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- Page 1 Operating Instructions ® Xenotest 220/220+ 5,00 4,50 4,00 3,50 3,00 2,50 2,00 1,50 1,00 0,50 0,00 Wavelength...
- Page 2 This operating manual is protected by copyright. These rights, especially reprinting, photomechanical or digital fur- ther 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
View from the front and right ........................16 View from the rear, left and above ......................17 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 Functional description ..........................20 5.1.1... - Page 4 ® Operating Manual Xenotest 220/220+ Contents Page 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 ..........................
- Page 5 Fig. 30 Assembly of XENOSENSIV RC ........................ 39 Fig. 31 Manual filling 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.
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Page 6: Safety Instructions
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... - Page 7 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.
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Page 8: Explanation Of The Symbols
® Operating Manual Xenotest 220/220+ Safety Instructions 1.1 Explanation of the symbols 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... -
Page 9: Using The Instrument
The Xenotest 220/220+ is used for irradiance tests of material samples with filtered 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: •... -
Page 10: General Safety Instructions
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) -
Page 11: Delivery Of The Instrument
Delivery of the instrument 2.1 Packing 2.2 Scope of delivery The Xenotest 220/220+ is delivered in a stable packing The Xenotest 220/220+ is not ready for operation directly crate. All packing materials can be separated and are upon delivery. The separately packed xenon lamp must be recyclable. -
Page 12: Requirements For The Installation Site
Climatic requirements for the installation room: In continuous operation the Xenotest 220/220+ can Xenotest 220/220+ be connected to an exhaust air system. cause a constant change in the room climate due to the The exhaust air of the lamp cooling can be fed directly emission of warm air. -
Page 13: Water Supply
® Requirements for the installation site 3.4 Water supply Fig. 1 The Xenotest 220/220+ requires purified water for hu- midifying the test chamber. Purified water circulates in a closed pipe system which is fed from the internal 60-liter ATLAS water tank. The water tank can either be refilled manually... -
Page 14: Instrument Dimensions And Space Requirements
Position the instrument on a sufficiently stable, non- flammable floor 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 floor. - Page 15 Operating Manual Xenotest 220/220+ ® Requirements for the installation site 3.6 Instrument dimensions and space requirements Please see fig. 2, “Instrument dimensions” for safety and service access dimensions: A: View from the front B: View from the side C: View from above Fig.
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Page 16: Description Of The Instrument
A Interface for data output via RS232 5 Tank for purified water B Main switch for turning the instrument on/off 6 Height adjustable leg NOTE Xenotest 220 with keypad and black & white display Xenotest 220+ with touch-screen and color display Fig. 3 ATLAS Stop... -
Page 17: View From The Rear, Left And Above
Operating Manual Xenotest 220/220+ ® Description of the instrument 4.2 View from the rear, left and above Fig. 4: View from the rear: View from the left: 1 Instrument rear panel 7 Air inlet for test chamber cooling 2 Air outlet for test chamber cooling 3 Cover panel for access to the igniter View from above: 4 Opening for draining used water... -
Page 18: View Of Test Chamber
® Operating Manual Xenotest 220/220+ Description of the instrument 4.3 View of test chamber Fig. 5: 1 Xenon lamp for radiating material samples 2 Sample rack for holding the sample 3 Integrated sensor for measuring the test chamber temperature and the relative humidity in the test chamber 4 Air shaft for air supply to the test chamber 5 Sample rack for revolving the samples around the xenon lamp... -
Page 19: View Of Xenotest 220 Control Panel
Operating Manual Xenotest 220/220+ ® Description of the instrument 4.4.1 View of Xenotest 220 control panel Fig. 6 Fig. 6: 1 Display that shows the menu dialogs, status displays and program parameters 2 Arrow keys for navigation in the menus... -
Page 20: Functional Description
5.1.2 Xenotest 220+ program control panel Fig. 9 Fig. 9: The Xenotest 220+ is turned on at the main switch 3 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-specific tests. -
Page 21: Optical Filter Systems
Operating Manual Xenotest 220/220+ ® Functional description 5.2 Optical filter systems Fig. 10 NOTE – spectral power distribution Depending on the selected test method, the appropriate filter system which surrounds the xenon lamp in order to create the prescribed/desired spectral energy distribution. 5.2.1 TM16 filter system (fig. -
Page 22: Spectral Power Distribution
® Operating Manual Xenotest 220/220+ Functional description 5.3 Spectral power distribution 5.3.1 Overview of optical filter systems Table 1 Optical filters Outer cylinder TM16 filter, 6 pieces Special UV glass filter XENOCHROME 320, 11 pieces Special UV glass filter B04, 11 pieces Special UV glass filter - 22 -... -
