SEVEN Sensor Solutions now offers a new customized training service for pyranometer and reference cell calibration, including practical guidance on how to build a calibration laboratory based on client needs and relevant ISO and IEC standards. This new service is provided together with BallastCo Lab. Equipment, another brand of ArGesim Group.
The service is designed for clients who need practical support with calibration methods, laboratory setup, equipment selection, and daily workflow. The training can be performed for indoor calibration, outdoor calibration, or both, depending on the client’s needs. It can be conducted either at the ArGesim factory in Türkiye or at the client’s facilities.
For many companies, building an in-house calibration laboratory is an important step toward improving measurement quality and reducing dependency on external services. However, building such a laboratory is not only about purchasing equipment. It also requires the right setup, the right process, and a clear understanding of how calibration should be carried out in practice.
This is where the new service from SEVEN and BallastCo creates value. The training is prepared according to the client’s application, technical targets, and preferred calibration method. It is a practical service designed to help companies move faster and build a reliable calibration process with confidence.
What Is the Best Practical Approach for Real Calibration Laboratory Needs?
Each calibration laboratory has its own requirements. Some clients want to build a complete indoor laboratory with a sun simulator. Others want to perform outdoor calibration under natural sunlight.
This is why we offer a fully customized training. It can cover the full calibration workflow, from understanding the method to planning the laboratory layout and selecting the right equipment. This helps clients build a setup that is suitable for their own operation.
The training is also useful for different types of organizations. It can support companies starting from zero, laboratories planning an expansion, or technical teams that want to improve an existing calibration process.
Which Standards Are Followed in the Calibration?
We offer this training service based on the main international standards used in this field.
For pyranometer calibration, the training follows:
- ISO 9847:2023
For reference cell calibration, the training follows:
- IEC 60904-2:2023
- IEC 60904-4:2019
For indoor solar simulator-based work, the training also refers to:
- IEC 60904-9:2020
For laboratory competence, traceability, and documentation, the service is aligned with:
- ISO/IEC 17025:2017
By using these standards as a basis, the training helps clients understand not only how calibration works, but also how to organize the laboratory in a more reliable and structured way.
Turning Calibration Knowledge into Practice
One of the main strengths of this service is that it is not limited to theory. The goal is to turn standards and technical requirements into practical steps that can be applied in daily work.
Depending on the client’s needs, the training can include calibration principles, equipment selection, laboratory workflow, traceability, documentation, and good practices for obtaining repeatable results. This makes the service especially valuable for companies that want to create a working laboratory environment and not just receive general information.
The training can also help clients better understand how different setup choices may affect the calibration process. This includes the use of indoor systems, reference devices, data collection, and certificate preparation.
Which Equipment and Service Does BallastCo Lab. Offer?
BallastCo Lab. can supply all the main equipment needed to build a calibration laboratory. Some items may also be optional and can be provided by the client, depending on the project scope and the existing setup.
For indoor calibration laboratories, BallastCo can offer a sun simulator, a sensor delivery apparatus, a datalogger with software, and software for creating calibration certificates.
The sensor delivery apparatus is custom-made for either pyranometer or reference cell calibration. This helps adapt the system to the selected application and laboratory design.
In addition, SEVEN offers an optional third-party calibration service for the reference sensors. This can be useful for clients who want support in securing calibrated reference devices for their laboratory setup.
Since every laboratory and every calibration setup may have different requirements, it is important to evaluate the project in detail before defining the final solution. For this reason, SEVEN and BallastCo offer a customized approach and prepare the proposal according to the client’s technical needs.
Indoor or Outdoor Calibration Options
As ISO 9847:2023 standard covers both indoor and outdoor pyranometer calibration methods, we also offer both options and the training may cover the indoor calibration, the outdoor calibration, or both.
The selection of offered equipment depends on the calibration option chosen. While the indoor calibration requires a sun simulator and sensor delivery apparatus, the outdoor calibration setup includes a customized structure for mounting the sensors.
This flexibility helps clients choose the approach that best matches their resources, timeline, and technical goals.
Training in Türkiye or at the Client’s Facilities
The training can be carried out either at the ArGesim factory in Türkiye or at the client’s own facilities.
Training in Türkiye offers clients the opportunity to discuss their project in a dedicated technical environment and review the laboratory concept in detail. On-site training, on the other hand, can be especially useful for clients who want the program to be adapted directly to their own space, team, and workflow.
In both cases, the purpose remains the same: to provide concentrated and practical training that supports faster and more effective implementation.
Build Your Own Calibration Laboratory
Do you need to build a laboratory for calibrating pyranometers and reference cells, but feel pressed for time and want a focused training program to speed up the process?
BallastCo Lab. Equipment facilitates this with a dedicated service developed together with SEVEN Sensor Solutions. The aim is to help clients build their own calibration laboratory in a faster, more structured, and more reliable way.
With practical training, technical guidance, and laboratory planning support, SEVEN and BallastCo help clients create a calibration setup that matches their needs and follows recognized international standards.
Each project is different. That is why the service is fully customized. To build your own pyranometer and reference cell calibration laboratory, please contact us to discuss your requirements and receive an offer tailored to your application.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about building calibration laboratory service
1. Which exact standards are covered in the calibration laboratories?
The main standards are ISO 9847:2023 for pyranometer calibration, IEC 60904-2:2023 and IEC 60904-4:2019 for photovoltaic reference devices, IEC 60904-9:2020 for sun simulator classification in indoor labs, and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for laboratory competence, traceability, and documentation.
2. Can the training be done for indoor and outdoor calibration?
Yes. The service is fully customized. It can be prepared for indoor calibration, outdoor calibration, or both, depending on the client’s needs. ISO 9847:2023 itself covers both indoor and outdoor pyranometer calibration methods.
3. Does the training include how to build the laboratory?
Yes. The training can include laboratory planning, equipment selection, workflow setup, documentation structure, and practical guidance for daily operation. ISO/IEC 17025:2017 is especially relevant for the quality and competence side of the laboratory.
4. Where can the training be conducted?
The training can be conducted either at the ArGesim factory in Türkiye or at the client’s facilities.
5. Is this a standard training package?
No. This is a customized service. The content is prepared according to the client’s application, available space, preferred calibration method, and technical targets.
6. Does the service only cover training?
No. The service can also include practical guidance on laboratory setup, workflow, equipment selection, and calibration-related documentation.
7. Can SEVEN provide calibrated reference sensors?
SEVEN offers an optional third-party calibration service for the reference sensors.