Features

• 6500 W water-cooled xenon arc lamp system
• Total exposure area of 7,300 cm² (1,130 in²)
• 3-tier inclined specimen rack with removable sections
• Full color 15″ touch screen user interface display of all test parameters
• Direct setting and control of irradiance: 340nm, 420nm, or 300-400nm
• Direct setting and control of BPT/BST
• Direct setting and control of relative humidity
• Direct setting and control of chamber air temperature
• Display of diagnostic messages
• 14 factory pre-programmed test methods
• Space for 12 custom programs; sub-cycle capability
• Multi-language capability (Chinese, Czech, English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Turkish)
• Streaming data output via Ethernet or USB port. USB thumb drive included
• SmartLight^TM monitor verifies that correct light capsule is installed
• Specimen and rack spray
• Filter combinations available to meet all common test methods
• Air intake filter
• CS-9 xenon lamp cooling system
• Water purity indicator with alarm
• Test status indicator light
• Fold-out tray to hold sample racks, logbooks, consumables, or laptop computers
• Easy access to chamber for routine maintenance
• Calibrated xenon reference lamp or Xenocal for Ci calibrator
• Chamber viewing window in door
• Universal electrical configurations to meet local frequency, voltage, and electrical requirements
• Designed to meet CE, UL, ISO, EN, and CSA safety requirements
• Automatic test countdown based on time or radiant exposure
• VibraSonic^TM Humidification System

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, 420 nm or Lux
• All-In-One-Sensor (AIOS) for control of all test parameters on the sample exposure plane
• XenoCal irradiance calibration device for independent irradiance calibration and measurement at the sample plane

Accessories

• XenoCal irradiance calibration device for independent irradiance calibration and measurement at the sample plane
• Auxiliary filter lantern for meeting special test requirements
• Specimen Holders available to accommodate many sample types
• LiquiAir^TM self-contained xenon lamp cooling system (top or wall mount available)
• All-In-One-Sensor (AIOS) for control of all test parameters on the sample exposure plane

