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Xenotest 220/220+

Operating Manual Xenotest® 220/220+

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This operating manual is protected by copyright. These rights, especially reprinting, photomechanical or digital further processing or reproduction even in part are only allowed with the written permission of Atlas Material Testing Technology GmbH. This condition does not cover the reproduction for internal use. The contents of the operating manual are subject to change at any time without notice. The German version of this operating manual is binding for translations into foreign languages.

Atlas MTT GmbH • 63589 Linsengericht • Germany

Trademarks

Xenotest is a registered trademark of Atlas Material Testing Technology GmbH. All other trademarks used in this operating manual are the exclusive property of the manufacturers concerned.

Atlas Material Testing T echnology GmbH Vogelsbergstr. 22

63589 Linsengericht / Germany (p) + 49-6051-707-140 (f) + 49-6051-707-149

E-Mail: atlas.info@ametek.de www.atlas-mts.com

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Operating Manual Xenotest® 220/220+

Contents Page

1 Safety Instructions ..........................................................................................................................................6

1. Instructions for the user ................................................................................................................................6

1.1 Explanation of the symbols ..........................................................................................................................8

1.2 Using the instrument ....................................................................................................................................9

1.3 Safety features of the instrument .................................................................................................................9

1.4 General safety instructions .........................................................................................................................10

2. Delivery of the instrument ............................................................................................................................ 11

2.1 Packing ......................................................................................................................................................11

2.2 Scope of delivery ........................................................................................................................................ 11

3. Requirements for the installation site ......................................................................................................... 12

3.1 Room climate .............................................................................................................................................12

3.2 Room ventilation ........................................................................................................................................12

3.3 Instrument exhaust air system ...................................................................................................................12

3.4 Water supply ..............................................................................................................................................13

3.5 Transport ....................................................................................................................................................13

3.6 Instrument dimensions and space requirements .......................................................................................14

4. Description of the instrument ...................................................................................................................... 16

4.1 View from the front and right ......................................................................................................................16

4.2 View from the rear, left and above .............................................................................................................17

4.3 View of test chamber ..................................................................................................................................18

4.4.1 View of Xenotest 220 control panel ............................................................................................................19

4.4.2 View of Xenotest 220+ control panel ..........................................................................................................19

5. Functional description ..................................................................................................................................20

5.1.1 Xenotest 220 program control panel ..........................................................................................................20

5.1.1 Xenotest 220+ program control panel ........................................................................................................20

5.2 Optical lter systems ..................................................................................................................................21

5.2.1 TM16 lter system ...................................................................................................................................... 21

5.2.2 XENOCHROME

320 lter system / B04 lter system ...............................................................................21

5.3 Spectral power distribution .........................................................................................................................22

5.3.1 Overview of the optical lter systems ......................................................................................................... 22

5.3.2 Spectral power distribution TM16 ...............................................................................................................23

5.3.3 Spectral power distribution lter system XENOCHROME 320 ..................................................................23

5.3.4 Spectral power distribution lter system B04 .............................................................................................24

5.4 Radiation system ........................................................................................................................................25

5.5 Ventilation system ......................................................................................................................................26

5.5.1 Lamp cooling .............................................................................................................................................. 26

5.5.2 Test chamber cooling ................................................................................................................................. 26

5.6 Humidity function ........................................................................................................................................27

5.7 Sample spraying ........................................................................................................................................28

5.8 Measuring and control sensors ..................................................................................................................29

6. Start up ...........................................................................................................................................................30

6.1 Initial start up ..............................................................................................................................................30

6.2 Checking the instrument components ........................................................................................................30

6.3 Installing / removing xenon lamps ..............................................................................................................31

6.3.1 Installing the xenon lamp ...........................................................................................................................31

6.3.2 Removing the xenon lamp .........................................................................................................................32

6.4 Changing optical lters ...............................................................................................................................33

6.5 Loading the sample rack ............................................................................................................................35

6.5.1 “Standard” Sample rack .............................................................................................................................35

6.5.2 “Special” Sample rack ................................................................................................................................36

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6.6 XENOSENSIV

RC ....................................................................................................................................37

6.6.1 General ......................................................................................................................................................37

6.6.2 Sensor allocation ........................................................................................................................................37

6.6.3 Power supply ..............................................................................................................................................38

6.6.3.1 Monitoring of the battery voltage ................................................................................................................38

6.6.3.2 Changing the battery ..................................................................................................................................38

6.6.3.3 Disposal of the battery ...............................................................................................................................39

6.6.4 Assembly ....................................................................................................................................................39

6.7 Filling the water tank ..................................................................................................................................40

6.8 Connecting the exhaust air system ............................................................................................................40

6.9 Interfaces ...................................................................................................................................................41

6.10 Incoming power connection .......................................................................................................................42

7. Operation .......................................................................................................................................................43

7.1 Menu structure of the instrument control panel ..........................................................................................43

7.2 Operating the keypad/touch-screen ...........................................................................................................44

7.3 Turning on the instrument ..........................................................................................................................46

7.4 Setting the test chamber humidity ..............................................................................................................47

7.5 Temperature elds ......................................................................................................................................47

7.6 Settings for test programs ..........................................................................................................................48

7.7 Calibration and adjustment ........................................................................................................................50

7.7.1 Calibration of the XENOSENSIV RC Sensor ............................................................................................. 50

7.7.2 Adjustment of the XENOSENSIV RC Sensor ............................................................................................50

7.8 Note on implementation .............................................................................................................................51

8. Shut down ......................................................................................................................................................52

8.1 Turning off the instrument ..........................................................................................................................52

8.2 Turning off the instrument in an emergency ...............................................................................................52

8.3 Removing samples .....................................................................................................................................52

8.4 Taking out of operation ...............................................................................................................................52

8.5 Decommissioning of Instrument .................................................................................................................53

9. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................54

10. Maintenance...................................................................................................................................................55

10.1 Inspection ................................................................................................................................................... 55

10.2 Repair .........................................................................................................................................................55

10.3 Maintenance ...............................................................................................................................................56

10.4 Cleaning .....................................................................................................................................................58

10.5 Consumable parts ......................................................................................................................................59

11. Technical data ................................................................................................................................................60

12. Accessories ................................................................................................................................................... 61

13. Declaration of conformity .............................................................................................................................62

14. Notes ..............................................................................................................................................................63

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List of gures Page

Fig. 1 Transport ....................................................................................................................................................13

Fig. 2 Instrument dimensions and space requirements .................................................................................. 15

Fig. 3 View from the front and right ...................................................................................................................16

Fig. 4 View from the rear, left and above ...........................................................................................................17

Fig. 5 View of test chamber ................................................................................................................................ 18

Fig. 6 View of the Xenotest 220 control panel unit ...........................................................................................19

Fig. 7 View of the Xenotest 220+ control panel unit ......................................................................................... 19

Fig. 8 Xenotest 220 program control panel .......................................................................................................20

Fig. 9 Xenotest 220+ program control panel .....................................................................................................21

Fig. 10 TM16 lter system .....................................................................................................................................21

Fig. 11 XENOCHROME 320 lter system .............................................................................................................21

Fig. 12 Spectral power distribution TM16 lter system ..................................................................................... 23

Fig. 13 Spectral power distribution XENOCHROME 320 lter system ............................................................. 23

Fig. 14 Spectral power distribution B04 lter system ........................................................................................24

Fig. 15 Radiation system ......................................................................................................................................25

Fig. 16 Lamp cooling .............................................................................................................................................26

Fig. 17 Test chamber cooling ............................................................................................................................... 26

Fig. 18 Humidity system .......................................................................................................................................27

Fig. 19 Sample spraying .......................................................................................................................................28

Fig. 20 Measuring and control sensors ...............................................................................................................29

Fig. 21 Removing the xenon lamp .......................................................................................................................31

Fig. 22 Installing the xenon lamp ......................................................................................................................... 32

Fig. 23 Inserting optical lters..............................................................................................................................34

Fig. 24 Installing/removing outer cylinder ..........................................................................................................34

Fig. 25 Loading standard sample holders and masks ....................................................................................... 35

Fig. 26 Loading standard sample holders...........................................................................................................35

Fig. 27 Loading special sample holders..............................................................................................................36

Fig. 28 XENOSENSIV RC sensor allocation ........................................................................................................ 37

Fig. 29 Changing the battery ................................................................................................................................ 38

Fig. 30 Assembly of XENOSENSIV RC ................................................................................................................ 39

Fig. 31 Manual lling of the water tank ................................................................................................................ 40

Fig. 32 Connecting the Xenotest 220 / Xenotest 220+ exhaust air system ......................................................40

Fig. 33 Xenotest 220 RS232 interface .................................................................................................................. 41

Fig. 34 Xenotest 220+ interfaces .......................................................................................................................... 41

Fig. 35 Connecting and turning on the instrument ............................................................................................ 42

Fig. 36 Operation/programming of Xenotest 220 ...............................................................................................44

Fig. 37 Operation/programming of Xenotest 220+ .............................................................................................44

Fig. 38 Xenotest 220+ basic keypad/touch-screen functions ...........................................................................45

Fig. 39 Turning on the Xenotest 220 instrument ................................................................................................46

Fig. 40 Turning on the Xenotest 220+ instrument ..............................................................................................46

Fig. 41

Setting the test chamber humidity

............................................................................................................47

Fig. 42

Temperature elds

.....................................................................................................................................47

Fig. 43 Turning off the instrument .......................................................................................................................52

Fig. 44 Removing and installing the lamp cooling air lter ...............................................................................56

Fig. 45 Removing and installing the test chamber cooling air lter .................................................................56

Fig. 46 Removing and installing the dirt lter ..................................................................................................... 57

Fig. 47 Cleaning the water tank ............................................................................................................................58

Tables:

Tab. 1 Overview of optical lter systems ............................................................................................................ 22

Tab. 2 Settings for test programs – AATCC TM16 ..............................................................................................48

Tab. 3 Settings for test programs – ISO 105-B02 ...............................................................................................48

Tab. 4 Settings for test programs – ISO 105-B04 ...............................................................................................49

Tab. 5 Consumable parts ......................................................................................................................................59

Tab. 6 Input limits ..................................................................................................................................................60

Tab. 7 Input limits irradiance ................................................................................................................................60

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Instructions for the user:

This operating manual describes the Xenotest 220/220+ light fastness instrument. Please note that the instrument should only be operated by authorized and qualied personnel.

