SpectroSolar Spectrophotometer0 pages

ARCspectro SpectroSolar
DATA SHEET

Spectrometer
for Solar
Irradiance
Measurements
The ARCspectro SpectroSolar is a portable spectrometer designed
for the measurement of light sources, with special emphasis on
solar-like spectra. It incorporates a 2-dimensional detector, thus
ensuring high signal-to-noise by averaging of 150 detector lines at
each single measurement. Even spectra of millisecond pulsed light
sources, such as those of flash-type solar simulators, can be
measured reliably and easily thanks to the global electronic shutter
architecture of the sensor and to the incorporated photo-cell optical
trigger. The SpectroSolar has a entrance diffuser and does not
need any extra optical fiber assemblies. The system is factory
calibrated in irradiance using traceable irradiance standards.
Typical characteristics of the ARCspectro SpectroSolar are:
• Broad spectral range: 400nm-1100nm
• Factory-calibrated for Irradiance measurements
• Ranking of solar simulators to the IEC 60904-9 norm
•Automatic triggering with pulsed-type solar simulators

Applications:
• Measurement of continuous or pulsed light sources
• Qualification of solar simulators
For additional information please contact:
ARCOPTIX S.A.
Chemin des Trois-Portes 18, 2000 Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Tel. +41 32 731 0464
Fax +41 32 731 0463
info@arcoptix.com
www.arcoptix.com
Specifications are subject to change without notice

FEATURES & BENEFITS
Two spectrometers in one:
The SpectroSolar uses two
diffraction gratings, allowing
to keep a high diffraction
efficiency all over the 4001100 nm spectral range.

150 measurements in one
shot: the SpectroSolar 2dimensional detector with
global electronic shutter and
enhanced NIR sensitivity
ensures excellent SNR.
The incorporated
photocell automatically
triggers measurements
upon detection of light
flashes.

Ranking of solar
simulators to class A, B or
C according to the IEC
60904-9 norm is performed
automatically by a dedicated
software module.
Simple to use because it is
factory calibrated and there
is no need for injection or
fiber optics.

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