Solar Sensor: Testing and Inspection

1. Remove the solar radiation sensor.
2. Shine an incandescent light (60 W) on the solar radiation sensor from a distance of approximately 100 mm (3.9 in).




3. Connect positive (+) lead to terminal A and negative (-) lead to terminal B of the solar radiation sensor connector (male).
4. If the output voltage is not above 0.45 V, replace the solar radiation sensor.

1. Open the sunshade, and remove the lower panel.




2. Disconnect the solar cell connector.




3. Set ten 110 W fluorescent lights as shown in the figure.
4. Set a reflector (white board) over all the fluorescent lights.
5. Turn on the fluorescent lights.




6. Verify that the brightness on the solar cell is more than 8,000 lx.

NOTE:
- Set the difference between the center of the solar battery and that of the fluorescent lights below 500 mm (19.7 in).




7. Measure the voltage at terminal A of the solar cell.
8. If the voltage is less than 6 V, replace the glass panel.