Solar Radiation Chambers
Integrated Sun, Temperature, and Humidity Simulation for Real-World Solar Reliability Testing – Real-world solar installations experience simultaneous exposure to sunlight, temperature variation, and humidity—not isolated test conditions.
Patented Swiss Technology from Lumartix | Full Spectrum Solar using Plasma Lamps
Moving Beyond Isolated Solar and Environmental Testing
Innovation Rooted in Engineering Depth
CME Combined Solar Simulation + Environmental Test Chambers are engineered to replicate these coupled stresses within a single, fully integrated testing platform.
CME × Lumartix: Integrated Solar and Environmental Engineering
These advanced systems are co-developed through CME’s strategic partnership with Lumartix S.A., Geneva, Switzerland.
Lumartix provides high-fidelity solar simulation technology, while CME designs and builds the complete environmental chamber, thermal systems, controls, safety architecture, and mechanical integration.
Purpose-Built Integrated Test Chambers
Unlike laboratories that combine standalone sun simulators with separate climatic chambers, CME systems are designed as unified platforms where solar irradiance and environmental conditions are synchronized by design.
This ensures repeatability, accuracy, and realistic stress replication.
Synchronized Solar and Environmental Control
CME combined chambers precisely synchronize solar irradiance with temperature and humidity profiles.
This enables accelerated aging, performance drift analysis, and reliability testing under realistic operating conditions.
Compliance with Global Solar and Environmental Standards
- IEC 60904 – Photovoltaic performance measurement
- IEC 61215 – PV module qualification (TC, DH, HF when combined testing is required)
- IEC 61730 – PV module safety
- ASTM and ISO solar and environmental test standards
Typical Applications
- PV module qualification and certification
- Accelerated solar aging and degradation studies
- Performance testing under combined stresses
- R&D for next-generation solar technologies
- Materials and encapsulant evaluation
Simultaneously Apply Solar & Environmental Stress
Discuss integrated solar, temperature, and humidity testing for outdoor product validation.
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Test Space Volume |
LTR |
120 |
120 |
225 |
225 |
380 |
380 |
540 |
540 |
1000 |
1000 |
1500 |
1500 |
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Temperature Range |
(°C) |
-40 to
+120 |
-70 to
+120 |
-40 to
+120 |
-70 to
+120 |
40 to
+120 |
-70 to
+120 |
40 to
+120 |
-70 to
+120 |
40 to
+120 |
-70 to
+120 |
40 to
+120 |
-70 to
+120 |
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Ramp rate** |
(°C/min) |
3/5/6/7/8/10/12/15/20 as per IEC 60068-3-5 |
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Sun Spectrum |
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**Customized ramp rates are also available |
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Bulb Lifetime |
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More than 30000 hours |
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Solar Radiation test Method 505.5 of MIL-STD-810H standard
DIN 75220
The SolarRadTest family is designed to meet the following standards:
| General | Automotive | Building | Cable/Wire | Chemical | Coatings | Cosmetic | Geotextile | Graphic | Medical | Plastics | Pharma | Textile |
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ASTM G151, G155 |
DIN 75220, SAE J2412, SAE J2527 |
ASTM C1442, C1501, D2565, D4637, D4811, D6083, D6662 |
ASTM D1248 |
EPA/ASTM E896, OECD 432, OECD 316, OECD Guideline Phototransformation of Chemicals on soil |
ASTM D3451, D3794, D6577, D6595, D6695, ISO 11341, ISO 16474-2, Qualicoat, RAL-RG631 |
COLIPA In-Vitro UVA (2011), ISO 24443:2012, L'Oreal QAC-MC-151-O |
ASTM D4355 |
ASTM D904, D3424, D4303, D5010, D6551, D6901, F2366 |
ISO 4049, 7491, 11979-5 |
ASTM D2565, D4101, D4459, D5071, ISO 4892-1, 4892-2 |
ICH Q1B, Q5C |
AATCC TM169, ISO 105-B10 |
Digital Intelligence with enviCoM® 4.0
All combined solar-environmental chambers are powered by enviCoM® 4.0, CME’s proprietary digital control and IoT platform.
