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1 Will your product last? Put it to the test.
2 With your reputation on the line, why risk failure when you can have confidence that your products will live up to your claims? As the global leader in weathering testing, Atlas provides customized weathering testing programs and products specifically for the Photovoltaics, Concentrated Solar Power, Solar Thermal and Building Integrated Photovoltaic industries. We help you determine the durability and efficiency of the materials, cells and modules in your system so you can obtain a clear understanding of your products long-term performance and durability in the shortest period of time. For more than 30 years, we have provided the solar energy industry with certified and accredited testing services and proprietary programs to test how products will stand up under the harshest conditions. Put the power of the elements to work for you, test your products with state-of-the-art technology and services only Atlas can provide. 2
3 Table of Contents Atlas has the solar products you need. Easily identify what you are looking for by choosing the product on the left-hand side or by industry segment across the top. Page Materials and Components Solar Cells PV Modules Solar Thermal Solar Arrays Testing and Certification Planning, Engineering, Financing Laboratory Weathering Instruments 4 5 Solar Simulation Systems 6 7 UV Pre-conditioning Custom Systems 8 Consulting Solutions 9 Photovoltaic Testing Services Weathering Testing Services Solar Test Center Solar Thermal Testing 12 Solar Weather Station 13 Atlas 25 PLUS
4 Laboratory Weathering Instruments As a global leader in weathering testing, Atlas manufactures a range of laboratory weathering instruments with special emphasis on solar testing. These products facilitate accelerated weathering testing through controlled methodologies that closely simulate natural environments. Ci Series Xenotest Series SUNTEST Family SolarClimatic Series UVTest Corrosion Cabinets Solar Cell Testers XR360 Materials Screening Durability IV Performance Cell Module Single Cell Characterization Cell Durability Module Durability UV Light Soaking UV Fluorescent/Condensation Humidity/Freeze Damp Heat Thermal Cycling Service Life Estimation 4
5 Atlas Laboratory Weathering Instruments SUNTEST Family Flatbed xenon available as a tabletop or stand alone instrument that offers best-in-class lightfastness and weathering capabilities. + Spectral output most closely matches the spectral distribution of global solar radiation + Perfect for screening new materials for various end-use environments Xenotest Series These machines incorporate a variety of optional features and can meet virtually all global weathering and lightfastness test requirements. + Rotating rack maximizes exposure uniformity + Digital touch screen to track test progress and status Ci Series A family of Weather-Ometers that delivers uniform levels of irradiance and precise temperature and humidity control. + Uses advanced water-cooled xenon arc lamps to deliver constant radiant exposure + Best price/sample capacity ratio in the industry UVTest An economical instrument that improves test reproducibility and lowers operating costs. + Simple touch screen operation and control + Advanced calibration technology SolarClimatic Series Utilizes full spectrum metal halide light sources with high irradiance capabilities for testing finished products as well as PV modules. + Spacious test chambers offers four test capacities for testing large surface areas + Influencing parameters can be individually programmed Corrosion Cabinets Capable of replicating automatic cycling between several environmental conditions to reduce the need to move or otherwise handle test specimens. + Design provides maximum testing volume with minimum floor space + Large solution reservoir for longer unattended testing XR360 Has the ability to test over 90% of current PV modules while combining advancements in environmental chamber and xenon solar simulation technology. + Test capacity for large modules up to 190 cm x 140 cm + Full climate functionality and state-ofthe-art control system and user interface 5
6 Solar Simulation Systems Whatever the climate or condition, Atlas designs solar chambers for environmental testing of photovoltaic and solar thermal related products. From our small and medium chambers to our customized systems, Atlas Solar Simulation Systems are designed to elicit environmental durability effects, define light-induced defects and measure performance characteristics. Custom tests can also be designed to meet your specific needs. SolarCellTest 575/SolarTest 1200 Portable laboratory devices that test small-sized samples, they supply a spectral distribution similar to the global radiation at air mass 1.5. Components include: Radiation Unit Consists of a radiation source, reflector system and filter system. The 575 or 1200 W metal halide lamp works in tandem with the reflector and filter to produce high irradiance levels with uniform distribution. SolarCellTest 575 Electronic Power Supply It is an EPS-module which supplies the radiation source with square wave current and keeps the output setting constant. It provides an individual intensity control between %. SolarTest
