Solar Thermal Simulator
The solar thermal simulator is designed for space heating and domestic water heating applications.

Training Capabilities

• Instantaneous solar collector efficiency measurement

• Performance evaluation at various ambient temperatures

Technical Specifications

• Colored Panel: Reproduces a typical solar thermal system

• Data Acquisition & Control: Equipped with a data acquisition and actuators control board with USB connectivity

• Analog Inputs:

  • Includes 9 potentiometers to simulate the following parameters:

    • Inlet fluid parameter

    • Solar collector outlet temperature

    • Temperature at the tank bottom

    • Controller setpoint

    • Temperature at the tank top or at the second tank

    • Tank setpoint

    • User hot water temperature

    • Anti-scald mixing valve setpoint

    • Domestic water needs

• Analog Outputs:

  • 3 bar LEDs to simulate the following:

    • Solar collector efficiency

    • Mixing valve opening

    • Integration fuel boiler power modulation

• Digital Inputs:

  • 4 switches to simulate:

    • System enabling

    • Flat plate / evacuated tubes collector selection

    • Power integration enabling

    • Hot water faucet opening

• Digital Outputs:

  • 4 LEDs to indicate:

    • Primary circuit pump status

    • Power integration fuel boiler status

Power Supply

• Operates on 230 VAC, 50 Hz, single-phase power

• Connects to a PC via USB cable for monitoring and control