Sciencetech is proud to offer a low cost 150W solar simulator system that includes arc lamp housing, bulb, power supply with igniter, filter holder, and UV fused silica collimator. An option for fiber optic illumination is available, but requires an additional condenser and fiber mount.
The SF150 produces a 2.5cm (1") diameter collimated beam using a 150W (ozone free) xenon lamp with Sciencetech's 201-100 air cooled arc lamp housing (2" diameter optics are available as an option). The system is powered by the Sciencetech 500-200 power supply and igniter.
A multiple filter holder allows the user to selectively trim the xenon spectrum to provide the desired Air Mass spectrum. Available solar filters include AM0, AM1.0, AM1.5 direct and global, and AM2.0. Other filters such as dichroic filters and bandpass filters are available for further modification of the spectrum. The filters are sold separately, please specify which filters should be sent with the solar simulator when ordering.
Power Output
The solar simulator can achieve up to 1.6 SUNs (160mW/cm²) at its 25mm (1") diameter output port with an AM1.5G filter. By using a larger lamp, powered at 200W approximately 2 SUNs (200mW/cm²) can be achieved. Normally, the solar simulator is operated at 1 SUN (100mW/cm²) with the use of an AM solar filter. The reason why the solar simulator can be over-powered is to compensate for light loss if the fiber bundle attachment or probe is used.
Non-Uniformity
The SF150 solar simulator provides a collimated output with class C uniformity.
Spectral Range
Without filters the solar simulator provides a broadband spectral range of 250-2500nm. Please note that the spectrum can be distorted when used with a fiber optic bundle attachment or hand probe attachment.