Unmatched Repeatability and Reproducibility

Key features of this instrument include: a rotating sample rack to maximize uniformity over all specimens; custom designed nozzles to provide uniform specimen and rack spray; ASTM Black Panel Thermometer or ISO/DIN Black Standard Thermometer to control and monitor temperature at specimen level to ensure test repeatability.

Features

• 4500 W water-cooled xenon arc lamp
• Total exposure area of 2,188 cm² (339 in²)
• TFT full color 12″ touch screen control panel display of all test parameters
• Direct setting and control of Black Panel Temperature; uninsulated (BPT) or insulated (BST)
• Direct setting and control of relative humidity
• Direct setting and control of specimen chamber air temperature
• Display of diagnostic messages
• 14 factory pre-programmed test methods (Weather-Ometer); 6 factory pre-programmed test methods (Fade-Ometer)
• Space for 12 custom programs; sub-cycle capability
• Multi-language capability (English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Turkish)
• Streaming data output via ethernet or USB port. USB thumb drive included
• SmartDamper^TM to reduce test variability in chamber temperature and humidity and compensates for changes in ambient lab conditions
• SmartLight Monitor^TM verifies that correct light capsule is installed
• Filter combinations available to meet all common test methods
• Air intake dust filter
• CS-7 xenon lamp cooling system
• Chamber viewing window in door
• Universal electrical configurations to meet local frequency, voltage, and electrical requirements
• Meets CE, UL, ISO EN and CSA safety requirements
• Automatic test countdown based on time or radiant exposure
• VibraSonic^TM Humidification System
• Specimen Holders available to accommodate many sample types
• Calibrated xenon reference lamp
• Water purity indicator

Options

• Dual Black Panel Temperature (BPT) and Black Standard Temperature (BST) Measurement/Control including uninsulated BPT and BST sensors
• Monitoring of second wavelength: 300-400 nm, 340 nm or 420 nm including beam splitter, dual filter housing and lamp calibration
• Special locking casters and frame modification
• WXView (Weather View) Data Acquisition System
• 2-tier rack – 60 specimen positions

Accessories

• XenoCal irradiance calibration device for independent irradiance calibration and measurement at the sample plane
• LS-200 Full Spectrum Monitoring Device
• Textile Kit for AATCC Test Method 16 and/or ISO 105 B02

 Standards

(Depending on version)

• AATCC TM16-1998
  Colorfastness to Light
• AATCC TM16-2004
  Colorfastness to Light
• AATCC TM169
  Weather Resistance of Textiles: Xenon Lamp Exposure
• ASTM C1442
  Standard Practice for Conducting Tests on Sealants Using Artificial Weathering Apparatus
• ASTM D3424
  Standard Test Methods for Evaluating the Relative Lightfastness and Weatherability of Printed Matter
• ASTM D4303
  Standard Test Methods for Lightfastness of Pigments Used in Artists’ Paints
• ASTM D4355
  Standard Test Method for Deterioration of Geotextiles from Exposure to Ultraviolet Light and Water (Xenon-Arc Type Apparatus)
• ASTM D4459
  Standard Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposure of Plastics Intended for Indoor Applications
• ASTM D4798
  Standard Test Method for Accelerated Weathering Test Conditions and Procedures for Bituminous Materials (Xenon-Arc Method)
• ASTM D5071
  Standard Practice for Exposure of Photodegradable Plastics in a Xenon Arc Apparatus
• ASTM D6551
  Standard Practice for Accelerated Weathering of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes by Xenon-Arc Exposure Apparatus
• ASTM D6695
  Standard Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposures of Paint and Related Coatings
• ASTM D7869
  Standard Practice for Xenon Arc Exposure Test with Enhanced Light and Water Exposure for Transportation Coatings
• ASTM D904
  Standard Practice for Exposure of Adhesive Specimens to Artificial Light
• ASTM G151
  Standard Practice for Exposing Nonmetallic Materials in Accelerated Test Devices that Use Laboratory Light Sources
• ASTM G155
  Standard Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials
• GME 60292
  Designation of Colour Fastness and Resistance to Artificial Light
• ISO 105-B02
  Textiles – Tests for colour fastness – Part B02: Colour fastness to artificial light: Xenon arc fading lamp test
• ISO 105-B04
  Textiles – Tests for colour fastness – Part B04: Colour fastness to weathering: Xenon arc test
• ISO 105-B06
  Textiles – Tests for colour fastness – Part B06: Colour fastness and ageing to artificial light at high temperatures: Xenon arc fading lamp test
• ISO 105-B10
  new standardTextiles – Tests for colour fastness – Part B10: Artificial weathering – Exposure to filtered xenon-arc radiation
• ISO 12040
  Graphic technology – Prints and printing inks – Assessment of light fastness using filtered xenon arc light
• ISO 16474-2
  Paints and varnishes – Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources – Part 2: Xenon-arc lamps
• ISO 3917
  Road vehicles – Safety glazing materials – Test methods for resistance to radiation, high temperature, humidity, fire and simulated weathering
• ISO 4892-1
  Plastics – Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources – Part 1: General guidance
• ISO 4892-2
  Plastics – Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources – Part 2: Xenon-arc sources
• JASO M346
  Light-exposure test method by xenon-arc lamp for automotive interior part
• MIL-STD 810F
  Environmental engineering considerations and laboratory tests – Part 2: Laboratory test methods – 505.4: Solar radiation (Sunshine)
• Peugeot Citroen (PSA) D47 1431
  Materials and Parts in the Passenger Compartment Appearance Behaviour to Artificial Light at High and Mean Temperatures
• SAE J2412
  Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Interior Trim Components Using a Controlled Irradiance Xenon-Arc Apparatus
• SAE J2527
  Performance Based Standard for Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Exterior Materials Using A Controlled Irradiance Xenon-Arc Apparatus
• VDA 75202
  Automotive interior materials – Colourfastness and ageing test against light at high temperatures: Xenon arc
• VW PV 1303
  Non-metallic materials – Lightfastness test for interior parts
• VW PV 3929
  Non-Metallic Materials – Weather Ageing in Dry, Hot Climate
• VW PV 3930
  Non-Metallic Materials – Weathering in Moist, Hot Climate