SolarPaq® for Lamination Process
A Complete Solution
By monitoring temperatures at up to 10 points across the entire surface of the module, the Datapaq system provides the engineer with the information needed to set up and optimize their process. This system has been designed to eliminate the need for trailing long leads in and out of the laminator press and is therefore, significantly safer in operation than existing methods of profiling. The barrier and its surrounding frame have been designed, following consultation with equipment manufacturers, to ensure minimal stress on the laminator transport and membranes.
Datapaq DP5 Data Logger
The Datapaq DP5 range of loggers is intended for use in short and medium duration thermal processes; the design is optimized for low height and fast reading capabilities. The Datapaq DP5 has been designed to ensure minimum cost of use and achieves this by making use of ‘off the shelf’ charging and communication leads. In addition all of the Datapaq DP5 loggers feature a rechargeable and user replaceable NiMH battery pack, combining ease of use with lowest running costs. The user replaceable battery charges from flat to usable in just five minutes. A full charge takes only 90 minutes and can provide 20 profile runs.
Thermal Barriers
The thermal barriers and frames have been designed to protect the logger from temperature and pressure during the process, and to ensure that no extra stress points are created on the laminator membrane.
Software Insight
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.
Data Logger Datapaq DP5600/DP5650
| Model Number | DP5600 | DP5650 |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 6 | 10 |
| Temperature range | -100 to 1370°C (-148 to 2498°F) | |
| Sampling interval | 0.05 sec – 10 mins | |
| Accuracy | ± 0.5 °C (0.9 °F) | |
| Resolution | ± 0.1°C (0.18 °F) | |
| Maximum internal operating temperature | 85 °C (185 °F) | |
| Data collection start | Start/Stop buttons, time or temperature trigger | |
| Memory | 50,000 readings per channel | |
| Battery | NiMH rechargeable, user replaceable | |
Thermal Barriers
| Barrier Model | TB7100 | TB7110 |
|---|---|---|
| Suitable Logger | DP5600 | DP5650 |
| Material | Stainless steel outer with microporous ceramic insulation | |
| Dimensions | 20×150×225 mm (0.79×5.91×8.86 in) |
20×150×263 mm (0.79×5.91×10.35 in) |
| Weight | 1.25 kg (2.76 lb) | 2.3 kg (5.07 lb) |
Thermal Barriers – Frames
| Frame Model | TB7160 | TB7170 |
|---|---|---|
| Suitable Logger | DP5600 | DP5650 |
| Material | Silicone Rubber | |
| Dimensions | 20×365×445 mm (0.79×5.91×8.86 in) |
20×365×485 mm (0.79×14.37×19.09 in) |
| Weight | 650 g (1.43 lb) | |
Thermocouples for use in the PV lamination process
| PA0060 – Type K, fine wire adhesive patch probe
PTFE insulated cable, fast response, operating range: 0 ºC to 265 ºC (32 ºF to 509 ºF)
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Datapaq® has been supplying temperature profiling solutions into the solar photovoltaic manufacturing industry for many years. As part of our continuing product innovation, we now offer two solutions for profiling the vacuum lamination process.
The temperature profile that the module is subjected to during the lamination process is critical to the correct curing of the ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) and as such, has a direct effect on module lifetime. Datapaq SolarPaq temperature profiling systems enable the process to be monitored without disrupting normal production. The logger and its associated thermocouples are placed into the laminator, along with the module to be monitored. The system passes through the laminator and on exiting, the temperature profile information can be downloaded and analyzed.
