1. Solar Energy Labs – Part 1 ENGR 1181

2. Solar Meters in the Real World A real world application of using solar light to generate power is describe in this video. In this video, solar power is concentrated with mirrors to heat a fluid which is then converted to steam and later to electricity. in this video

3. Today's Learning Objectives  After today's class, students will be able to: Describe and build both a calibration and solar meter circuit Convert decimal values to binary values Discuss how a potentiometer works Explain how a photodiode light sensor works Compare a pictorial image of a circuit to a schematic wiring diagram Use a Photodiode Light Sensor and a Binary Voltmeter circuit to measure the intensity of light (in Watts/m 2 )

4. Solar Meter Parts +5 Volt modular power supply Trimpot (not pictured) Light Sensor Board Binary Voltmeter LEDs Breadboard DMM (not pictured)

5. Solar Meter Parts +5 Volt modular power supply Trimpot Light Sensor Board (not pictured) Binary Voltmeter LEDs Breadboard DMM (not pictured)

6. Solar Meter Parts +5 Volt modular power supply Trimpot Light Sensor Board Binary Voltmeter LEDs Breadboard DMM (not pictured)

7. Solar Meter Parts +5 Volt modular power supply Trimpot Light Sensor Board Binary Voltmeter LEDs Breadboard DMM (not pictured)

8. Solar Meter Parts +5 Volt modular power supply Trimpot Light Sensor Board (not pictured here) Binary Voltmeter LEDs Breadboard DMM (not pictured)

9. Solar Meter Parts +5 Volt modular power supply Trimpot Light Sensor Board (not pictured) Binary Voltmeter LEDs Breadboard DMM (not pictured)

10. Tips for a Successful Lab  If you feel that your setup is incorrect or that some of your components aren't working properly please notify the instructional team.  As you go, check off each individual step in the procedure.  View the procedure in color.  Center the light sensor under the lamp.

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