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- Page 1 Operating Instructions XENOTEST BETA+...
- Page 2 German version of the operating instructions is binding. 2004, ATLAS MTT GmbH • D-63589 Linsengericht • Germany Trademarks XENOTEST is a registered trademark of ATLAS Material Testing Technology GmbH. All other trademarks mentioned in the operating instructions are the exclusive property of the respective manufacturers.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Table of Contents 1. Safety instructions................6 Explanation of symbols ............9 General safety instructions ............ 9 2. Delivery of the instrument............. 11 Packaging ................11 Standard equipment ............11 3. Location requirements..............12 Room climate ..............12 Room ventilation .............. - Page 4 Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Contents 9. Troubleshooting ................50 Error messages and correction ..........50 10. Maintenance .................. 52 10.1 Inspection ................52 10.2 Repairs ................52 10.3 Service ................53 10.4 Cleaning ................55 11. Technical data ................56 12.
- Page 5 Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Tables Fig. 1 Dimensions of the instrument and space requirements .... 14 Fig. 2 Front and right view .............. 15 Fig. 3 Rear and left view ..............16 Fig. 4 View of the test chamber ............17 Fig.
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Page 6: Safety Instructions
• Should a particular problem occur which you feel is not adequately treated in these operating instructions, we urge you for your own safety to contact your supplier. ATLAS Material Testing Technology GmbH Vogelsbergstr. 22 D-63589 Linsengericht Phone... - Page 7 Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Safety instructions Notes for operators This instrument has been manufactured in accordance with the current state-of-the-art and is operationally safe. Nonetheless, this instrument can pose hazards, particularly if it is ope- rated by inadequately trained personnel or if it is employed for other than its intended and designated purpose: •...
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Page 8: Explanation Of Symbols
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Safety instructions Explanation of symbols Symbols in the operating instructions: WARNING! Non-observance may result in serious injuries or death. CAUTION! Non-observance may result in minor to medium injuries or physical damage. NOTE Provides application tips useful information. -
Page 9: General Safety Instructions
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Safety instructions General safety instructions Correct use • XENOTEST BETA+ is used for exposing material samples to irradiation and weather. • The instrument is suitable for continuous operation. • XENOTEST BETA+ has been tested for electromagnetic compatibility and is suitable for installation in industrial applications. - Page 10 European Code WEEE (Waste Elec- trical and Electronic Equipement). • Xenon irradiators can be shipped to ATLAS MTT GmbH to be discarded for a fee. All other components of the instrument can be recycled through regular channels.
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Page 11: Delivery Of The Instrument
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Delivery of the instrument Packaging XENOTEST BETA+ is delivered in a stable packaging box. All packaging materials can be separated and are reusable. • Packaging box made of plywood • Steel bolts for securing the box and the box lid •... -
Page 12: Location Requirements
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Location requirements Room climate Climatic requirements of the location: During continuous operation, the heat emitted from the irradiator cooling causes a constant change of the room climate. Therefore, the instrument must be installed only in a sufficiently ventilated, dust-free room. •... -
Page 13: Water Supply System
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Location requirements Water supply system For the humidification of the test chamber and for spraying the samples with water, the XENOTEST BETA+ requires treated water. This treated water circulates within a closed system; the system is fed from the instrument- integral reservoir or the used water is removed immediately from the XENOTEST BETA+. -
Page 14: Dimension Of The Instrument And Space Requirements
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Location requirements Dimensions of the instrument and space requirements Front view Side view Top view Service area space requirements All dimensions in mm Fig. 1... -
Page 15: Description Of The Instrument
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Description of the instrument Front and right view Fig. 2: Front view: Right view: 1 Communication ports B Side door of electrical supply unit 2 Operating panel with touch screen C Side door of electrical supply unit / humidifi- 3 Test chamber door with viewport cation system 4 Test chamber with sample holder turntable... -
Page 16: Rear And Left View