Qualied personnel are users who:

• Have obtained knowledge of instrument operation through specialized training

• Have been trained in the operation and function of the Xenotest 220/220+ on the basis of this operating manual

• On the basis of their professional activities, experience and training with regard to safety-related regulations, are

capable of assessing and recognizing potential work hazards

Maintenance work:

• The lamp may only be replaced by qualied personnel who have been instructed by an electrician or authorized

Atlas representative

Cleaning work:

• Cleaning of the instrument or parts thereof may only be performed by instructed personnel.

Read this operating manual carefully before using the Xenotest 220/220+ for the rst time. You will then be

able to utilize all of the instrument features and avoid damage. Should a particular problem occur which you feel is not adequately covered in this operating manual, we urge you for your own safety to contact your supplier.

Safety Instructions

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Operating Manual Xenotest® 220/220+

Instructions for the user:

The Xenotest 220/220+ has been designed with state-of-the-art technology and business practices and is safe to

operate. However, this instrument could pose a hazard should it be operated by untrained personnel or if it used in a manner for which it is not intended.

Start up and maintenance work:

The lamp and the optical lters may only be installed by a qualied technician during start up. After start-up, the lamp may only be changed by a person who has been trained by a qualied technician. Optimum test results can only be achieved with properly maintained, regularly calibrated and sufciently cleaned instruments.

Instructions for the prevention of accidents:

• The legal owner of the instrument is responsible for ensuring its compliance with the national rules and regulations

for improving safety and health protection of workers

• For personnel who work on and with this instrument, the employer must prepare written instructions based upon

these operating instructions in a form that is easily understandable and in the operators’ native language. National rules for the prevention of accidents must be observed

• Use these instructions to train the operating and cleaning personnel in the function,operation, and care of the

device

• For safety reasons, alterations or modications to this instrument are prohibited

Warranty:

Atlas MTT GmbH guarantees the safety and functional capability of the instrument only on condition that:

• Only original spare parts or accessories approved by Atlas MTT are used

• Inspections, calibrations and maintenance work are performed according to the given time intervals

Validity of the contents of the manual:

• The contents of the operating manual are subject to change at any time without notice

• The German version of this operating manual is binding for translations into foreign languages

Keep this operating manual in a safe place near to the instrument in order to refer to safety instructions and important operating information at all times.

Atlas Material Testing T echnology GmbH Vogelsbergstr. 22

63589 Linsengericht / Germany (p): + 49-6051-707-140 (f): + 49-6051-707-149

email: atlas.info@ametek.de www.atlas-mts.com

Safety Instructions

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Safety Instructions

Safety symbols alert you to safety-critical operating errors.

Symbols in the operating manual:

WARNING! Failure to observe this warning may result in serious injuries or death

CAUTION! Failure to observe this may lead to moderate to minor injury or material damage

NOTE! Gives tips for use and useful information

WARNING against dangerous electrical voltage

Warns of the dangers of electrical currents/voltages

WARNING against UV radiation

CAUTION: Wear UV protective glasses

WARNING against cutting injuries

WARNING against hot surfaces

WARNING against toxic substances

Symbols on the instrument:

WARNING AGAINST A DANGEROUS PLACE! Caution! See the operating manual

HOT SURFACE! Warning against burns

CCE conformity mark

REFERENCE TO DISPOSAL DIRECTIVE (WEEE)!

The disposal of this product must comply with the EC directive 2012/19/ EU (updated version) with regard to used electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)

Pull out the instrument‘s power plug before opening

Warns against touching live instrument parts

when opening the instrument

1.1 Explanation of the symbols

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Safety Instructions

1.2 Using the instrument Use for the intended purpose:

• The Xenotest 220/220+ is used for irradiance tests of material samples with ltered xenon light

• The instrument is suitable for continuous operation

• The Xenotest 220/220+ is tested for electromagnetic compatibility and suitable for installation in an industrial en-

vironment

Improper use:

• The Xenotest 220/220+ should not be operated in rooms which do not satisfy the site conditions

• No highly ammable or explosive fabrics, materials or liquids should be tested as samples

• No fabrics, materials or liquids which emit toxins should be used as samples

1.3 Safety features of the instrument Safety requirements:

• DIN EN ISO 12100, 2011-03 Safety of Machinery

• DIN EN 61010, 1 VDE 0411-1 : 2011-07 Safety regulations for electrically operated

measuring, control, regulating and laboratory instruments. General requirements

• DIN EN 61010-2-010, 2004-06 Danger due to failure of control system parts

• DIN EN 50178 (VDE 0160): 1998-04 Equipping of high voltage systems with

electronic equipment

• DIN EN 60204-1; VDE 0113: 2011-01 Electrical equipping of industrial machines

• DIN EN 13732-1: 2008-12 Hot surfaces

• DIN EN 60598 Part 2 - 24 Lamps with limited surface temperature

• DIN EN 45635-8 Moise measurement on machinery; 1985-06

• DIN EN 11690-1- 1997-02 Guidelines for the design of low-noise

machinery-equipped workshops

• DIN EN 60947-1 ; VDE 0660-100: 2011-10 Low-voltage switchgear –

Part 1: General denitions

• DIN EN 61508-3, 2011-03 Danger from software – safety functions

• DIN EN 60947-3; VDE 0660-107: 2010-02 Low-voltage switchgear

• DIN EN 50274 2002-11 and DIN EN 60529-1, 2000-09 nger safety, back of hand safety

• DIN EN 61558-1 : 2006-07 Transformers, safety

• DIN EN 60950 2011-01 Safety information technology

• DIN EN 61326 EMV: in the respective valid parts

• DIN EN 61000 EMV: in the respective valid parts

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Safety Instructions

1.4 General safety instructions Safety instruments:

The Xenotest 220/220+ is equipped with safety switches and temperature sensors which monitor the individual functions.

• If the chamber door is opened during operation, all functions are turned off

• A temperature switch monitors the build up of heat near the test chamber heater. All the functions are turned off if the temperature exceeds 85 °C

• Safety temperature switches exist for monitoring the lamp cooling

• A oat switch turns off all the functions as soon as the height of the water reservoir drops below a minimum lling

level

• If the xenon lamp is not ignited after four attempts, the ignition process is aborted

After turning off due to an error, an interrupted test continues at the place where it was aborted.

Incoming power connection:

• The Xenotest 220/220+ is connected to an incoming voltage of 230 V ± 10%, 50/60 Hz

• The incoming power connection is made by a PE plug: (1P/N/PE) or (2P/PE) CEE (32A, 3 pole, 6h)

Disposal:

OBSERVE THE REGULATIONS FOR DISPOSAL!

The manufacturer’s obligations to take back the equipment in accordance with the respective national version of the EC Directive 2012/19/EU (updated version) WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) apply as of March 24, 2006.

RohS conformity:

DIRECTIVE 2011/65/EU for restricting the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. This directive does not apply for equipment which was designed exclusively for research and development purposes and is only provided at an intra-company level. Therefore, the Xenotest 220/220+

instrument does not come under the validity of the above mentioned directive.

Disposal of the packing:

Please dispose of the packing materials according to the valid disposal regulations. A list of used packing materials can be found in chapter 2, sect. 2.1 “Packing.”

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Delivery of the instrument

2.1 Packing

The Xenotest 220/220+ is delivered in a stable packing

crate. All packing materials can be separated and are recyclable.

• Packing pallet of wood

• Steel screws for screwing together the crate and the

crate lid

• Polyethylene foil (PE)

• Polyethylene foam (PE)

The following sensitive components are packed separately:

• Xenon lamp

• Outer cylinder

• Optical lters

• XENOSENSIV

sensor

2.2 Scope of delivery

The Xenotest 220/220+ is not ready for operation directly

upon delivery . The separately packed xenon lamp must be installed before operating. The scope of delivery includes:

Basic instrument:

• Radiation system with xenon lamp

• Outer cylinder made of special UV glass

• Turning mode gear

• Air cooling system

• Humidity system

Measuring system:

• Sensor for measuring the test chamber temperature

and test chamber humidity

• XENOSENSIV sensor for measuring the irradiance

and black standard temperature

• Adapter for using the XENOSENSIV sensor in the test

chamber

Technical documentation:

• Operating manual

• Software documentation

• Spare parts list

NOTE – test equipment!

