OPERATION MANUAL
TRI-SOL
SOLAR SIMULATOR
1-1.6KW
685 RIVER OAKS PARKWAY
SAN JOSE, CA 95134
www.oainet.com
[email protected]
408/232-0600
P/N 0131-7024-01 Rev. D
01/21/14
Page 1: ...OPERATION MANUAL TRI SOL SOLAR SIMULATOR 1 1 6KW 685 RIVER OAKS PARKWAY SAN JOSE CA 95134 www oainet com sales oainet com 408 232 0600 P N 0131 7024 01 Rev D 01 21 14 ...
Page 2: ...al and or the equipment with this manual The definitions are Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Danger Indicates an eminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury ...
Page 3: ... 1 4 HAZARDS DUE TO ELECTRICAL SHOCK 12 SECTION 4 LAMP INSTALLATION AND CLEANING 13 4 1 INSTALL OR CHANGE THE LAMP 13 4 2 ADJUSTING THE LAMP POSITION 17 4 3 CLEANING OPTICAL COMPONENTS 17 4 4 INSTALLING THE AIR MASS FILTER 18 SECTION 5 SYSTEM OPERATION 19 5 1 STARTING AND OPERATING THE SOLAR SIMULATOR 19 5 2 MEASURING UNIFORMITY 23 5 3 ADJUSTING UNIFORMITY 24 5 4 OPERATING THE SOLAR SIMULATOR REMO...
Page 4: ...BJECTIVE To ensure that this document provides as much information as possible on the Equipment so that few if any questions will be raised relative to its operation and functionality over the short and long term REVISION HISTORY Purpose Rev Level Release Date New Release ECO 10670 A 10 06 10 Change Company Logo Text Colors Updated Lamp Instr ECO 10826 B 07 07 11 Add Constant Intensity operation d...
Page 5: ...r eye protection with suitable filtration to block ultraviolet and infrared radiation and avoid directly exposing skin for extended periods OAI will not be responsible for injuries arising from incorrect or unprotected work with these Light sources They should not be adjusted or serviced by personnel lacking specific training on them Before installing or operating this equipment be sure to read Se...
Page 6: ...luminum turning mirror The beam converges onto the optical integrator made up of arrays of 49 or more closely spaced lenses The exit beam diverges through the open shutter to the second mirror where it is reflected through the output collimating lens onto the exposure plane The light is filtered to match the required solar spectrum just after it exits the optical integrator Controls for adjusting ...
Page 7: ...ICATION The EQUIPMENT is designed to emit collimated broad band light OAI s Tri Sol Solar Simulator Systems are high performance systems intended for solar simulation with applications including solar cell testing and weathering The Remainder of This Page is Intentionally Left Blank ...
Page 8: ...btained by calling OAI s customer support at 1 408 232 0600 between the hours of 8 00 A M and 5 00 P M Pacific Standard Time Outside normal business hours or at any other time written questions may be Faxed to 1 408 433 9904 to the attention of the Optical Products Group Customer Support or emailed to support oainet com The Remainder of This Page is Intentionally Left Blank ...
Page 9: ...tallation Be sure to follow all safety precautions used during the handling of packaging and related materials 2 1 CHECK SHOCK WARNING LABEL The color of the liquid capsule on the Shock Warning label affixed to the side of the SOLAR SIMULATOR crate shown in Figure 3 1 should be clear if it s red the shipment should be inspected for physical damage If damage is found reject the shipment The Remaind...
Page 10: ...y straps securing the crate to the pallet shown in Figure 3 1 2 Remove any bolts along the bottom of the front of the crate 3 If clips are used on the crate use one hand loosely cupped over each clip to prevent damage to the eyes pop off the clips around the edges of the front of the crate shown in Figure 3 1 Use either the claw side of a hammer or a screwdriver to loosen same Note Some of the cra...
Page 11: ...Hazard There is also a hazard to the equipment Risk of damage to the light source during handling and shipping 3 1 HAZARDS TO PERSONNEL Personnel using the SOLAR SIMULATOR should be aware of the hazards that stem from the SOLAR SIMULATOR This section of the manual describes precautions that help avoid personal injury while using the equipment Also be sure to read the Section entitled SYSTEM INTERL...
Page 12: ...d other metal pieces near the lamp get very hot The outside of the lamp main housing is safe to touch 3 1 3 HAZARDS DUE TO LAMP EXPLOSION Xe lamps are under high pressure even at room temperature Do not handle a Xe lamp without wearing proper face and eye protection long sleeves and gloves as the lamp could explode During operation the lamp is subjected to very high internal pressure thus there is...
Page 13: ...SOL 1 1 6KW SOLAR SIM OPER 12 3 1 4 HAZARDS DUE TO ELECTRICAL SHOCK Before changing the lamp or working on the light source turn off the main power breaker at the rear of the SOLAR SIMULATOR The Remainder of This Page is Intentionally Left Blank ...
Page 14: ... safety goggles and gloves when handling lamps And this is the large upper door of the lamp housing we will mention in step 3 Be sure to wear face protection safety goggles and gloves when handling lamps If the lamp has been operating turn it off and allow the housing to cool for 20 minutes before proceeding Always turn off the main power to the system via the circuit breaker at the rear of the SO...
