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Solar Panel
Test Chamber.

Large temperature-and-humidity chambers engineered for accelerated environmental exposure of photovoltaic modules, assemblies and renewable-energy components.

-75°C to +180°C10–97% RH500–10,000 LIEC 61215 / 61646
Temperature envelope-75 to +180°C
Humidity envelope10–97% RH
Published volume500–10,000 L
Ramp capability1–5°C/min
Product overview

Compress years of outdoor cycling into a controlled profile.

Solar PV modules experience long outdoor service under changing temperature, humidity and solar-resource conditions. The ISOTECH chamber family accelerates controlled environmental exposure so suitability, reliability and durability can be evaluated before field deployment.

The current product page identifies compliance context with IEC 61215, IEC 61646 and ASTM E1171 and publishes reach-in and larger ITSPEW model families.

01

Define

Test object, profile and acceptance criteria

Input
02

Condition

Create the required controlled environment

Control
03

Measure

Record the product and chamber response

Evidence
04

Review

Compare results with the approved plan

Decision
Distinctive system logic

Compress years of outdoor cycling into a controlled profile.

Temperature, humidity, circulation, refrigeration, data logging and specimen access are configured around photovoltaic module dimensions and the selected qualification sequence.

ACCELERATED OUTDOOR CYCLE
DAWNPEAKNIGHT
Engineering layers

Performance is built as a complete system.

Review the published performance, construction, control and safety information without losing the technical detail.

System layer 01

Performance

01

Temperature deviation ±0.5°C

02

Resolution 0.1°C

03

Gradient ±1°C to 2°C

04

Raise/fall rate 1°C to 5°C

05

Humidity deviation 2% to 3% RH

06

Humidity gradient ±3% RH

Key product attributes

Configured around the test—not around a catalogue box.

01

PV-module-scale working volumes

02

Temperature and humidity cycling

03

Direct-vapour humidification

04

Refrigeration dehumidification

05

Programmable ramp/soak profiles

06

Large module access and cable ports

Technical specifications

Solar PV environmental chamber models.

Published values are reorganised for clarity. Final performance is subject to the approved chamber configuration, working load and test method.

ITSPE covers 500–2,000 L; ITSPEW covers 2,000–10,000 L. LO denotes logic-programmable control.
Model
Temperature range
Humidity
Published volume
ITSPE-75 LO
-75°C to +180°C
10–97% RH
500–2,000 L
ITSPE-60 LO
-60°C to +180°C
10–97% RH
500–2,000 L
ITSPE-40 LO
-40°C to +180°C
10–97% RH
500–2,000 L
ITSPE-20 LO
-20°C to +180°C
10–97% RH
500–2,000 L
ITSPE-10 LO
-10°C to +180°C
10–97% RH
500–2,000 L
ITSPEW-75 LO
-75°C to +180°C
10–97% RH
2,000–10,000 L
ITSPEW-60 LO
-60°C to +180°C
10–97% RH
2,000–10,000 L
ITSPEW-40 LO
-40°C to +180°C
10–97% RH
2,000–10,000 L
ITSPEW-20 LO
-20°C to +180°C
10–97% RH
2,000–10,000 L
ITSPEW-10 LO
-10°C to +180°C
10–97% RH
2,000–10,000 L
Application fit

Where this system works.

  • 01PV modules
  • 02Solar laminates
  • 03Junction boxes
  • 04Renewable-energy electronics
  • 05Module materials
  • 06Certification and R&D laboratories
Published compliance context

Standards and test methods

Only standards explicitly associated with the current ISOTECH product material are shown. Confirm the edition, clauses, specimen arrangement and acceptance criteria before ordering.

IEC 61215IEC 61646ASTM E1171
Engineer the right configuration

Turn your test requirement into a buildable chamber specification.

Share the DUT dimensions, load, operating state, environmental profile, duration, instrumentation, utilities, safety requirements and applicable standard.

Product questions

PV Module Chamber FAQs.

Answers based on the current ISOTECH product page, reorganised for engineering clarity. Confirm project-specific values in the final proposal.

A controlled temperature-and-humidity chamber used to accelerate environmental exposure of PV modules and related components.

The current ISOTECH page states IEC 61215, IEC 61646 and ASTM E1171 compliance context.

Published models extend from minimum temperatures of -10°C, -20°C, -40°C, -60°C or -75°C up to +180°C.

The current model family publishes 10% to 97% RH.

Published reach-in models cover 500–2,000 litres and larger ITSPEW models cover 2,000–10,000 litres.

The current page describes side cable ports for measurement, control and supply connections.

Define the test object dimensions, mass, heat load, operating state, required profile, instrumentation, access, utilities and acceptance criteria before selecting the PV Module Chamber.

Yes. Working volume, ports, shelves or fixtures, controller, monitoring, safety and installation provisions can be engineered around the approved requirement.

The current ISOTECH material describes installation, commissioning, operator training, calibration and maintenance support. Confirm the required scope in the quotation.

Warranty duration and coverage should be confirmed in the commercial proposal for the selected configuration and installation location.