LED Solar Simulator, Class AAA, VeraSol-2

The VeraSol-2 is an Class AAA LED-based Solar Simulator with a 2 in. x 2 in. illuminated area. Newport Corporation puts each LED-based system through rigorous testing for all aspects of the standard to ensure compliance and provides a certificate of calibration. This innovative design independently drives up to 19 LEDs spaced over the entire spectrum to ensure a spectral match meeting Class AAA certification.

Class AAA Solar Simulator

The VeraSol-2 is certified AAA rated to IEC 60904-9, JIS 8904-9, and ASTM E927-10 for Spectral Match, Spatial Non-Uniformity of Irradiance, and Temporal Instability. Oriel puts each LED based system through rigorous testing for all aspects of the standards to ensure compliance and provides a certificate of calibration. The VeraSol-2 uses an innovative LED design to meet not one or two, but all three performance criteria without compromising the 1 SUN output power, providing true Class AAA performance.

Independent LED Control

This innovative design independently drives multiple LEDs at 19 individual wavelengths spaced over the spectrum from 400 to 1100 nm to ensure a spectral match meeting Class A certification. The independent control of each LED allows the user to tune the output to the specific requirements of the test. Application examples include the simulation of blue or red light for skincare and other biomedical testing in the cosmetics industry. This adjustment can be made from the front panel of the controller for the entire spectrum or individual wavelength bands. The user can also adjust the output of the 19 individual LEDs through the software application. These spectral profiles can be saved as custom spectra in the controller and easily recalled with the push of a button.

Replicate Geographic Location Solar Spectra

VeraSol Replicator gives the user a method to generate a solar spectrum based on geographic locations, as well as date and time of day. This spectrum is used to generate a VeraSol LED spectrum, replicating the solar spectrum. Solar simulation has entered a new era. We believe you will continue to find features and benefits of the VeraSol that will improve your testing capabilities.

VeraSol-2 System Components

The VeraSol-2 solar simulator includes the LSS-7120 Controller, the LSH-7520 LED Light Source, the CC720 Connector Cable, and a Vertical Height Adjustment Assembly. The system can be mounted directly to an optical table or breadboard, purchased separately.

10,000 Hour LED Lifetime

The typical lifetime of LEDs of over 10,000 hours removes the need to change expensive and hazardous bulbs. The LEDs come up to a stable operating power within 100 msec. This allows the unit to be shut off between tests without having to wait for the lamp to stabilize or sacrificing the integrity of the test results. This results in an effective lamp usage time several times over a conventional lamp and eliminates the need for shutters on the output. (Note that the 10,000-hour lifetime pertains only to the LEDs and not necessarily to the solar simulator system.)

Extended warranties are available for this product. Contact Newport Sales for further information.