ENV-12

Solar PV Module Test Chamber

Thermal cycling, humidity-freeze and damp-heat qualification of solar PV modules per IEC 61215, IEC 61730 and IS 14286.

-40 degC to +85 degC Damp-heat 85 / 85 IEC 61215 / 61730

Overview

Purpose & Application

The ENV-12 solar panel chamber tests crystalline-silicon and thin-film PV modules through the full IEC 61215 / IEC 61730 qualification battery: thermal cycling (-40 / +85 degC, 200 cycles), humidity-freeze (-40 / +85 degC at 85% RH) and damp-heat (85 degC / 85% RH for 1000 hours). Module rack accommodates panels up to 2.4 x 1.2 m with mounting and electrical bias provision.

Standard Models

Available Sizes

Model	Module Capacity	Module Load	Rack
ENV-12-2P	2 panels (1.6 x 1 m each)	100 Kg	Vertical rack
ENV-12-4P	4 panels (2 x 1.2 m each)	200 Kg	Vertical rack
ENV-12-8P	8 panels (2.4 x 1.2 m each)	400 Kg	Vertical rack
ENV-12-CB	Custom Built	Specify	Specify

Walk-in chamber with vertical module rack and electrical bias bus.

Technical Specifications

Key Specifications

Temperature Range

-40 degC to +85 degC

Humidity Range

10% to 95% RH

Ramp Rate

Per IEC 61215 (typically 100 deg in <100 min)

Bias Bus

Continuous DC bias during damp-heat

Sensors

Pt-100 + capacitive RH per zone

Programmer

PLC-HMI multi-recipe

Construction

SS 304 walk-in with vertical module rack

Standards

IEC 61215, IEC 61730, IS 14286

Standard Features

Built-in Capabilities

Vertical PV module rack with quick-mount
Continuous electrical bias during damp-heat
Programmable thermal cycling per IEC 61215
Humidity-freeze and damp-heat profiles
Walk-in workspace with insulated door
Module IV-curve port (optional integration)
PLC-HMI multi-recipe programmer
Optional NABL calibration

Safety Systems

Protection & Reliability

Independent over- and under-temperature protection
DC bias circuit isolation and protection
Door interlock with bias-off on open
Compressor protection
Over-current relays and MCBs
Audio-visual alarm for critical functions