HIT - Hail impact tester

Hailstorms can cause severe damage to modules and collectors. Our test stand enables you to carry out tests according to international standards. The hail impact test stand uses an air-pressurized launcher that shoots ice balls representing hailstones of a predetermined size at the module or collector mounted on the support frame.

The software for our test stand was developed in cooperation with Fraunhofer ISE. Various test engineers gave their input to the software to fulfill their requirements on usability as well as the requirements of standardization bodies according to accreditation.

All important test parameters are recorded and stores via the test stand´s graphical user interface.

Technical specifications

Standard test area 2.6 m x 1.4 m (other sizes on request)
Simultaneous testing capacity 1
Hail stones up to 15 (depending on ice ball diameter)
Standard diamteters 25, 35 and 45 mm (optional diameters up to 75mm)
Velocity of ice balls 10–40 m/s
Relevant standards IEC 61215, IEC 61646, EN 12975, ISO 9806

Key facts

  • Air-pressurized launcher
  • X-Y-support for aiming at points defined by the standard
  • Easy module installation
  • Rapid changes between different hail stone sizes
  • Ice ball production

  • Laser speed measurement

     

Software features

  • Easy export of test parameters to generate a test report
  • Guiding of the user through the test
  • Automatic check-up of the validity of the test
  • Display of all measurement values
  • Definition of standard and customized tests

 

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