7 Custom Solar Simulation Systems Specially designed to match the requirements of tests with solar radiation, and configurable according to any specified panel surface size, SolarConstant technology accurately reproduces the Global Radiation or UV spectrum of sunlight. The SolarConstant System is available in several sizes and features components that include: Radiation Unit A combination of a metal halide lamp, reflector and filter, the SolarConstant offers high irradiance efficiency and a superior spatial uniformity. Electronic Power Supply To achieve optimal performance, the EPS drives the lamp with square-wave current. This reduces the modulation of the radiation to less than +/- 1% offering a nearly steady light as given by natural solar radiation. Furthermore, the EPS controls the intensity and offers a stabilized power output, even when incoming power varies. The EPS provides optimal operation conditions for the metal halide lamps resulting in extended lamp lifetime. Custom solar simulation system using SolarConstant 1200 luminairies Control System Depending on the configuration of the solar simulation system, the control layout may vary from a simple manual touch screen control to a more sophisticated, though user-friendly, computer control such as the proprietary SolarSoft software. Positioning System If required by specific test setups, the positioning system enables either a manual or a motorized movement of the solar array. This movement easily adapts to different angles and height configurations or to simulate natural solar day cycles. Custom solar simulation system using SolarConstant 4000 luminairies 7
8 UV Pre-conditioning Custom Systems Atlas has developed the XenoCal Solar sensor to provide user-friendly, precise measurement and calibration exclusively for UV Pre-conditioning of PV modules. Atlas provides custom designed high ultraviolet radiation solutions that can meet the requirements for both crystalline silicon module and thin-film module qualification testing. By using the SolarConstant UV650 or the SolarConstant UV1000 Luminary units, the respective spectral band energy and total energy requirements for up to five sun UV levels can be met. By providing multi-sun levels, tests can be accomplished in less time improving test sample throughput. The custom designed SolarConstant UV650 and UV1000 systems provide full compliance for UV Pre-conditioning tests according to IEC and IEC , assuring that the panel under test accumulates the correct energy distribution and energy amount for uniform exposure and reliable tests results. XenoCal Solar Sensor XenoCal technology has been widely used in weathering instruments to measure, control, and calibrate irradiance. Based on this proven technology, Atlas has developed the XenoCal Solar sensor with the following features: + User-friendly, precise measurement and calibration exclusively for UV Pre-conditioning, as specified in IEC testing standards for crystalline (IEC 61215) and thin-film (IEC 61646) PV modules + Water-tight with the ability to operate in environments up to 70 C + Interfacing capabilities for exporting data to be used with our XENOSOFT software + A variety of pre-programmed, commonly-used light sources can be selected from a menu. Up to 10 additional spectral correction factors for specific light sources can be programmed UV650/1000 Luminary XenoCal Solar Sensor 8
9 Consulting Solutions Want to know what type of weathering testing is right for your products? Atlas Consulting Solutions offers design and implementation of complete testing and durability solutions. We help customers achieve objectives through all stages of the value chain from materials to cells and modules, arrays to full-scale solar systems. Atlas Consulting Solutions provides four steps to help you complete the right weathering testing solution for your products. 1. Needs assessment 2. Management of test programs 3. Development of test methods and strategies 4. Failure Mode and Effects Analysis Atlas consulting helps you: + Meet durability and testing goals + Back up warranty statements + Avoid premature failures + Save time and money + Strengthen market position + Manage changes + Achieve the best possible correlation, precision and acceleration of your tests Identify Bias Testing Methodology Failure Modes Modified Atlas FMEA Interfaces Environmental Stresses Critical Effects Material Contributions Our services include: Weathering Technology Consulting + Process Assessment + Process Management + Service Life Solutions + Test Facility Design Test Methods and Experiments + Test Method Review and Design + Test Method Implementation + Weathering Experiments + Numerical Simulation Education and Training + Seminars + Workshops + In-House Programs + Technical Conferences 9
10 Solar Test Center The Atlas Solar Test Center offers performance, durability and industry qualification testing at a state-of-the-art facility in Phoenix, Arizona. The Atlas Solar Test Center is an ISO 17025, Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC) accredited laboratory offering a complete portfolio of testing services to evaluate the performance, durability and reliability of solar cells, modules, complete arrays, concentrated solar power products and solar thermal collectors. Atlas capabilities include test programs designed to industry standards, qualification and certification programs and proprietary R&D testing. As a global industry leader in the weathering and durability of materials, Atlas offers test services to understand the impact of long-term exposures via a global network of outdoor exposure locations. Additionally, Atlas provides material evaluations, optical properties measurements and radiometric measurements to better understand the performance of solar devices in end-use environments. Photovoltaic Testing Services The Atlas Solar Test Center holds a variety of industry accreditations and offers complete program testing to many industry standards. + Strategic alliance with UL to provide increased UL certification testing capacity and long-term durability testing expertise to support warranty and performance claims + UL approved Third Party Test Data Program laboratory providing UL 1703, IEC 61215, IEC 61646, IEC 61730, IEC testing services and support + ISO accredited outdoor, "real-time" exposures in over 20 worldwide locations, including benchmark locations in Florida and Arizona + ISO accredited, accelerated artificial weathering and durability studies using fluorescent, metal halide and xenon light sources 10
