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- Page 1 Operating manual SUNTEST XLS / XLS+...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Description of equipment ........................... 10 Description of Suntest XLS ........................10 Description of Suntest XLS+ ........................10 Components with similar construction SUNTEST XLS / XLS+ ..............11 Function description ........................... 12 Radiation and Filtering ..........................12 Ventilation circuits ............................. 12 Spectral distribution with additional filters .................... - Page 3 Fig.1 Description of Suntest XLS ........................10 Fig. 2 Description of Suntest XLS+ ........................10 Fig. 3 Components with similar construction SUNTEST XLS / XLS+ ..............11 Fig. 4 Test chamber ............................11 Fig. 5 Radiation and Filtering ..........................12 Fig.
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Page 4: Notes For Safe Operation
• This operating manual describes the SUNTEST XLS and the SUNTEST XLS+ weathering equipment. • Please read the Operating manual carefully before using the SUNTEST XLS / XLS+. You will then be able to exploit all the advantages that the equipment offers and prevent damage. - Page 5 Trade marks: All the trade marks in the instructions are the exclusive property of the respective manufacturers. Copyright © 1999 ATLAS MTT GmbH • D-63589 Linsengericht • Germany Edition dated: November 1999 - 5 -...
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Page 6: Explanation Of The Pictorial Signs
Operating manual SUNTEST XLS / XLS+ Notes for safe operation 1.1 Explanation of the pictorial signs Safety symbols will draw your attention to safety-cri- tical operating errors. Symbols used in the operating manual WARNING! Non-compliance with these can result in serious or even fatal injury. -
Page 7: Instruction For Safe Operation
Please dispose of the packing materials according to the applicable disposal guidelines. There is a list given in chapter 2.2, „Packing Material“. • Xenon lamps are special waste and may be sent to ATLAS MTT B.V. for disposal. • Old equipment contains re-usable materials. Therefore, please do not simply dispose of old equipment at the nearest garbage dump, but ask your city or community administration about the possibilities of recycling. -
Page 8: Installation Of Equipment
Polyethylene foil (PE) ons, the SUNTEST XLS or SUNTEST XLS+ . • Polyethylene foam (PE) • Corrugated cardboard The basic equipment of the SUNTEST XLS consists of: • Plastic wrapping ribbon (PP) • Xenon Lamp, • Optical filter „coated quartz dish", •... -
Page 9: Location Requirements
Operating manual SUNTEST XLS / XLS+ Installation of equipment 2.3 Location requirements Installation: Climatic conditions required for the place of installa- • Dimensions of equipment (width x depth x height): tion: 930 mm x 500 mm x 485 mm, •... -
Page 10: Description Of Equipment
Description of equipment 3.1 Description of SUNTEST XLS Figure 1 SUNTEST XLS facilitates manual running of the testing programs. The irradiance that has been set is controlled at a constant value throughout the test duration. Upper side of the equipment: •... -
Page 11: Components With Similar Construction Suntest Xls / Xls
Description of equipment 3.3 Components with similar construc- Figure 3 tion SUNTEST XLS / XLS+ Figure 3 / 4 The rear side of the equipment and the test chamber are similar in design in both models. Rear side of the equipment: Fig. -
Page 12: Function Description
Operating manual SUNTEST XLS / XLS+ Function description 4.1 Radiation and Filtering Figure 5 " • The specimens are placed on the sample table The radiation is generated by the Xenon-Lamp IR-Radiation (heat radiation) The radiation is filtered through an optical filter "coated quartz dish"... -
Page 13: Spectral Distribution With Additional Filters
Operating manual SUNTEST XLS / XLS+ Function description 4.3 Spectral distribution with Figure: Spectra additional filters SUNTEST XLS / XLS+ E (300nm - 800nm) = 765 W/m² UV-Special glass CIE85 (Table 4) Wavelength (nm) SUN TEST XLS / XLS+ E (300nm - 800nm) = 765 W/m²... -
Page 14: Sensor System In Suntest Xls
Operating manual SUNTEST XLS / XLS+ Function description 4.4 Sensor system in SUNTEST XLS+ Figure 7 SUNTEST XLS+ has integrated sensors: • Sensor for measuring and controlling the irradiance (E) in the range 300 - 800nm, • Sensor for measuring and regulating the black stan- dard temperature (BST) in the range ambient tempe- rature up to about 90°C,... -
Page 15: Safety Devices
Operating manual SUNTEST XLS / XLS+ Function description 4.5 Safety devices Figure 8 There are safety and protection devices that increa- se the operational and functional safety of the equip- ment: • To switch off the equipment in an emergency, set the ON (I) / OFF (0) switch to position “OFF (0)”. -
Page 16: Accessories
Operating manual SUNTEST XLS / XLS+ Accessories Item Accessories Description Ident no.: Sensors: XenoCal UV sensor Measurement and calibration of the irradiance; 5500 7270 measurement range 300 - 400 mm XenoCal Global sensor Measurement and calibration of the irradiance; 5500 7271... - Page 17 Operating manual SUNTEST XLS / XLS+ Accessories Item Accessories Description Ident no.: Flooding device: Flooding device with undercarriage, For cyclic wetting of specimens 5607 7932 flooding tub and insertion plate Specimen fastening for flooding device 5607 7977 Cooling assembly SunCool...
