Ossila Solar Cell I-V Test System User Manual
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- Page 1 SOLAR CELL I-V TEST SYSTEM (AUTOMATED) USER MANUAL Manual Version: 1.0.D Product Code: T2003 Product Version: 2.0 Software Version: 1.0...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. Overview..........................4 2. EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC) ................5 3. Safety ..........................8 3.1 Use of Equipment ........................8 3.2 Hazard Icons ..........................8 3.3 General Hazards ........................8 3.4 Power Cord Safety ........................8 3.5 Servicing ............................9 3.6 Health and Safety – Servicing ....................9 4. -
Page 3: Overview
1. Overview The Ossila Solar Cell I-V Test System is a low-cost solution for reliable current-voltage characterisation of solar cells. The system is controlled by specially-designed software which can perform multiple I-V measurements, determine key metrics of solar cells, and measure these properties over long periods of time. The automated... -
Page 4: Eu Declaration Of Conformity (Doc)
Telephone number: +44 (0)114 2999 180 Email Address: info@ossila.com declare that the DoC is issued under our sole responsibility and belongs to the following product: Product: Solar Cell I-V Test System – Automated (T2003A2/T2003B2/T2003C2) Serial number: T2003A2-2000-2100-2000-xxxx, T2003B2-2000-2100-2000-xxxx, T2003C2-2000-2100-2000-xxxx Object of declaration: Solar Cell I-V Test System –... - Page 5 хармонизиране, посочено на предходната(-ите) страница(-и) на настоящия документ. [Čeština] Prohlášení o shodě EU Výrobce: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, Spojené Království Prohlašujeme na vlastní odpovědnost, že uvedené zařízeni je v souladu s příslušnými harmonizačními předpisy EU uvedenými na předchozích stranách tohoto dokumentu.
- Page 6 [Por tuguês] Declaração de Conformidade UE Fabricante: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, Reino Unido Declara sob sua exclusiva responsabilidade que o equipamento indicado está em conformidade com a legislação de harmonização relevante da UE mencionada na(s) página(s) anterior(es) deste documento.
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Page 7: Safety
3. Safety 3.1 Use of Equipment The Ossila Solar Cell I-V Test System (Automated) is designed to be used as instructed. It is intended for use under the following conditions: • Indoors in a laboratory environment (Pollution Degree 2) •... -
Page 8: Servicing
3.5 Servicing If servicing is required, please return the unit to Ossila Ltd. The warranty will be invalidated if: • Modification or service has been carried out by anyone other than an Ossila engineer. • The unit has been subjected to chemical damage through improper use. -
Page 9: Unpacking
5. Unpacking 5.1 Packing List The standard items included with the Ossila Solar Cell I-V Test System (Automated) are: • Solar Cell I-V Test System. • 24V / 2A power adapter with a cord set specifically for country of operation (UK, USA, EU, or AU). -
Page 10: System Components
7. System Components The Solar Cell I-V Test System – Automated comprises three items: the Solar Cell I-V Test System (Figure 7.1), power adaptor (Figure 7.2), and the Solar Cell I-V software (Figure 7.3). Figure 7.1. Solar Cell I-V Test System. -
Page 11: Installation
8. Installation Install the Solar Cell I-V software on your PC. I. Run the file ‘Ossila-Solar-Cell-IV-Installer-vX-X-X-X.exe’ on the USB memory stick provided. II. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. Install the Source Measure Unit USB drivers on your PC. - Page 12 9.1.1 Solar Cell Characterisation The Solar Cell Characterisation tab performs current-voltage (I-V) measurement and analysis of solar cells. The analysis calculates the following properties: • Power conversion efficiency (PCE) • Fill factor (FF) • Short-circuit current density ( J • Open-circuit voltage (V •...
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Page 13: Quickstart Guide
Figure 9.3. Solar Cell I-V software: The Stabilised Current Output tab. 9.2 Quickstart Guide Start the Ossila Solar Cell I-V software. The window shown in Figure 9.1 will open. Choose a measurement type as described in Section 9.1. Place your sample in the test board. -
Page 14: Shared Software Settings
9.3 Shared Software Settings The settings in these sections are shared between all measurement types. 9.3.1 Connection Figure 9.4. Connection settings. Connection Type • Select the type of connection you are using (either USB or Ethernet). I. Any connected units will be automatically detected when a selection is made and the ‘System Address’... - Page 15 The values for each range are given in Table 9.1. II. The maximum current values for each range are also shown in the range selection box. Table 9.1. Maximum current and accuracy for the different range settings for the Solar Cell I-V Test System. Current Range Maximum Accuracy ±150 mA...
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Page 16: Solar Cell Characterisation Settings
(III) Pixel Area • Set the are in cm of each pixel in the device. (IV) Inverted Device • Set whether the device to be measured is inverted. I. This option should be on if the anode of your device connects to the ‘cathode’ pins in the device holder. -
Page 17: Solar Lifetime Measurement Settings
(IV) Voltage Settle Time • Set the time in seconds between applying a voltage and measuring the current. I. This has a maximum of 10 seconds. Illumination • Set the illumination intensity (in mWcm ) being used during the measurement. (VI) Hysteresis I-V •... - Page 18 (III) Voltage Increment • Set the step size in volts for changing the voltage during current-voltage measurement. (IV) Voltage Settle Time • Set the time in seconds between applying a voltage and measuring the current. I. This has a maximum of 10 seconds. Illumination •...
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Page 19: Stabilised Current Output Settings
Note: As the voltage source is only a single channel, the hold voltage will be the same for all pixels being tested. 9.6 Stabilised Current Output Settings 9.6.1 Measurement Settings Figure 9.10. Experimental Parameters settings for the Stabilised Current Output. Voltage •... -
Page 20: Saving Results
Save Settings • Saves the current settings as a profile that can be loaded quickly for use at another time. • When clicked, you will be prompted to name the settings profile. I. If the name is already in use, you will be asked if you wish to overwrite the previous profile. II. - Page 21 • The program allows for data to be saved automatically (and manually) once the measurement is complete. I. To enable or disable automatic saving, choose the appropriate option from the drop-down box. II. For automatic saving, the ‘Saving’ fields must be filled in before the measurement can start, these are detailed below.
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Page 22: Controls
Figure 9.13. Solar Cell Characterisation save data format. Figure 9.14. Stabilised Current Output save data format. Figure 9.15. Solar Lifetime Measurement save data. 9.9 Controls Figure 9.16. Controls for the measurements. Measure • Clicking this button will start the measurement using the chosen settings. •... -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
Most of the issues that may arise will be detailed here. However, if you encounter any issues that are not listed here, then contact us by email at info@ossila.com. We will respond as soon as possible. Table 10.1. Troubleshooting guidelines for the Solar Cell I-V Test System (Automated) -
Page 24: Related Products
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