Atlas Xenotest Alpha

XENOTEST ALPHA / ALPHA HIGH ENERGY
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Operating manual XENOTEST ALPHA / ALPHA HIGH ENERGY ATLAS
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ATLAS Operating manual XENOTEST ALPHA / ALPHA HIGH ENERGY
XENOTEST ALPHA / ALPHA HIGH ENERGY

Operating manual
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Contents Page
1. Hints for this operating manual................................................................................................. 7

1.1 Sign explanation .................................................................................................................. 8
1.2 Safety instructions for the customer ................................................................................... 9
1.3 Safety instructions for the operator ................................................................................... 10
2. Features ...................................................................................................................................... 11
3. Setting up the unit .................................................................................................................... 12

3.1 Scope of delivery ............................................................................................................... 12
3.2 Installation requirements ................................................................................................... 12
3.2.1 Laboratory ......................................................................................................................... 12
3.2.2 Unit air exhaust ................................................................................................................. 12
3.2.3 Electrical supply ................................................................................................................ 12
3.2.4 Water quality ..................................................................................................................... 13
3.2.5 Water supply ..................................................................................................................... 13
3.2.6 Space requirements .......................................................................................................... 14
3.2.7 Unit dimensions ................................................................................................................. 15
4. Description of the unit .............................................................................................................. 16

4.1 Front panel of the unit ....................................................................................................... 16
4.1.1 Program control ................................................................................................................. 17
4.1.2 Test chamber ALPHA ........................................................................................................ 18
4.1.3 Test chamber HIGH ENERGY .......................................................................................... 18
4.2 Right side of the unit ......................................................................................................... 20
4.3 Upper side of the unit ........................................................................................................ 20
4.4 Left side of the unit ............................................................................................................ 22
4.5 Rear panel ......................................................................................................................... 22
4.6 Ventilation ALPHA ............................................................................................................. 24
4.7 Ventilation HIGH ENERGY ............................................................................................... 24
5. Options and accessories ......................................................................................................... 26

5.1 Options .............................................................................................................................. 26
5.1.1 Rain- and humidity function .............................................................................................. 26
5.1.2 Printer ................................................................................................................................ 27
5.1.3 Mains transformers ........................................................................................................... 29
5.1.4 Interface ............................................................................................................................ 29
5.1.5 Turning mode gear ............................................................................................................ 29
5.2 Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 30
5.2.1 Filter system ...................................................................................................................... 30
5.2.2 Standard set of sample holders ........................................................................................ 35
5.2.3 Special holder for thick samples ....................................................................................... 35
5.2.4 Sample holder for blue scale ............................................................................................. 36
5.2.5 Cover plates ...................................................................................................................... 36
5.2.6 Software package XENOVIEW ......................................................................................... 36
5.2.7 XENOSENSIV sensor ....................................................................................................... 37
5.2.8 Adapter for XENOSENSIV sensor .................................................................................... 37
5.2.9 Calibration adapter and end plug ...................................................................................... 38
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6. Start up ....................................................................................................................................... 39
6.1 Filter variations .................................................................................................................. 39
6.1.1 Fitting the filter to the latern .............................................................................................. 39
6.1.2 Insertion of the light exposure system .............................................................................. 40
6.1.3 Insertion of the lamp and the lantern ................................................................................ 40
6.1.4 Exchange of lamp ............................................................................................................. 40
6.2 Water supply ..................................................................................................................... 42
6.3 Insert the XENOSENSIV sensor ...................................................................................... 42
6.4 Adjust the XENOSENSIV sensor...................................................................................... 44
6.4.1 Fitting of the end plug ....................................................................................................... 44
7. Function ..................................................................................................................................... 45
7.1 Measuring and control sensor system .............................................................................. 45
7.1.1 Irradiance .......................................................................................................................... 45
7.1.2 Black standard temperature .............................................................................................. 45
7.1.3 Fan speed .......................................................................................................................... 45
7.1.4 Test chamber temperature ................................................................................................ 46
7.1.5 Test chamber humidity ...................................................................................................... 46
7.2 Rain ................................................................................................................................... 46
7.3 Program control ................................................................................................................. 47
7.4 Temperature diagrams ...................................................................................................... 47
8. Programing example ................................................................................................................. 49

8.1 Task of the program ......................................................................................................... 49
8.2 Solving the programing task .............................................................................................. 49
8.3 Program start .................................................................................................................... 53
8.4 Print out of current program parameters .......................................................................... 54
8.5 Change speed of blower during program operation .......................................................... 54
8.6 Stop a running program .................................................................................................... 54
8.7 Trouble shooting ................................................................................................................ 55
9. Setting up tests ......................................................................................................................... 58

9.1 Equip sample holders ........................................................................................................ 58
9.2 Select unit parameters ...................................................................................................... 58
10. Care and cleaning ..................................................................................................................... 59

10.1 Cleaning of quartz- and glass components ...................................................................... 59
10.2 Cleaning the test chamber ................................................................................................ 59
10.3 Cleaning the water tank .................................................................................................... 59
10.4 Cleaning the air filter ......................................................................................................... 59
11. Maintenance ............................................................................................................................... 60
12. List of options and accessories .............................................................................................. 60

12.1 Options .............................................................................................................................. 60
12.2 Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 61
13. Technical data............................................................................................................................ 62
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Fig. 1 Space requirements .......................................................................................................... 14

Fig. 2 Unit dimensions ................................................................................................................. 15
Fig. 3 Front side of equipment .................................................................................................... 16
Fig. 4 Program control ................................................................................................................. 17
Fig. 5 Test chamber ALPHA ........................................................................................................ 19
Fig. 6 Test chamber HIGH ENERGY .......................................................................................... 19
Fig. 7 Main switch ........................................................................................................................ 20

Fig. 8 Right side of the unit ......................................................................................................... 21
Fig. 9 Left side of the unit ............................................................................................................ 23
Fig. 10 Ventilation scheme ALPHA ............................................................................................... 25
Fig. 11 Ventilation scheme HIGH ENERGY ................................................................................. 25
Fig. 12 Water circuits..................................................................................................................... 26
Fig. 13 Printer ................................................................................................................................ 27
Fig. 14 Printer parameter .............................................................................................................. 28
Fig. 15 Change of the paper roll.................................................................................................... 29
Fig. 16 Mains transformers ........................................................................................................... 29
Fig. 17 XENOCHROME-filter system ALPHA and path of radiation ............................................ 31
Fig. 18 Spectral Distribution ALPHA
XENOCHROME 300 and CIE 85 ...................................................................................... 32
XENOCHROME 270 and 320 ........................................................................................... 32
Fig. 20 Spectral Distribution HIGH ENERGY
XENOCHROME 300 and CIE 85 ...................................................................................... 33
Fig. 21 Spectral Distribution HIGH ENERGY
XENOCHROME 270 and 320 ........................................................................................... 33
Fig. 22 Absorption-filter system .................................................................................................... 34
Fig. 23 Sunlight behind window glass ........................................................................................... 34
Fig. 24 Light fastness of car interior .............................................................................................. 34
Absorption filter system .................................................................................................... 35
Fig. 26 Standard sample holder .................................................................................................... 36
Fig. 27 Special sample holder for thick samples ........................................................................... 36
Fig. 28 Sample holder für blue scale ............................................................................................. 37
Fig. 29 Cover plates ...................................................................................................................... 37
Fig. 30 XENOSENSIV-sensor ....................................................................................................... 38
Fig. 31 Adapter for XENOSENSIV sensor .................................................................................... 38
Fig. 32 Calibration adapter and end plug ...................................................................................... 38
Fig. 33 Fitting the exposure system .............................................................................................. 41
Fig. 34 Fitting the XENOSENSIV sensors .................................................................................... 40
Fig. 35 Calibration adapter ............................................................................................................ 40
Fig. 36 End plug ............................................................................................................................ 42
Fig. 37 Humidity diagram ALPHA and HIGH ENERGY ................................................................ 46
Fig. 38 Temperature fields ALPHA with XENOCHROME filter system ........................................ 47
Fig. 39 Temperature fields ALPHA with absorption filter system .................................................. 48
Fig. 40 Temperature fields HIGH ENERGY with XENOCHROME filter system .......................... 48
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1. Hints for this operating manual:
The maximum unit versions XENOTEST ALPHA LM-W and XENOTEST ALPHA HIGH ENERGY LM-
W are described in this operating manual.
For simplification these unit versions are merely called ALPHA or HIGH ENERGY (HE) in this operating
manual.
Options and accessories are presented in chapter 5 in this operating manual. In case you have a unit
version without much options and accessories, please skip the corresponding sections in this operating
manual.
Model T W HT LM-G LM-W HE-LM-G HE-LM-W
- Equipment feature
- Basic unit Alpha X X X X X - -

- Basic unit ALPHA HIGH ENERGY - - - - - X X
- Non-turning mode - - - - - - -
- Non-turning mode for use with - - X X - X -
XENOSENSIV
- Non-turning mode / turning mode X X - - - - -
Non-turning mode / turning mode for use - - - - X - X
with XENOSENSIV
- Control of lamp power in % X X - - - - -

