Unmatched Repeatability and Reproducibility

Design and engineering innovations in the airflow, irradiance and control systems have dramatically reduced variability in critical test parameters. As a result, the Ci5000 achieves new levels of temperature, humidity and light exposure uniformity. Now available in a low voltage model (240V) and standard voltage model (480V) depending on incoming power configurations at the customer’s location.

Features

• 12000 W water cooled xenon arc lamp system
• Total exposure area: 11,000 cm² (1,705 in²)
• 3-tier inclined specimen rack
• TFT full color 12″ touch screen control panel display of all test parameters
• Direct Setting and control of Irradiance: 340nm, 420nm, 300-400nm or Lux
• 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
• 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
• Smart Damper^TM to reduce rest variability in chamber temperature and humidity and compensate for changes in ambient lab conditions
• SmartLight Monitor^TM verifies that correct light capsule is installed
• Specimen and rack spray
• Filter combinations available to meet all common test methods
• Air intake dust filter
• CS-7 xenon lamp cooling system
• Water purity indicator with alarm
• Calibrated xenon reference lamp
• 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
• Specimen Holders available to accommodate many sample types
• 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
• Refrigeration coils installed in air duct (does not include required refrigeration unit)
• S³T Specific Specimen Surface Temperature system
• WXView (Weather View) Data Acquisition System
• LiquiAir^TM self contained xenon lamp cooling system (top or wall mount available)
• Chamber air and DI water refrigeration
• High Irradiance capabilities available with custom rack designs (Ci5000 HE)

Accessories

• XenoCal irradiance calibration device for independent irradiance calibration and measurement at the sample plane
• Auxiliary filter lantern for meeting special test requirements
• Casters (6 legs) including adapters and installation instructions
• LS-200 Full Spectrum Monitoring Device
• Leg Extensions (6 legs: elevates unit 15 cm)

 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 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 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
• GMW 3414
  Test Method for Artificial Weathering of Automotive Interior Trim Materials
• 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 810
  Environmental engineering considerations and laboratory tests
• 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 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 3929
  Non-Metallic Materials – Weather Ageing in Dry, Hot Climate
• VW PV 3930
  Non-Metallic Materials – Weathering in Moist, Hot Climate