Reference Cells

Reference Cells

The Solar Reference cell from PET is designed for calibrating the irradiance of the solar simulators used for testing solar cells or panels. They can also be used (with supporting equipment) to measure the temporal stability and/or non-uniformity of the light beam of solar simulators.

Reference Cell Model # 60909

REFERENCE CELL MODEL # 60909

Reference cell is used for measuring and setting the intensity of solar simulators for one sun (or other user desired) intensity condition. They are also used to calibrate the IV Measurement system photo-detector intensity to match the measured ISC to calibrated ISC.


TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

  • Solar Reference Cell consists of a 20mm x 20mm Monocrystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cell.
  • Encased in a rugged metal enclosure.
  • Protective Quartz Window.
  • Embedded Temperature Sensor (100 Ω Platinum Resistance Temperature Detector).
  • Certificate of calibration.
  • Certified parameters: Isc, Imax, Voc, Vmax, Pmax, Area, Fill Factor (FF) and Efficiency.
  • Certification is traceable to National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
  • Compatible set of connecting cables with four 4-point measurements of both current and temperature.
  • Temperature Sensor: 100 Ω Pt. RTD (Type K thermocouple optional).
  • Connectors (Current & Temperature): LEMO ERA.0S.304.CLT.
  • Cable Set:
       · Compatible with LEMO Plug.
       · Banana Plugs on the other end of cables.
       · 4-point measurements.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

  • Photovoltaic Material: Monocrystalline Silicon.
  • Photovoltaic Device Dimensions: 20mm x 20mm.
  • Calibration Irradiance: 1000 W/m2 (1 Sun).
  • Operating Current: Less than 175mA.
  • Operating Temperature: 10°C to 30°C.
  • Enclosure Material: Anodized Aluminum.
  • Enclosure Dimensions: 69.9mm x 69.9mm x 19mm.
  • Window Material: Quartz (other window material optional).

OPTIONS

  • Ge and inGaS PV Cells.
  • Customer specified window material.
  • Custom cells incorporating special cells from customer, thus assuring a much better match between reference cells and production cells. This also helps in minimizing spectral response mismatch or errors.
  • Type K Thermo-couple temperature sensor.
  • Cable termination (open end) of customer’s choice.
  • Different size solar cell or aperture placed over solar cell.

SHUNTED REFERENCE CELL MODEL #60649

Shunted Reference cell is used for measuring and setting the intensity of solar simulators for one sun (or other user desired) intensity condition. They can also be used (with supporting equipment) to measure the temporal stability and/or non-uniformity of the light beam of solar simulator.


TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

  • Rugged aluminum black anodized enclosure for stability.
  • 20mm x 20mm Silicon solar cell.
  • BK7 Window.
  • Mounting hole pattern (62mm x 62mm) compatible with WPVS reference cell design.
  • Shunted inside the body with an appropriate size resistor, thus giving an output voltage usually between 50mV to 60mV for an irradiance of 1,000W/m2.
  • Cable length one (1) meter with Banana Plug to connect directly to a Digital Volt Meter.

OPTIONS

  • Quartz window instead of BK7.
  • Custom cells incorporating special cells from customer, thus assuring a much better match between reference cells and production cells. This also helps in minimizing spectral response mismatch or errors.
  • RTD temperature sensor.
  • Cable termination of customer’s choice.
  • Different size solar cell or aperture placed over solar cell.