We support our customers right from the planning stage and are familiar with the legal requirements, practical necessities, and economic aspects of test chamber projects.
Test chamber for determining the effects of UV, IR radiation and visible light
Direct solar radiation, temperature changes, and humidity affect the appearance and technical durability of many materials used in vehicles. To determine the effects of sunlight, vehicle manufacturers require lightfastness tests combined with other climatic and environmental factors. The results help them to check and improve the durability and quality of the vehicles.
Weiss Technik designs and builds drive-in test chambers that reproducibly simulate direct sunlight, heat, cold, and humidity. These are ideal for tests that examine and evaluate the light resistance and aging of materials under various climatic conditions.
Simulating homogeneous solar radiation
Sunlight consists of several types of light, including UV, IR, and visible light. To achieve realistic testing, the entire light spectrum must be simulated as completely as possible. To ensure reproducible and meaningful test results, it is also important that the irradiation intensity in the chamber is uniform.
Complying with automotive testing standards
Automotive testing standards specify exact requirements for temperature and humidity values as well as permissible deviations. Powerful and precise testing equipment ensures that these values are reliably maintained in climate tests throughout the entire test period.
Capturing measurement data comprehensively
To make the best possible use of the data and measurements recorded during a test cycle, the solar simulation test chambers operate with integrated measurement systems. These systems capture the required data and transmit it to connected analysis software.
Flexible integration into buildings
Solar simulation test chambers are structural engineering challenges. To ensure the emitters are installed optimally, precise arrangements and requirements should be defined as early as possible.
Climate chambers with solar simulation for testing complete vehicles
Solar simulation chambers use high-intensity light sources to simulate the entire spectrum of solar radiation. This includes UV, IR, and visible light. The chambers are equipped with control systems that simulate temperature and humidity and ensure stable, homogeneous climate control.
The requirements for solar simulation are highly specific to the intended use and test scenario. For this reason, we design and implement our solar simulators based on a detailed needs analysis, tailoring them to customer requirements and in accordance with applicable standards and regulations in the civilian and military sectors. In doing so, we also tailor the test chamber precisely to the available space on site. If required, a chassis dynamometer can also be integrated.
The benefits of Weiss Technik test chambers for complete vehicles
- High precision and reliability
- Customized adaptations
- Tests according to international standards and norms
- Sophisticated, proven climate control systems
- Comprehensive and long-term support, training, and service
Are you interested in an emissions and performance test chamber with a dynamometer?
Our drive-in solar simulation test chambers are ideal for testing material aging, colorfastness, and thermal stress of car bodies, dashboards, and other vehicle components. They deliver reliable, reproducible test results.
Our experts will be happy to assist you in finding a customized solution that meets your specific requirements.
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