The system coordinates solar output, temperature, humidity, and test sequencing, with real-time monitoring, secure data logging, and automated reporting.
Data-Driven Combined Stress Testing
Synchronized data streams provide deep insight into performance degradation, thermal behavior, and environmental sensitivity.
Chamber Configurations and Scalability
CME combined chambers are available in large reach-in and walk-in configurations to accommodate full-size PV modules.
Systems can be configured for fixed or programmable irradiance levels, thermal cycling, damp heat, and humidity freeze testing.
Designed and Built as Integrated Systems
CME designs, engineers, and manufactures the complete system—from chamber structure and thermal systems to controls and safety engineering.
Each system is factory-validated to ensure stable combined operation before delivery.
Lifecycle Support with Levito
Through CME’s lifecycle partner Levito, combined solar-environmental chambers are supported with installation, commissioning, calibration, preventive maintenance, and long-term service.
Why Choose CME Combined Solar / Environmental Chambers?
- Swiss solar simulation technology from Lumartix
- Integrated chamber and system design by CME
- Synchronized multi-stress testing capability
- Standards-compliant and certification-ready
- Digital-first controls and lifecycle support
Also Known As
- Combined Solar Simulation Chamber
- Solar Environmental Test Chamber
- Sun Simulator with Climatic Chamber
- Integrated PV Test Chamber
- Solar Aging Test Chamber
What is a Solar Simulation Chamber?
A Solar Simulation Chamber, also known as a Sun Simulator, is a test system designed to replicate natural sunlight under controlled and repeatable laboratory conditions. These chambers simulate solar irradiance, spectrum, and intensity to evaluate product performance under solar exposure.
What are Solar Simulation Chambers also known as?
Solar Simulation Chambers are also referred to as Sun Simulators, Solar Radiation Test Chambers, or Solar Exposure Test Chambers, depending on the application and standards involved.
What is the difference between a Sun Simulator and a Solar Radiation Chamber?
A Sun Simulator focuses on accurate spectral and irradiance replication of sunlight, while a Solar Radiation Chamber may simulate heat load and UV exposure without full spectral accuracy. CME systems are designed to deliver true solar simulation through advanced light source technology.
Which applications require Solar Simulation Chambers?
Solar Simulation Chambers are used for photovoltaic module testing, automotive components, aerospace materials, electronics, coatings, plastics, and outdoor equipment exposed to solar radiation.
Which standards are supported by Solar Simulation Chambers?
CME Solar Simulation Chambers are designed to support standards such as IEC 61215, IEC 61730, IEC 60904, ASTM G155, ISO 4892, MIL-STD-810 Method 505, and automotive OEM solar load specifications.
How are CME Solar Simulation Chambers different from basic solar test systems?
CME Solar Simulation Chambers are developed in partnership with Lumartix Switzerland, combining high-fidelity solar simulation technology with CME’s environmental chamber engineering and digital control platform.
Can Solar Simulation be combined with temperature and humidity control?
Yes. CME offers combined Solar Simulation and Environmental Test Chambers, enabling simultaneous control of solar radiation, temperature, and humidity for realistic test conditions.
What light source technology is used in CME Solar Simulation Chambers?
CME Solar Simulation Chambers utilize advanced solar simulation technologies developed with Lumartix Switzerland to achieve stable irradiance, spectral accuracy, and long-term reliability.
How is test control and data logging managed?
All CME Solar Simulation Chambers are powered by the enviCoM® 4.0 controller, providing synchronized control of solar irradiance and environmental parameters, secure data logging, and exportable test reports.
Can Solar Simulation Chambers be customized?
Yes. CME Solar Simulation Chambers can be customized for test area size, irradiance level, spectral class, uniformity requirements, integration with environmental chambers, and application-specific fixtures.
What service and lifecycle support is available?
CME provides full lifecycle support through Levito, including installation, commissioning, calibration coordination, preventive maintenance, and long-term service support.
How do Solar Simulation Chambers fit into CME’s renewable and environmental testing portfolio?
Solar Simulation Chambers complement CME’s PV qualification chambers, environmental test systems, and combined stress platforms, enabling complete solar and outdoor exposure testing solutions.
Benchtop Solar Simulator Chambers
Benchtop Solar Simulator
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