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Description of the instrument Rear and left view Fig. 3: Rear view: Left view: 1 Air inlet opening of test chamber cooling 5 Side door of electrical supply unit / humidifi- 2 Device backpanel cover cation system 3 Connecting cable for device power supply 6 Side door of electrical supply unit 4 Water connection... -
Page 17: View Of The Test Chamber
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Description of the instrument View of the test chamber Fig. 4: View of the chamber: 1 Sample holder mount with sample cage strap 5 Integral sensor system for measuring temp- (4) for accommodating the sample holder 2 XENOSENSIV sensor for measuring the erature and relative humidity in the test cham- irradiation intensity and black standard tem-... -
Page 18: View Of The Operating Panel
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Description of the device View of the operating panel Operating panel with touch screen, Fig. 5: 1 Display for menu dialogs, status indicators, and 4 Menu keys for activating the program modules 5 Numeric keypad for entering program parame- program parameters 2 Arrow keys for navigation through menus ters and test values... -
Page 19: Functional Description
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Functional description Program control Fig. 6: The XENOTEST BETA+ is switched on using the main switch 2 and operated using the program control 1 of the touch screen. The microprocessor-controlled program includes preprogrammed test sequences as well as the design and initialization of user- specific tests. -
Page 20: Fig. 6 Control And Output Components
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Functional description Representation of the irradiation path: Fig. 8: The Xenon irradiators 3 irradiate evenly in all directions. The fractions of the UV und irradiation that strike the coated XENOCHROME filters 2 pass the outer cylinder and irradiate the samples 4 . The IR irradiation fractions are partially reflected, directed to the black absorbers 1 , absorbed by them, and routed to the outside by the cooling air flow. -
Page 21: Fig. 8 Representation Of The Irradiation Path
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Functional description Fig. 9: The diagram shows the spectral energy distribution in the wavelength range of 200 - 800 nm using the combination XENOCHROME filter system 300 with outer cylin- der. The data in Table 1 on Page 22 correspond with CIE No. 85, Table 4. Fig. -
Page 22: Filter System Overview
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Functional description Application: The XENOCHROME filter systems can be used for the following tests: ISO 11341, ISO 4892-2, ISO 105-B02, and ISO 105-B06 For the relative spectral distribution of the XENOCHROME filter system, please refer to the Tables 1 and 2. XENOTEST BETA+ filter: XENOCHROME 300 RSP* RSP*... -
Page 23: Ventilation System
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Functional description Ventilation system Fig. 11: The XENOTEST BETA+ is air-cooled. The cooling system is supplied with two different airflows: irradiator cooling D and test chamber cooling 6. Irradiator cooling: A blower C aspirates the air D for the irradiator cooling at the air vents 3 at the right side of the instrument. -
Page 24: Spray And Humidification System
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Functional description Spray and humidification system The spray and humidification system of the XENOTEST BETA+ allows samples to be tested under clearly defined climatic conditions in the test chamber. • The humidification system controls the relative humidity of the air within the test chamber. -
Page 25: Measuring And Control Sensor System
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Functional description Measuring and control of sensor system A combined test chamber temperature/humidity sensor is installed in the test chamber of the XENOTEST BETA+. This sensor is used to default and constantly control the chamber temperature and humidity. The XENOSENSIV sensor can be installed as an option. -
Page 26: Calibration Sensor System
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Functional description Fig. 13: XENOSENSIV sensor: The optional system supports the following functions: • Display of the measured irradiation intensity on the touch screen of the control. • Constant control of the irradiation intensity in the wavelength range of 300-400 nm (depending on filter system used);... -
Page 27: Start-Up
Initial start-up NOTE - Initial start-up The initial start-up must be performed only by an ATLAS Technical Service rep or by an authorized service company. During the initial start-up, all functional units of the instrument are checked for their correct functions and operability. - Page 28 Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Start-up • Filling level of the instrument-integral water reservoir or of the supply reservoir for treated water. • Condition of connector and power supply cable. • Installation of the terminating plug for the XENOSENSIV sensor. NOTE - Operation without sensor If the XENOTEST BETA+ is operated without XENOSENSIV sensor, the adapter for opera- tion without sensor (terminating plug) must be...