- Control of lamp rating in W/m² - - X X X X X
Test chamber temperature

- controlled up to 45 °C X X - - - - -
- controlled up to 70 °C - - X X X X X
Measuring sensors at sample level

XENOSENSIV E(300-400 nm) and BST - - X X X X X
Stationary sensor for test chamber

temperature and relative humidity X X X X X X X
Ultrasonic humidification system X X X X X X X
Rain, pressureless - X - X X X X
Water supply with integrated

waterreservoir (capacity 70 l) X X X X X X X
Electrical versions:
- 200V, 50/60Hz
- 210V, 50/60Hz
Must be indicated to customer specification !
- 220V, 50/60Hz
- 230V, 50/60Hz
- 240V, 50/60Hz
Software versions:
- German
Must be indicated to customer specification !
- Englisch
- French
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1.1 Sign explanation
HINT!
HINT! is used when user tips and

helpful hints are given.
ATTENTION!
ATTENTION! is used when the non-compliance with i

nstructions may cause damage to the system.
DANGER!
DANGER! is used when the non-compliance with

instructions may cause danger to the user.
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE!
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE! is used when the non-compliance with instructions

may cause danger to the user because of dangerous voltage.
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1.2 Safety instructions for the customer
General:
• The electrical connection of the equipment has to be made by an electric specialist.
• Please note the special safety hints in the chapters "unit set-up" and "maintenance".
• Instruct the operating personnel with the help of this operating manual in the operation, function
and care of the unit. The unit may only be operated by instructed personnel. The operating
manual should be kept close to the unit.
• Inform the operating staff about accident prevention regulations regularly.
• For work at and with the unit the user needs instructions in his mother language based on the
operating manual (FRG: UVV VBG1 § 7 (2)).
• Before starting the unit ensure that the necessary requirements for a failurefree operation of the
unit are given. Observe the installation requirements in chapter 3.2 of this manual as well as valid
national laws, regulations and guiding principles.
Intended areas of application:
• The ALPHA and HIGH ENERGY units are designed for research, development and test laborato-
ries
• The ALPHA and HIGH ENERGY units shall only be used for the exposure and weathering of
materials in the intended areas of application.
• Inflammable or explosive materials must not be inserted into the unit. Do not insert materials
which despite their application as directed release toxical substances.
• Handling and usage contrary to the intended areas of application described in this operating manual
can present unforeseeable risk and should be avoided.
Maintenance and cleaning:
• The lateral two-leaf doors must only be opened by Xenotest personnel, an autorised customer
service or an electrical specialist.
• After one year it is necessary to subject the unit - especially the safety components - to regular
inspections.
• Mounting, extensions, replacements and repair work may only be carried out by Xenotest or an
authorised customer service engineer.
• The safety of the unit is only given, when the necessary maintenance and repair work is kept
within time and carried out by Xenotest or an authorised customer service engineer.
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1.3 Safety instructions for the operator
• The unit must be operated by instructed and authorised personnel only.
• Overheating and damage of the unit and the samples may occur, when the filters are not inser-
ted. Always insert the filters!
• Disconnect the unit from the mains, pull mains plug and secure against replugging, when fitting
the filter system, the lamp and the lantern as well as when carrying out care and cleaning work.
• Lamps, specimens, specimen holders and sensors heat up considerably during the weathering
tests. Protective gloves must therefore be worn when removing them to prevent injury to your
hands. This applies in particular to high temperature tests.
• When removing the lamp exhaust air hose while the unit is running UV radiation may emerge and
may cause irritation of the retina and the scin. Remove the lamp exhaust air hose only when the
unit is switched off.
• Please observe the special safety hints in the text of the chapters "unit description", "start-up",
"function", "setting-up tests", "care and cleaning".
The unit complies with the safety standards of:
• DIN VDE 0411 part 1 / 03.94

Measuring, Regulating, Controlling
Safety requirements for electric motor-operated measuring, regulating, controlling and
laboratory units.
• DIN VDE 0711 part 1 / 09.91

Lamps
• DIN VDE 0875 part 14 / 09.91

Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of electric motor-
operated and thermal appliances for household and similar purposes, electric tools and similar
electric apparatus. (EN 55 014)
• DIN VDE 0871 part 11/09.87

Limits of radio disturbance and measuring methods for industrial, scientific and medical high-
frequency apparatus (EN 55 011).
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2. Features
Pos. Feature XENOTEST ALPHA LM

1 Filter configuration Non-turning mode Warranty Turning mode Warranty
XENOCHROME 270 70 - 155 W/m² 135 W/m² 36 - 80 W/m² 70 W/m²
Absorption filters 45 - 90 W/m² 75 W/m² 23 - 46 W/m² 38 W/m²
7 IR
4 IR + 3 window glass
6 IR + 1 UV
2 Rel. electrical power without Continuously adjusted to preset value
XENOSENSIV sensor 53 - 120 %
3 Test chamber temperature** 20 - 70 °C
4 Black standard temperature ** 25 - 130 °C 25 - 100 °C
5 Relative humidity** 10% - 95%
6 Fan speed 500 - 2500 rpm
Pos. Feature XENOTEST ALPHA LM HIGH ENERGY

1 Filter configuration Non-turning mode Warranty Turning mode Warranty
Absorption filters 40 - 140 W/m² --- 21 - 72 W/m² ---
7 IR
Window glass 40 - 110 W/m² --- 21 - 57 W/m² ---
10 WG
4 IR + 3 window glass
6 IR + 1 UV
2 Rel. electrical power without Continuously adjusted to preset value
XENOSENSIV sensor 53 - 120 %
3 Test chamber temperature** 20 - 70°
4 Black standard temperature ** 25 - 130 °C 25 - 100 °C
5 Relative humidity** 10% - 95%
6 Fan speed 500 - 2500 rpm
Note:
* Depending on the filtering, ATLAS guarantees a lamp lifetime of 1500 h for the values in bold type; unless
separate values are indicated, it is applicable for the whole adjustment range.
** The values achieveable depend on the chosen filter system, the irradiance settings and the laboratory
environmental conditions.
Safety instructions a
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3. Unit set-up
3.1 Scope of delivery 3.2 Space requirements
Supply in a suitable case. Scope of delivery of LM- 3.2.1 Laboratory

W versions:
• Set up the unit in a air-conditioned and air-
1. Control system with display and operating filtered laboratory at 18°C - 25°C and a rela-
keyboard, tive air humidity of max. 50%.
2. 1 Xenon lamp, • Supply an amount of approx. 300m3 air per
3. non-turning-, and turning mode gearing with hour via an air filter to the laboratory (filter
connection for XENOSENSIV sensor, type EU 4).
4. sensor to measure test chamber • Keep the laboratory free of dust.
temperature and rel. humidity,
5. XENOSENSIV sensor to measure the 3.2.2 Exhaust air
irradiance and the black standard tem-
perature, • The exhaust hoses for the lamp and the test
6. end plug for operation without chamber must be made of flexible
XENOSENSIV sensor, heatresistant material, as the temperatures
7. adapter to fit XENOSENSIV in test cham- of the exhaust air may reach up to a max. of
ber, 120°C.
8. outer cylinder made of special UV glass • The max. length of the exhaust hose is
(Suprax), limited to 3m including the option of two 90
9. water tank, degree bends.
10. Thermo printer, • In case of longer exhaust air ducts or with
11. interface RS232 / RS485 more than two 90 degree bends an external
12. Technical documentation: blower is needed.
- Operating manual
- Software documentation
- Circuit diagrams 3.2.3 Electrical supply
- Spare part lists
The electrical connection to the mains has
Sensitive components such as: to be made by an electrical specialist. The
1. Xenon lamp, unit is designed for a mains supply of
2. XENOSENSIV sensor, 230V +/- 10%. Different voltages are
3. Outer cylinder, obtainable by fitting mains trans-formers.
are packed separately. Connection is ensured by (1,N,PE or 2,
PE), CEE (32A, 3pol.,6h).
Additional sample holders and optical
filter sysytem are necessary for the run- • For the electrical supply observe UVV
ning of the unit. VGB 4.
• Mains conditions have to agree with the
data on the name plate.
• Observe VDE- and technical connection
regulations of the energy supply compa-
nies.
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3.2.4 Water quality 3.2.5 Water supply

The water must be of high-grade purity To ensure the functioning of the water
to prevent deposits. circuit and the humidification system,
The use of ion exchange cartridges alo- the apparatus must be aligned by
ne is not sufficient. means of its height adjustable feet.
Regarding the water purity we refer to the mini-

mum requirements of some important standards, By supply line:
such as DIN 53387 „Artifical light and weather fast- fill the water tank (fig.9) with a pressure-resistant
ness of plastics“: hose to the water inlet of the tank (inner diameter
13mm, 3bar pressure).
1. Electrical conductivy: < 5 µS/cm
2. PH value: 6-8 without supply line:
3. content of solid bodies < 1 ppm measured fill the water tank manually.
as silicon dioxide.
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3.2.6 Space requirement (fig. 1)
Dimensions: For adequate cooling of the xenon lamp,