Sample holders and an optical lter system need to be

installed to perform weathering and light exposure tests.

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Requirements for the installation site

3.1 Room climate

Climatic requirements for the installation room:

In continuous operation the Xenotest 220/220+ can cause a constant change in the room climate due to the emission of warm air. Therefore, the instrument should only be installed in an adequately cooled, dust-free operating rooms.

• Room temperatures of 18 °C to 25 °C

• Relative humidity of 50% (± 10%)

3.2 Room ventilation

The installation room must be equipped with a ventilation system that can accommodate a fresh air volume ow of at least 300 m³/h.

• The fresh air must be ltered through an air lter of lter class EU 4

• The installation room must be kept dust-free

3.3 Instrument exhaust air system

It is highly recommended that the lamp cooling of the Xenotest 220/220+ be connected to an exhaust air system.

The exhaust air of the lamp cooling can be fed directly outdoors. The exhaust air system must satisfy the following conditions:

• The exhaust air channel must be made of exible,

heat-resistant material because the temperature of

the exhaust air can rise to up to 120 °C

• The exhaust air channel may be a maximum of 3 m

long

• The diameter of the exhaust air channel must be at least 100 mm. The connection nozzle on the Xenotest 220/220+ has a diameter of 100 mm

• The exhaust air channel may have a maximum of two 90° bends

• If greater lengths than 3 m or more than two 90° bends

are necessary for laying the exhaust air channel, a blower must be installed by the customer

• The exhaust air system must work in such a way that

no air can be blown back into the instrument by back pressure (see also Atlas price list)

The exhaust air of the test chamber can be fed into the operating room and recirculated by the room ventilation.

NOTE – protective system failure

The instrument exhaust air system can overheat if the maximum length of the exhaust air channel and the maxi-

mum permissible number of two 90° bends is not observed.

This results in the protective mechanisms of the Xenotest

220/220+ interrupting the power supply to the instrument.

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3.4 Water supply

The Xenotest 220/220+ requires puried water for hu-

midifying the test chamber. Puried water circulates in a closed pipe system which is fed from the internal 60-liter water tank. The water tank can either be relled manually

or connected to a water treatment system.

• Connection: G 3/8 “ (inch) The puried water must have the following quality

characteristics:

• Conductance: < 5 µS/cm

• pH value: 6 – 8

• Max. silicate content: 0.2 ppm

NOTE – water quality:

Poor water quality not only leads to poor test results but

also affects the function and life of the components in the instrument.

Requirements for the installation site

3.5 Transport

NOTE – Transport

The instrument may only be transported by experienced

service personnel using suitable equipment. The instrument

may not be lifted by the front or side doors for transport.

NOTE – lifting points (g. 1)

The instrument may only be lifted at the lifting points indicated in g. 1.

Fig. 1

ATLAS

ESCAPE

ENTER

Start

Stop

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Requirements for the installation site

3.6 Space requirements

Position the instrument on a sufficiently stable, non-

ammable oor and align horizontally.

Weight of the instrument:

• Xenotest 220/220+ approx. 280 kg

NOTE – load at the installation site

If several instruments are to be installed in a room, ensure the static load-bearing capacity of the oor.

An access area of at least 1 m is needed around the

machine to allow for operation, maintenance and repair work, see g. 2.

• Instrument dimensions: 90 cm × 78 cm × 180 cm (W × D × H)

CAUTION – overheating of the instrument! The air exchange of the instrument takes place via air

inlet and outlet openings on the top of the instrument and the side air vents. If the air exchange is blocked, tests will be interrupted because the safety devices will shut the instrument off. Also, repeatedly turning the instrument on/off, will shorten the life of instrument components. Make sure that the ventilation openings are always clear!

• The room of installation must have a minimum height of 2.5 m

• Comply with the minimum distances at the side and

back of the instrument. The safety and maintenance distances can be found in g. 2

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3.6 Instrument dimensions and space requirements

Fig. 2

Please see g. 2, “Instrument dimensions” for safety and service access dimensions:

A: View from the front

B: View from the side

C: View from above

Requirements for the installation site

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1800

590

250

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580

740

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580

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220

685

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4.1 View from the front and right

Fig. 3: View from the front:

1 Control panel with display 2 Test chamber and radiation panel 3 Sample rack with sample rack holder 4 Door to the water supply system 5 Tank for puried water 6 Height adjustable leg

NOTE

Xenotest 220 with keypad and black & white display Xenotest 220+ with touch-screen and color display

Description of the instrument

View from the right:

7 Air inlet for the lamp cooling 8 Door to the electrical supply system 9 Door catch for the test chamber A Interface for data output via RS232 B Main switch for turning the instrument on/off

Fig. 3

ATLAS

ESCAPE

ENTER

Start

Stop

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Description of the instrument

4.2 View from the rear, left and above

Fig. 4: View from the rear:

Instrument rear panel

Air outlet for test chamber cooling

Cover panel for access to the igniter

Opening for draining used water

Opening for supplying puried water

Connecting cable for supplying power to the

instrument

View from the left:

Air inlet for test chamber cooling

View from above:

Air outlet for lamp cooling

Fig. 4

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4.3 View of test chamber

Fig. 5

Description of the instrument

Fig. 5:

Xenon lamp for radiating material samples

Sample rack for holding the sample

Integrated sensor for measuring the test chamber temperature and the

relative humidity in the test chamber

Air shaft for air supply to the test chamber

Sample rack for revolving the samples around the xenon lamp

Sample rack holder for the sample racks

Optical lter system for generating specic light

Outer cylinder

Exhaust air opening for discharging the heated test chamber air

A

XENOSENSIV sensor for checking irradiance and BST

Rain rod (optional)

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Description of the instrument

Fig. 6

Fig. 7

4.4.1 View of Xenotest 220 control panel

Fig. 6:

Display that shows the menu dialogs, status displays

and program parameters

Arrow keys for navigation in the menus

Numeric keypad for entering the program parameters

and test values as well as function keys for activating the basic functions:

• ENTER: Conrmation of the input values

• ESCAPE: Cancel the menu dialog

Function keys for activating the basic functions:

• START: Start a test program

• STOP: Interrupt the test

4.4.2 View of Xenotest 220+ control panel

Fig. 7:

Display that shows the menu dialogs, status displays

and program parameters

Arrow keys for navigation in the menus

Function keys for activating the basic functions:

• ENTER: Conrmation of the input values

• ESCAPE: Cancel the menu dialog

• START: Start a test program

• STOP: Interrupt the test

Menu keys for activating the program modules

Numeric keypad for entering the program parameters

and test values

ATLAS

Xenotest 220 --> ENTER

ESCAPE

ENTER

1 2

3 6

Start Stop

Start test Test summary

> START

ENTER->

Test finished 10:20:15 01.08.2009

Please select test

User defined test Standards

Test 1 Test 2

STOPSTARTESCAPE

ENTER

1 4 7 C

2 5 8 0

3 6 9 .

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Functional description

5.1.1 Xenotest 220 program control panel

Fig. 8:

The Xenotest 220 is turned on with the main switch

and then operated by the keypad on the program control panel 1. The microprocessor-supported program control enables both the loading of pre-programmed tests

and the design and initialization of user-specic tests. The parameter values required for the test are entered

with the keyboard and selected with the arrow keys. The inputs and the resulting status messages are shown on the line display . The test documentation can be output in data form via the communication interface

. Detailed

specications for the program control and programming

of test runs are described in the instrument’s software documentation manual.

5.1.2 Xenotest 220+ program control panel

Fig. 9:

The Xenotest 220+ is turned on at the main switch

and then operated by the touch-screen on the program control panel 2. The microprocessor-supported program control enables both the loading of already pre-programmed test

runs and the design and initialization of user-specic tests.

The parameter values necessary for the test are entered with the numeric block on the keyboard and initialized by the various function keys. The inputs and the resulting status messages are shown on the display . The test documentation can be output in data form via the communication interface

. Detailed specications for the program

control and programming of test runs are described in the instrument’s software documentation manual.

Fig. 8

Fig. 9

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Fig. 10

Fig. 11

5.2 Optical lter systems

NOTE – spectral power distribution

Depending on the selected test method, the appropriate lter system which surrounds the xenon lamp in order to create the prescribed/desired spectral energy distribution.

5.2.1 TM16 lter system (g. 10)

The TM16 lter system consists of:

• A lter assembly 2 with six optical lter discs

ar-

ranged around the xenon lamp 1

•

The clamping springs for xing the individual lter discs

5.2.2 XENOCHROME 320 lter system / B04 lter system (g. 11)

The XENOCHROME 320 and B04 lter systems consist of a lter lantern 2 with eleven optical lter discs as well as an additional, uncoated compensation lter disc

the Xenochrome 320 lter system.

