PV Testing Lab Machines
Ensure compliance with global standards using our comprehensive testing equipment, covering IEC 61215, IEC 61730, IEC 61701, UL 1703, BIS, and more for superior solar product validation.
IEC- 61215 Lab setup
Visual Inspection
ZW-VIT series product, meet the visual inspection test specified in MQT01 item in IEC61215 and MST01 item in IEC61730 standard.
Outdoor Test System
The test system meet the outdoor test specified in IEC61215, IEC61730, IEC61853 standards. Evaluate the outdoor performance and compare
the performance of difference technical product
Hotspot Chamber
The equipment offer steady light simulating sun spectrum. The temperature of the module could be controlled in the chamber. Hot spot, stabilization and high temperature feature could be tested in the steady sun simulator
UV Chamber
There are EVA, Silica Gel, backsheet, junction box, cable, which are composed of polymer material, in encapsulation part of solar module. The material may be worsen after UV exposure. ZW-UVC series product could offer steady UV light on the solar module to evaluate the anti UV aging function.
TC/HF Chamber
The environment chamber could be applied to determine the ability of
the module to withstand thermal mismatch, fatigue and other stresses
caused by repeated changes of temperature, the ability of the module to withstand the effects of high temperature and humidity followed by sub-zero temperatures, the ability of the module to withstand the
effects of long-term penetration of humidity
Power Supply Systems
In some test, like TC test, HF test, Letid test, Mechanical load test,
Bending test, Reverse over current test, etc., current should be applied
in the solar module. The ZW-PS series product is designed to offer
current as per the IEC standard specified
ROT for Diodes
The terminations of the solar module and the attachment of the cables
to the body will withstand stresses that are likely to be applied during normal assembly or handling operations. ZW-TRT series product is designed for test retention and the cord anchorage function of the termination
Wet Leakage
ZW-WLT is designed to evaluate the insulation of the module under wet operating conditions and verify that moisture from rain, fog, dew or molten snow does not enter the active parts of the module circuitry, where it might cause corrosion, a ground fault or a safety hazard
Hail Impact
As applications of solar cells become wider, more problems appear with solar products. Solar energy will be easily damaged by natural disasters such as hails during its application. This test apparatus is designed as per clause MQT17 in IEC61215 standard, which can simulate the outdoor hail impact. Hail is simulated by ice ball
Mechanical Load Test
ZW-MLT is designed to determine the ability of the module to withstand a static/ dynamic load. Also, to evaluate if the components within the module are extremely susceptible to low levels of mechanical stress which are realized during the module assembly process that compromises the integrity of module components
ByPass Diode Tester
Bypass diode in the solar module is applied to prevent Hot spot issue.
The important function of the bypass diode is forward conduction and
reverse cut-off function. The ZW-BD test system is designed to evaluate
the diode thermo and runaway feature
Bending Tester
The ZW-BT tester is designed to verify that a flexible module can be rolled up(without damage) to form a radius of curvature defined by the module manufacturer in at least one direction per the manufacturer’s specification.
LETID System
Meet the requirements of the LETID test and
B-O CID test. Applicable to standard IEC63342
PID System
ZW-PID test system could offer voltage to evaluate the module design’s ability to withstand degradation from applied system voltage, also known as Potential Induced Degradation(PID).
Damp Heat Chamber
The environment chamber could be applied to determine the ability of the module to withstand thermal mismatch, fatigue and other stresses caused by repeated changes of temperature, the ability of the module to withstand the effects of high temperature and humidity followed by
sub-zero temperatures, the ability of the module to withstand the effects of long-term penetration of humidity
IEC 61730 Lab Setup
Accessibility Tester
ZW-AT instrument is designed to verify if the PV modules are constructed to provide adequate protection against accessibility to hazardous live
parts(＞35V)
Sharp Edge Tester
ZW-SET product is designed to verify the accessible PV module surfaces is smooth and free from sharp edges, burrs, etc., which may damage the insulation of conductors or pose a risk of injury
Cut Susceptibility
The ZW-CST tester is designed to determine whether any front and rear surface of the PV module made of polymeric materials are capable of withstanding routine handling during installation and maintenance without exposing personnel to the danger of electric shock
Continuity Tester
ZW-CETB is designed to verify the continuous path between accessible conductive parts that are in direct contact with each other(e.g. parts of a metallic frame)
Screw Connection Tester
Components such as screws and nuts transmitting contact pressure or which are likely to be tightened by the user shall be tightened and loosened five times. Screws and nuts of insulating material shall be removed completely during each operation of loosening of the screws. ZW-SCT is designed to apply torque to verify the screw or nut is good quality
Impulse Voltage
ZW-IVT is designed to verify the capability of insulation of the PV module
to withstand over-voltages of atmospheric origin
Peel and Lap Shear
It shall provide confidence regarding the durability of the adhesion between different layers of rigid-to-flexible or flexible-to flexible constructions or rigid-to- rigid bonded assemblies for cemented joints of the PV module stack. ZW-PT is designed to qualify insulation as a cemented join
Fire Tester
ZW-FT tester is designed to evaluate the fire-resistance characteristics when exposed to a fire source originating from outside the PV module, which may include the building on which they are installed or into which they are integrated, or from an adjacent building.
Ignitibility Tester
ZW-IC is designed to determine the ignitability of PV modules by direct small flame impingement under zero impressed irradiance by external heat sources using vertically oriented test specimens
Reverse Current Overload
PV Modules contain electrically conductive material contained in an insulating system. Under reverse current fault conditions, the electrical
conductors and the cells of the PV module are forced to dissipate energy as heat prior to circuit interruption by an over-current protector installed
in the system. ZW-RCOT product is designed to determine the acceptability of the risk of ignition or fire from this condition
Module Breakage Test
ZW-MBT is designed to verify the risk of physical injuries can be minimized if the PV module is broken in its specified installation
Durability of Markings
ZW-DMT could offer automatically moving system to scrub on the marking surface to verify the durable and legible of the marking
Other Standards
Salt Spray Chambers
This equipment is designed according to salt spray test in IEC61701. It’s suitable for accelerating salt mist corrosion test of industrial
products such as electronic devices, product parts, protective layer of metal materials, etc. It can quickly and conveniently reproduce the
corrosion process of sprayed and untreated metal surfaces
Amonia Chamber
This chamber is designed according to IEC62716 standard. The ammonia chamber applies ammonia gas to accelerate the corrosion of materials or products under certain temperature environment, so as to reproduce the damage degree of materials or products within a certain
time range. The equipment can be used to assess the anti-corrosion ability of materials and their protective layers, and the quality comparison of similar protective layers, as well as the anti-corrosion ability of some products. The product is suitable for the corrosion gas test of parts, electronic components, protective layer of metal materials and industrial products
Sand Test Chamber
This chamber is designed according to IEC 60068-2-68 standard. The sand test chamber is driven by a high-power fan to blow a certain
concentration of sand dust over the surface of the test samples at a certain flow rate, so as to evaluate the ability of these test samples
(equipment) to resist the penetration effect of dust particles under the action of dry sand or dusty atmosphere, the ability to resist the abrasion or blocking effect of gravel, and the ability to store and operate
Snow Load Test
The framed PV module with frames protruding beyond the front glass surface on the lower edge after intended installation and as such creates an additional barrier to snow sliding down from modules. ZW-NUSLT is designed to determine mechanical non-uniform-load limit of a framed PV module
EL Tester
This equipment is designed to check the EL(Electro luminance) picture