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BUILDING ON THE BEST
The Datapaq® SolarPaq system has been designed to monitor the
product temperature profile as the photovoltaic (PV) cells pass through
the plasma coating process. Working with major equipment
manufacturers, a profiling system has been designed that
can pass through the process chambers, measuring the cell
temperatures even with the plasma activated. This feature,
combined with the unique ability to be slotted straight into
an un-modified cell carrier, enables profiling to be conducted
without disrupting normal production.
Monitoring the silicon nitride coating process is key to optimizing it and
hence, to the final efficiency of the cell. Due to the nature of the processing
equipment, this process was until now, very difficult and costly to measure.
The Datapaq system can pass through the entire process measuring
temperatures of the cell surface, thus providing data on what is
happening at all points inside the process.
A COMPLETE SOLUTION
The custom designed logger and its thermal protection are easily placed into the cell
carrier. This design enables the system to occupy one of the 156 mm (6.1 in) positions,
so there is no need to modify the carrier. The system then passes through the entire
process with plasma fields energized, and on exiting the process, the temperature
profile information can be downloaded and analyzed. The system has been specifically
designed to withstand harsh thermal and electrical environments within the
plasma chamber, and can be used repeatedly for both process set-up and
regular monitoring.
BENEFITS
• Fits in a cell position – no need to modify cell carrier
• Profiles cell temperatures with the plasma energized, for accurate reporting
of process conditions during production
• Provides accurate, repeatable results for optimizing your process
• Saves time and money setting up or adjusting the process
SOLAR INSIGHT™ SOFTWARE
This all new software has been designed specifically for use within the
photovoltaic (PV) solar industry and contains many process-specific
analysis displays. Wizards guide the users step-by-step to quickly obtain
the data and analysis of the required results. This ensures that both
experienced and novice users can obtain maximum benefit in the shortest
possible time.
Number of channels 6
Sampling interval 0.05 seconds to 10 minutes
Accuracy ±0.5ºC (±0.9ºF)
Resolution 0.1ºC (0.2ºF)
Maximum internal
operating temperature 85ºC (185ºF)
Temperature range -200ºC to 1370ºC (-328ºF to 2498ºF)
Memory 55,000 readings per channel (6 channels active)
Data collection start Start/stop buttons, time or temperature trigger
Battery NiMH rechargeable
Thermocouples Type K