Oriel Sol3A solar simulators use a single lamp design to meet Class A requirements for not one or two, but all three performance criteria without compromising their 1 SUN output power. Sol3A solar simulators are certified to Class AAA for all three of the following standards: IEC 60904-9 Edition 2 (2007), JIS 8904-9 (2017), and ASTM E927-10 (2015).
•Class A spectral match
•Class A spatial non-uniformity of irradiance
•Class A temporal instability
•Variable attenuator for 0.1 to 1.0 SUN output
•Temperature sensors and interlocks ensure operator safety
•Includes Class AAA calibration certificate for IEC, ASTM and JIS
Class A Spectral Match
Spectral match is indicated by the first letter in the solar simulators class rating. An ideal spectral match for a solar simulator is based on the percentage of the integrated light intensity in 6 spectral ranges. A solar simulator with a Class A spectral match may not deviate more than 0.75 to 1.25 times the ideal percentage in each spectral range. Spectral match for all Oriel® solar simulator models installed with the AM 1.5G spectral correction filter is shown to easily meet IEC, JIS, and ASTM Class A requirements. For more information about these solar simulator standards, please see our "Solar Simulator Standards — Definitions & Comparisons" technical note.
Class A Spatial Uniformity of Irradiance
The irradiance uniformity over the working area is indicated by the second letter in a solar simulator class rating, and is the most difficult requirement to achieve and maintain.