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5.3 Spectral power distribution

Optical lters Outer cylinder

TM16 lter, 6 pieces Special UV glass lter

XENOCHROME 320, 11 pieces Special UV glass lter

B04, 11 pieces Special UV glass lter

5.3.1 Overview of optical lter systems

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Fig. 12

Fig. 13

5.3.2 Spectral power distribution TM16

Fig. 12: The diagram shows the spectral power distribution in the wavelength range of 300 nm – 800 nm of the TM16

lter system in comparison with the specication of AATCC TM16.

5.3.3 Spectral power distribution XENOCHROME 320 lter system

Fig. 13: The diagram shows the spectral power distribution in the wavelength range of 300 nm – 800 nm of the

XENOCHROME 320 lter system in comparison with the CIE 85 (table 4) behind 3 mm window glass.

0,5

1,5

2,5

3,5

4,5

300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800

Wavelength(nm)

SpectralIrra diance (W/m²/nm)

Filter SystemTM16 AATCC specification

0,5

1,5

2,5

3,5

4,5

300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800

Wavelength(nm)

SpectralIrra diance (W/m²/nm)

Filter SystemXENOCHROME 320 CIE85(Tab. 4) behind3mmwindow glass

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5.3.4 Spectral power distribution B04 lter system

Fig. 14: The diagram represents the spectral energy distribution in the wavelength range from 300 nm to 800 nm using

lter system B04 in comparison with CIE 85 (table 4).

250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800

Spectral Irradiance (W/m²/nm)

Wavelength (nm)

Filter System XC300 CIE85, Tab. 4

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5.4 Radiation System

Fig. 15: The samples rotate on the sample rack

around the xenon lamp and the lter system.The irradiance is

controlled by the XENOSENSIV sensor

Fig. 15

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Functional description

5.5 Ventilation system

The Xenotest 220/220+ is an air-cooled instrument. The

cooling system uses two different air sources.

• Air ow system for the lamp cooling

• Air ow system for the test chamber cooling

5.5.1 Lamp cooling Fig. 16:

The cooling air for lamp cooling is brought in by a fan and enters through the air vents 3 on the right hand side of

the instrument. The air current ows along the right hand module shaft and cools the electronic components rst.

The air is then fed through the outer cylinder 2 and cools the xenon lamp. The heated cooling air passes through the air opening on the top of the instrument 1 and is exhausted by a technical ventilation system or discharged directly to the outside air.

CAUTION – overheating! If the exhaust air current impairs the cooling of the

lamp, the instrument may overheat and cause damage to the samples. The exhaust at the top of the instrument must always be kept clear!

5.5.2 Test chamber cooling

Fig. 17:

The cooling air 1 for cooling the test chamber is brought

in by the fan 9 at the air inlet opening 7 though the air

lter 8. Depending on the temperature preset in the test

chamber, the volume of cooling air is controlled by a motordriven vent 6. The air is fed past the heating system B where it is heated to the necessary temperature, then mixed with humid air in the humidity system C according to the preselected values and fed in through the air shaft on the rear wall of the test chamber 4.

The air is distributed evenly over the sample rack 3 and the temperature and humidity are measured continuously by the integrated sensor system 2. The used air A is passed through the air outlet 5 in the front left section of the test chamber and, together with the heated cooling air of the lamp cooling, is either exhausted by a technical ventilation system or discharged directly into the outside air.

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5.6 Humidity function

The humidity function of the Xenotest 220/220+ enables

samples to be tested under controlled humidity conditions.

• The setting range for the relative humidity during an exposure cycle is 20% to 85%. The humidification

of the test chamber is generated by an aerosol-free

ultrasonic humidier.

Fig. 18: The humidity system is fed from a water tank 1 inside

the instrument. The ll level of the water tank is monitored by a oat valve

. A magnetic switch

reports the ll

level to the program control. There is an immersion pump

in the water tank which supplies the humidier

with

water for air humidication. Water ows back into the tank

via return tubes 6.

6 5

Fig. 18

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5.7 Sample spraying

The sample spraying of the Xenotest 220/220+ enables

spraying of the samples with the processed water during a wet cycle.

Fig. 19: The humidier as well as the sample spraying are

fed from a water tank 1 inside the instrument. The lling

level of the water tank is monitored by a oating switch

4. A magnetic switch 3 reports a low water ll level to the program control panel. The following pumps are installed:

• The immersion pump 2 which supplies the

humidier 5 with water for air humidication.

• The pump 7 supplies water from the water tank into

the spray lance 8 for spraying the samples.

Draining water is fed into the water tank or into a gravity

drain through the return pipe 6.

NOTE – fresh water operation

If the samples give off particles in the raining test but the

purity of the water is an important criterion for the test, the return pipe 6 can be connected to the laboratory

drain (gravity drain). The water tank inside the instrument is then constantly

supplied with fresh, processed water by a water treatment system or from an external tank.

Weathering tests of materials which release chlorine or

reactive chlorine compounds during weathering tests or extract with spray water may only be conducted in fresh water operation. The return pipe 6 must be connected to a laboratory drain in this case!

6 5

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5.8 Measuring and control sensors

Fig. 20: A combined test chamber temperature and hu-

midity sensor

is built into the Xenotest 220/220+ test

chamber. The test chamber temperature and the relative humidity can be set and controlled by this sensor.

The functions of the sensor are:

• Display of the measured test chamber temperature

• Constant control of the test chamber temperature ac-

cording to programmed setpoint

• Display of the measured relative humidity in the test

chamber

• Constant control of the relative humidity in the test

chamber according to programmed setpoint

A XENOSENSIV sensor for controlling the irradiance and

surface temperature is positioned on the sample rack.

The functions of the XENOSENSIV sensor:

• Measurement of the surface temperature at sample

level

• Measurement of the irradiance at sample level

• Constant control of the BST according to programmed

setpoint

• Display of the measured irradiance

• Constant control of the irradiance according to pro-

grammed setpoint

NOTE

CHT and BST are controlled simultaneously.

Fig. 20

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6.1 Initial start up

NOTE – rst start up

The instrument may only be started for the rst time by an

Atlas technical service or authorized service representative. All the functioning components of the instrument are

checked during rst-time start up.

Start up

6.2 Checking the instrument components

WARNING – electrical shock! T ouching live parts can lead to life threatening electri-

cal shock. Disconnect the instrument from the power supply before checking components!

• Turn the instrument off at the ON/OFF switch

• Pull the electrical plug out of the socket and secure

against reconnecting

• Check whether the instrument is voltage free

Only instrument parts which are in optimal working con-

dition ensure the functional reliability of the Xenotest

220/220+ instrument. Check the instrument components

and operational functions listed below for possible damage and operability issues before starting or before every

new test run. Do not use damaged or worn components.

Checklist:

The following functions must be checked before starting:

• Correct combination of light lters

CAUTION – overheating!

The lamp lters assist in reducing heat radiation. If

tests are performed without lters, the instrument can

overheat and the samples will be damaged. Only ignite

the xenon lamp when lters are properly installed.

• Number of operating hours of the xenon lamp

• Condition of the air lters for lamp cooling and test

chamber cooling

• Fit and tightness of the water hoses

• Condition of the water lter

• Fill level of the instrument’s internal water tank and supply tank for unpuried water

• Condition of plugs and power cables

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6.3 Installing / removing the xenon lamp

WARNING – electrical shock! Touching live parts can lead to life threatening elec-

trical shock. The lamp ignition of the instrument is under high voltage. Disconnect the instrument from the electrical power before installing/removing the xenon lamp!

• Turn the instrument off at the ON/OFF switch

• Pull the electrical plug out of the receptacle and secure

against reconnecting

• Check whether the instrument is voltage free

CAUTION – danger of burns! The components of the lamp unit get very hot and

can cause burns when they come into contact with the skin. Let the components of the lamp unit cool

down sufciently before changing the xenon lamp!

NOTE – handling the xenon lamp

Residue from nger marks can burn into the glass tubes

of the xenon lamp and cause uneven light radiation:

• Only hold the xenon lamp by the base

• Wear clean cotton gloves for assembly

6.3.1 Removing the xenon lamp

Fig. 21:

1. Remove the exhaust air channel adapter

or the

technical ventilation system.

Lift up the exhaust air cover with connection nozzle

3. Lift intermediate tube 5 off the ange tube

and put

to one side. The intermediate tube is simply placed

on top, but is connected to the ange tube by a PE

conductor cable 6.

4. Pull the contact socket

off the lamp.

5. Remove the lamp covering

6. Remove the lter assembly

up out of the exhaust

air shaft.

7. Lift the used xenon lamp

up and out of the lamp

socket carefully.

Fig. 21

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6.3.2 Installing the xenon lamp

Fig. 22:

1. Push the xenon lamp 1 through the ange tube, place

in the lamp socket and press in carefully.

2. Place the lamp covering 3 onto the xenon lamp.

3. Fit the contact socket 4 to the lamp.

4. Place the intermediate tube 5 onto the ange tube

2. Make sure that the PE conductor cable is screwed to the ange tube and the lamp plug cable is in the

recess.

