Ci5000 Weather-Ometer – Atlas

Advanced Xenon Arc Weathering Testing Technology

The Atlas Ci5000 xenon arc Weather-Ometer is an easy-to-use laboratory weathering instrument which is approved by many OEMs in the automotive, coatings, plastics, and textile industries. With its advanced digital control system, the Ci5000 represents a monumental achievement in applying digital and optical technologies in an easy-to-use laboratory weathering instrument.

Superior Performance and Reliability

The Ci5000 is approved by many OEMs in the automotive, paints & coatings and plastics industries as the exclusive platform to deliver accurate, reproducible and repeatable results for predicting service life. Design and engineering innovations in the airflow, irradiance and control systems have dramatically reduced variability in critical test parameters, achieving new levels of temperature, humidity and light exposure uniformity.

Advanced Digital Control and Features

The instrument features state-of-the-art digital control for reliable, high-volume accelerated weathering testing. It includes automatic irradiance control at narrow band (340 nm or 420 nm), broad band (300-400 nm), or illuminance control/LUX (400-750 nm). The rotating sample rack delivers the best exposure uniformity with samples rotated continuously during test, eliminating the need to manually rotate test samples.

Climate Control and Precision

The Ci5000 offers thorough climate control to best replicate your materials’ end use environment. It features precise humidity control with electronic sensors that provide direct and accurate measurements of relative humidity and enable automatic control at the specimen level. Custom designed precision nozzles provide uniform spraying of samples with deionized water to simulate rain conditions.

Technical Specifications

  • 12000 W water cooled xenon arc lamp system
  • Total exposure area: 11,000 cm²
  • Automatic irradiance control at 340 nm, 300-400 nm, or 400-750 nm
  • Black Panel Temperature Control (BPT 40 to 110 ºC; BST 40 to 120 ºC)
  • 3-tier specimen rack (specimen holders not included)
  • Instrument footprint: 180 cm x 302 cm
  • Multi-language touch screen capability (English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese)
  • Available in low voltage model (240V) and standard voltage model (480V)
  • Streaming data output via ethernet or USB port
  • CE, UL, CSA, ISO and EN compliant certification
  • Smart Damper™ to reduce test variability in chamber temperature and humidity
  • SmartLight Monitor™ verifies that correct light capsule is installed
  • Automatic blower speed control
  • Automatic test time countdown in kJ/m²
  • Water purity meter
  • Automatic Humidity Control
  • Specimen and rack spray capability
  • Filter combinations available for tailoring spectral output
  • Dual Black Panel Temperature (BPT) and Black Standard Temperature (BST) sensors
  • USB thumb drive included for data export

FAQ - Ci5000 Weather-Ometer – Atlas

What industries use the Ci5000 Weather-Ometer?

The Ci5000 is approved by many OEMs in the automotive, coatings, plastics, and textile industries for accelerated weathering testing and material durability evaluation.

What type of lamp technology does the Ci5000 use?

The Ci5000 uses a 12000 W water-cooled xenon arc lamp system, which provides the closest simulation of UV, visible and IR solar radiation for accurate weathering testing.

What is the sample capacity of the Ci5000?

The instrument features a 3-tier specimen rack with a total exposure area of 11,000 cm², allowing for high-volume accelerated weathering testing of multiple samples simultaneously.

What temperature ranges can the Ci5000 achieve?

The Ci5000 offers automatic Black Panel Temperature (BPT) control from 40 to 110 ºC and Black Standard Temperature (BST) control from 40 to 120 ºC, providing precise temperature control for various testing requirements.

What international standards does the Ci5000 meet?

The Ci5000 meets or exceeds numerous international standards including ASTM, ISO, SAE, GMW, JASO, and VDA standards. It is certified CE, UL, CSA, ISO and EN compliant and is approved for conducting SAE J1885 and J1960 testing on automotive materials.

What control options are available on the Ci5000?

The instrument features automatic irradiance control at narrow band (340 nm or 420 nm), broad band (300-400 nm), or illuminance control/LUX (400-750 nm), along with automatic humidity control and specimen spray capabilities.

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