Page 23: Spectral Power Distribution Tm16
Operating Manual Xenotest 220/220+ ® Functional description 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 filter system in comparison with the specification of AATCC TM16. Fig. -
Page 24: Spectral Power Distribution Filter System B04
® Operating Manual Xenotest 220/220+ Functional description 5.3.4 Spectral power distribution B04 filter system Fig. 14: The diagram represents the spectral energy distribution in the wavelength range from 300 nm to 800 nm using filter system B04 in comparison with CIE 85 (table 4). Fig. -
Page 25: Radiation System
Operating Manual Xenotest 220/220+ ® Functional description Radiation System Fig. 15: The samples rotate on the sample rack 1 around the xenon lamp and the filter system.The irradiance is controlled by the XENOSENSIV sensor 2 . Fig. 15 - 25 -... -
Page 26: Ventilation System
Operating Manual Xenotest 220/220+ Functional description 5.5 Ventilation system Fig. 16 The Xenotest 220/220+ is an air-cooled instrument. The cooling system uses two different air sources. • Air flow system for the lamp cooling • Air flow system for the test chamber cooling ATLAS 5.5.1 Lamp cooling... -
Page 27: Humidity Function
® Functional description Fig. 18 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 humidifier. -
Page 28: Sample Spraying
220/220+ Functional description 5.7 Sample spraying Fig. 19 The sample spraying of the Xenotest 220/220+ enables spraying of the samples with the processed water during a wet cycle. Fig. 19: The humidifier as well as the sample spraying are fed from a water tank 1 inside the instrument. The filling level of the water tank is monitored by a floating switch 4. -
Page 29: Measuring And Control Sensors
5.8 Measuring and control sensors Fig. 20: A combined test chamber temperature and hu- midity sensor 1 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. -
Page 30: Start Up
The instrument may only be started for the first time by an Touching live parts can lead to life threatening electri- Atlas technical service or authorized service representa- cal shock. Disconnect the instrument from the power tive. All the functioning components of the instrument are supply before checking components! checked during first-time start up. -
Page 31: Installing / Removing Xenon Lamps
Operating Manual Xenotest 220/220+ ® Start up Fig. 21 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! •... -
Page 32: Removing The Xenon Lamp
® Operating Manual Xenotest 220/220+ Start up Fig. 22 6.3.2 Installing the xenon lamp Fig. 22: 1. Push the xenon lamp 1 through the flange tube, place in the lamp socket and press in carefully. 2. Place the lamp covering 3 onto the xenon lamp. 3. -
Page 33: Changing Optical Filters
Operating Manual Xenotest 220/220+ ® Start up 6.4 Changing optical filters 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! •... - Page 34 ® Operating Manual Xenotest 220/220+ Start up 6.4 Changing optical filters Fig. 23 Inserting optical filters (fig. 23) XENOCHROME 320 / B04: 1. Clean the filter discs with a dry, soft cloth. 2. Insert the filter discs 1 into the opening 3 of the filter assembly 2 from above.
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Page 35: Loading The Sample Rack
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. -
Page 36: Special" Sample Rack
® Operating Manual Xenotest 220/220+ Start up 6.5.2 Special sample rack Fig. 27 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. -
Page 37: Xenosensiv Rc
Operating Manual Xenotest 220/220+ ® Start up 6.6 XENOSENSIV ® Fig. 28 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... -
Page 38: Power Supply
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. -
Page 39: Disposal Of The Battery
2. Insert the sensor holder (with mounted XENOSENSIV authorities. RC) into the sample rack. • They can also give old batteries to the Atlas service technician who will then pass them on for proper dis- Fig. 30 posal. •... -
Page 40: Filling The Water Tank
(fig. 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. -
Page 41: Interfaces
6.9 Interfaces Fig. 33 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. -
Page 42: Incoming Power Connection
Damaged parts should not be used for electrical connection! The Xenotest 220/220+ is connected to an incoming volt- ATLAS age of 230 V ± 10% (see technical data). The power supply... -
Page 43: Operation
Operating Manual Xenotest 220/220+ ® Operation 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. - 43 -... -
Page 44: Operating The Keypad/Touch-Screen
220/220+ Operation 7.2 Operating the keypad/touch-screen Fig. 36 Operation/programming of Xenotest 220 (fig. 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 3 Keypad for program input... - Page 45 Operating Manual Xenotest 220/220+ ® Operation 7.2 Operating the keypad/touch-screen Fig. 38 Screen layout The user menus are fairly self-explanatory. Each dialog window contains notes about possible user actions or Please enter your user name working steps and displays information about the status of an initiated action as well as general, primary information: 5 Request for user action B Note about next possible, executable working steps...
