SUNTEST XXL+ FD – Atlas

Premium Light Stability Testing for Consumer Goods

The Atlas SUNTEST XXL+ FD is an extra-large light stability test chamber especially tailored towards the needs of consumer goods, food and beverage testing. Its 3000 cm² flatbed exposure area and tall chamber height is best-in-class for 3-D specimens testing and can accommodate all types of bottles and packaging.

Advanced Testing Capabilities

The SUNTEST XXL+ FD is used to determine the light stability of new ingredients, products or packaging for food, beverages, or other FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) applications. It’s also extremely useful to perform highly accelerated shelf-life tests (ASLT) within days with acceleration factors between 10-30 versus real time.

Temperature Control Excellence

A powerful chiller guarantees light stability testing under realistic temperature conditions, for example on the retail shelf or during indoor/outdoor storage and use. The system includes SunCool for testing at low chamber temperatures (15-30°C), detachable for standard weathering testing needs.

Professional Design Features

The instrument features premium simulation of outdoor/indoor sunlight and simulation of artificial supermarket light. Its best-in-class chamber design accommodates large 3-D specimens with powerful chiller for ideal test temperature conditions, even at high irradiance. The easy-to-use touch screen user interface supports 13 selectable languages.

Technical Specifications

Exposure Area: 39 x 72 cm (3000 cm²)

Dimensions: 90 x 91 x 172 cm

Light Source: 3 air-cooled 1700 W xenon lamps

Temperature Control: BST or BPT measurement and control: 25°C – 100°C (with SunCool)

Irradiance Control: Direct setting and control at 300-400 nm, 340 nm

User Interface: Touch screen with 13 selectable languages

Cooling System: SunCool for low chamber temperatures (15-30°C)

Additional Features: Access port for external sensors, automatic irradiance control

FAQ - SUNTEST XXL+ FD – Atlas

What types of specimens can be tested in the SUNTEST XXL+ FD?

The instrument can accommodate all types of bottles, packaging, and 3-D specimens thanks to its large 3000 cm² flatbed exposure area and tall chamber height.

How fast can shelf-life testing be performed?

The SUNTEST XXL+ FD can perform highly accelerated shelf-life tests (ASLT) within days, typically with acceleration factors between 10-30 versus real time.

What industries benefit most from this instrument?

The instrument is especially tailored for consumer goods, food and beverage testing, FMCG (fast moving consumer goods), personal care, and household products industries.

What temperature ranges can be achieved?

With the SunCool system, testing can be performed at low chamber temperatures (15-30°C) or standard weathering temperatures up to 70°C, with BST/BPT control from 25°C to 100°C.

What lighting conditions can be simulated?

The instrument provides premium simulation of outdoor/indoor sunlight as well as artificial supermarket light conditions for realistic testing scenarios.

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