(Width x depth x height): take care that the air inlets and outlets at
900mm x 780mm x 1800mm the top and back side of the equipment
are not obstructed. Allow for the neces-
For operating,- maintenance,- and repair work sary space for operation, maintenance
please observe the necessary space requirements. and repair of the equipment.
Figure 1: Space requirement
Set-up area Service area
H =1,8 H R min =2,5

x
1,0 1,0
1,0
x
0,9
0,8
x
2,8
0,8
x
1,0
2,9
X = XENOTEST ALPHA LM and ALPHA HIGH ENERGY Dimensions in m
H = unit height H
x R min = minimum laboratory height
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3.2.7 Unit dimensions (Fig. 2)
Figure 2: Unit dimensions (in mm)
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4. Description of the unit
4.1 Front side of equipment (fig. 3)
Figure 3: Front side of equipment
1 Program control
2 Door locking test chamber
3 Door locking water tank
4 Height adjustable feet
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4.1.1 Program control (fig. 4)
The control panel on the front side of the apparatus be locked during operation of the machine against
controls and regulates the course of the entered unauthorized access by means of a key-operated
weathering program. The program keyboard can switch.
Figure 4: Program control
8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3
0
1 Start Sto p 1 2 3 DAT A P RINT
7 4
4 5 6
7 8 9
ES CAP E 0 E NTER
6 5
1 4-line LCD display for user guidance and 9 Green LED light comes on when main
data display switch is on
2 Data key for data display 10 STOP key
3 Print key to print out the stored program, 11 Red LED flashes when the program is
parameter measurements and system interrupted with the STOP key or when
status from the printer the system is defective. The red LED is
4 Program input keyboard continuously on when certain limit values
5 Enter key to confirm the input values are exceeded
6 Escape key 12 Key to interrupt the rotation of the
7 Key-operated switch to allow locking specimen holder carousel during a running
of the keyboard when the system is program resp. to move the carousel when
running a program is interrupted (When door is
8 START key closed)
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4.1.2 Test chamber ALPHA (fig. 5)
Open the test chamber by pressing the door lok- The rain bar (8) mounted in the test chamber is
king. A program is interrupted when the test cham- used to spray ultra-pure water in cyclical intervals
ber door is opened while a unit is running. and without any pressure on to the specimens.
Are located in the test chamber : Sensors:

- Chosen outer cylinder (1), At sample level a XENOSENSIV sensor (9) for
- Xenon lamp (2), measuring the irradiance in the range between
- Filter lantern (3), 300-400nm and the black standard temperature in
- 11 sample holders (4), the surface temperature range up to 130°C can
- sample holder mountings (5). be fitted to the test chamber by means of an ad-
apter (10) (fig. 31). The sensor is connected to
Function: the program control via a connection socket (11).
The samples rotate around the lamp and filter lan- If no sensor is used the end plug must be fitted to
tern. In turning mode operation the samples are the connection socket (fig. 36).
turned by 180° per caroussell revolution. A sensor to measure the test chamber tempe-
rature and rel. humidity (12) is mounted in the
Ventilation: upper rear of the test chamber. The sensors com-
Test chamber and Xenon lamp are supplied by two bined with the program control guarantee control
separate air flows. A uniform air ventilation is achie- of constant setting values.
ved by an appropriate air flow (fig. 10 ventilation
scheme).
Temperature, humidification and rain:

Air is taken from the test chamber by an air ex-
haust hose (6), warmed up by a heating system
and humidified in the humidifier, and then sent back
to the test chamber by an air supply hose (7).
The maximum chamber humidity can be adjusted
up to 95% r. h. depending on the preset tempera-
ture.
4.1.3 Test chamber HIGH ENERGY (fig. 6)
Contrast to ALPHA: Ventilation:

A uniform air ventilation of the sample area is achie-
Are locared in the test chamber: ved by an air conduction plate (2) (fig. 11 venti-
- arc-shaped Xenon lamp (1) lation scheme).
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Figure 5: Test chamber ALPHA

6 8 12 7
1 Outer cylinder
2 Straight Xenon lamp
3 Filter lantern
4 Sample holder
5 Sample holder mounting
6 Air exhaust hose
7 Air supply hose
8 Rain bar
9 XENOSENSIV sensor
10 Adapter
11 Connection socket
12 Sensor for test chamber
temperature and rel.
humidity
9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5
Figure 6: Test chamber HIGH ENERGY
1 2
1 arc-shaped
Xenon lamp
2 Air conduction plate
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4.2 Right-hand apparatus side ALPHA and HIGH ENERGY (fig. 8)
The lateral two-leaf doors of the unit Data output:

must only be opened by XENOTEST, or Data of stored programs as well as current measu-
an authorized customer service engineer ring values can be printed-out by a thermoprinter
or an electrical specialist. (2). The interface (3) on the right-hand side of the
Contact with live parts of a unit connec- main switch provides for the data output and ex-
ted to the mains may involve electrical ternal computer control.
shock.
Before opening the lateral two-leaf doors Electrical components:
disconnect unit from the mains. Unplug The mains transformer of the humidifier (5), the
the connection socket and secure control transformer (6), a mains voltage inter-
against replugging! ference filter (7) and the fuse base of the con-
trol voltage (8) are located below the test cham-
ber (4).
The power supply unit (10) of the lamp is moun-
The main switch (1) (fig.7) is located on the upper
ted below a protective wire mesh (9).
left of the unit. Use this switch to disconnect the
The mains transformer (11) and the lamp choke
unit from the mains in case of trouble.
(12) (not HIGH ENERGY unit) are located below
the power supply unit. The heating relay (14) is
seated next to the main contactor (13) and the
Figure 7: Main switch
control of the test chamber fan (15). There is a
25 amps lamp fuse (16) protection and a 10 amps
heating fuse (17) protection. The operating hour
counter (18) records the operating time of the
0 equipment.
1 Ventilation:
The air intake for the lamp cooling (19) passes
through a filter pad in the equipment door.
4.3 Apparatus top ALPHA and HIGH ENERGY (fig. 8)
The exhaust air flow of the lamp is evacuated at (20) to the open. (note figure 10 and 11,
the top of the unit via an exhaust air socket ventilation schemes).
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Figure 8: Right hand apparatus side
20
3
0
2
4
19
5
17
6 123456
16
7
15
8
18 14
10 13
12
11
Before opening the lateral two-leaf doors disconnect unit from the mains.
Unplug the connection socket and secure against replugging!
1 Main switch 11 Mains transformer

2 Thermo printer 12 Lamp choke (not HIGH ENERGY)
3 Interface RS 232 / RS485 13 Main contactor
4 Test chamber 14 Heating relay
5 Transformer humidifier 15 Control test chamber fan
6 Control transformer 16 Lamp fuse (2 pcs.), 25A
7 Mains voltage interference filter 17 Heating fues (2 pcs.), 10A
8 Fuse base of the control voltage 18 Operating hours meter
9 Protective wire mesh 19 Air intake for lamp cooling
10 Power supply unit for lamp 20 Exhaust air socket lamp cooling
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4.4 Left-hand apparatus side ALPHA and HIGH ENERGY (fig. 9)
The lateral two-leaf doors of the unit rel. humidity (fig. 5 Point 12) transmits the actual
must only be opened by XENOTEST, or values taken from the exhaust air flow of the test
an authorized customer service engi- chamber to the program control system. With a
neer or an electrical specialist. target/actual comparison the requested test
Contact with live parts of a unit connec- parameters are adjusted permanently by adjusting
ted to the mains may involve electrical elements.
shock. With an inserted Xenosensiv sensor (note fig. 5
Before opening the lateral two-leaf Point 9) the slip ring collector (9) seated below
doors disconnect unit from the mains. the test chamber transmits the measurd values to
Unplug the connection socket and se- the program control.
cure against replugging! The fresh air supply to the test chamber is
controlled by an air flap which is adjusted by a flap
Ventilation and heating: motor (10).
The climatic fan (2) is located on top of the test The ignition unit (11) in conjunction with the power
chamber (1) and takes air in from the test chamber supply unit (note fig.8 Point 10) ignites the Xenon
through a filter mat (3).The air is warmed up by a lamp. The caroussel motor (12) drives the
heating system (4) and led to the test chamber caroussel in the test chamber. The turning- and
through a ventilation duct. non-turning mode is switched on and off by a lifting
magnet (13). The function of the caroussel is
Humidification: monitored by an inductive proximity sensor (14).
Heated air is taken out of the test chamberand led
to the humidifier (6) through a flexible, heat Rain:
resistant hose (5). The humidified air is returned The rain pump (15) provides the rain bar in he
to the test chamber via four humidification hoses test chamber with ultra-pure water. The inlet and
(7) (note fig. 10 and 11 ventilation schemes). The outlet lines of the humidifier, the water return line
water supply to the humidifier is adjusted by a from the test chamber and the supply line of the
valve (8). water pump are led through the top of the water
tank (16). The water tank is emptied through the
Control of basic parameters water outlet tube (17).
The sensor for test chamber temperature and
4.5 Apparatus rear panel of ALPHA and HIGH ENERGY (fig. 9)
At the apparatus bottom rear panel the water tank The lamp exhaust air can be led to the open via a
can be filled through a water supply tube (18). flexible, heat resistant hose (19).
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Figure 9: Left hand apparatus side
19 2
4
1
11 9
13
14
5 10
7 12
20
6
15
16
8
17
18
Before opening the lateral two-leaf doors disconnect unit from the mains.
Unplug the connection socket and secure against replugging!
1 Test chamber 11 Ignition unit