11 Photovoltaic Testing Capabilities The expansive Atlas Solar Test Center is located in the pristine Arizona desert possessing high levels of solar radiation and elevated temperatures. The site includes both indoor and outdoor testing capabilities including: + Over 40 acres of outdoor test area to support large arrays + Electrical grid tied capabilities for arrays of all sizes + Fixed angle, single axis and dual axis tracking mounts + Comprehensive state-of-the-art weather station providing solar and climatic data + Six luminary SolarConstant steady-state simulator + SolarClimatic chamber for temperature cycling under solar loading + Large walk-in environmental chamber with four luminary simulator for temperature cycling with or without solar loading for large modules + UV Pre-conditioning chambers + Large walk-in corrosion chamber + IV curve tracing measurements + FLIR thermal imaging and analysis Ultra-Accelerated Exposure Testing The ultra-accelerated weathering device tracks the sun while concentrating reflected sunlight on test specimens mounted in a target area. The patented mirror system has very high reflectance in the UV and near visible wavelength ranges while attenuating reflectance in the longer wavelength visible and IR portions of the solar spectrum. This allows for very high concentrations of UV energy without excessive heating of test samples. Using multiple focusing mirrors arranged on the curve of a 10 meter sphere, the UV energy may be variably concentrated on a target area approximately 10 cm X 10 cm. Custom mounting and cooling can be added depending upon specific material exposure requirements. Optically the mirror system has a direct normal 100:1 concentration factor and can provide 63 years of South Florida ultraviolet radiation in a single year. Ultra-Accelerated Weathering System 11
12 Solar Test Center Solar Thermal Testing Atlas is ISO and Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC) accredited to perform solar thermal collector efficiency testing. + SRCC accredited laboratory to provide solar thermal testing services + SRCC Standard Test Methods and Minimum Standards for Certifying Solar Collectors certification testing + Accredited testing per ISO Test Methods for Solar Collectors + ASHRAE Standard 93 - Methods of Testing to Determine the Thermal Performance of Solar Collectors + Pristine Arizona desert location with state-of-the-art test facilities + Optical properties measurements including solar transmittance, reflectance and emissivity per ASTM and ISO standards EMMAQUA EMMAQUA is unique in that it concentrates natural sunlight via 10 highly reflective, specially coated mirrors onto the specimen target area with an intensity of approximately eight suns. The device tracks the sun and exposes specimens to the full spectrum of sunlight, making it one of the most realistic accelerated tests available. Dual Axis Solar Tracking Rack Capable of exposing individual cells or other components, over 500 test devices are available including one SuperMAQ which accommodates exposures of modules up to 30 cm in width. EMMAQUA 12
13 Additional Solar Products and Services Atlas provides many additional services and products, leveraging industry leadership in solar radiometry, climate data acquisition and optical properties measurements. + Spectroradiometric measurements + Reference cell and silicon cell measurements + Continuous temperature, reference cell and power output for complete systems + Instantaneous or continuous I-V curve tracing measurements + ISO accredited solar simulator (steady state and flash) classification measurements per IEC and ASTM standards + Solar weather station for on location measurement of solar and climatic parameters Solar Weather Station 13
14 Atlas 25 PLUS Atlas 25 PLUS Comprehensive PV Durability Testing + Simulates long-term environmental exposure effects Will my module last outdoors? This is the question most crucial to the development of a new product. Atlas 25 PLUS provides the answers. Atlas 25 PLUS is a proprietary, multi-dimensional durability test program designed to subject photovoltaic modules to the environmental degradation stresses which can be expected over long-term service. It also provides a crucial missing component to the IEC type design qualification tests. + Subjects modules to combined stresses + Natural simultaneous exposure to solar radiation load with temperature/humidity and freeze/thaw cycles; additional corrosion and condensing humidity + Short-term diurnal and long-term seasonal cycles closely simulate nature + True analog of the synergistic effects of weathering in end-use conditions + Complements short-term IEC qualification tests with long-term durability and reliability assessment to support warranty and performance claims Module A One PV module is run through the Atlas 25 PLUS laboratory testing sequence over the course of 12 months. 1 UV Conditioning 2 Salt Spray 3 Condensing Corrosion Humidity 4 Solar/Thermal/ Humidity Cycle 14 Modules B & C Two modules provide baseline data using outdoor solar tracking in subtropical South Florida and the Arizona Sonoran desert for one year.
15 Atlas 25 PLUS provides the data needed to demonstrate longterm durability and support warranty and performance claims while reducing the costs associated with aftermarket failure. Knowing how your product will hold up in the long haul is crucial to its success. Atlas 25 PLUS will give you a clearer picture of how long your modules will last. 8 Results and data Completion of the Atlas 25 PLUS program provides test data that would be otherwise unattainable with current test methods. A report details all data, images and analyses at the end of the one year test sequence. 5 Solar/Thermal/ Humidity/Freeze Cycle 6 Arizona Solar 7 Initial, Final and Tracking including Multiple Interval Peak Summer Measurements Visual inspections, IV curves, infrared thermographs and digital photography included. 15
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