SERIS’ Electronics Laboratory is a general-purpose workshop and laboratory space that enables research and development in areas including meteorological observations, PV system monitoring, power electronics, and programming of embedded systems. The following processing and testing equipment is available in this laboratory.
General Purpose Workshop
Mechanical and electronic tools and workspaces allow general construction and development of devices for diverse research purposes. The lab houses tools and components for the analysis of PV systems and the support of SERIS’ network of meteorological and system monitoring stations.
3D printer
Three-dimensional solid objects can be fabricated from digital files with our 3D printer in order to perform detailed analyses and propose novel designs related to PV system mounting structures and other components.
Programmable multipurpose tester (National Instruments)
The programmable multipurpose tester is a computer-controlled platform for measurement and automation. It combines a chassis with interchangeable hardware modules which make it highly adaptable for different testing procedures of electronic components.
Lead-free solder stations for SMD (Surface Mounted Device) soldering (Weller), equipment for testing and wiring
All types of surface mounted device components can be soldered with high-precision solder stations, and electrical circuits can be tested and verified after soldering. SERIS’ monitoring stations are developed, assembled and tested in the laboratory before they are deployed at different project locations.
Computer stations for microcontroller programming
Microchip programming interfaces and debuggers are available for developing the firmware for embedded systems such as measurement equipment or solar charge controllers.
