Thin Film (Sheet) Solar Module Inspection

Reliable Quality Assurance & Process Control Throughout Solar Module Production

The Dr. Schenk SolarInspect for thinfilm (sheet) inspection is designed to fulfill the special quality requirements throughout the production of thin film solar modules based on glass sheet substrates. In addition, continuous monitoring of the production process allows timely corrective action to be taken when process deviations appear.

Thinfilm (sheet) solar module inspection

Fully integrated after relevant production steps, SolarInspect for thinfilm sheet inspection detects, pinpoints and accurately classifies defects or irregularities on the surface and edges from the incoming glass through to the finished solar module. The user-friendly graphical interface provides clear diagrams and analyzing tools, displaying detailed defect information together with high-resolution images.

Reliable Inspection of

Incoming Bare Glass
Coated Glass, e.g. TCO, Molybdenum
Layer Deposition
Structuring / Scribing
Chemical Steps
Edge Deletion
Lamination
Back Glass
Finished Modules

Detection of

Sheet Glass Defects
Dimensions
Edge Defects
Layer Defects
Layer Homogeneity
Layer Thickness
Structure Discontinuity
Underscribe
Overscribe
Encapsulation & Lamination Defects
Edge Deletion Residues
Conductor Defects

SolarInspect - Exceptional Features

Innovative and modular optical setup - low cost of ownership
Turnkey vision systems optimized for specific process step needs
Customized solution for all types and sizes of solar modules
Repeatable detection and classification
User-friendly quality and analyzing tools for production control and process analysis
Easy integration into new and existing lines
Industry-proven design