Solar simulator

Sunlight can have adverse affects on materials and components, often times initiating and accelerating the degradation process as it interacts with temperature, moisture and other environmental effects. In addition, it is critical to understand the effects of heat created by sunlight with respect to operational performance, themal management, noise and dimensional stability.

A new product should be tested under solar enviromental conditions representative of those loactions in which it will exist-anywhere ranging from the heat of the outback in australia to the frigid climate of arctic areas. BHOE solar simulation systems are custom-designed in both power and size. Haveing this flexibility, they can be integrated into various types of enviromental test chambers whether they be small or walk-in, chambers used in components/small product tesing or drive-in chambers for complete vehicle testing.

System components:

① Light source: It is independent light source; it can be controlled separately

② Positioning system: To allow the Solar Constant solar simulator to move and replicate various natural solar conditions, a mechanical positioning system is typically installed. This enables motorized movement of the solar array within all desired spatial directions to simulate solar day cysles for example.

Positioning systems are typically customized towards the application and local test facility. BHOE will work with you to define the Solar Constant positioning system that will work best for you.

③ Control system: This solar simulator uses PLC Siemens( for example: S7-200/300) and touch- screen to control and operate, it can reach remote communications.

④ Others: EPS power etc.