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Page 18: Commissioning
Operating manual SUNTEST XLS / XLS+ Commissioning Figure 10 6.1 Mount the sample table WARNING - UV-radiation being emitted: If the sample table is not used, UV-radiation is emit- ted on the lower side of the equipment and can re- sult in damage to the skin and the retina. -
Page 19: Assemble The Radiation System
Operating manual SUNTEST XLS / XLS+ Commissioning 6.2 Assemble the radiation system CAUTION - Danger of burning: For cooling the hot specimens and the specimen Before the equipment can be commissioned, the sample supports, the fan continues to run even after the table and the radiation system must be assembled equipment has been switched off. - Page 20 Operating manual SUNTEST XLS / XLS+ Commissioning Figure 13 6.2.3 Installation of the optical filter Clean the optical filter before assembling with a soft lea- ther cloth / brush. Carefully wipe the optional filter „UV- special glass“ with a starch-free cloth that is moistened with 20% citric acid solution.
- Page 21 Operating manual SUNTEST XLS / XLS+ Commissioning Figure 15 6.2.5 Installation of the reflector mirror NOTE! The reflecting mirrors are pre-mounted. When cleaning or replacing, install the reflectors in the sequence descri- bed. Clean the reflecting mirror before installation with a soft leather cloth or a brush.
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Page 22: Connect To The Power Supply
Operating manual SUNTEST XLS / XLS+ Commissioning 6.3 Connect to the power supply Figure 17 WARNING - Electrical shocks: Coming in contact with live parts can result in a fatal electrical shock. Check the power plug and the supply cable for da- mage before connecting them. -
Page 23: Operation And Shutdown
Thin or very light specimens can be fixed by optionally placing additional cover sheets (see chapter 5, “Ac- The possibilities of use of the SUNTEST XLS / XLS+ cessories’). can be enhanced with various accessories (see chap- ter 5, „Accessories“). -
Page 24: Operation Of Suntest Xls
Operating manual SUNTEST XLS / XLS+ Operation and shutdown 7.4 Operation of SUNTEST XLS Figure 19 The SUNTEST XLS has a sensor for measuring the irradiance in the range from 300 - 800nm. The irra- diance in the equipment is controlled to a constant value. -
Page 25: Data Transfer
Operating manual SUNTEST XLS / XLS+ Operation and shutdown 7.6 Data transfer Figure 21 The SUNTEST XLS+ has an RS 232 port for transfer- SUNTEST XLS+ Personal Computer ring the test data to a PC or a serial printer. (9-pole plug) -
Page 26: Calibration
PC. 3. Start the program XenoSoft and ONLINE-measure- ment. 4. In the Suntest XLS+, start the calibration program and Adapter table for XenoCal Global-Sensor input the irradiance at which the calibration is to be "... -
Page 27: Calibration Of The Irradiance With The Radialux Global-Sensor
3. Set the evaluation unit to Global Irradiance Measure- ment. 4. In the Suntest XLS+, start the calibration program and input the irradiance at which the calibration is to be done. Adapter for Radialux Global sensor "... -
Page 28: Calibration Of The Black Standard Temperature
Xenon lamp. 3. In the SUNTEST XLS+, start the calibration program and input the desired black standard temperature va- lue at the desired irradiance value (which normally cor-... -
Page 29: Cleaning / Consumables
Operating manual SUNTEST XLS / XLS+ Cleaning / Consumables 9.1 Cleaning 9.1.3 Radiation system The components of the radiation system must be clea- WARNING - Pull out the power plug: ned at least every half-year. The radiation unit must be... -
Page 30: Consumables / Spare Parts
Operating manual SUNTEST XLS / XLS+ Cleaning / Consumables 9.2 Consumables / Spare parts WARNING - approved spare parts: The safety and the reliability of the equipment are only ensured if the spare parts mentioned below are used. Using other parts carries hidden risks and should be avoided in all cases. -
Page 31: Maintenance
Operating manual SUNTEST XLS / XLS+ Technical data Maintenance 10.1 Maintenance and care SUNTEST XLS / XLS+ Power supply: At least once a year, it is necessary to ensure that the following systems are in proper condition. Supply voltage: 200-240 V ± 10%, 50/60 Hz Supply connection: CEE (32A, 3 pol., 6h) (1, N, PE) - Page 32 ATLAS Material Testing Technology GmbH Vogelsbergstrasse 22 D-63589 Linsengericht / Altenhasslau Phone: + 49/6051/707-140 Fax: + 49/6051/707-149 Ident-no. 56 352 043 04.00...
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