5. Close and lock the exhaust air cover with the connection nozzle 6.

6. Mount the exhaust air adapter or the technical ventilation system.

CAUTION – overheating!

The lamp lters also assist with heat absorption. If tests are performed without lters, the instrument can

overheat and the samples will be damaged. Only ignite

the xenon lamp when lters are properly installed.

NOTE – lamp ignition

The radiation system is turned off by opening the exhaust air cover on the top of the instrument. The system must be reignited to continue radiation after closing the cover.

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6.4 Changing optical lters

WARNING – electrical shock! Touching live parts can lead to life threatening elec-

trical shock. The lamp ignition of the instrument is under high voltage. Disconnect the instrument from the main power supply before installing/removing the xenon lamp!

• Turn the instrument off at the ON/OFF switch

• Pull the main power supply plug out and secure it to

prevent reconnection

• Check whether the instrument is voltage free

CAUTION – danger of burns! The components of the lamp unit get very hot and

can cause burns when they come into contact with the skin. Let the components of the lamp unit cool

down sufciently before changing the xenon lamp!

NOTE – handling the lter discs

Residue from nger prints can burn into the lter discs and cause uneven light radiation. Wear clean cotton gloves

for assembly.

Removing the lter assembly:

1. Remove the exhaust air components (see sect. 6.3)

2. Pull the contact socket off the lamp

3. Remove the lamp covering

4. Remove the lter assembly from the exhaust air shaft

carefully. Make sure that the xenon lamp is not damaged.

NOTE – xenon lamp

The xenon lamp does not need to be removed when

changing the lter.

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6.4 Changing optical lters

Inserting optical lters (g. 23)

XENOCHROME 320 / B04:

1. Clean the lter discs with a dry, soft cloth.

2. Insert the lter discs 1 into the opening 3 of the lter

assembly 2 from above.

3. Push the lter discs into position within the holder until

it stops.

The XENOCHROME 320 and B04 optical lter systems

consist of eleven lter disks. The appropriate lter as-

sembly is required to accommodate the lter discs.

TM16:

1. Clean the lter discs with a dry, soft cloth.

2. Push the lter discs 1 into the lter assembly guides

from the side.

3. Fix the lter discs with the spring at the top and bottom

edges (cut-outs).

The TM16 optical lter system consists of six lter discs.

The appropriate lter assembly is required to accommo-

date the lter discs.

Installing/removing the lter assembly

The lter assembly is inserted into the outer cylinder from

above and turned into position.

1. Remove the xenon lamp system (see sect. 6.3).

2. Remove the lter assembly 1 from the outer cylinder

3. Place the lter assembly 1 into the outer cylinder 6.

4. Install the xenon lamp system (see sect. 6.3).

Installing/removing the outer cylinder (g. 24)

Removal:

1. Remove the xenon lamp system (see sect. 6.3).

2. Remove the lter assembly 1 from the outer cylinder

3. Loosen the four fastening screws 2 of the ange tube.

4. Open the test chamber door and push up the tube nozzle of the loosened ange tube slightly from the

inside.

5. Remove the outer cylinder 6.

Installation:

6. Insert the lower sealing ring 5 into the guide groove and insert the outer cylinder 6 through the test chamber door from the front.

7. Place the upper sealing ring 4 into the tube nozzle on the outer cylinder.

8. Screw the ange tube tight and make sure the outer

cylinder is centered.

9. Place the lter assembly 1 into the outer cylinder.

10. Install the xenon lamp system (see sect. 6.3).

Fig. 23

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6.5 Loading the sample rack

The sample holders are not included with the instrument and must be ordered separately. They can be ordered

from Atlas MTT Customer Service. See also Section 12

of this manual.

NOTE – loading the sample rack

All 19 sample holders must always be inserted into the

sample rack to guarantee reproducible test conditions.

Empty sample holders must be lled with blank samples.

6.5.1 Standard sample holders and masks (g. 25)

The sample holder 5 (Id.-No. 56079776) with the dimen-

sions 320 mm × 45 mm can be loaded with two samples of size 135 mm × 45 mm with a thickness up to approx. 3 mm.

Masks (g. 25)

Three different masks with different size exposure areas are available for the standard sample holder. Masks serve for direct visual comparison between exposed and unexposed sample areas.

Mask 27 mm, compl. set (Id.-No. 56050992)

Mask 18 mm, compl. set (Id.-No. 56050990)

Mask 9 mm, compl. set (Id.-No. 56050988)

Sample holder card (Id.-No. 56050993)

Loading standard sample holder (g. 26)

A standard sample holder can be loaded with two single samples.

1. Push the sample

with the masks 3 of the appro-

priate size into the sample holder 1 from the side.

2. Place the sample

with the holder 4 in the lower sample rack bracket and place on the top sample rack bracket with both holders.

NOTE – surface temperature

The materials used for padding can inuence the surface

temperatures of the samples.

Fig. 25

Fig. 26

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6.5.2 Special sample rack

The special sample holder (Id.-No. 56079777) with the dimensions 320 mm × 45 mm can be loaded with two samples of size 135 mm × 45 mm with a thickness up to approx. 15 mm.

See standard sample holder for masks (pg. 33).

Loading the special sample holder (g. 27)

1. Insert masks 1 into the sample holder 2.

2. Insert the samples 3 and, if necessary, additional

padding material (PET felt).

3. Push spacing sleeves 4 onto the threaded pins ac-

cording to the total sample thickness.

4. Mount the retainer plate 5 and x with quick locking nuts 6.

NOTE

Wing nuts must be used for fastening total sample thick-

nesses greater than 10 mm.

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Fig. 286.6 XENOSENSIV® RC

6.6.1 General

The XENOSENIV RC sends the measured data to the

instrument by a wireless connection. The instrument must

be equipped with an appropriate receiver.

The sensor is available in the following versions:

XENOSENSIV RC-34 BST XENOSENSIV RC-420 BPT

6.6.2 Sensor allocation

Every XENOSENSIV RC must be allocated to an instrument. This is especially important when operating several instruments. After the allocation, the instrument only receives data from the sensor allocated to it. This sensor may only be used in this instrument. The allocation remains valid until another sensor is allocated to the instrument.

The ID and serial number of the sensor allocated to the instrument can be requested by the instrument control panel. If a sensor is allocated to several instruments, only

one of these instruments may be switched on otherwise transmission errors will occur.

Allocating XENOSENSIV RC to an instrument:

NOTE – sensor allocation

This process may not be performed on several instruments simultaneously.

• Open the XENOSENSIV menu in the instrument control

panel (see software documentation manual) and select

the sensor function. Once this function is selected, for a period of approx. 10 seconds, the instrument will be

ready to receive a connection to a new sensor.

• Hold the included magnet 1 (g. 28) against the top

of the sensor for approx. 2 seconds. The sensor then

sends its contact data (frequency and channel number)

to the instrument.

• The process can be repeated if necessary.

• After successful allocation, the ID and serial number

of the sensor allocated to the instrument is displayed

for verication.

• Any existing calibration factors which were determined

for the old (previous) sensor must be deleted.

NOTE – screw

The screw 2 may not be removed.

NOTE – adhesive label

The eld on the back of the sensor may not covered with

(metal) adhesive labels.

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6.6.3 Power supply

The XENOSENSIV RC is battery-operated.

The battery has an average life of approx. three to six months depending on the operating hours of the test instrument.

NOTE – sleep mode

There is no need to remove the battery when the instrument is not in use. The sensor has a sleep mode. This is activated when the instrument is switched off.

6.6.3.1 Monitoring of the battery voltage

The battery voltage is checked when starting and during

the test. If the battery voltage drops too low, the test is

interrupted and an error message is displayed. The battery

must be changed to continue the test. We recommend you

to order a new spare battery immediately after changing the battery . This helps you to avoid unnecessary downtimes.

Original spare batteries can be ordered from Atlas (ID No. 56055009). Please observe the instructions for disposal of the battery.

NOTE – battery voltage

If the battery voltage is too low, the test is interrupted.

6.6.3.2 Changing the battery (see g. 29)

WARNING – DANGER OF EXPLOSION

Only original spare batteries may be used. If other batteries are used there is a danger of explosion due to the high operating temperatures in the sensor!

1. Unscrew the cover

1, carefully disconnect the plug

2 and remove the battery.

WARNING – DANGER OF EXPLOSION

When changing without plastic sleeves there is a danger of explosion due to short-circuits!

The battery must always be tted with plastic

sleeves

3 before inserting into the battery

chamber.

2. Push two plastic sleeves 3 onto the new battery.

3. Make the connection 2 .

4. Insert the battery into the sensor.

5. Check the seal 4 and screw the cover 1 back on.

A desiccant plate is inserted in the battery compartment at the factory. This helps to prevent condensation. The material of the plate is completely non-toxic. You can dispose of the plate when necessary as part of your normal waste disposal.

Fig. 29

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6.6.3.3 Disposal of the battery

WARNING – DANGER OF FIRE:

Short-circuited batteries (plus and minus pole connected) can heat up and ignite materials

with a low ashpoint. Do not short-circuit the

batteries!