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Page 46: Turning On The Instrument
The software control panel is initialized when the instru- ment 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. ATLAS Start Stop ESCAPE ENTER Fig. -
Page 47: Setting The Test Chamber Humidity
Operating Manual Xenotest 220/220+ ® Operation 7.4 Setting the test chamber humidity Fig. 41 The desired humidity in the test chamber is entered as a parameter on the instrument control panel. The maxi- mum humidity which can actually be achieved in the test TM16, 48 W/m chamber depends on the ambient conditions. -
Page 48: Settings For Test Programs
Operating Manual Xenotest 220/220+ Operation 7.6 Settings for test programs Table 2 The Xenotest 220 control panel allows for the program- AATCC TM16 ming of six test programs. The program parameters are entered in pre-structured program steps on the instrument Test method control panel. - Page 49 , 300 – 400 nm) 42 ± 2 Not higher than 20 Kelvin over CHT Black standard temperature (°C) Atlas recommends BST = 54 ± 2 for the programming CHT may not exceed 40 °C during the drying period Test chamber temperature (°C) Atlas recommends input 38 °C...
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Page 50: Calibration And Adjustment
® Operating Manual Xenotest 220/220+ Operation 7.7 Calibration and adjustment The Xenotest 220/220+ can be operated with different 2. Insert the ready-to-measure XenoCal in place of a XENOSENSIV ® sensors. Depending upon the XENO- sample rack in the sample rack holder. (See section SENSIV sensor used, different calibration sensors must 6.6 for XenoCal assembly). -
Page 51: Note On Implementation
Operating Manual Xenotest 220/220+ ® Operation 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 first. It is recommended to carry out a user validation process with typical test materials for the selected test method. -
Page 52: Shut Down
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 ATLAS breaks. Start Stop ESCAPE... -
Page 53: Decommissioning Of Instrument
220/220+ ® Shut down 8.5 Decommissioning of Instrument Atlas instruments are classified according to the EU direc- Disposal of the instrument in EU countries outside tive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and Com- the Federal Republic of Germany: mission on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment as „monitoring and control instruments for exclusively... -
Page 54: Troubleshooting
® Operating Manual Xenotest 220/220+ 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. - 54 -... -
Page 55: Maintenance
The instrument must be inspected annually. The scope Repair work may only be carried out by appropriately of the inspection includes: trained and qualified personnel or by an Atlas Technical • Checking the protective components of the instrument Service Representative. Only original spare parts should •... -
Page 56: Maintenance
Operating Manual Xenotest 220/220+ Maintenance 10.3 Maintenance Fig. 44 WARNING – electrical shock! Touching live parts can lead to life threatening electrical shock. Disconnect the instrument ATLAS Stop Start from the power supply before beginning main- ENTER ESCAPE tenance work! •... - Page 57 Fig. 46 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). ATLAS The recommended change after 1,500 operating hours Start Stop is indicated on the program control panel. The age of the...
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Page 58: Cleaning
® Operating Manual Xenotest 220/220+ Maintenance 10.4 Cleaning Fig. 47 Cleaning the filters and outer cylinders Outer cylinders and optical filters should be cleaned with laboratory-grade optical cleaner and then dried with a dry cloth. NOTE – handling the filter plates Residue from touching with fingers can burn into the filter plates and cause uneven irradiance. -
Page 59: Consumable Parts
The safety and reliability of the instrument is only guaranteed if the defined consumable parts listed below are used. The use of other parts may hold hidden risks and is prohibited. Tab. 5 Here you can find the consumable parts recommended by Atlas MTT which can be changed by the user. Item Designation Life ID No. -
Page 60: Technical Data
® Operating Manual Xenotest 220/220+ Technical Data 11. Technical Data Tab. 6 Incoming power: Input limits Incoming power connection: (1P/N/PE) AC (2P/PE) AC CEE (32 A, 3pole, 6 h) 20 °C 50 °C Nominal voltage/frequency: 230 V ± 10% 20 % 95 % Nominal power: max. -
Page 61: Accessories
Order no.: Designation 56079772 Application kit 105-B02 (non-aging) for Xenotest 220 Included in delivery: * XENOCHROME 320 filter system incl. assembly and 11 filters * Sample rack set for samples with a thickness of up to 3 mm (19 pieces) -
Page 62: Declaration Of Conformity
® Operating Manual Xenotest 220/220+ Declaration of conformity - 62 -... -
Page 63: Notes
Operating Manual Xenotest 220/220+ ® Notes 13. Notes - 63 -... - Page 64 ® Operating Manual Xenotest 220/220+ Atlas Material Testing Technology 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 Id.-Nr.: 56352501 06/13 - 64 -...
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