The XR360 is the latest technology for accelerated exposure testing of complete photovoltaic (PV) modules. The unit integrates recent developments in environmental-chamber and xenon solar-simulation technology. The XR360 is capable of testing modules up to 1.9 m X 1.4 m, a capability that covers more than 90% of today’s production modules. The system features a chamber equipped with four water-cooled, long-arc lamps, has full climatic functionality and has an expanded utility for running IEC tests not requiring light, such as a damp-heat test. — Atlas Material Testing Solutions, Chicago, Ill.
Full-scale, PV-module durability testing is now possible
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