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Page 29: Installing / Removing Xenon Lamps
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Start-up Installing / Removing Xenon lamps WARNING - Electric shock! Contact with current-carrying components may cause a lethal electric shock. The irradiator ignition system is under high voltage. Prior to removing / installing the Xenon lamps, discon- nect the instrument from the power supply system! •... -
Page 30: Fig. 14 Installing The Xenon Lamps
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Start-up NOTE - Handling lamps and filter plates Residues from finger contact may burn in and cause uneven irradiation. • Wear clean cotton gloves for installation. Installing the Xenon lamp: 1. Fig. 15: Insert the Xenon lamps 7 through the flange 6 into the lamp socket and push it in carefully all the way to the stop. -
Page 31: Replacing The Filter System
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Start-up Replacing the filter system XENOCHROME filter system: The XENOCHROME filter system (300/320) consists of 10 filter plates. The XENOCHROME filter dome is required for accom- modating the filter plates. Loading the filter dome: 1. Fig. 16: Clean the filter plates 1 using soft cloths and commercial alcohol or spirit. -
Page 32: Loading Sample Holders
Loading sample holders The sample holders are not included in the standard equipment of the instrument. Sample holders can be ordered through the ATLAS MTT GmbH. NOTE - Loading the sample turntable To ensure reproducable test conditions, all of the 11 sample holders must be installed to the sample turntable. -
Page 33: Fig. 18 Standard Sample Holder
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Start-up Special 3-piece sample holder: To differentiate test series with large sample quantities even further, special sample holders with divided sightgwindows (Part No. 56076699) can be used that allow three samples to be placed in one sample holder. 1. -
Page 34: Installing The Xenosensiv Sensor
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Start-up Installing the XENOSENSIV sensor CAUTION - Risk of burns! The test chamber is extremely heated during operation. Contact with heated test chamber components may cause burns. Prior to any sensor installation or removal, allow the test chamber to cool down sufficiently! 1. -
Page 35: Filling The Water Reservoir
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Start-up Filling the water reservoir Fig. 23: Manual filling of the water reservoir: 1. Open the lower door 2 at the front of the instrument. 2. Lift the lid 1 of the water reservoir 3 open. Fill the reservoir with approx. 40 l of treated water (specifications for treated water see Section 3.4). -
Page 36: Connecting The Irradiator Cooling To The Exhaust Air System
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Start-up Connecting the irradiator cooling to the exhaust air system NOTE - Irradiator cooling exhaust air The irradiator cooling of the XENOTEST BETA+ must be connected to an exhaust air system. If the maximum length of the exhaust air duct and the permitted number of 90°... -
Page 37: Setting Up The Interface
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Start-up Setting up the interface Fig. 25: The instrument is equipped with four interfaces for data communication with external systems. Network connection 1 : Via the protocol "Integrated Fast Ethernet Controller" (3C905C- TX-compatible), the test instrument can be integrated into a network. -
Page 38: Setting Up The Printer
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Start-up 6.11 Setting up the printer You can use the printer to print data of the stored program as well as the current measuring values of the running program on paper rolls. Operating and display elements, Fig. 27: 1 LED: indicates that the paper roll is empty. -
Page 39: Fig. 27 Setting Up The Printer
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Start-up Printer settings: The printer is set at the factory to the following parameters: Printer Interval Printer Address 00--Print Always Data Format 8 NO Parity Baud Rate 2400 Interface Serial Character Set National Language Characters/line Print Format Normal Print Strength a..+..a... -
Page 40: Operation
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Operation Menu structure of the instrument control Fig. 29: Overview of the menu structure of the program modules and of the pertaining submenus. Fig. 29... -
Page 41: Operating The Touch Screen
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Operation Operating the touch screen Functional units: Fig. 30: The instrument control via touch screen is achieved either with a finger or with a touchpen USING three functional units: 3 Function keys for activating the basic functions with arrow keys 2 for navigation through the menus. -
Page 42: Switching The Instrument On
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Operation Basic functions: Fig. 31: Function keys for controlling basic functions: Confirm input Cancel action or return to the previously selected menu Start program Interrupt program The arrow keys 1 are used for highlighting an item in a selection list. -
Page 43: Starting The Test Program
2. Set the configuration type 5 for the test. Specify whether user specific or pre-programmed tests by Atlas are to be used (Own tests / Standards). 3. Highlight the test program 4: Use the UP / DOWN arrow keys 2 to select the test program. -
Page 44: Adjusting The Xenosensiv Sensor
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Operation Adjusting the XENOSENSIV sensor To ensure reproducable test conditions, the XENOSENSIV sensor can be adjusted using two instrument-independent sensors: • XenoCal BB 300-400 sensor (Part No. 55007863) for adjusting the irradiation inensity within a range of 300 to 400 nm. •... - Page 45 The display now shows the old adjustment factor and the newly calculated adjustment factor. If the new factor is not within the tolerance (below 0.8 or above 1.2), send the XENOSENSIV sensor in to ATLAS for a check. 9. Confirm the new adjustment factor: Press the bkey After an adjustment has been made, the adjusted test parameters should be calibrated (measured value check).