 Standards

• AATCC TM16.3
  Colorfastness to Light: Xenon-Arc
• AATCC TM169
  Weather Resistance of Textiles: Xenon Lamp Exposure
• AATCC TM16E
  Colorfastness to Light
• ASTM C1257
  Standard Test Method for Accelerated Weathering of Solvent-Release-Type Sealants
• ASTM C1442
  Standard Practice for Conducting Tests on Sealants Using Artificial Weathering Apparatus
• ASTM C1501
  Standard Test Method for Color Stability of Building Construction Sealants as Determined by Laboratory Accelerated Weathering Procedures
• ASTM C1519
  Standard Test Method for Evaluating Durability of Building Construction Sealants by Laboratory Accelerated Weathering Procedures
• ASTM C732
  Standard Test Method for Aging Effects of Artificial Weathering on Latex Sealants
• ASTM C734
  Standard Test Method for Low-Temperature Flexibility of Latex Sealants After Artificial Weathering
• ASTM C793
  Standard Test Method for Effects of Accelerated Weathering on Elastomeric Joint Sealants
• ASTM D1148
  Standard Test Method for Rubber Deterioration—Discoloration from Ultraviolet (UV) or UV/Visible Radiation and Heat Exposure of Light-Colored Surfaces
• ASTM D1670
  Standard Test Method for Failure End Point in Accelerated and Outdoor Weathering of Bituminous Materials
• ASTM D2565
  Standard Practice for Xenon Arc Exposure of Plastics Intended for Outdoor Applications
• ASTM D3424
  Standard Test Methods for Evaluating the Relative Lightfastness and Weatherability of Printed Matter
• ASTM D3451
  Standard Guide for Testing Coating Powders and Powder Coatings
• ASTM D4101
  Standard Specification for Polypropylene Injection and Extrusion Materials
• 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 D4434
  Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Sheet Roofing
• ASTM D4459
  Standard Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposure of Plastics Intended for Indoor Applications
• ASTM D4637
  Standard Specification for EPDM Sheet Used in Single-Ply Roof Membrane
• ASTM D4798
  Standard Test Method for Accelerated Weathering Test Conditions and Procedures for Bituminous Materials (Xenon-Arc Method)
• ASTM D4811
  Standard Specification for Nonvulcanized (Uncured) Rubber Sheet Used as Roof Flashing
• ASTM D5010
  Standard Guide for Testing Printing Inks and Related Materials
• ASTM D5019
  Standard Specification for Reinforced CSM (Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene) Sheet Used in Single-Ply Roof Membrane
• ASTM D5071
  Standard Practice for Exposure of Photodegradable Plastics in a Xenon Arc Apparatus
• ASTM D5383
  Standard Practice for Visual Determination of the Lightfastness of Art Materials by Art Technologists
• ASTM D5398
  Standard Practice for Visual Evaluation of the Lightfastness of Art Materials by the User
• ASTM D5819
  Standard Guide for Selecting Test Methods for Experimental Evaluation of Geosynthetic Durability
• ASTM D6083
  Standard Specification for Liquid Applied Acrylic Coating Used in Roofing
• ASTM D6551
  Standard Practice for Accelerated Weathering of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes by Xenon-Arc Exposure Apparatus
• ASTM D6577
  Standard Guide for Testing Industrial Protective Coatings
• ASTM D6662
  Standard Specification for Polyolefin-Based Plastic Lumber Decking Boards
• ASTM D6695
  Standard Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposures of Paint and Related Coatings
• ASTM D6878
  Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Polyolefin Based Sheet Roofing
• ASTM D7356
  Standard Test Method for Accelerated Acid Etch Weathering of Automotive Clearcoats Using a Xenon-Arc Exposure Device
• ASTM D750
  Standard Test Method for Rubber Deterioration Using Artificial Weathering Apparatus
• 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 F1164
  Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Transparent Plastics Exposed to Accelerated Weathering Combined with Biaxial Stress
• ASTM F1515
  Standard Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resilient Flooring by Color Change
• ASTM F2366
  Standard Practice for Determining the Relative Lightfastness of Ink Jet Prints Exposed to Window Filtered Daylight Using a Xenon-Arc Light Apparatus
• 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
• FLTM BO 116-01
  Resistance to interior weathering
• GB/T 10485
  Road vehicles- Lighting and light-signaling devices- Environmental endurance
• GB/T 14522
  Accelerated weathering test method for plastics, coatings and rubber materials used for machinery industrial products
• GB/T 16259
  Test method for accelerated weathering of building materials
• GB/T 16422
  Plastics — Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources -Part 2: Xenon-arc lamps
• GB/T 16991
  Textiles–Test for color fastness–Color fastness and ageing to artificial light at high temperatures: Xenon-arc
• GB/T 1865
