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Operating Manual SunCool for SUNTEST CPS+ ®...
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This operating manual is protected by copyright. These rights, especially reprinting, photomechanical or digital processing or reproduction even in part are only allowed with written permission of Atlas Material Testing Technology GmbH. This condition does not cover the reproduction of the manual for internal use. The contents of the operating manual are subject to change at any time without notice.
Operating Manual SunCool for SUNTEST CPS+ ® Contents Page Instructions for safe operation ........................5 Explanation of the symbols .......................... 7 General safety instructions ........................... 8 Safety instructions for coolants ........................10 Delivery of the instrument ..........................12 Packaging ..............................12 Scope of delivery ............................
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Operating Manual SunCool for SUNTEST CPS+ ® List of figures Page Fig. 1 Installation and space requirements ....................15 Fig. 2 Installation and space requirements ....................15 Fig. 3 SunCool components ........................... 16 Fig. 4 Test chamber and black standard temperatures ................17 Fig.
Operating Manual SunCool for SUNTEST CPS+ ® Instructions for safe operation Instructions for the user: This operating manual describes the SunCool accessory (chiller) for the SUNTEST CPS+ weathering instrument. ® Please note that certain work may only be performed by appropriately qualified personnel. The following persons can be considered appropriately qualified: •...
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• Unauthorized modifications or conversions to the instrument are not permitted for safety reasons. Warranty: Atlas MTT GmbH guarantees the safety and functional capability of the instrument only on the conditions that: • only original spare parts or accessories approved by Atlas MTT are used.
Operating Manual SunCool for SUNTEST CPS+ ® Instructions for safe operation 1.1 Explanation of the symbols Symbols in the operating manual: WARNING! Disregarding this information can result in serious injury or death. CAUTION! Disregarding this information can result in slight to severe injury and property damage.
Operating Manual SunCool for SUNTEST CPS+ ® Instructions for safe operation 1.2 General safety instructions Proper use: • The SunCool instrument serves to supply the SUNTEST CPS+ with a constantly controlled cooling air. • The instrument is suitable for continuous operation. •...
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Operating Manual SunCool for SUNTEST CPS+ ® Instructions for safe operation 1.2 General safety instructions Main power supply connection: The SunCool refrigeration device can be operated from a power supply of: • 230 V ± 10%, 50 / 60 Hz The instrument is prepared for the main power supply according to the order on delivery.
Operating Manual SunCool for SUNTEST CPS+ ® Instructions for safe operation 1.3 Safety instructions for coolant Danger specifications: The R410A coolant is classified as a chemical with low toxicity. The maximum workplace concentration (MAK value) should not exceed the following limit values: Difluormethane CH2F2 and pentafluorethane C2HF5: max.
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Operating Manual SunCool for SUNTEST CPS+ ® Instructions for safe operation 1.3 Safety instructions for coolant First aid measures: The first aid measure is only an emergency measure or immediate help in the case of minor injuries; Victims should be placed in a stable side position in case of unconsciousness. A physician should always be consulted in case of prolonged contact with the coolant.
Operating Manual SunCool for SUNTEST CPS+ ® Delivery of the instrument 2.1 Packaging 2.2 Scope of delivery The SunCool instrument is delivered in a stable packag- The SunCool instrument is not delivered in a ready-to- ing crate. All packing materials can be separated and operate condition.
Operating Manual SunCool for SUNTEST CPS+ ® Requirements for the installation site 3.1 Room climate 3.3 Installation Climatic requirements for the operating room: • Evaporator dimensions (W x D x H): In continuous operation together with the SUNTEST CPS+ 35 cm x 32 cm x 33 cm there is a constant change in the room climate due to the •...
Operating Manual SunCool for SUNTEST CPS+ ® Requirements for the installation site 3.4 Heat sources 3.5 Transport Heat sources employing open flames or which utilize NOTE – Transport! extremely hot surfaces may not be employed to heat the The instrument may only be transported by experienced installation area.
Operating Manual SunCool for SUNTEST CPS+ ® Requirements for the installation site 3.7 Installation and space requirements Fig. 1 NOTE – load at the installation site Obstruction above If several devices are installed in one place, the static load Air extractor at least 5 cm at least capacity of the installation site must be ensured.
Operating Manual SunCool for SUNTEST CPS+ ® Description of the instrument 4.1 SunCool components Fig. 3 The SunCool instrument equipment is pre-assembled and fully functional for installation indoors and consists of the following components: • Evaporator unit 2 • Air inlet aperture with dust filter 1 for heat exchanger •...