2 Climatic fan 12 Caroussel motor
3 Filter mat 13 Lifting magnet
4 Heating 14 Sensor for carussel speed
5 Flexible, heat resistant supply hose 15 Rain pump
to humidifier 16 Water tank
6 Humidifier 17 Water outlet
7 Humidification hoses (4x) 18 Water inlet
8 Valve 19 Flexible, heat resistant air outlet hose
9 Slip ring collector 20 Fan lamp cooling
10 Flap motor ventilation flap
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4.6 Ventilation circuits ALPHA (fig.10)
1) Lamp cooling: 3) Test chamber (air circulation):

Fan (1) produces the exhaust air flow (2), which During the air circulation mode the air flap (5) is
cools down the xenon lamp. closed within the adjusting range (14) and the
air flow (15) is directed as described.
2) Test chamber (fresh air operation):
The ventilation circuit of the test chamber recei-
ves fresh air (3) through a filter mat (4) at the left
side of the unit. The quantity of fresh air is control-
led by an air inlet flap (5) and warmed up by a
heating system (6). The climatic fan (7) trans-
mits the air humidified by the humidifier via air in-
take tubes (8) to the test chamber (9).
In the ALPHA, air flows from the air duct at the
rear of the unit to the samples (10). A sensor (12)
measures the temperature and relative humidity
of the test chamber exhaust air (11) under per-
manent target/value comparison. Via an exhaust
air hose (13) the air is evacuated to the outside.
4.7 Ventilation circuits HIGH ENERGY (fig.11)
Contrasts to ALPHA:
In the HIGH ENERGY unit air is directed via an air

duct (1) from the top along the samples (2).
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Figure 10: Ventilation scheme ALPHA

(seen from top of the unit)
13 8 9 10 11
1 Fan lamp cooling
2 Lamp exhaust air flow
3 Fresh air inlet
4 Filter mat
5 Flap air inlet
6 Heating
7 Climatic fan
8 Air intake tubes from humidifier 6
12
9 Test chamber
10 Samples 7 1
11 Test chamber air
12 Sensor for test chamber temperature and 2
rel. humidity
13 Exhaust air hose
14 Flap adjusting range 3
15 Circulated air
4
14 15
Figure 11: Ventilation scheme HIGH ENERGY

(seen from top of the unit)
1 2
1 Air duct
2 Samples
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5. Options and accessories
5.1 Options
Unit components which are installed by ATLAS.
5.1.1 Rain and humidity function (fig. 12)
The water tank (1) is filled through a water inlet The rain pump (8) supplies water to the rain ring
socket (2). The overflow is regulated by a level bar (9). Excess water is returned to the water
switch (3), water shortage is indicated on the tank via a return pipe (10) or evacuated outside.
display by a solenoid switch (4). A diving pump The water tank can be emptied through the water
(5) is located in the water tank which supplies the outlet socket (11).
two humidifiers (6). The supply amount is
adjustable by a valve (7).
Figure 12: Water circuit
1 Water tank
2 Water inlet socket
3 Level switch
4 Solenoid switch 9
5 Diving pump
6 Humidifier
7 Valve
8 Rain pump
9 Rain ring bar
10 Test chamber return pipe
11 Water outlet socket
10
7 8
3
1
4
5 11
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5.1.2 Printer (fig. 13)
The stored programs and the measured data for The requested parameters are entered via the
the running program can be printed out by the ther- keyboard of the control panel. When selecting
mal printer. By pressing the „PRINT“-key during menu item 3 „Current parameters“ the printout
the running program the printer parameters are interval in minutes can be entered via the keyboard.
indicated on the display:
Equipment data =1
Program parameter =2
Current parameter =3
Figure 13: Printer
5
1 LED „ALARM“ 4 Key MENU/SELECT
2 Key LINE FEED/ENTER 5 Paper tear-off bar
3 Locking latch
LED-Alarm: Menu/Select
Lighting up of the LED signals the end of the This key has two functions. If this key is depressed
printing paper. for more than 3 seconds during operation the
printer will change to the menu program allowing
Line Feed/Enter: modification of the printer parameters. In the menu
This key has two functions. During operation „Line program "Select" is used to chose the various
Feed“ is used for manual paper transport, in the equipment parameters.
menu program, „Enter“ is used to take over and
store the parameters chosen with „Select“. Paper tear-off bar :
By pressing the locking latch to the right the To tear off the paper strap, pull paper quickly
frontplate swings out. This provides access to the upwards from one side to the other.
paper roll for exchange.
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The printer parameters (fig. 13) are

preset in the factory and must not be
changed.
Figure 14: Printer parameters
PRINT INTERVAL NO
PRINTER ADDRESS 00-PRINT ALWAYS
DATA FORMAT 8 NO PARITY
BAUDRATE 9600
INTERFACE SERIAL
CHARACTER SET NATIONAL LANGUAGE

CHARACTERS/LINE 40
PRINT FORMAT NORMAL
PRINT STRENGTH .....+.....
MODE ON LINE
Change of printer parameters:

3. To change the printer parameters, press
1. For access to the menu, press „ M E N U / „LINE FEED/ENTER“ and „MENU/SELECT“
SELECT“ key for more than 3 seconds.The for more than 4 seconds. Afterwards the sin-
following message will be printed out. gle parameters are listed and can be con-
ACTUAL PARAMETER? firmed by pressing „LINE FEED/ENTER“
PRESS „ENTER“ or be changed by pressing „MENU/
SELECT“.
2. Press „LINE FEED/ENTER“ key. The printer
prints out current parameters and shows the 4. To exit the menu programm, press „MENU/
following message. SELECT“ and „LINE FEED/ENTER“ keys
CHANGE OF PARAMETERS? simultaneously, or the program is
automatically terminated after 3 minutes
without actuating any key.
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Change of paper roll: (fig.15)

5.1.4 Interface
Figure 15
The unit supports alternatively an RS 232 or RS
485 interface to transmit measurement data to a
computer whilst a program is in progress.
With the accessory-package XENOVIEW consi-

sting of:
- connection cable
1 - software
2 - operating manual
the interface can be driven.
1 Paper roll (serial 9-pole Id. No. 56076813)
2 Paper inlet slot (serial 25-pole Id.-No. 56076812)
Connect the interface of the unit with the serial

interface of the computer.
1. Press locking latch to the right and swing
front panel open. 5.1.5 Turning mode gear
2. Remove old paper roll.
3. Fit new paper roll in such way that it turns
In turning mode operation the samples are moved
clockwise when unwinding.
continuously around the lamp being permanently
4. Cut edges of the paper and insert paper-
exposed to the light source.
roll (note fig. 15).
The turning mode gear is used to turn the samples,
5. Keep „LINE FEED/ENTER“ key
each sample holder being turned by 180° after each
depressed until the beginning of the paper
caroussel revolution. As a consequence, the sample
appears below the tear-off edge.
is exposed in a light/dark phase.
6. Close front door (locking latch must
The average irradiance and black standard
engage), the LED "ALARM" will go out,
temperature is calculated from the values measured
and the printer is ready for operation.
by the XENOSENSIV sensor running in the non-
turning mode and from factors and formulas stored
5.1.3 Mains matching in the program control to then be shown in the
display.
transformer (fig.16)
The mains transformer is needed for specific mains
adaptations in the various countries and is fitted to
the bottom right side of the unit (note fig. 8 Point
11).
Figure 16
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5.2 Accessory
Helpful accessories for the operation with ALPHA and HIGH ENERGY.
For reference numbers please refer to the table on page 61.
5.2.1 Filter system

The ALPHA and HIGH ENERGY are used to si- dards and test specifications a XENOCHROME-
mulate the solar or global spectrum with filtered and absorption filter systems are at your dispo-
xenon lamp radiation. To realise the various stan- sal.
1. XENOCHROME filter system (fig. 17)
Consists of a filter lantern (2) with 5 absorbers Identification of XENOCHROME filters:

(ALPHA) or 1 absorber (HIGH ENERGY) (3), and identification with the numbers I,II,III or 27, 30
10 filters (4) with corresponding outer cylinder und 32 at the bottom end of the filter.
(5).
Different spectral energy distribution va-

lues can be obtained by varying the op-
tical filters and the outer cylinder (see
fig. 18, 19, 20 and 21).
A) XENOCHROME 270 (I, 27)

with quartz cylinder,
B) XENOCHROME 300 (II, 30)

with UV special glass cylinder (Suprax),
C) XENOCHROME 320 (III)

with UV special glass cylinder (Suprax),
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Path of radiation:
The fraction of UV and light radiation which strike metal absorber which absorbs them. The air flow
the coated filters pass through the outer cylinder along the xenon lamp and the absorber plates in
towards the specimen level, while the IR-radiation the optical filter system dissipates the heat.
parts are reflected and directed on to the black
Figure 17: XENOCHROME filter system ALPHA and path of radiation
UV + VIS
1 Xenon lamp
1
2 Filter lantern
3 Absorbers (5x)
4 Filters (10x)
5 Outer cylinder 2
IR
IR
4
UV + VIS
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Figure 18: ALPHA

