High-Throughput Integrated Test System for PV Modules
Built around Spire’s industry-leading Spi-Sun SimulatorTM, the Spi-Module QA performs complete PV module quality assurance testing. This highly flexible system can be tailored to match factory space and throughput requirements and includes automated module transport to minimize operator handling. Systems can be configured for either crystalline silicon or thin film module lines.
Features and Benefits
- Supports high capacity lines with throughput rates up to 120 modules/hr
- Flexible configurations to suit any factory layout and module technology
- Fully automated module transport
- High uptime / low cost of ownership
- Easily integrates into new or existing production lines for 100% in-line testing
- Provides horizontal (machine-to-machine) and vertical (machine-to-factory) MES integration
- Equipment meets ASTM E927-05 and IEC 60904-9 standards
- Module testing compliant to UL 1703, and IEC 61215, IEC 61646, and IEC 61730-2 standards
Test Stations and Options |
- Spi-Sun Simulator 3500SLP or 4600SLP
- High voltage isolation testing
- Ground continuity testing (optional)
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- Single or multiple label printing (optional)
- Automatic calibration (optional)
- Frameless modules (optional)
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Measured Parameters and Tests |
- IV-curve
- Open-circuit voltage
- Short-circuit current
- Load current and power at fixed voltage
- Peak power
- Current and voltage at peak power
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- Fill factor
- Cell and module efficiency
- Module temperature
- Resistance
- Ground continuity
- High voltage isolation
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Configurations |
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| One-Station Module QA System |
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Two-Station Module QA System |
Compact Footprint The single-station Spi-Module QA system is typically used in crystalline silicon module production lines where floorspace is limited. The system integrates sun simulation, high voltage isolation testing, ground continuity testing*, and label printing* in a single unit whose footprint is only slightly larger than a standard Spi-Sun Simulator. It offers throughput rates of up to 80 modules/hr (cycle time 45 sec). |
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Very High Throughput The two-station Spi-Module QA system is typically used in module lines where demanding production rates drive the system configuration. The system offers sun simulation, high voltage isolation testing, ground continuity testing*, and label printing* in an automated linear configuration. It is capable of processing up to 120 modules/hr (cycle time 30 sec). |
- Compact footprint
- Throughput rates up to 80 modules/hr
- Excellent price/performance ratio
- Framed modules · Short-edge leading (SEL) module orientation
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- Throughput rates up to 120 modules/hr
- Accommodates framed or frameless* modules
- Automatic simulator calibration*
- Long-edge leading (LEL)† or short-edge leading (SEL) module orientation
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| * Optional |
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