IIT Bombay

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT DIVISION

Direct : (+91-22) 2576 8800 (AR) / 8803 (Local) / 8804 (Import) / 8805 (Enquiry & Bill tracking),
8802(Progress) Email : drmm@iitb.ac.in, bkganesh@iitb.ac.in

SOLAR SIMULATOR TENDER SPECIFICATION

Simulator Classification as per IEC 60904-9

Class AAA

(2nd Edition)
Simulator Performance Requirements
Spectral Match to AM 1.5G Reference

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As per IEC 60904-9 (2nd Edition)

0.75 1.25

Spectrum
Irradiance Level Spectrum and Range

AM 1.5G Spectrum [300nm 1100 nm]

Intensity adjustable 200 1100W/m 2.
(Bidder to submit the full spectrum of the
lamp indicating the deviations from the

Irradiance uniformity over 200 X 130 cm 2 test

AM1.5G Spectrum)
Should be better than 2%

plane
Temperature sensors:
1. For Module Temperature (0 100 oC)
2. For Monitor/Reference Cell Temperature
Type of Irradiance Sensor
Measurement accuracy of sensors (voltage,

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Atleast 1 qty (Accuracy atleast 1 oC)

Atleast 1 qty (Accuracy atleast 1 oC)
Solar Cell/pyranometer
As per IEC 60904-1 (2nd Edition)

current, temperature, irradiance etc.)

Measurement repeatability

<0.25 % or as mentioned in IEC 60904-1

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(2nd Edition)
User input / adjustable
Preferably bi-directional measurement
Programmable upto100ms
IV curve and VOC, ISC, PMPP, IMPP, VMPP, FF,

Temperature correction coefficients

I-V curve sweep direction
Sweep duration (ms)
Data to be generated

Efficiency, RS, RSH. Also, STC (and other

user defined temperature) data is to be
Voltage Measurement Range
Current Measurement Range
Module Temperature Controller

(Optional

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between 20oC 40oC as per users

accessory)
Calibrated Module size (Optional)
Calibration Methodology

generated using IEC 60891.

0 100V
0 15A
To maintain Module at any temperature

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requirement
0.5 m x 0.5 m
Isc & Power both

IIT Bombay
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Direct : (+91-22) 2576 8800 (AR) / 8803 (Local) / 8804 (Import) / 8805 (Enquiry & Bill tracking),
8802(Progress) Email : drmm@iitb.ac.in, bkganesh@iitb.ac.in

SOLAR SIMULATOR TENDER SPECIFICATION

Suitable

to

measure

the

following

PV

1. Mono-crystalline Silicon

Technologies

2. Multi-crystalline Silicon
3. Amorphous Silicon
4. CIGS
5. CdTe
6. Other PV Technologies (To be

Monitor/ Reference Cells

mentioned by the bidder)

1 no. for mono-crystalline Silicon, multicrystalline Silicon, amorphous Silicon,

Size of the Module that can be tested

Available space for Solar Simulator System
PC with Windows XP (or higher) operating
system
License for Simulator Software
Data Management

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CIGS & CdTe

2 m x 1.3 m or more
6 m x 5 m x 3 m (High)
1 no.

1 no.
Local storage, Exportable at least as text,
CVS and Excel, and also to external

Power Supply
Vendor Experience List

database like Access or MySQL.

220V, 50 Hz
Vendor to provide list of previous buyers
of the Model being quoted. (Including
contact person names & email ids of at
least 2 such buyers)

In addition to above, the vendor shall comply with the following requirements:
1. The Vendor shall provide all essential accessories including cables etc.
2. The Vendor shall demonstrate the proper operation of the equipments and provide proper
training for operation and maintenances of the equipments.
3. Vendor must ensure After Sales Service and availability of spare parts for at least 5 years.
4. Vendor shall submit catalogues, detailed specifications and schematic drawings of the
equipments of the set-up, along with the Bid.
5. Software, Instruction manual (User's Manual) and calibration report should be provided at the
time of delivery of the equipment.

IIT Bombay
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Direct : (+91-22) 2576 8800 (AR) / 8803 (Local) / 8804 (Import) / 8805 (Enquiry & Bill tracking),
8802(Progress) Email : drmm@iitb.ac.in, bkganesh@iitb.ac.in

SOLAR SIMULATOR TENDER SPECIFICATION

6. The software should include a database for storing measurements and module information
(module size, measurement data, correction coefficients, performance characteristics etc.).
7. Software should include options for printing of measurement data and labels.
8. The Vendor shall provide at least 12 months warranty on the product.