Spectral energy distribution in the wavelength range 200-800 nm
XENOCHROME 300 filter system with Suprax outer cylinder and CIE 85
12
XENOTEST ALPHA
XENOCHROME filter variations:
10
XENOCHROME 300
CIE 85
Irradiance [W/m² x nm]
0
200 300 400 500 600 700 800
Wavelength [nm]
Figure 19: ALPHA

XENOCHROME 270 filter system with quartz outer cylinder
XENOCHROME 320 filter system with Suprax outer cylinder
12
XENOTEST ALPHA
10
XENOCHROME 270
XENOCHROME 320
0
200 300 400 500 600 700 800
Wavelength [nm]
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Figure 20: HIGH ENERGY

XENOCHROME 300 filter system with Suprax outer cylinder and CIE 85
16
XENOTEST ALPHA HIGH ENERGY
14 XENOCHROME filter variations:
XENOCHROME 300
12 CIE 85
10
0
200 300 400 500 600 700 800
Wavelength [nm]
Figure 21: HIGH ENERGY

XENOCHROME 270 filter system with quartz outer cylinder
XENOCHROME 320 filter system with Suprax outer cylinder
16
14
XENOCHROME 270
12
XENOCHROME 320
10
0
200 300 400 500 600 700 800
Wavelength [nm]
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2. Absorption filter system (fig. 22, 23 and 24)
The absorption filter system (fig. 22) consists of a B) Sunlight outdoors (fig. 23):
filter lantern (2) with 7 optical filters (3), which
are inserted next to each other, and an outer To simulate the exposure „sunlight outdoors“
cylinder of special UV glass (Suprax) (4). (requirement for the testing of weather fastness
of textiles and leather according to ISO 105 B04
Different spectral energy distribution va- and corresponding to national standards such as
lues can be obtained by varying the op- DIN 54071) one of the 7 IR filters is replaced by
tical filters and the outer cylinder (see a black glass filter.
fig. 25 as an example).
Figure 23
Figure 22: Absorption filter system
1 Xenon lamp
C) Light fastness of car interior fittings:
2 Filter lantern
(fig. 24)
3 Filter segments (7x)
4 Out Suprax cylinder
For a special test method according to ISO 105-
B06 resp. DIN 75202 (light fastness of car
interiors) a mixture of 4 IR- and 3 window glass
Variants of the Absorption filter system:
filters can be inserted into the lantern.
(Not for HIGH ENERGY models)
A) Sunlight behind window glass (fig. 22): Abbildung 24
To simulate the exposure „sunlight behind

window glass“ (requirement for the testing of
light fastness of textiles and leather according to
ISO 105 B02 and corresponding to national
standards (such as DIN 54004) 7 IR filters are
inserted into the filter lantern.
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Useful lifetime of absorption filters and outer cylinders:
IR absorption filters: Window glass filters:

Exchange every 500 hours one of the 7 IR filters Exchange separately in a rythm of 500 hours.
against a new one. For distinction the filters are Outer cylinder of UV special glass (Suprax):
marked at their bottom end with the numbers 1-7, Exchange every 15 000 hours.
which allows recognizing their position. Outer cylinder of quartz glass:
UV black glass filter: Non ageing.
After 3500 hours.
Figure 25: ALPHA

Absorption filter system with 7 IR filters and Suprax outer cylinder
12
XENOTEST ALPHA
Absorption filters:
10
7 IR-Filter
8
0
200 300 400 500 600 700 800
Wavelength [nm]
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5.2.2 Standard set of sample 5.2.3 Special sample holder for

holders (fig. 26) thick specimens (fig. 27)
The standard set of sample holders (Id.-No. The special sample holder set (No. 56075143 =
56075142) consists of 11 sample holders with the 11 pieces) is used for samples with the dimensions
dimensions 135mm x 45mm x 3mm maximum 135mm x 45mm up to max.15mm thickness.
sample thickness.
The special sample holder may only be
Fitting: used in non-turning mode.
1. Insert the specimen into the sample holder.
2. Fix the specimen with the two screws. Fitting:
1. Adjust the special sample holder with a
screw driver to the required specimen
Figure 26: Standard sample holder thickness.
2. Fit the sample between the two plates and
tighten with the knurled screws.
Figure 27: Special holder for thick

specimens
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5.2.4 Sample holder for blue Figure 28: sample holder for blue scale
scale (fig. 28)
The sample holder for blue scales (No. 56001452)

can be fitted into the ALPHA and HIGH ENERGY
unit.
4
Fitting:
1. Pull the two clamps (1) slightly aside and
remove the inner blue scale mounting (2)
towards the bottom.
2. Fix specimens and secure with the little
clamps. 3
3. Insert mounting, secure it and slip on top
part (3) from above sliding it towards the
bottom.
4. Insert sample holder into the machine and
push top part upwards until the holding 1
clamps (4) snap into position.
5.2.5 Cover plates (fig. 29)
To make contrast between the irradiated and non-

irradiated sections of the specimens clearly visi-
ble, the set of cover plates with 11 pieces ea. (id.
no. 56075155) is available with 3 differently sized
apertures of 9mm, 18mm and 27mm. 2
Fitting:
1. Insert specimen into the cover plate. For a
lighttight fitting insert cover plates with the
U-bent edges facing the sample holder.
2. Screw on the cover plates with the two knur-
led screws. 1 Lateral clamps
2 Blue scale mounting
3 Top part
4 Holding clamps
Figure 29: cover plate
5.2.6 Software package

XENOVIEW
Software for transfer of measuring data to a PC.
- XENOVIEW, serial 9-pole (No. 56076813)

- XENOVIEW, serial 25-pole (No. 56076812)
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5.2.7 XENOSENSIV sensor 5.2.8 Adapter for XENO-

(fig. 30) SENSIV sensor (fig. 31)
The XENOSENSIV sensor (No. 56076841) collects The adapter (No. 56075643) is used to fix the
the values of irradiation in a wavelength range of XENOSENSIV sensor in the test chamber.
300-400 nm as well as the values of the black stan-
dard temperature in a surface temperature range
up to 130 °C at specimen level.
The XENOSENSIV sensor enables constant re- Figure 31: Adapter for XENOSENSIV sensor
gulation of chosen irradiation and black standard
temperature values.
Figure 30: XENOSENSIV sensor
5.2.9 Calibration adapter and

end plug (fig. 32)
To calibrate the XENOSENSIV sensor on a se-
cond XENOSENSIV master sensor (Software
documentation chapt. 1.3 A) a calibration adapter
(No. 56075992) is used. If no sensor is inserted,
the contact plug in the test chamber is protected
by an end plug.
Figure 32: Calibration adapter and

end plug
SST
E
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6. Start-up
6.1 Filter variations
Filter / Model XENOTEST ALPHA XENOTEST ALPHA HIGH ENERGY

XENOCHROME filters Outer cylinder with goldrings Outer cylinder with goldrings
Filter lantern with 5 absorbers Filter lantern with 1 absorber
Straight lamp Omega-shaped lamp
XENOCHROME 270 (10 pcs.) Quartz outer cylinder
(identification I or 27)
XENOCHROME 300 (10 pcs.) UV special glass cylinder (Suprax)
(identification II or 30)
XENOCHROME 320 (10 pcs.) UV special glass cylinder (Suprax)
(identification III or 32)
Absorption filters Outer cylinder with goldrings Outer cylinder without goldrings
Filter lantern without absorbers Filter lantern with absorbers
Straight lamp Omega-shaped lamp
7 IR filter UV special glass cylinder (Suprax)
(Green cutaway view)
10 window glas filter UV special glass cylinder (Suprax)
(Light green cutaway view)
1 Black filter
(Black filter)
3 window glass filter
(Light green cutaway view)
6.1.1 Fitting the filters to the lantern
Wear cotton gloves to insert the filters in XENOCHROME filters:

