PET - Model CC Series - I-V Measurement System
The Solar Cell I-V Curve Data Acquisition System characterizes the current-voltage (I-V) characteristics of photovoltaic devices with currents up to 20.0 amperes. It calculates the solar cell parameters, generates printable test reports and saves test data in text files. IV Curves are measured using classic four probes (Kelvin) technique. The system includes electronics, software, rack-mount computer, chuck and cell testing fixture with irradiance monitoring and optional temperature control. It interfaces with the customers’ Solar Simulator or a Solar Simulator can be supplied.
Details:
Test Fixture for Solar Simulators with area of illumination ≤ 100mm x 100mm
The I-V Curve Data Acquisition includes a fixture for holding cells for testing (see Figure 1 below). This fixture can accommodate cells from small to up to 100 mm x 100 mm. Adjustable cell stops, in the X & Y-axis, are provided to consistently locate the cells for testing. Two micro-manipulators are provided as shown in Figure 1. Each micro-manipulator has two spring loaded contacts to allow 4-wire measurement even for cells that have top contacts only. Two back-side voltage contacts are embedded in the Plate (galvanically isolated from the Plate) and make good electrical contact when the cell is held down by vacuum to the plate. All voltage and current probes are gold-plated. The cell is held down with vacuum during testing (built-in vacuum pump).
With optional Temperature Control, the cell holding plate can be either cooled or heated in the temperature range of 5-60° C using Peltier cells. Temperature of the plate is measured automatically with accuracy of <±0.5° C and is monitored during cell measurement.
Test Fixture for Solar Simulators with area of illumination ≥ 100mm x 100mm
The I-V Curve Data Acquisition includes a fixture for holding test devices (See Figure 2 below). This fixture can accommodate cells from small to up to 300 mm x 300 mm. Adjustable cell stops, in the X & Y-axis, are provided to consistently locate the cells for testing. For top cell contacting, two bus bars with multiple spring loaded contacting probes (20 per bus bar) are mounted on a frame. The frame can be manually raised to place the cell on the plate for testing. The cell is held down with vacuum (built-in) during testing. After placing the cell in position, the frame can be manually lowered to make probe contact with the cell. Once in the down position, the frame is held down by clasps to maintain contact with the cell. Optional third bus bar and automatic cell contacting is available upon request.
Two back-side voltage contacts are embedded in the platen (galvanically isolated from the platen) and make good electrical contact when the cell is held down by vacuum to the platen. All of the voltage and current probes are gold-plated. Alternative cell contacting mechanisms are available upon request.
With the optional Temperature Control, Cell Holding Plate can be either cooled or heated in the temperature range of 5-60° C using Peltier cells. Temperature of the platen is measured automatically with accuracy of <±0.5° C and is monitored during cell measurement.
Features
- Measurement of light and dark I-V curves
- Short measurement time (typically < 500 ms for light measurements)
- Advanced signal filtering procedure enables I-V measurement under strongly fluctuating light sources (e.g. up to =5%)
- Calculating cell series resistance according to IEC 60891 standard
- 3 curve correction to STC procedures implemented
- Wide range of measured current values (0 Amps up to 20 Amps)
- 16 bit measurement resolution
- Procedures enabling fitting of measured I-V curve to either of three equivalent diode models
- Facilities enabling fast routine determination of thermal coefficients of basic parameters of a solar cell
- Correction of measured I-V curve to any other conditions than those recorded during the test
- Advanced, easy to use measurement software
Options for Both Types of Systems
Temperature Control
Temperature control of the Cell Holding Plate is available. The standard temperature control range is 5-60°C. Other temperature control ranges are available. Temperature control accuracy is <±1°C.
Setup and Training
System setup is easy when using the instructions provided in the manual. If desired, PET will provide system setup and training at the customer’s facility.
The above specifications provide general information about this product. Actual product can be customized to meet the needs of individual customers.
The IV Systems come with a choice of two different...
The IV Systems come with a choice of two different types of IV Measurement Software: Standard Software & Advance Software. The configuration of Console depends on the maximum current measurement capability.
STANDARD SOFTWARE FEATURES
- MS Windows environment and user friendly software.
- Computes solar cell parameters including ISC, VOC, VMAX, IMAX, PMAX, FF, Efficiency, RS, RSH, JSC, RS Density, RSH Density.
- Measures Light & Dark IV Curves.
- Scan data can be saved manually or automatically.
- In automatic file save mode, the user defines a file name series. In this mode, the software creates a summary file of all the major measured parameters for all the cells tested in that series. This helps in analyzing the data for a series of cells tested for trends etc.
- Provides printable test reports and test data in text files for easy exchange between programs.
- Solar Simulator shutter control (Solar Simulator sold separately).
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