Disposal:

• Please dispose of the packaging materials according

to the appropriate disposal regulations.

• Old batteries should not be discarded in the domestic waste. Consumers are obliged to take the batteries

to a suitable collection point at a dealers or the local authorities.

• They can also give old batteries to the Atlas service

technician who will then pass them on for proper disposal.

• Please also read the instructions on the battery and the

information on the documents accompanying delivery .

OBSERVE THE REGULATIONS FOR DISPOSAL!

Since March 24, 2006, the manufacturers are asked to take batteries back in accordance with the European directive 2002/96/ EU WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) in the respective national version.

Pb: Battery contains lead Cd: Battery contains cadmium Hg: Battery contains mercury

Fig. 30

6.6.4 Assembly

CAUTION – danger of burns! The test chamber heats up considerably during operation. Touching hot test chamber components can cause burns. Allow the test chamber to cool down sufciently before installing or removing the sensors.

Fig. 30:

1. Mount the XENOSENSIV RC Sensor 2 with the two fastening screws 4 on the adapter 3 of the sensor rack 1.

2. Insert the sensor holder (with mounted XENOSENSIV RC) into the sample rack.

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6.7 Filling the water tank

Manual lling of the water tank (g. 31)

1. Pull open the bottom door 2 on the front of the inst- rument, which is held by a magnet.

2. Lift the lid 1 of the water tank 3. Fill the water tank

with approx. 40 to 60 liters of water (see specication of the treated water sect. 3.4).

3. Close the lid of the water tank and then the instrument

door.

When connecting to an external water circuit:

1. Open the water supply.

2. Check the ll level in the water tank.

ATLAS

ESCAPE

ENTER

Start

Stop

Fig. 31

6.8 Connecting the exhaust air system

NOTE – exhaust air lamp cooling

It is highly recommended that the lamp cooling air be connected to an exhaust air system. The instrument exhaust air system can overheat if the maximum length of the exhaust air channel and the maximum permissible number

of two 90° bends is not observed. This may result in the instrument exhaust system overheating. In turn, this will cause the instrument safety equipment to continuously

interrupt the power supply to the instrument. Please ob-

serve the specications for the instrument exhaust air system in sect. 3.3.

CAUTION – harmful UV radiation! If the instrument is not connected to an on-site ex-

haust system, hazardous levels of UV radiation may be emitted. UV radiation can cause irritation to the retina and skin. Only operate the instrument with a functional exhaust air system installed.

Connecting exhaust air system Xenotest 220/220+

(g. 32)

1. Place the adapter 1 of the customer’s exhaust air sys- tem on the connection nozzle 2 on Xenotest 220/220+.

The connection nozzle has a diameter of 100 mm.

2. Check whether the exhaust air system has an open

output outdoors or the on-site technical ventilation system is ready for operation.

ATLAS

ESCAPE

ENTER

Start

Stop

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6.9 Interfaces

Fig. 33:

The Xenotest 220 instrument is equipped with an RS232

interface 1 for exchanging data with external systems.

The serial interface (RS232) enables measured data to

be output during an ongoing test program on a computer.

Fig. 34:

The Xenotest 220+ instrument is equipped with four interfaces for exchanging data with external systems.

Network connection 1:

The test instrument can be integrated into a network with

the “Integrated Fast Ethernet Controller” protocol (3C905C-

TX-compatible).

Serial interface 2:

The RS232 interface enables measured data to be output

during an ongoing test program on a computer.

USB interface 3:

Data interface according to the USB 2 standard. Measured data can be output to a computer via this interface

during an ongoing test program. Only available with later

versions of the software.

Slot 4 for memory card 5:

For updating installed instrument software, loading new

test programs or downloading measuring and test data. The light emitting diode (LED) 6 illuminates when data is transferred to the memory card.

NOTE – data loss

The memory card should not be removed from the slot

when the LED is illuminated.

Fig. 33

Fig. 34

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6.10 Incoming power connection

WARNING – electrical shock!

Touching live parts can lead to life threatening electrical shock. Check plugs and power cables for damage before connecting to the incoming power. Damaged parts should not be used for electrical connection!

The Xenotest 220/220+ is connected to an incoming volt-

age of 230 V ± 10% (see technical data). The power supply is made through a grounding plug (1P/N/PE), CEE (32 A, 3 pole, 6h). The electrical supply must be fused according

to regulations.

Connecting and turning on the instrument (g. 35)

1. Before connecting to the incoming power, check whether the values of the power supply network in the room of operation matches the data on the rating plate on the back of the instrument.

2. If the data for voltage (V) and maximum current (A) do

not match, the instrument should not be connected.

3. Insert the PE plug 2 into a properly grounded and fused socket.

4. Make sure that no stress or strain is put on the power cables.

5. Set the main switch 1 to the “I” position.

ATLAS

ESCAPE

ENTER

Start

Stop

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7.1 Menu structure of the instrument control panel

An overview of the menu structure for the program modules and the corresponding submenus can be found in the software documentation manual.

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Operation

7.2 Operating the keypad/touch-screen

Operation/programming of Xenotest 220 (g. 36)

The instrument control is operated via a keypad 3.

1Four-line display for user guidance and data display 2

Cursor key for parameter input

Keypad for program input

Start, stop key

The program control panel operates the test program routines. The settings are selected with the menus on the control panel. The menu guide is described in the enclosed software documentation manual.

Operation/programming of Xenotest 220+ (g. 37)

The instrument control panel operates via a touch-

screen either with ngers or a stylus:

Function keys for activating the basic functions and

arrow keys 1 for navigation in the menus

Menu keys for activating the program modules and

the appropriate menus

Numeric keypad for entering program parameters

Program modules

The instrument is controlled by six program modules which can be accessed by the menu keys. Each program module is represented in the dialog window by an icon C. The symbols have the following meanings:

 Enter / change tests Output data  Help  Change settings  Display data  User proles

The program modules can be accessed at any time; which

menu key is activated is shown in the display by the appropriate symbol C and a frame in the corresponding color of the symbol.

Continued on page 45

Fig. 36

Fig. 37

ATLAS

Xenotest 220 --> ENTER

ESCAPE

ENTER

1 2

3 6

Start Stop

Start test Test summary

> START

ENTER->

Test finished 10:20:15 01.08.2009

Please select test

User defined test Standards

Test 1 Test 2

STOPSTARTESCAPEENTER

1 4 7 C

2 5 8 0

3 6 9 .

Edit test ENTER

Test finished 10:20:15 01.08.2009

Please select test

User defined test Standards

Test 1 Test 2

New Copy Delete

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Operation

Fig. 38

Please enter your user name

S X

E D C

R F V

T G B

Z H N

U J M

I K Ö

Del

O L Ä

P Ü .:

A Y

STOPSTARTESCAPEENTER

3546

7.2 Operating the keypad/touch-screen

Screen layout

The user menus are fairly self-explanatory. Each dialog window contains notes about possible user actions or working steps and displays information about the status of an initiated action as well as general, primary information:

Request for user action

Note about next possible, executable working steps

Status bar with display:

• Text information 7: Test running / interrupted /

completed

• Progress indicator

(during a test run)

Time

Date

Basic functions (g. 38)

Function keys

for controlling the basic functions:

conrm entry 

cancel action or return to respective

previously selected menu

 start program run interrupt program run

The arrow keys 1 serve to mark an entry in a dropdown menu.

 Move the cursor up  Move the cursor down  Move the cursor, scroll to the left  Move the cursor, scroll to the right

Functions of the screen keyboard

3 First letter upper case, all others lower case (Abc).

Must be reactivated after setting a space.

4 All letters written in upper case (ABC). 5 Deletes all letters to the right of the cursor. 6 Deletes all letters to the left of the cursor.

The menu guide is described in the corresponding software documentation manual.

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7.3

Turning on the instrument

Fig. 39 and 40: Set the main switch to the “I” position..

The software control panel is initialized when the instrument is turned on at the main switch. The booting process is indicated by an appropriate status message in the

four-line display. Input of the programs can then begin.

Fig. 39

ATLAS

ESCAPE

ENTER

Start

Stop

Operation

Fig. 40

Edit test ENTER->

Test finished 10:20:15 01.08.2011

Please select test

User defined test Standards

Test 1 Test 2

New

Copy

Delete

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Operation

7.4

Setting the test chamber humidity

The desired humidity in the test chamber is entered as a parameter on the instrument control panel. The maximum humidity which can actually be achieved in the test

chamber depends on the ambient conditions. In addition,

the amount of humidity which must be introduced into the

test chamber by the humidier has an inuence on the

maximum temperature which can be reached in the test

chamber. In dry ambient conditions, it may not be possible

to reach the maximum settable test chamber temperature

of 65 °C in the instrument.

Fig. 41:

The diagram shows maximum test chamber temperature which can be achieved at the given test chamber humidity

under dry laboratory conditions, i.e. 20 °C and 30% r.H. The irradiance was set to 42 W/m2 (XENOCHROME 320) or 48 W/m2 (TM16 lter system).

