Patent ID: 8228088
Filing Date: 2012-07-24
Classification: H02S,Y02E

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for continuous testing of solar panel modules, wherein each solar panel module has a plurality of electrically interconnected photovoltaic cells and at least one junction box, that comprises: a workstation having an entry and an exit; a gantry system that includes a carriage and a clamp device that is adopted to receive and secure a solar panel module wherein the clamp has an electrically conductive inner perimeter that engages the corresponding outer perimeter of the solar panel module, and wherein the carriage transports the solar panel module to the entry, through the work station, and to the exit; means for measuring an electrical characteristic of the solar panel module; a voltage source that is selectively coupled to the plurality of electrically interconnected photovoltaic cells; and means for measuring a first electrical characteristic of the solar panel module when the voltage source is coupled to the plurality of electrically interconnected photovoltaic cells.