Page 15: ...proceeding 2 Turn off the main power breaker and unplug the main power cord from the wall socket The main power breaker should be turned off like the left picture instead of the right one 3 Remove the captive screw s securing the large upper door of the lamp housing and set door aside WARNING When the access door is removed an interlock switch will open preventing operation of the lamp Do not atte...
Page 16: ... the Anode side of the lamp not the Cathode side this will prevent lamp breakage Do not pull or push too hard on the clamp when handling Please use the other hand to hold the wire and flying lead to prevent them from falling down In the picture I did not do that since my other hand was holding the camera The yellow one on the top is the clamp WARNING 6 Put the clamp on the new lamp s end cap Anode...
Page 17: ...in 7 On those models equipped with a hinged primary mirror return the mirror to the normal location and secure with thumb screws 8 Replace the large door of the lamp housing and tightened the screw that secures the door The lamp s positioning should be adjusted to achieve maximum output This is referred to as peaking a lamp See adjusting the lamp position ...
Page 18: ...amps the X Y and Z adjustment should be a readjusted every time a lamp is replaced This is referred to as peaking a lamp XYZ lamp position adjustment knobs shown with lower panel removed 4 3 CLEANING OPTICAL COMPONENTS Periodic cleaning of optics is recommended to maintain light intensity and uniformity Items to be cleaned include the mirrors and lens Do not attempt to clean the condensing lens ar...
Page 19: ...ow Unscrew the 2 thumb screws that hold the filter holder in place and lift the filter holder out of the lens housing Once you have the filter holder removed slide the supplied filter into place by placing it on the surface near the thumb screws and tipping the filter holder down to allow the filter to slide into position as shown Its orientation is unimportant Once the filter is in place replace ...
Page 20: ...he control panel as necessary to achieve the desired beam intensity Lamp current and voltage can be read from the LED display The shutter can be opened by pressing the SHUTTER OPEN button and the lamp intensity can be dimmed by pressing the LOW INTENSITY button The LOW INTENSITY button is set at the factory to drop the lamp intensity by approximately 20 The numer of hours the simulator has operate...
Page 21: ... constant current mode as well as the beam intensity in SUNS settable in constant intensity mode The settable adjustments are made in the Set Screen described below The middle row button switches between constant current mode and constant intensity mode by pressing the switch button The bottom row consists of the manual shutter open button the low intensity button 80 of set value and the lamp on o...
Page 22: ...This is used to calibrate the feedback sensor located in the lens housing This calibration should be done at every lamp change and can be performed more often as required by the user Due to the temperature sensitivity of the intensity feedback sensor this calibratoin should only be performed after the lamp has been operating for 1 hour or more to allow the temperature to stabilize inside the unit ...
Page 23: ...m this screen as well This calibration should only be performed by a trained OAI service technician INFORMATION SCREEN Pressing the INF button on the control panel brings up the information screen This screen displays the software version for both the touch screen and the plc that controls the system Cal Volts Current Intensity Screen ...
Page 24: ...ngs To calculate intensity variation in percent divide the difference of the high and low readings by the sum of the high and low readings and then multiply by 100 High Low High Low X 100 uniformity The Remainder of This Page is Intentionally Left Blank There are hazards to personnel if the light source is on while a light source cover is removed for service or adjustment Clear the area of all non...
Page 25: ... beam uniformity The integrator adjustment is preset by OAI for the maximum possible intensity within our uniformity specification across the largest target area that will fit the lens diameter The solar simulators are tuned for a uniformity of 2 The integrator adjustment allows for higher intensity within a smaller target or superior uniformity at a lower energy level It is not advisable to perfo...
Page 26: ...olar simulator shutter and low intensity setting can be controlled remotely via a computer using digital I O Signals of the Customer Interface Connector on the Solar Simulator P10 The following parts will be needed on the customer s system to interface to the customer interface connector P10 Description Tyco P N OAI P N A 9 pin plug housing from Tyco Electronics 206708 1 2100 634 01 Several Type I...
Page 27: ...mer use Customer should limit their current drawn to 200 mA 5 DC common for customer use 6 Spare 7 Timer start signal Apply 24 VDC signal to start timer Leave pin disconnected at all other times Note Signal only available on versions that include a timer 8 Active high signal for low intensity mode Apply a 2 4 VDC to 24 VDC signal to place the solar simulator in a low intensity mode 9 Active low si...
Page 28: ... retina of the eye and subsequent blindness can result Prolonged exposure to diffused reflection from the output beam illuminated surfaces in the beam exposures of even a few seconds to the direct output beam or to the lamp itself can cause ultraviolet skin burns or burns to the outer layers of the eye Prolonged skin exposure can cause burns similar to Severe sunburn WHEN IN THE VACINITY OF A SOLA...
Page 29: ...n lamp housing access panel is removed Use the interlock key to perform maintenance functions that require the SOLAR SIMULATOR POWER SUPPLY to be turned on 6 1 2 THE AIR FLOW SYSTEM SAFETY INTERLOCK Removes power from the UV power supply if insufficient air flow is detected Cooling panel of solar simulator showing lamp blower exhaust fan and 2 interlock switches ...