7.5 Temperature elds

Fig. 42:

The diagram shows the ΔT temperature elds for XENOCHROME 320 and TM16 lters depending on the irradi-

ance. The black standard temperature (BST) is regulated

by the fan speed and dependent upon the irradiance, test

chamber temperature and the selected lter system. The setting range for the fan speed is between 500 and 2,500 rpm. Minimum ΔT values are possible at maximum fan speed and maximum ΔT values at minimum fan speed.

Fig. 42 depicts an ideal representation of the temperature

ranges based upon irradiance and lter type.

Fig. 41

Fig. 42

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90

TM16, 48 W/m

XC320, 42 W/m

/°C

Rel. Humidity/ %

Chamber temperature CHT

T= -/°C

Irradiance E

300-400

/ W/m

CHT

25 30 35 40 45 50 55

500 rpm

XC320

TM16

2500 U/min

B04

BST

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Operation

7.6

Settings for test programs

The Xenotest 220 control panel allows for the programming of six test programs. The program parameters are entered in pre-structured program steps on the instrument control panel.

The Xenotest 220+ control panel allows for the programming of ten test programs in addition to the already preprogrammed tests. The parameters are entered with user guidance on the instrument control panel touch-screen.

NOTE – software documentation

The programming of the test programs is explained in the separate software documentation manual.

Tab. 2, 3 and 4 contain the settings recommended by

Atlas for the Xenotest 220/220+ for the specied test methods according to AATCC TM16, ISO 105-B02 and ISO 105-B04.

Table 3

ISO 105-B02

Test method

Test conditions Normal

Extreme

(low humidity)

Extreme

(high humidity)

American

conditions

Climate zones moderate dry humid-warm

Light fastness scale

(blue wool scale)

ISO series 1 to 8

AATCC series

L2 to L9

Black Standard Temperature

(BST)

48 ± 2 °C 63 ± 2 °C 43 ± 2 °C 65 ± 1 °C

Black Panel Temperature

(BPT)

— — — 63 ± 3 °C

Effective humidity

Contrast of the

blue wool scale 5

corresponds to the

control color for

the density,

equal to gray scale

step 4

Contrast of the

blue wool scale 6

corresponds to the

control color for

the density,

equal to gray scale

step 3 – 4

Contrast of the

blue wool scale 3

corresponds to the

control color for

the density,

equal to gray scale

step 4

low,

control color

for density,

equal to blue

wool scale

L6 to L7

Relative humidity typically approx. 40% typically below 15% typically approx. 85% 30 ± 5%

Irradiance

Measured and/or controlled to 42 ± 2 W/m

in the range from 300 to 400 nm

or 1.10 ± 0.02 W/m2/nm at 420 nm

AATCC TM16

Test method

Option 3

Light fastness scale

(blue wool scale)

AATCC series

L2 to L9

Black Standard Temperature (BST)

70 ± 1 °C

Black Panel Temperature (BPT) 63 ± 1 °C

Test chamber temperature (CHT) 43 ± 1 °C

Relative humidity

light cycle dark cycle

. 30 ± 5%

Phases times

light cycle dark cycle

continuous

Irradiance W/m

/nm

(at 420 nm)

1.10 ± 0.03

Irradiance W/m

(300 – 400 nm)

48 ± 1

Table 2

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Operation

7.6

Settings for test programs

Table 4

ISO 105-B04

Irradiance (W/m2, 300 – 400 nm) 42 ± 2

Black standard temperature (°C)

Not higher than 20 Kelvin over CHT

Atlas recommends BST = 54 ± 2

for the programming

Test chamber temperature (°C)

CHT may not exceed 40 °C

during the drying period

Atlas recommends input 38 °C

for the programming

Duration of spraying (min.) 1

Duration of drying (min.) 29

Duration of weathering cycles (h) 16

Relative humidity

not controlled

Atlas recommends RH = OFF

for the programming

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7.7 Calibration and adjustment

The Xenotest 220/220+ can be operated with different XENOSENSIV

sensors. Depending upon the XENO-

SENSIV sensor used, different calibration sensors must

be used for the calibration and adjustment.

XENOSENSIV RC 300-400 BST

XenoCal BB 300-400 ID No.: 55007863 for calibration of irradiance in the range of 300 nm to 400 nm.

XenoCal BST ID No. 55007861

for calibration of the black standard temperature.

XenoCal BB 300-400 BST ID No. 55007864 for calibration of irradiance in the range of 300 nm to 400

nm and the black standard temperature.

XENOSENSIV RC 420 BPT

XenoCal NB 420 ID No. 55007869 for calibration of irradiance at 420 nm.

XenoCal BPT ID No. 55007876

for calibration of black panel temperature.

The instructions in the XenoCal Sensor operating manual must be observed.

7.7.1 Calibration of the XENOSENSIV RC Sensor

The irradiance and the surface temperature can be

checked (calibrated) with a XenoCal during a running test.

NOTE

When performing a calibration/adjustment, make sure

that the respective measuring variables of the calibration

sensors corresponds to those of the XENOSENSIV.

Proceed as follows to calibrate:

1. Interrupt the test:

• Press the key.

2. Insert the ready-to-measure XenoCal in place of a sample rack in the sample rack holder. (See section

6.6 for XenoCal assembly).

3. Continue test (without rain or dark phase):

• Press thekey.

4. At the end of the recommended measuring time

(see XenoCal operating instructions) interrupt the

test.

• Press the key.

5. Remove the XenoCal from the test chamber and

read out the measured value.

An adjustment can then be made if necessary (see sect.

7.7.2).

7.7.2 Adjustment of the XENOSENSIV RC Sensor

1. Open the appropriate adjustment menu on the instru-

ment control panel after calibration (see software documentation).

2. Enter the measured value read out from the XenoCal

on the keypad of the control panel. The old adjustment factor and the newly calculated adjustment factor are then shown on the display.

If the new factor is outside the range of 0.8 to 1.2, the XENOSENSIV RC should be sent to Atlas for inspection.

3. Conrm and save the new adjustment factor:•

• Press thekey.

The adjusted test parameters should be recalibrated

(measured value check) after adjustment (see sect. 7.7.1).

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7.8 Note on implementation

When working according to quality management princi-

ples, a validation of the integration (implementation) of the test instrument into the existing processes usually

takes place rst.

It is recommended to carry out a user validation process

with typical test materials for the selected test method.

Instructions for this can be found for example, in ISO 4892-1 or in ISO 105-B02.

Operation

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Shut down

8.1 Turning off the instrument

The instrument can be turned off at the end of or interruption of a test program.

Turn off at the end of the test program:

• Set the main switch to the “0” position after the cool

down period.

Interrupt the test program, turn off the instrument:

1. Interrupt program run:

• Press thekey

2. Fig. 43:

Set the main switch to “0” after the cool down period

(approx. 5 minutes).

8.2 Turning off the instrument in an emergency

Fig. 43: Set the main switch to the “0” position or pull out the

electrical plug.

Fig. 43

ATLAS

ESCAPE

ENTER

Start

Stop

8.3 Removing samples

CAUTION – danger of burns!

The samples heat up considerably during a test program run. Touching the hot samples can cause burns. Wear gloves to remove the samples!

Remove samples:

1. Turn off the instrument.

2. Open the door of the test chamber.

3. Let the samples cool down sufciently.

4. Remove the samples from the test chamber.

8.4 Taking out of operation

CAUTION – danger of burns

In order to cool the hot samples and the sample rack, the fan continues to operate even after the instrument has switched off. Do not open the test chamber until the fan has switched off automatically . Wear protective gloves when changing samples.

1. After the fan switches off automatically, switch the ON

(I) / OFF (O) switch to the „OFF (O)“ position.

2. Put on protective gloves.

3. Open the sample chamber door by unlatching and

remove the samples from the test chamber.

4. Remove optional accessories from the test chamber

if necessary.

5. Clean the instrument according to sect. 8.1. „Cleaning.“

6. Pull out the mains plug additionally for longer operating

breaks.

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Shut down

Disposal of the instrument in EU countries outside the Federal Republic of Germany:

Atlas instruments are classified according to the EU directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and

Commission on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equip-

ment (WEEE) as „monitoring and control instruments for exclusively commercial use“ (Category 9) and may NOT

be handed into public collection points.

The instruments carry the symbol (crossed out trash can on wheels and bars) to identify electrical and electronic equipment which came onto the EU market after August 13, 2005 and must be disposed of separately in accordance with EU directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) on waste electrical and electronic equipment.

Notify the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument

when you have nished using it so that he takes back and disposes of it in accordance with the EU directive 2012/19/ EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment.

Disposal of the instrument in non-EU countries:

CAUTION – environmental damage!

Observe the pertinent public disposal regulations for protection of the environment

8.5 Decommissioning of Instrument

Atlas instruments are classied according to the EU directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and Com-

mission on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

as „monitoring and control instruments for exclusively

commercial use“ (Category 9) and may NOT be handed

into public collection points.

A high percentage of the materials must be recycled for environmental protection reasons. Contact Atlas Technical Service so that they can organize the acceptance and disposal in accordance with the

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG) of the German Civil Code I S. 762.

