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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions ® XENOTEST 150 S+...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Contents Page Notes on Safe Operation ..............................4 Explanation of Symbols ..............................6 General Safety Information ............................7 Device Delivery ................................... 8 Packaging ..................................8 Standard Delivery ................................8 Installation Site Requirements ............................9 Installation Site Environment ............................9 Ventilation ..................................
  • Page 3 Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Index of Tables Page Tab. 1 Overview of the Filter Systems ........................... 17 Tab. 2 Overview of the filter inserts, absorption filter system ....................25 Tab. 3 Settings for ISO 105 B02 ............................35 Tab. 4 Settings for AATCC TM 16H ............................

  • Page 4: Notes On Safe Operation

    • Should a particular problem arise 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, Germany Telephone: ++ 49 / 6051 / 707-140...
  • Page 5 Trademarks: ® XENOTEST is a registered trademark. All other trademarks mentioned in these operating instructions are the sole property of the associated manufacturer. Copyright © 2000, ATLAS MTT GmbH • D-63589 Linsengericht • Germany - 5 -...

  • Page 6: Explanation Of Symbols

    Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Notes on Safe Operation Explanation of Symbols Symbols in these operating instructions: 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. NOTE! Provides application tips and useful information.

  • Page 7: General Safety Information

    • Xenon bulbs are considered to be special waste and (EMC) - Part 6-2: Basic Standards: Interference Resi- can be returned to ATLAS MTT GmbH for disposal for stance; Industrial Area (IEC 61000-6-2:1999); German a fee. Version, EN 61000-6-2: 1999 All other components of the device can be disposed of •...

  • Page 8: Device Delivery

    Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Device Delivery Packaging Standard Delivery Depending on its destination, the XENOTEST 150 S+ is The XENOTEST 150 S+ is not ready to use at delivery. delivered in appropriate packaging (a crate or sturdy box). The separately packaged components must first be installed All packaging materials can be separated and are recycla- before the device is operational.

  • Page 9: Installation Site Requirements

    Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Installation Site Requirements Water Supply Installation Site Environment Environmental requirements at the installation site: To humidify the sample chamber and to moisturize the samples, the XENOTEST 150 S+ requires treated water. During continuous operation, the warm air exhausted by the irradiator cooler results in a constant change in the room This treated water circulates through a closed system fed environment.

  • Page 10: Space Requirements

    Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Installation Site Requirements Space Requirements Abb. 1 The device is to be set up on an adequately stable, non- Fig. 1 F = Front flammable floor covering and then horizontally leveled. • Device weight: approx. 280 kg NOTE - Ceiling load bearing capacity! If several devices are set up in the same room, the static load bearing capacity of the ceiling must be checked.

  • Page 11: Device Description

    Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Device Description Front and Right View Abb. 2 Right view, Fig. 2: Front view, Fig. 2: Keyswitch to lock the program keyboard during operation Main power switch to turn the device on / off " Operator panel with display and program keyboard Optional printer for outputting test documentation Sample chamber door with viewport...

  • Page 12: Rear, Left, And Top View

    Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Device Description Rear, Left, and Top View Fig. 3 / 4 Rear view, Fig. 3: Fig. 4 Cover panel on the rear of the device; " Sample chamber cooling air exhaust opening; Cover panel for access opening to the ignition device; Treated water inlet opening;...

  • Page 13: Sample Chamber Overview

    Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Device Description Sample Chamber Overview Fig. 5 & Misting wand to moisturize the samples. Sample carrier holder for sample carriers. " Xenon bulb to irradiate the material samples. Sample carousel to rotate samples around the xenon Sample carrier to hold samples.

  • Page 14: Operator Panel Overview

    Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Device Description Operator Panel Overview Fig. 6 Main power switch LED indicator; green when the device ENTER function key to confirm input values; is switched on. ESC function key; " LED warning indicator; red: Rotate function key: Used to interrupt the rotation of the •...

  • Page 15: Functional Description

    Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Functional Description Fig. 7 Program Control The XENOTEST 150 S+ is switched on at the main power " switch and then operated from the program controller Fig. 7 The microprocessor-supported program controller allows both previously programmed test procedures to be called up and user-specific tests to be designed and initialized.

  • Page 16: Absorption Filter System

    Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Functional Description Absorption Filter System Fig. 8/9/10 The absorption filter system, Fig. 8, consists of: Fig. 8 " • An IR filter lantern with seven filter panels arranged around the xenon bulb • The exterior cylinder is made of special UV glass (Suprax).

  • Page 17: Overview Of The Filter Systems

    Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Functional Description Absorption Filter System Fig. 11 The chart in Fig. 11 shows the spectral energy distribution in the wavelength range between 300 and 800 nm when using a combination of the absorption filter system and seven IR filters and the Suprax exterior cylinder.

  • Page 18: Irradiation System

    Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Functional Description Fig. 12/13 Irradiation System The samples on the sample carousel revolve around the Fig.12 xenon bulb and the filter system and are thus irradiated, Fig. The irradiation intensity (equivalent to the irradiator output or power) is adjusted on the basis of the filter system employed.

  • Page 19: Ventilation System

    Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Functional Description Fig. 14/15 Ventilation System The XENOTEST 150 S+ is air-cooled. The cooling system Fig. 14 is fed by two separate air streams: • Irradiator cooling; • Sample chamber cooling. Irradiator cooling, Fig. 14: The cooling air for the irradiator cooling is drawn in by a fan through the vent slots on the right side of the device.