Operating Manual SunCool for SUNTEST CPS+ ® Functional description 5.2 Setting the test parameters 5.1 SunCool functionality The minimum test chamber temperature (CHT) and black The SunCool unit allows the Suntest CPS+ instrument ® standard temperature (BST) in the SUNTEST are directly to supply cooled air to the test chamber.
Operating Manual SunCool for SUNTEST CPS+ ® SunCool start up 6.1 Preparatory measures Fig. 5 The following steps are necessary to start up the equip- ment combination of the SunCool instrument with the SUNTEST instrument: 1. Remove the filter mat from the air inlet aperture on the SUNTEST instrument.
NOTE – starting for the first time The instrument may only be started for the first time by WARNING – electrical shock! an Atlas technical service representative or authorized Touching live parts can lead to life threaten- Atlas service provider.
Operating Manual SunCool for SUNTEST CPS+ ® SunCool start up Fig. 6.1 6.4 Closing the coolant circuit Connecting the condensation drain of the evaporator unit (Fig. 6.1): The condensation produced in the evaporator unit in the heat exchanger is discharged at the drain spout 1 . The condensation can be collected in a waste water tank 3 via a hose connection 2 .
Operating Manual SunCool for SUNTEST CPS+ ® SunCool start up 6.5 Indoor installation Fig. 6.3 of the liquefier unit The liquefier unit can be installed separately on the floor or in combination with the SUNTEST CPS+ on a workbench ® or sub frame with shelves.
Operating Manual SunCool for SUNTEST CPS+ ® SunCool start up 6.6 Outdoor installation Fig. 6.4 of the liquefier unit NOTE – installation work The outdoor installation of the liquefier unit, the position- ing of supply and return cables for the coolant and the positioning of the power and connecting cables should only be performed by authorized and qualified cooling and air conditioning technicians and electricians!
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Operating Manual SunCool for SUNTEST CPS+ ® SunCool start up 6.6 Outdoor installation Fig. 6.5 of the liquefier unit WARNING – danger of intoxication! If large amounts of R410A escape into the room atmosphere, fumes are produced which can lead to intoxication or irregular heartbeat which could be fatal.
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Operating Manual SunCool for SUNTEST CPS+ ® SunCool start up 6.6 Outdoor installation Fig. 6.6 of the liquefier unit NOTE – closing state of the valves! To check for leaks, the stop taps of the valves on the liquefier unit must not be open (see Fig. 6.5, Page 23): 1.
Operating Manual SunCool for SUNTEST CPS+ ® SunCool start up 6.7 Main power supply Fig. 6.7 WARNING – electrical shock! Touching live parts can lead to life threaten- ing electrical shocks. Check plugs and power cables for damage before connecting to the main power supply.
Operating Manual SunCool for SUNTEST CPS+ ® Operation 7.2 Setting the SunCool accessory 7.1 Menu structure of the instrument control The SunCool accessory must be selected on the in- strument control panel to be able to run a test program An overview of the menu structure of the program modules with SunCool support: and the corresponding sub-menus can be found in the...
Operating Manual SunCool for SUNTEST CPS+ ® Operation 7.3 Starting the cooling process Fig. 7 A short safety check must be performed on the chiller every time it is started: • Check whether the coolant hoses have been installed with sufficient bending radius and are not kinked. •...
Taking out of operation 8.1 Switching off the instrument 8.3 Decommissioning of instrument Atlas instruments are classified according to the EU di- The device can be turned off at the end of or interruption rective 2012/19/EU (updated version) of the European of a test program.
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8.3 Decommissioning of instrument Disposal of the instrument in EU countries outside the Federal Republic of Germany: Atlas instruments are classified according to the EU di- rective 2012/19/EU (updated version) of the European Parliament and Commission on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) as „monitoring and control...
• Inspection intervals are maintained • All inspections are carried out by appropriately trained and qualified personnel or by an Atlas technical service representative • The instructions in the operating manual are observed NOTE – condition of the hoses! If a coolant hose is crushed or kinked, should not be used when operating the cooler and must be replaced.
Operating Manual SunCool for SUNTEST CPS+ ® Maintenance 10.3 Maintenance 10.4 Cleaning WARNING – electrical shock! WARNING – electrical shock! Touching live parts can lead to life threaten- Touching live parts can lead to life threaten- ing electrical shocks. Disconnect the instru- ing electrical shocks.
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