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Page 46: Control Without Senors
If the new factor is not within the tolerance (below 0.8 or above 1.2), send the XENOSENSIV sensor in to ATLAS for a check. 9. Confirm the new adjustment factor:... -
Page 47: Temperature Fields
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Operation Temperature fields The black standard temperature (BST) and the chamber air temperatur (CHT) or the difference between the two: ∆T = BST-CHT is of utmost importance for the material testing. The two diagrams show the temperature fields ∆T for the various filter systems in depen- dence of the irradiation intensity. -
Page 48: Adjusting The Test Chamber Humidity
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Operation Adjusting the test chamber humidity The test chamber humidity is set in dependence of test chamber temperature and blower fan speed. The settings are made at the operating panel as parameters of a test program (see software documentation for XENOTEST BETA+). -
Page 49: Shut-Down
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Shut-down Switching the instrument off The instrument can be switched off after completion or interruption of a test program. Switching the instrument off after completion of a test pro- gram: • After the instrument has cooled down, move the master switch to position "0". -
Page 50: Troubleshooting
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Troubleshooting Error messages and correction Error message Correction Xenon bulb too old. Unable to reach Clean the filters. irradiation intensity with current filter Check that the correct filter system is used. system. Check that the correct filter system is programmed. Check the age of the xenon bulb. -
Page 51: Tab. 5-1 Troubleshooting
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Troubleshooting Error message Correction Low water level, reservoir Top up reservoir Low water level, humidifier. Check the tubing and connections. Check the filling level in the reservoir. XENOSENSIV sensor or terminating Check that the XENOSENSIV sensor or terminating plug are plug not installed. -
Page 52: 10. Maintenance
Technical Service Group of ATLAS MTT GmbH. Use only original spare parts for installing or replacing instrument components. ATLAS is not liable for instrument components or spare parts from third-party suppliers. NOTE - Service documents A complete spare parts list and other repair documentation are available to expert personnel at request. -
Page 53: Service
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ 10. Maintenance 10.3 Service WARNING - Electric shock! Contact with current-carrying components may cause a lethal electric shock. The irradiator ignition system is under high voltage. Prior to service work, disconnect the instrument from the power supply system! •... -
Page 54: Fig. 39 Installing / Removing The Dirt Filter
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ 10. Maintenance Cleaning the water filter: The dirt filter of the water pump must be cleaned every six months. In case of stubborn dirt resulting from color slush from samples that give off particles during a test the air filter must be replaced. -
Page 55: Cleaning
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ 10. Maintenance 10.4 Cleaning Fig. 40: Cleaning the water reservoir: To protect the piping system and the test chamber from dirt, the water reservoir should be emptied before each new test program and rinsed with clear water. 1. -
Page 56: 11. Technical Data
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ 11. Technical data Power supply: Interfaces: Mains connection:(3P, N, PE) AC, CEE (32A, 5 poles, 6h) USB (available only with later software version) Nominal voltage / frequency: 400 V ±10 %, 50/60 Hz Ethernet (available only with later software version) Nominal current: 16 A RS 232... -
Page 57: Accessories
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Accessories Accessories for XENOTEST BETA+ Part No. Description Quantity Sample holder Standard sample holder 56076543 For samples of up to 10 mm thickness, size: 310 x 80 mm Standard cover sheet set 56076544 16 per set with opening width 9, 18, and 27 mm Special 3-piece sample holder set 56076699... -
Page 58: Consumables
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Wearing parts Part No. Description Quantity Life ( h ) 56050886 Sealing ring 56050908 Ignition diode 56051873 Water filter, submerged pump 56052229 Filter glass, UG11 3,500 56052340 Sealing ring 56052673 Battery 3.6 Volt SPC 5 (years) 56052849 Seal, spray rod 56052871... -
Page 59: Tab. 7 Consumables
Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+ Notes... - Page 60 ATLAS Material Testing Technology GmbH Vogelsbergstr. 22 D-63589 Linsengericht Phone ++ 49/6051/707-140 ++ 49/6051/707-149 atlas-mts.com eMail info@atlasmtt.de Id.No. 56352254 08 / 2004...
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