order to avoid finger marks on the glass. Insert the 10 filters from the top into the lantern.
Turn into position.
Absorption filters:
Insert 7 filters from the top into the lantern.
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6.1.2 Insertion of the exposure When filters are not inserted overheating
may occur and damage specimens and
system (fig. 33) unit.
Always insert filters!
Contact with live parts of a unit connec- 11. Wear gloves to push Xenon lamp into the
ted to the mains may involve electrical bottom lamp socket. Take care to correctly
shock. align the distance between absorber and
Switch the unit off and unplug the con- lamp (fig. 33).
nection socket. Secure against replug-
ging! Only applicable for unit version ALPHA:
Fit the lamp centering piece and connect lamp
Please observe the possible filter contacts.
variations in chapter 6.1.
12. Close the casing cover and place the ex-
1. Switch the unit off! haust tube on to the air exhaust adapter.
2. remove exhaust air pipe on top of the unit,
3. fold up cover (1), lift spacer tube (2) and
put aside. 6.1.3 Insert the lamp and the
Only applicable for unit version ALPHA: filter lantern (fig. 33)
Put aside contact (3) of the lamp, remove lamp
centering piece (4), Before starting operation:
Reset lamp age to 0 (see software documen-
4. wear gloves to carefully remove lamp (5), tation).
5. remove filter lantern (6).
6. unscrew the 4 securing screws (7) of the To exchange lamp proceed as described in chapter
flange tube (8). Open the test chamber 6.1.2 for the start-up.
door and move the connection piece of the Exchange of lamps: points 1-4, 11-12.
unscrewed flange tube slightly upwards, Exchange of lantern: points1-5, 10-12.
7. fit lower sealing ring (9) and insert outer
cylinder (10) from the front through the
test chamber door, 6.1.4 Exchange of lamp
Only applicable for unit version ALPHA: Optimize radiation constancy:
Insert outer cylinder with goldrings in such way Exchange lamp in an interval of 1500 hours.
that the inscription "UNTEN" is readable.
During operation:
8. Insert upper sealing ring (11) into con- The recommended exchange after 1500 operating
nection piece and slide this on outer cylin- hours is signalled by the program control.
der and sealing. The lamp age can be retrieved via the DATA key.
9. Fix upper flange with 4 securing screws
from the top through the casing cover.
10. Place filter lantern with filters into the outer
cylinder.
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Figure 33: Insertion of the exposure system
ALPHA HIGH ENERGY
UNTEN
2 7
11
10
1 Casing cover 7 Securing screws flange tube (4x)

2 Spacer tube 8 Flange tube
3 Lamp contacts 9 Bottom sealing ring
4 Lamp centering piece 10 Outer cylinder
5 Xenon lamp 11 Top sealing ring
6 Filter lantern
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6.2 Water supply 6.3 Insertion of the XENO-

SENSIV sensor (fig. 34)
For the rain and humidity function ultra-
pure water is needed. Please take care Fitting:
of the necessary water quality (chapt. 1. Fit the XENOSENSIV sensor (2) with the
3.2.4)! two fixing screws (1) to the adapter (3).
2. Insert the fixed sensor beside the coupler
Supply: socket to the specimen caroussel (see fig.
5 point 11).
By supply line: 3. Connect plug to the coupler socket of the
fill the water tank (fig.9) with a pressure-resistant test chamber by means of the connection
hose (inner diameter 13mm, max. 3bar pressure). cable (4).
Without supply line: Function:
open bottom door at front panel of the unit and fill The continuously rotating sensor (at sample level)
the water tank manually. collects the measuring values of the irradiance
(5) in the wavelength range of 300-400nm as well
Function: as the measuring values of the black standard
When the tank is full, the supply line is closed via temperature (6) in the range of the ambient tem-
a float valve. Any water shortage occurring in the perature up to 130°C at sample level.
tank is shown in the display. The measuring values are used by the program
control to adjust the preset parameter values.
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Figure 34: Insertion of the XENOSENSIV sensor
2
5
1 Fixing screws (2x) 4 Connection cable

2 XENOSENSIV sensor 5 Measuring of irradiance
3 Adapter 6 Measuring of black standard temperature
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6.4 Adjustment of the XENO- 6.4.1 Insertion of the end plug

SENSIV sensor (fig. 36)
For the adjustment of the XENOSENSIV- If no XENOSENSIV sensor is fitted, the coupler
sensor a master sensor is necessary. socket in the test chamber is to be secured with an
adapter plug.
Procedure:
1. Fix the sensors to the adapters
Figure 36: End plug
(chapt.6.3).
2. Insert the two sensors on to the mountings
next to the coupler socket in the test
chamber.
3. Connect the sensors to the XENOSENSIV
sensor sockets (1,2) of the calibration ad-
apter (fig. 35).
Please take care that the XENOSENSIV

sensor sockets of the calibration adap-
ter are assigned to the corresponding
sensors.
4. Then connect the calibration adapter with

the plug-type connector (3) to the coupler
socket in the test chamber.
5. Set switch on the calibration adapter to posi-
tion "SST" to calibrate the black standard
temperature or to E for the irradiance.
6. Start calibration program.
Figure 35: Calibration adapter
2
S ST
E
1 Master sensor socket

2 XENOSENSIV sensor socket
3 Plug-type connector
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7. Function
7.1 Measuring and control Control:

During the lifetime of the lamp (1500 hours) the
sensor system irradiance is kept constant at the set value.
Deviations of the irradiance are identified by the
The integrated sensor system of the ALPHA and XENOSENSIV sensor and compensated by the
HIGH ENERGY units inclduing the sensor for the control system.
test chamber temperature and rel. humidity and the Depending on the selected filter system different
XENOSENSIV sensor covers the following items: spectral energy distributions may occur (fig. 18, 19,
20, 21 and 25).
1. measuring of the irradiance at sample
level in a range between 300 and 400nm,
2. control and display of the irradiance
between min. 40 to max. 155 W/m² for the
7.1.2 Black standard
ALPHA and min. 40 to max. 270W/m² for temperature
HIGH ENERGY depending on the selected
filters, Measurig:
3. measuring of the black standard With the XENOSENSIV sensor.
temperature at sample level,
4. control and display of the black standard Range of adjustment:
temperature up to 130°C, In dependence of the irradiance and the ambient
5. measuring, control and display of the temperature up to max. 130°C via the control
test chamber temperature, system.
6. measuring, control and display of the
rel. humidity. Control:
Control is effected by the fan speed, i.e. by the air
Without XENOSENSIV sensor: flow rate in the test chamber.
1. control by the relative electrical lamp

power (0 or 53-120%). 7.1.3 Fan speed
100% lamp power corresponds to a nomi-
nal power of 2000 VA for ALPHA and 2200
Range of adjustment:
VA for HIGH ENERGY. The control range
500-2500 rpm. Adjustment by the program control
from 100-120% allows for the lamp ageing.
(chapter 8.5).
2. Control by test chamber temperature
(ambient °C to 70°C). Function:
A variation of the fan speed automatically changes
7.1.1 Irradiance the black standard temperature resulting from the
preset irradiance, the test chamber temperature and
Measuring: the selected filter system. To increase the black
With the XENOSENSIV sensor in the wavelength standard temperature it is necessary to reduce the
range between 300-400nm. fan speed.
In dependence on the chosen filter system of min.
40 up to max. 155 W/m² for ALPHA or min. 40. up
to max. 270 W/m² for HIGH ENERGY by the control
system (fig. 4).
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7.1.4 Test chamber temperature

Measuring: Control:
In the air flow of the test chamber by means of the By adding air of the laboratory in connection with
sensor for the test chamber temperature and rel. the heating system.
humidity. Indication in the display.
Ambient temperature up to 70°C
7.1.5 Test chamber humidity (fig. 37)

Measuring: Range of adjustment:
In the air flow of the test chamber by means of the In dependence on test chamber temperature and
sensor for the test chamber temperature and rel. fan speed.
humidity, indicated as percent rel. humidity in the Generation:
display. By an aerosol free ultra sonic humidifier.
Figure 37: Humidity diagram
100
Fan speed= 2000 U/min
90 Lamp performance = 81%
Power = 2000W
80
Relative humidity [%]
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75
Test chamber temperature [°C]
7.2 Rain
The rain sprinkling of the entire sample surface is provided by the rain bar placed in the test chamber.
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7.3 Program control system (fig. 4)
The program control system of the ALPHA and ALPHA and HIGH ENERGY offers:
HIGH ENERGY together with the sensors for
irradiance, black standard temperature, test 1. ten test programs with 10 test cycles each
chamber temperature and rel.humidity allows the 2. continuous display of the current test
following optional programming of the requested parameters comparing Target/Actual,
test procedure: 3. display of the lamp and unit age,
1. light and dark phases, 4. program end selectable by exposure time,
2. with controlled irradiance, radiant exposure and duration of program,
3. with controlled black standard temperature, 5. interfaces RS 232 and RS 485,
4. with controlled test chamber temperature, 6. printer protocol of the equipment data.
5. with controlled humidity,
6. with cyclical rain or dew of the samples at
controlled water temperature.
7.4 Temperature diagrams (fig. 38, 39 and 40)

The black standard temperature (BST and the test function of the irradiance. Another parameter in this
chamber temperature (CHT) resp. the difference diagram is the fan speed. With a maximum fan
∆T = BST - CHT are of major importance for speed, minimum ∆T values can be achieved, and
material testing. maximum ∆T values are obtained at minimum fan
Fig. 31 shows the temperature fields ∆T for the speed.
three different XENOCHROME filter systems as a
Figure 38: ALPHA temperature fields with XENOCHROME filter system
90
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80 XENOCHROME filter variations:
XENOCHROME 270 Fan speed 500 rpm
70 XENOCHROME 300
XENOCHROME 320
60
BST-CHT [°C]
50
40
30
Fan speed 2500 rpm