  Paints and varnishes–Artificial weathering and exposure to artificial radiation—Exposure to filtered xenon- arc radiation
• GB/T 18833
  Retro-reflective sheeting for road traffic signs
• GB/T 29061
  Performance films for glass in buildings
• GB/T 32088
  Accelerated weathering test methods of automotive nonmetallic components and materials using a xenon-arc apparatus
• GB/T 3511
  Rubber, vulcanized- Test method for resistance to artificial weathering (xenon-arc)
• GB/T 5137
  Automotive safety glass test method
• GB/T 6151
  Textiles-Tests for color fastness-General principle of testing
• GB/T 8427
  Textiles – Tests for color fastness – Color fastness to artificial light: Xenon arc fading lamp test
• GB/T 8430
  Textiles – Tests for color fastness to artificial weathering – Xenon-arc fading lamp test
• GM 9125P
  Procedures for Laboratory Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Materials
• GME 60292
  Designation of Colour Fastness and Resistance to Artificial Light
• GMW 14162
  Colorfastness to Artificial Weathering
• GMW 14170
  Coating Requirements for Elastomeric Seals
• GMW 14650
  Performance Requirements for Exterior Plastic Parts
• GMW 3414
  Test Method for Artificial Weathering of Automotive Interior Trim Materials
• Hyundai MS 210-05
  Molded Plastic Parts – Interior Use
• Hyundai MS 300-32
  Standard Test Method – Woven, Knit
• IEC 61345
  UV test for photovoltaic (PV) modules
• 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-B07
  Textiles – Tests for Colour Fastness – Part B07: Colour Fastness to Light of Textiles Wetted with Artificial Perspiration
• ISO 105-B10
  new standardTextiles – Tests for colour fastness – Part B10: Artificial weathering – Exposure to filtered xenon-arc radiation
• ISO 11341
  Paints and Varnishes – Artificial Weathering and Exposure to Artificial Radiation – Exposure to Filtered Xenon-Arc Radiation
• ISO 12040
  Graphic technology – Prints and printing inks – Assessment of light fastness using filtered xenon arc light
• ISO 16474-1
  Paints and varnishes – Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources – Part 1: General guidance
• ISO 16474-2
  Paints and varnishes – Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources – Part 2: Xenon-arc lamps
• ISO 18909
  Photography – Processed photographic colour films and paper prints – Methods for measuring image stability
• ISO 18930
  Imaging materials — Pictorial colour reflection prints — Methods for evaluating image stability under outdoor conditions
• ISO 18937
  Imaging materials – Photographic reflection prints – Methods for measuring indoor light stability
• ISO 29664
  Plastics – Artificial Weathering Including Acidic Deposition
• 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
• JASO M351
  Automotive parts – Accelerated weathering testing method by xenon-arc lamp for exterior parts
• JIS B 7754
  Light-exposure and light-and-water-exposure apparatus(xenon arc lamp type)
• JIS D 0205
  Test Method of Weatherability for Automotive Parts
• MIL-STD 810F
  Environmental engineering considerations and laboratory tests – Part 2: Laboratory test methods – 505.4: Solar radiation (Sunshine)
• MIL-STD 810G
  Environmental engineering considerations and laboratory tests – Part 2: Laboratory test methods – 505.5: Solar radiation (Sunshine)
• Peugeot Citroen (PSA) D27 1389
  Paint Coatings Rubbers and Plastics – Artificial Ageing by Weather-Ometer
• Peugeot Citroen (PSA) D47 1431
  Materials and Parts in the Passenger Compartment Appearance Behaviour to Artificial Light at High and Mean Temperatures
• Renault D27 1911
  Rubber and Plastic Paint Coatings – Artificial Ageing by Weather Ometer
• Renault D47 1431
  Materials and Passenger Compartment Parts Behaviour of the Appearance to Artificial Light at High and Medium Temperatures
• SAE J1885
  Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Interior Trim Components Using a Controlled Irradiance Water Cooled Xenon-Arc Apparatus
• SAE J1960
  Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Exterior Materials Using a Controlled Irradiance Water-Cooled Xenon Arc Apparatus
• SAE J2412
  Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Interior Trim Components Using a Controlled Irradiance Xenon-Arc Apparatus
• SAE J2413
  Protocol To Verify Performance of New Xenon Arc Test Apparatus
• SAE J2527
  Performance Based Standard for Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Exterior Materials Using A Controlled Irradiance Xenon-Arc Apparatus
• VDA 621-429
  Tests for automotive coatings – Weathering test for colour fastness
• VDA 621-430
  Tests for automotive coatings – Test for resistance to cracking of 2 layer metallic clear coats
• 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 1306
  Exposure Test for Determining the Tackiness of Polypropylene Parts
• VW PV 3929
  Non-Metallic Materials – Weather Ageing in Dry, Hot Climate
• VW PV 3930
  Non-Metallic Materials – Weathering in Moist, Hot Climate