VeraSol Product Database

Snapshot Details

Product Information

Brand Product brand name as listed on consumer-facing materials, such as product package, nameplate, or product specification sheet Niwa
Product Type Type of display technologies the product uses, ie LCD display with LED backlit or CCFL-backlit technology LED-backlit LCD Display
Model Number Model number as listed on consumer-facing materials, such as product package, nameplate, or product specification sheet Solar ELED TV 18.5"
Diagonal Screen Size [in] Size of a TV screen, described by the length of its diagonal 18.7
Power Supply Type DC
Manufacturer Company that manufactured the product Niwa
Country of Manufacture Country where the product was manufactured China
Warranty [months] Length of warranty provided by a manufacturer, distributor, or retailer 24
Rated Input Voltage [V] 12

Display

On Mode Power Consumption

Nominal Conditions: On Mode Power Consumption [W] Amount of power required to operate the product, measured in the active-use “On” mode 8.7
Nominal Conditions: On Mode Average Power per Screen Size [W/cm2] TV efficiency, defined as the average amount of power consumed per square centimeter of the screen size A lower value means higher efficiency 0.009
Nominal Conditions: Maximum On Mode Power [W] Maximum amount of power required to operate the product when the product’s volume and brightness are set at maximum levels 9.2
Over-Voltage Conditions: On Mode Power Consumption [W] Measured during voltage fluctuation conditions, eg during battery charging and discharging cycles Product is tested with an increased voltage (15% increase from the manufacturer’s rated input voltage) 9
Under-Voltage Conditions: On Mode Power Consumption [W] Measured during voltage fluctuation conditions, eg during battery charging and discharging cycles Product is tested with a decreased voltage (15% decrease from the manufacturer’s rated input voltage) Cannot be determined
Post Environment: On Mode Power Consumption [W] Measured after the product is exposed to 40°C ± 2°C temperature and 93% ± 3% relative humidity for a minimum of 24 hours, replicating environmental factors that off-grid products are typically used in 9.1

Standby Mode Power Consumption

Nominal Conditions: Standby Mode Power Consumption [W] Amount of power required when the product is on standby mode (when it is plugged in but turned off) 0.34
Over-Voltage Conditions: Standby Mode Power Consumption [W] Amount of power required when the product is on standby mode, measured in over-voltage conditions (15% increase of rated input voltage) 0.14
Under-Voltage Conditions: Standby Mode Power Consumption [W] Amount of power required when the product is on standby mode, measured in under-voltage conditions (15% decrease of rated input voltage) 0.29
Post Environment: Standby Mode Power Consumption [W] Amount of power required when the product is on standby mode, measured after 24 hours of environmental exposure 0.34

Luminance

Luminance Home Picture Mode [Cd/m2] Brightness of display in “Home Picture” modes; Larger values mean brighter 65
Luminance Retail Picture Mode [Cd/m2] Brightness of display in “Retail Picture” modes; Larger values mean brighter 69

Viewing Angle

Horizontal Viewing Angle [degree], tested at 1/2 luminance Angle at which users can still view the display clearly and an indication of the display quality 90
Horizontal Viewing Angle [degree], tested at 1/10 luminance Angle at which users can still view the display clearly and an indication of the display quality 150
Vertical Viewing Angle [degree], tested at 1/2 luminance Angle at which users can still view the display clearly and an indication of the display quality 71
Vertical Viewing Angle [degree], tested at 1/10 luminance Angle at which users can still view the display clearly and an indication of the display quality 121

Ingress Protection

Ingress Protection Rating [IP number] Rates the effectiveness of the sealing of electrical enclosures against intrusion from foreign bodies (eg fingers, tools, dirt, etc) IP30

Connectivity

Product Quality Inspection

Is the TV of good build quality and free of any visible defects? Yes
Notes About Quality The TV appears to be built well, and has good internal workmanship. Wires are connected with a wiring harness, and modern components are cleanly soldered to the PCBs. Fabric adhesive tape is used to secure wires within the enclosure.
Is the TV clearly marked with a standard nameplate? Yes
Notes About Nameplate Serial number is not marked on the nameplate, but on a separate, removebale sticker
Does the TV's packaging include appropriate information? No
Notes About Packaging Package has no information whatsoever
Does the TV come with appropriate documentation? Yes
Notes About Documentation Manual is thorough and informative in English and Hindi

Off-Grid Compatibility

Is the TV able to function properly during and after the voltage fluctuation test? Yes
Notes About Voltage Fluctuation Test Yes
Does the TV have its own low voltage disconnect (LVD) & reconnect (LVR) circuit or similar automatic shutdown mechanism to protect batteries from unintended drainage? Yes
Notes About LVD and LVR Test Device would not turn on at 10.2V (-15%V). LVD is somewhere around 10.3V.
Does the TV have a timer function which enables automatic shutdown after a set period of time? Yes
Is the LVD/LVR/timer function adequately described in the user manual or product packaging? No
Does the TV have any power saving features? "ECO" mode, Auto turn-off timer

Sampling And Testing Information

Sample Location Where the product was randomly sampled from Manufacturer Warehouse
Retail Price [USD] Retail price of the product, documented at the time of purchase N/A
Test Completion Date [MM/DD/YYYY] 12/11/2015
Test Laboratory Name Schatz Energy Research Center

Awards

Global LEAP Awards Whether product was identified as a Winner or Finalist of the Global LEAP Awards No