20
10
0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
E [W/m²]
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Figure 39: ALPHA Temperature fields with absorption filter system

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80
Absorptios filter variations
7 IR
70
4 IR / 3 FGL
6 IR / 1 UG11
60 Fan speed 500 rpm
BST-CHT [°C]
50
40
30
20
Fan speed 2500 rpm

10
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
E [W/m²]
Figure 40: HIGH ENERGY temperature fields with XENOCHROME filter system
70
XENOCHROME filter variations
60
Xenochrome 270
Xenochrome 300
50 Fan speed 500 rpm
Xenochrome 320
BST-CHT [°C]
40
30
Fan speed 2500 rpm

20
10
0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
E [W/m²]
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8. Program example
8.1 Task of the program

The sample program is to run with the following parameters:
Parameter Phase 1 Phase 2
Filter system XENOCHROME 300
Program number 1
Number of phases 2
Irradiance (E) 80 W/m² 80 W/m²
Temperature control Test chamber temperature Test chamber temperature
Mode Non-turning mode Non-turning mode
Test chamber 65 °C 55 °C
temperature (CHT)
Rain No Yes
Relative humidity in % 40 Percent Rain
Phase time 102 min 18 min
Switch off criterion Total time
Total time 24 hours
8.2 Solving the program task

DISPLAY TEXT INPUT/KEY PAD
ATLAS
XENOTEST GmbH
unit __
VERSION x.y ---> ENTER ENTER
A) Input of filter system:
BASIC PARAMETERS = 1
PROGRAM START = 2
PROGRAMMING = 3
MAINTENANCE = 4 1
FILTER SYSTEM =1
EXCHANGE OF LAMP =2
CALIBRATION =3 1
---> DATA DATA
Comment: Use the „DATA“ key to retrieve the possible filter systems and confirm with „ENTER“.
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Filter system
XENOCHROME Type 300
with SUPRAX Cylinder
Next:: DATA Yes: ENTER ENTER
B) Delete a program:
PROGRAM START = 2
PROGRAMMING = 3
MAINTENANCE = 4 3
PROGRAM
input =1
PROGRAM
delete =2 2
PROGRAM NUMBER ___ 1

ENTER
Program 01
is deleted!
YES: ENTER NO: ESC ENTER
C) Input of the program:
START OF PROGRAM = 2
PROGRAMMING = 3
MAINTENANCE = 4 3
PROGRAM
input =1
PROGRAM
delete =2 1
PROGRAM NUMBER: ___ 1

ENTER
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D) Input of running mode:
Turning mode =1
Non-turning mode = 2 2
ENTER
E) Input of number of phases:
Number of phases:
(max. 10) ___ 2
ENTER
Lamp life time

Warranty 1500 hours
at Emax = 110 W/m²
---> ENTER ENTER
Comment : The max. irradiance for the selected filter system is displayed.
F) Input of irradiance E:
E (0; 50 .. 110 W/m²)

PH1:___ PH2:___ 80
ENTER
80
ENTER
G) Input of temperature control:
Control CHT =1 BST =2

PH1:___ PH2:___
1
1
H) Input of test chamber temperature:
CHT (20 ... 80 °C)

PH1:___ PH2:___ 65
ENTER
55
ENTER
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I) Rain:
RAIN: YES=1 NO=0

PH1:___ PH2:___ 0
ENTER
1
ENTER
J) Input of rel. humidity:
r.h. (0; 10 ... 95%)

PH1:___ PH2: Rain 40
ENTER
Comment: Phase 2 of the humidity function is not applicable because the rain function was selected.
K) Input of phase time (min):
PH1:___ PH2:___ 102

ENTER
18
ENTER
Comment: The phase time can be chosen between „1“ und „999“. When programming one phase only,
this phase is repeated permanently after termination of the phase time.
L) Input of switch-off criterion:
Switch-off criterion:
Total time =1
Irradiation time =2
Dose =3 1
ENTER
Several
switch-off criteria ?
YES: ENTER NO: ESC ESC
Comment: The programming of several switch-off criteria is used for several defined stops during the
the course of the program, e.g. for specimen control.
M) Input of switch-off time:
Switch-off time [h]: 24

ENTER
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8.3 Program start
PROGRAM START = 2
PROGRAMMING = 3
MAINTENANCE = 4 2
ENTER
Filter system ---> DATA

XENOCHROME Type 300
with SUPRAX cylinder DATA
ENTER
Comment: Confirm the chosen filter system with DATA.
Program number: ___ 1

ENTER
Program start = 1
Parameter display = 2
Change Parameter = 3
Start measuring = 4 1
Activate
parameter check ?
YES: ENTER NO: ESC ESC
Program start:
---> START START
Comment: Lamp ignites.
Program is
running
Program number: 01
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8.4 Data print out of actual program parameter:

Comment: With the PRINT key you get to the printer menü.
Equipment data = 1
Program parameter = 2
Current data = 3 3
Configuration = 4
Print out
every nnn minutes? nn
ENTER
Comment: When printed out as recommended a complete test documentation is available.
8.5 Change speed of blower during operation:

Depending on lamp ageing and the kind of specimen it can be necessary to change the fan speed of
ALPHA und HIGH ENERGY during operation. After starting the unit press the DATA key until the following
menu appears:
Blower: 1800 rpm

hh:mm dd.mm.yy
Comment: Input a number between „500“ and „2500“.
8.6 Stop a running program:

A running test program can be stopped by pressing the STOP key.
STOP
Program interrupted
Continue program:
---> START ESC
Comment: To continue the program press START. The test program continues at the point of
interruption.
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8.7 Trouble shooting
In the XENOTEST ALPHA and HIGH ENERGY all measures indicated for debugging can be carried
weathering programs and unit functions are subject out by the user in compliance with the applicable
to permanent control. Input errors are indicated in safety regulations. Otherwise, please call the AT-
the display of the program control system. The LAS service department.
No. Fault Possible measures (Spare part no.)
1 Lamp too old or irradiance cannot be • Cleaning of the filters with alcohol and a lintfree cloth,
reached with current filter combination
• Check of the fitted filter system or outer cylinder,
• Check of the selected filter system in the weathering program,
• Check of the lamp age, if necessary exchange lamp NXE 2000
• Exchange the filters
2 Irradiance can`t be reached. • Maximum deviation of program parameters too small,
• Time interval until error message too short,
• Check of fan speed,
• Check XENOSENSIV sensor with Radialux and calibrate if

necessary,
• Cleaning of the filtes with alcohol and a lintfree cloth,
• Check of the fitted filter system or outer cylinder,
• Check of the selected filter system in the weathering program,
• Check of the lamp age, if necessary exchange lamp NXE 2000
• Exchange the filters
3 Black standard temperature (BST) • Maximum deviation of program parameters too small,
can`t be reached
• Check XENOSENSIV sensor with Radialux and calibrate if

necessary,
• Check of the irradiance.

4 Chamber temperature (CHT) can`t be • Selected black standard temperature too low,
reached
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5 Relative humidity can`t be reached • Readjust supply valve,

• Water supply for humidifier below 18°C, wait until water
temperature rises during operation,
• Humidifer reached performance limits, limits see chapter 7.4,
figure 38 „humidity diagram“.
6 Max. BST is reached • Maximum black standard temperature too narrow,

• Check of irradiance, check XENOSENSIV sensor with Radialux
and calibrate if necessary
7 Program parameter not valid • After pressing the ENTER key the error messages 8,9,10 may
appear. If no error message is displayed, re-enter the program.
8 Program for sensorless operation • Check whether end plug is fitted.
9 Program for sensor operation • Check whether XENOSENSIV sensor is fitted.
10 Program for use of other filters • Check of the selected filter system and irradiance in the
weathering program.
11 Program does not exist • Enter weathering program
12 Water tank empty • Refill water tank
13 No water supply for humidifier • Readjust supply valve.
14 XENOSENSIV or adapter not fitted • Check whether XENOSENSIV sensor or end plug are fitted.
15 Lamp does not ignite • Check seat of lamp,

• Check lamp fuses,
• Check lamp age.
16 Caroussel blocked • Check sample caroussel.
17 Chamber door open • Shut test chamber door
18 Lid of set open • Shut lid of equipment.
19 Chamber temperature too high • XENOTEST service
20 Overtemperature at top of the lamp • XENOTEST service
21 Overload in lamp power supply • XENOTEST service
22 Air circulation at fault • XENOTEST service
23 Rain failed • XENOTEST service
24 Humidifier out of action • XENOTEST service
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25 Sensor fuse defective • XENOTEST service
26 No battery or • XENOTEST service

battery discharged (Correct operation is no longer possible!)
27 Lithium battery older than 5 years • Inform XENOTESTservice at next routine maintenance
Exchange recommended
28 Memory error • XENOTEST service

