Solar Load
Overview
The object is generally to assess the ability of outdoor equipment to maintain internal temperatures when subjected to solar loading radiated from the sun.
Common Standards
Common product standards – incorporate solar load test
• GR-3108-CORE Generic requirements for network equipment in the outside plant- telecom/datacom
• GR-3160-CORE NEBS requirements for Data Center Equipment - telecom/datacom
• GR-3178-CORE Generic requirements for Wireless Transceiver Facilities
• GR-950-CORE Generic requirements for Optical Network closures and systems – telecom/datacom
• GR-487-CORE Generic requirements for outdoor electronic equipment cabinets -telecom/datacom
Bureau Veritas Littleton Equipment/Capabilities
• Solar loading array with capacity to test enclosures up to 18”x18”x18”
• Heat strips to test larger forced induction cooled cabinets.