CAUTION – Violation of applicable law

Do NOT hand in Atlas instruments to public collection points

Used Atlas instruments are dismantled and sorted into separate materials by certied companies in accordance with EU directive 2012/19/EU. The instruments must be

cleaned and free from test materials rule out health hazards for employees of the disposal companies.

NOTE

The user of the instrument is responsible for ensuring that the instrument is free from health hazardous materials before handing it over to a disposal company.

Prior to collection, the disposal company requires a safety

declaration which can be obtained from Atlas.

WARNING

Contamination of the instrument with toxic, infectious or radioactive material. Danger of intoxication Danger of infection

NEVER pass on the instrument for recycling in accordance with EU directive 2012/19/EU when it is soiled by toxic substances or sources of infection. Dispose of instruments

with irremovable toxic substances or sources of infection as special waste in accordance with national regulations.

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Troubleshooting

9.1 Error messages and troubleshooting

A list of all the error messages and the necessary

troubleshooting can be found in the Xenotest 220 and 220+ software documentation manual.

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Maintenance

10.1 Inspection

The instrument must be inspected annually. The scope of the inspection includes:

• Checking the protective components of the instrument

• Checking the functional capability of the program control

panel

NOTE – warranty!

The manufacturer warrants the safety and correct operation on the condition that:

• Inspection intervals are maintained

• Inspections are carried out by appropriately trained and qualied personnel or by an Atlas Technical Service Representative

• Instructions in the operating manual are observed

NOTE – service package!

Atlas offers a service package especially adapted to the instrument which includes inspection, measuring service and calibration services.

10.2 Repair

Repair work may only be carried out by appropriately trained and qualied personnel or by an Atlas Technical Service Representative. Only original spare parts should

be used to install or change instrument components. Atlas will not be responsible for instrument components or parts from third-party manufacturers.

NOTE – service documents

A complete spare parts list and other repair documents are

available for qualied technical personnel upon request.

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Maintenance

10.3 Maintenance

WARNING – electrical shock!

T ouching live parts can lead to life threatening electrical shock. Disconnect the instrument from the power supply before beginning maintenance work!

• Turn off the instrument at the main ON/OFF

switch

• Pull the electrical plug out of the socket

and secure against reconnecting

• Check whether the instrument is voltage

free

Cleaning the air lters:

The air lters for lamp cooling and test chamber cooling must be cleaned every six months. Place the lter in warm water with a mild detergent and rinse well. In case of excessive dirt, tap the lter mat clean, vacuum it or blow

it out using soft compressed air, then clean it in water.

Changing the air lters:

The two lters must be changed with new lters after cleaning the existing lters twice.

Removing and installing the lamp cooling air lter (g. 44)

1. Open the right hand instrument door

2. Pull the lter

to the right out of the holder 2.

3. Push the lter into the holder.

4. Close the instrument door again.

Removing and installing the test chamber cooling

air lter (g. 45)

1. Pull the lter

up out of the holder 2.

2. Push the lter into the holder.

ATLAS

ESCAPE

ENTER

Start

Stop

Fig. 44

Fig. 45

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Maintenance

10.3 Maintenance

Changing the xenon lamp:

To keep constant radiation, it is necessary to change the

xenon lamp at intervals of 1,500 hours (see section 6.3). The recommended change after 1,500 operating hours

is indicated on the program control panel. The age of the xenon lamp can also be reviewed during the program run (see software documentation manual).

Cleaning the water lter:

The water pump lter must be cleaned every six months. In case of heavy debris caused by particles removed from samples during testing, the lter must be changed immediately. The lter should be replaced with a new lter

after cleaning it twice.

Removing and installing the dirt lter (g. 46)

The lter

is part of the water pump 2. The water pump

is installed in the instrument’s water tank 1.

1. Turn off the instrument at the main power switch, pull

the electrical plug from the outlet and secure it to prevent reconnection.

2. Pull the water hose off the connection nozzle

3. The water pump is afxed to the bottom of the water

tank by suction pads

. Release the water pump from

the bottom of the tank by pulling gently.

4. The protective grille

is t onto the pump housing.

Pull off the protective grille.

5. Take the lter

out of the protective grille 4 and

rinse well with luke warm water.

6. Reinsert the lter into the protective grille and t the

protective grille onto the pump housing.

7. Place the water pump on the bottom of the water tank

and press gently to adhere the suction pads to the bottom of the water tank.

ATLAS

ESCAPE

ENTER

Start

Stop

Fig. 46

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Maintenance

10.4 Cleaning

Cleaning the lters and outer cylinders

Outer cylinders and optical lters should be cleaned with

laboratory-grade optical cleaner and then dried with a dry cloth.

NOTE – handling the lter plates

Residue from touching with ngers can burn into the lter

plates and cause uneven irradiance.

• Wear cotton gloves to clean lters and glass components.

Cleaning the water tank (g. 47)

In order to prevent build up in the pipe system and the test

chamber, the water tank should be emptied and rinsed with clean water before every new test program.

1. Open the lower instrument door.

2. Pull the water tank forward and remove the front lid.

3. Empty the water tank.

4. Dry with a clean cloth.

Cleaning the test chamber

Clean the test chamber with liquid stainless steel cleaner without bleach. Rinse with pure water to prevent cleaning

agent residue from contaminating the water circulation system.

Cleaning the instrument surface

CAUTION – plastic surfaces! Parts of the instrument surface are made of plastic.

Solvents can attack plastics and damage them. Do not clean the top of the instrument and especially the control panel with solvents containing hydrocarbons.

Clean the instrument surface with a solution of warm

water and mild detergent, wipe the surface clean and dry with a clean cloth.

Fig. 47

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Maintenance

10.5 Consumable parts

CAUTION – approved consumable parts

The safety and reliability of the instrument is only guaranteed if the dened consumable parts listed

below are used. The use of other parts may hold hidden risks and is prohibited.

Item Designation Life ID No. Chapter

1 Lamp

Xenon lamp NXE 2203 1,500 hours 56055282 6.3

Set of Xenon lamps (3 pcs.) NXE 2203 1,500 hours 56055281 6.3

2 Optical lter

Outer cylinder „UV special glass“ 15,000 hours 56052871 6.4

Outer cylinder seal once a year 56050886 6.4 XENOCHROME 320 25,000 (aging stable) 56052879 6.4

TM 16 25,000 (aging stable) 56055285 6.4

B04 25,000 (aging stable) 56079944 6.4

3 Air lter

Air lter - test chamber

dependent on ambient conditions

56055286 10.3

Air lter - door

dependent on ambient conditions

56052455 10.3

4 Water lter

Water lter

dependent on ambient conditions

56051873 10.3

5 Battery

Battery

dependent on ambient conditions

(approx. 2500 hours)

56055009 6.6.3

Here you can nd the consumable parts recommended by Atlas MTT which can be changed by the user.

Tab. 5

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Technical Data

11. Technical Data

Incoming power:

Incoming power connection: (1P/N/PE) AC (2P/PE) AC CEE (32 A, 3pole, 6 h) Nominal voltage/frequency: 230 V ± 10% Nominal power: max. 5.1 kVA Nominal power of the xenon lamp: max. 2200 VA Power of the xenon lamp: max. 16 A

Dimensions and weight:

Dimensions in cm: 90 × 78 × 180 (width × depth × height)

Weight ca. 280 kg

Light source:

Light source: 1 xenon lamp, air-cooled Guaranteed life: 1500 hours (1500 h at 65W/m2 @ 300 – 400 nm)

Sample area with XENOSENSIV 2310 cm²

Cooling air requirement:

Lamp unit max. 150 m3/h Test chamber: max. 100 m3/h

Ambient conditions:

Room temperature: max. 18 °C – 25 °C Relative humidity: 50% (± 10%)

Water consumption:

Humidity control: 0.1 – 0.15 l/h (approx. consumption under ISO 105-B02, normal conditions)

Noises:

Noise level: <70 db (A)

Tab. 6

Tab. 7

Input limits

Input limits irradiance

Min Max

CHT 20 °C 50 °C

RH 20 % 95 %

BST 20 °C 100 °C

BPT 20 °C 100 °C

300 – 400 nm 420 nm

Filter Min Max Min Max

TM16 30 50 W/m

0.7 1.2 W/m

XENOCHROME 320

30 50 W/m

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B04 30 50 W/m

- -

The lamp stays off when entering „0“ (dark phase)

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Accessories

12. Accessories

Order no.: Designation

56079772 Application kit 105-B02 (non-aging) for Xenotest 220

Included in delivery: * XENOCHROME 320 lter system incl. assembly and 11 lters * Sample rack set for samples with a thickness of up to 3 mm (19 pieces) * ISO blue wool scale and ISO grey scale * Sample rack cards (130 pieces) * Set of masks 9, 18 and 27 mm aperture width (38 pieces each)

56079773 Application kit TM16-2004 (non-aging) for Xenotest 220

Included in delivery: * TM16 lter system incl. assembly and 6 lters * Sample rack set for samples with a thickness of up to 3 mm (19 pieces) * AATCC blue wool scale L4 * AATCC grey scale for color change * Sample rack cards (130 pieces) * Set of masks for AATCC with a square cut-out 30 x 30 mm (38 pieces)

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Declaration of conformity

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Notes

13. Notes

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