and requirements, with features like programmable touch-screen controls and high-performance refrigeration systems.
Utility Requirements: The document includes a chart illustrating the peak energy demand for solid walk-in chambers, emphasizing the importance of selecting the right chamber based on utility requirements and performance goals.
Safety Warning: A safety warning is provided, indicating that the chambers should not be used with explosive or flammable specimens to prevent hazards such as fire or explosion.
Contact Information: The document lists contact details for ESPEC offices in the USA, Europe, China, Malaysia, and Japan, providing phone and fax numbers for inquiries.
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Environmental Chambers For Solar Panel Testing

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2 Solar Features Specialized Chambers for Solar Panel Tests ESPEC offers a wide variety of test chambers that allow you to test per the IEC and UL requirements. ESPEC can work with you to decide which equipment has the needed size and features to suit your application. Factors such as desired throughput, testing methodology, floor-space, and budget will affect the final selection. Our chambers can be used for the following test methods: • 10.11 Thermal Cycle Test Requires temperature cycling between 85°C and -40°C, 50 or 200 times. • 10.12 Humidity Freeze Test Cycling between hot/humid 85°C/85%RH...

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3 Platinous and Global-N Your first choice for a smaller general-purpose test chamber for PV testing is ESPEC's Platinous line. For testing many panels at one time, or for faster temperature cycling, the Global-N has additional heating and cooling capabilities. All units are fully programmable with ESPEC's touch-screen programmer. Solid Walk-In ESPEC’s solid construction walk-ins are desirable for testing large loads of PV modules or panels at 85°C/85% as well as humidity-freeze and temperature cycling tests. Hermetically welded seams and stainless-steel interior ensure integrity under extreme...

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http://www.espec.com/ 4141 Central Parkway, Hudsonville, MI 49426, U.S.A. Tel :1-616-896- 6100 Fax :1-616 -896- 6150 ESPEC EUROPE GmbH Dachauer Strasse 11, D-80335, Munchen, Germany Tel :49 -89-1893- 9630 Fax :49 -89-1893-96379 ESPEC ENVIRONMENTAL EQUIPMENT (SHANGHAI) CO.,LTD. F5,ShenHua Financial Building,NO 1 NingBo Road, Huangpu District Shanghai,200002,P.R.China Tel :86 - 21- 51036677 Fax :86 - 21-63372237 ESPEC (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD. No.10 -1, Jalan Dagang SB 4/2, Taman Sungai Besi Indah Off Jalan Sungai Besi, 43300 Seri Kembangan Selangor Darul Ehsan Malaysia Tel :60-3-8945-1377 Fax :60-3-8945-1287...

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