Page 30: ...ions differ from federal disposal regulations Isopropyl alcohol is a clear colorless flammable liquid with an odor of rubbing alcohol Relatively low toxicity by all exposure routes Inhalation of vapor can cause eye and respiratory tract irritation Exposure to extremely high concentrations 1000ppm can cause intoxication dizziness headache anesthesia and coma Avoid skin and eye contact Use solvent r...
Page 31: ...s are listed below The appropriate drawing for your system is included in this manual In the event you require another copy please contact the factory and request the appropriate drawing from the table below Standard 1KW Systems SCHEM SOLAR SIMULATOR 1KW 120V 0131 1015 01 F 1 SCHEM SOLAR SIMULATOR 1KW 230V 0131 1015 02 C 1 1KW Systems w Intensity Feedback Option SCHEM SOLAR SIMULATOR 1KW CI 120V 0...
Page 32: ...VIEW OF R1 10877 REMOVE BLOW1 F1MAGNETS SHUTTER M M M M 8 23 11 18WHT 18GRN YEL 18GRN YEL TEFLON 18GRN YEL TEFLON E 10900 CHANGE F1 TO 1A ADD GND BLOW2 M M M M 9 27 11 F ADD JAPAN WIRING NOTE M M M M 6 6 FOR US SYSTEM P11 IS A 2100 539 01 WITH 6000 361 01 CABLE FOR JAPAN SYSTEM P11 IS 6000 382 01 CORD 11152 12 17 12 Title Size Document Number Rev Date Sheet of 0131 1015 01 F SCHEM SOLAR SIM 1KW 12...
Page 33: ...WHT VIO FRONT VIEW OF R1 5 8 23 11 10877 REMOVE MAGNETS CHANGE SHUTTER M M M M 18WHT 18GRN YEL TEFLON 18GRN YEL TEFLON 18GRN YEL C 10900 ADD GND BLOW2 M M M M 9 27 11 Title Size Document Number Rev Date Sheet of 0131 1015 02 C SCHEM SOLAR SIMULATOR 1KW 230V EU B 1 1 Tuesday September 27 2011 OAI Title Size Document Number Rev Date Sheet of 0131 1015 02 C SCHEM SOLAR SIMULATOR 1KW 230V EU B 1 1 Tue...
Page 34: ...EFLON 18VIO TEFLON 18VIO TEFLON 24VIO 24BRN TEFLON 24BRN TEFLON 24BRN TEFLON 24BRN TEFLON CHANGE SHUTTER M M M M 10 28 11 10925 18GRN YEL 18GRN YEL TEFLON 18GRN YEL TEFLON C 10940 ADD GND WIRE REMOVE BLOWER1 F1 M M M M 11 30 11 Title Size Document Number Rev Date Sheet of 0131 1015 03 C SCHEM SOLAR SIMULATOR 1KW W CI 120V B 1 1 Wednesday November 30 2011 OAI Title Size Document Number Rev Date She...
Page 35: ...18VIO TEFLON 18VIO TEFLON 24BRN TEFLON 24BRN TEFLON 24BRN TEFLON 24BRN TEFLON 24VIO 24ORG CHANGE SHUTTER M M M M 10 28 11 10925 18GRN YEL 18GRN YEL TEFLON 18GRN YEL TEFLON C 10940 ADD GND WIRE M M M M 11 30 11 Title Size Document Number Rev Date Sheet of 0131 1015 04 C SCHEM SOLAR SIMULATOR 1KW W CI 230V EU B 1 1 Wednesday November 30 2011 OAI Title Size Document Number Rev Date Sheet of 0131 1015...
Page 36: ...WHT 18GRN YEL 18GRN YEL TEFLON 18GRN YEL TEFLON 18GRN YEL TEFLON 18BLK TEFLON 18BLK TEFLON 18BLK TEFLON 18BLK TEFLON E 10900 ADD BLOW1 CHANGE F1 F2 TO 1A M M M M 9 27 11 18WHT Title Size Document Number Rev Date Sheet of 0131 1018 01 E SCHEM 1 6KW 240V US SOLAR SIMULATOR B 1 1 Tuesday September 27 2011 OAI Title Size Document Number Rev Date Sheet of 0131 1018 01 E SCHEM 1 6KW 240V US SOLAR SIMULA...
Page 37: ...00V 18BLK 600V 18BLK 600V WHT BLK SHLD SHLD BLK WHT 3COND 26G PROBE SENSOR BD 0130 260 03 A B WHT BLK SHLD 3COND 26G WHT BLK 11 30 11 10940 Title Size Document Number Rev Date Sheet of 0131 1018 02 A SCHEM SOLAR SIMULATOR 1 6KW W CI 240V US B 1 1 Wednesday November 30 2011 OAI Title Size Document Number Rev Date Sheet of 0131 1018 02 A SCHEM SOLAR SIMULATOR 1 6KW W CI 240V US B 1 1 Wednesday Novem...