Basic initialisation will be (Correct operation is possible)
carried out --> ENTER
All unit data and calibration factors are • Programs, time and filter configuration must be reentered!
deleted --> ENTER
29 Voltage loss on • Continue the interrupted program by a corresponding input

dd:mm:yy at hh:mm (note software documentation)
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9. Setting up tests
9.1 Equip sample holders 9.2 Select unit parameters
Lamp, specimens, specimen holders and

Contact with live parts of a unit connec-
sensors heat up considerably during the
ted to the mains may involve electrical
weathering tests. Protective gloves must
shock.
be worn when removing them to prevent
Switch the unit off and unplug the con-
the hands from being burnt. This applies
nection socket (secure against replug-
in particular to high temperature tests.
ging)!
1. Fit the specimens with the dimensions
1. Disconnect unit by pulling the mains plug,
135mm x 45mm x 3mm thickness to the stan-
2. Insert the chosen filters with the correspon-
dard sample holder respectively up to 10mm
ding outer cylinder (chapt. 6.1.1, 6.1.2),
thickness to the special sample holder.
3. Insert the lamp (chapt. 6.1.3),
2. Put on cover plates, if necessary.
4. Insert the readily equiped sample holders into
3. Secure specimens by the two screws.
the caroussel and pay attention to correct
insertion,
To ensure reproducible exposure
5. Switch unit on,
conditions always insert all 11 specimen
holders into the caroussel. If individual 6. Enter the weathering program,
7. Start unit.
holders are not covered with a specimen
they should be covered with a fixing
When removing the air exhaust hose
sheet.
while the unit is running, UV radiation
Certain standards specify the make-up of the may emerge and may cause irritation of
the retina and the skin.
specimens, e.g. point 5 of DIN 54004 requires the
specimens to be fixed to a card. Exposure cards Remove the lamp exhaust air hose only
when the unit is switched off.
(100 pieces) can be ordered from XENOTEST
GmbH.
A backing layer placed beneath the

specimens may affect the surface
temperature of the specimens depending
on its material characteristics.
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10. Care and cleaning
10.1 Cleaning of quartz- and 10.3 Cleaning the water tank

glass components
For cleaning empty the water tank and remove the
Contact with live parts of a unit connec- tank from the system, to prevent pollution of the
ted to the mains may involve electrical pipe system and test chamber.
shock.
Switch the unit off when carrying out care
and cleaning work and pull mains plug 10.4 Changing the air filter
(secure against replugging)!
Filter pad:
Suprax outer cylinder and window glass filter: Clean every 6 months in luke-warm water to which
To be cleaned in a 20% citric acid solution. a small amount of fine detergent was added, and
IR filter and UV filter glass: rinse in clear water.
To be cleaned with a duster, because filters are Where more severe contamination occurs, the pad
sensitive to moisture. can be beaten, vacuumed or blown through using
XENOCHROME filters: a gentle jet of compressed air.
To be cleaned with commercially available alcohol When inserting the filter make sure that the "soft
or spirit. side" faces outwards and that the edges seal
tightly.
Finger marks on the filter surface should Exchange:
be avoided or carefully removed with a After having cleaned it twice (filter class EU 4).
soft cloth.
The XENOSENSIV filters are sensitive to
scratching.
10.2 Cleaning the test chamber

To be cleaned with a liquid cleaning agent which
does not contain any chlorine compounds. Rinse
the surfaces with ultra purified water to avoid
cleanser traces in the water circuit.
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11. Maintenance
After one year’s operation, the unit should be sub- Inspections, maintenance and repair
ject to a comprehensive inspection, with special work may only be carried out by the
attention to the safety devices. Ask for our special XENOTEST after-sales service or an
Xenoserv service package, which contributes with authorised customer service engineer,
its maintenance, measuring and calibration service otherwise the safety and operation of the
to the availability, process security and system is not guaranteed.
reproducibility.
12. List of options and accessories
The wide range of ALPHA and HIGH ENERGY accessories enables you to build your own tailor-made
system.
12.1 Options
Unit components which are installed by ATLAS.
Components Chapter Figure

Rain and humidification 5.1.1 12
Thermoprinter 5.1.2 13
Mains transformers 5.1.3 16
Interface RS232 or RS485 5.1.4 ÑÑ
Turning mode gear 5.1.5 ÑÑ-
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12.2 Accessories
Helpful accessories for the operation with ALPHA and HIGH ENERGY.
Item. Components Pieces Chapter Ident number Figure

1 Filters / Optical components:
XENOCHROME filter system 270 10 5-2-1 56076938 17
(ALPHA) with quartz outer cylinder
XENOCHROME filter system 300 10 56075138
(ALPHA)
(ALPHA)
(ALPHA HE) with outer quartz cylinder
(ALPHA HE)
(ALPHA HE)
IR filter 7 5-2-1 56050876 22
(ALPHA and ALPHA HE) 1 56050883
Black filter 1 56050874 23
(ALPHA and ALPHA HE)
Window glass filter (ALPHA HE) 10 56077205 24
2 Sample holders / cover plates:
Sample holder set standard 11 5-2-2 56075142 26
Special holder for thick specimens 11 5-2-3 56075143 27
Set of cover plates with 9mm, 18mm and
27mm sized apertures 11 5-2-4 56075155 29
Sample holder for blue scale 1 5-2-5 56001452 28
3 Sensor / sensor accessories
Software package XENOVIEW:
serial 9 pole 1 5-2-6 56076813 ---
serial 25 pole 1 5-2-6 56076812 ---
XENOSENSIV sensor 1 5-2-7 56076841 30
Adapter XENOSENSIV sensor 1 5-2-8 56075643 31
Calibration adapter XENOSENSIV 1 5-2-9 56075992 32
End plug 1 5-2-9 56075482 32
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13. Technical data
Component XENOTEST ALPHA XENOTEST ALPHA HIGH ENERGY
Electrical Data
Mains voltage * 230V ±10%, 50/60Hz 230V ±10%, 50/60Hz
Mains socket (1,N,PE) AC or (2,PE) AC (1,N,PE) AC or (2,PE) AC

CEE (32A, 5pol.,6h) CEE (32A, 5pol.,6h)
Max. consumption ca. 5kVA ca. 5kVA
Nominal lamp power 1700VA 1700VA
Power of xenon lamp max. 2400VA max. 2400VA
Rated current 28A 16A

Lamp current max. 35A max. 20A
Equipment data
Dimensions
Width x depth x height 900mm x 1200mm x 1800mm 900mm x 1200mm x 1800mm
Weight ca. 280kg ca. 280kg
Sample surface
Non-turning mode max. 500cm² max. 500cm²
Turning mode max. 1000cm² max. 1000cm²
Noise level < 55 db(A) < 55 db(A)
Operational data
Cooling air required for max. 200m³/h max. 200m³/h
lamps
Cooling air required for max. 100m³/h max. 100m³/h

test chamber
Ultrapure water for rain max. 0,5l/min max. 0,5l/min
Ultrapure water for max. 2l/h max. 2l/h
humidity
Comment:
* = other voltages on request.
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1. Hints for this operating manual................................................................................................. 7

3. Setting up the unit .................................................................................................................... 12

4. Description of the unit .............................................................................................................. 16

5. Options and accessories ......................................................................................................... 26

8. Programing example ................................................................................................................. 49

9. Setting up tests ......................................................................................................................... 58

10. Care and cleaning ..................................................................................................................... 59

11. Maintenance ............................................................................................................................... 60

12. List of options and accessories .............................................................................................. 60

13. Technical data............................................................................................................................ 62

List of graphics Page

Fig. 1 Space requirements .......................................................................................................... 14

Fig. 7 Main switch ........................................................................................................................ 20

1. Hints for this operating manual:

Model T W HT LM-G LM-W HE-LM-G HE-LM-W

- Basic unit Alpha X X X X X - -

- Control of lamp power in % X X - - - - -

Test chamber temperature

Measuring sensors at sample level

Stationary sensor for test chamber

Ultrasonic humidification system X X X X X X X

Water supply with integrated

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1.1 Sign explanation

HINT! is used when user tips and

ATTENTION! is used when the non-compliance with i

DANGER! is used when the non-compliance with

DANGEROUS VOLTAGE! is used when the non-compliance with instructions

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1.2 Safety instructions for the customer

• The electrical connection of the equipment has to be made by an electric specialist.

• Inform the operating staff about accident prevention regulations regularly.

Intended areas of application:

Maintenance and cleaning:

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1.3 Safety instructions for the operator

• The unit must be operated by instructed and authorised personnel only.

The unit complies with the safety standards of:

• DIN VDE 0411 part 1 / 03.94

• DIN VDE 0711 part 1 / 09.91

• DIN VDE 0875 part 14 / 09.91

• DIN VDE 0871 part 11/09.87

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3.1 Scope of delivery 3.2 Space requirements

Supply in a suitable case. Scope of delivery of LM- 3.2.1 Laboratory

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3.2.4 Water quality 3.2.5 Water supply

Regarding the water purity we refer to the mini-

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3.2.6 Space requirement (fig. 1)

Dimensions: For adequate cooling of the xenon lamp,

Figure 1: Space requirement