  • Page 20: Moisture And Humidifying Functions

    Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Functional Description Fig. 16 Moisture and Humidifying Functions The moisture and humidification function of the XENOTEST Fig. 16 150 S+ allows the samples to be tested in the sample chamber under clearly defined climatic conditions. •...

  • Page 21: Measuring And Regulating Sensors

    Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Functional Description Measuring and Regulating Sensors The XENOTEST 150 S+ has a combined sample chamber Sensor system functions: temperature and humidity sensor permanently installed in • Display of the measured sample chamber temperature the sample chamber (refer to Fig. 5). on the operator panel display;...

  • Page 22: Commissioning

    The initial startup may only be performed by either the • Number of operating hours for the xenon bulb; ATLAS Technical Service or by properly trained and autho- • Condition of the air filters for irradiator cooling and sam- rized service providers.

  • Page 23: Xenon Bulb Installation/Removal

    Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Commissioning Xenon Bulb Installation/Removal Fig. 17 WARNING - Electrical hazard! Fig. 17 Contact with components under power can result in a life threatening electrical shock. The irradiator ignition is a high voltage com- ponent. The device must be disconnected from the power supply prior to installing/removing the xenon bulb! •...
  • Page 24 Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Commissioning Xenon Lamp Installation/Removal Fig. 18 Xenon bulb installation: " Fig. 18 1. Insert the xenon bulb in the lamp socket and carefully push down on the bulb until it locks in place. 2. Insert the filter lantern in the exterior cylinder .

  • Page 25: Filter Replacement

    Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Commissioning Filter Replacement Fig. 19 / Tab. 2 WARNING - Electrical hazard! Fig. 19 Contact with components under power can result in a life threatening electrical shock. The XENOTEST ALPHA irradiator ignition is a high voltage component. The device must be disconnected from the power supply prior to replacing the filters! •...

  • Page 26: Sample Carrier Loading

    Fig. 20/21 Sample carriers are not part of the standard delivery. Sam- Fig. 20 ple carriers can be obtained from the ATLAS Spare Parts Service. NOTE - Loading the sample carousel: In order to ensure reproducible test conditions, all 11 sam- ple carriers on the sample carousel must always be used.
  • Page 27 Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Commissioning Sample Carrier Loading Fig. 22 3. Place the sample on the sample carrier " Fig. 22 4. Secure the two holder rails with the knurled screws secure the sample. 5. Insert the special sample carrier into the sample carrier retainer NOTE - Surface temperature: Certain standards require that samples have backing ma-...

  • Page 28: Optional Sensor Installation/Removal

    Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Commissioning Optional Sensor Installation/Removal Fig. 23/24 CAUTION - Burn hazard! Fig. 23 The sample chamber reaches extremely high temperatures and will cause serious burns. Allow the sample chamber adequate time to cool down before attempting to install/remove sensors! XenoCal sensor installation, Fig.

  • Page 29: Filling The Water Container

    Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Commissioning Filling the Water Container Fig. 25/26 Manually filling the water container, Fig. 25: Fig. 25 " 1. Open the lower device access panel on the front of the device. 2. Lift the cover ! of the water tank # off. Fill the water tank with approx.

  • Page 30: Rs 232 Interface Setup

    The device selectively supports either an RS 232 or RS 485 Fig. 27 interface to transmit measured data to a computer while the test program is running. To document test data, ATLAS offers the XENOVIEW ac- cessory package, consisting of: • Connecting cable, serial, 9-pin (ID No. 56076813), or serial, 25-pin (ID No.

  • Page 31: Optional Printer Setup

    Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Commissioning 6.11 Optional Printer Setup Fig. 28/29 The printer permits data from the stored programs as well Fig. 28 as current measured values of the running test to be output to a paper roll. Operating and display elements, Fig. 28: LED indicator: Signals the end of the paper roll.
  • Page 32 Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Commissioning 6.11 Optional Printer Setup Printer settings: Changing printer modalities: The following printer parameters have been preset at the The factory settings can be adjusted to the customer's factory: specific needs. Printer Interval 1. Open the parameters menu, Printer Address 00--Print Always Press and hold down the MENU/SELECT key on the...

  • Page 33: Operation

    Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Operation Adjustment of Chamber Humidity Fig. 30 The sample chamber humidity adjustment is dependent on The humidity chart in Fig. 30 shows the adjustment range the sample chamber temperature and the fan speed. for the relative humidity and the humidity behavior at incre- Settings are entered as test program parameters at the asing sample chamber temperature.

  • Page 34: Creating A Test Program

    Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Operation Creating a Test Program Tab. 3/4/5 The XENOTEST 150 S+ program controller permits up to Note - Determining the irradiation strength: 10 test programs to be freely programmed. Program para- meter input follows predefined programming steps and is ** The percentage values shown for irradiation strength were carried out at the device operator panel.

  • Page 35: Creating A Demonstration Program

    Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Operation Tab. 6 Tab. 5 Designation ISO 105-B04 X 150 S+ Mode Rotation Rotation Filter 6 IR / 1UV 6 IR / 1UV Irradiation strength ~62 % ** 40 °C, max. in the dry Sample chamber temperature 41°C phase Fan speed...
  • Page 36 Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Operation Creating a Demonstration Program INPUT FROM THE PROGRAM KEYBOARD TEXT ON THE DISPLAY ATLAS XENOTEST GmbH XENOTEST 150 S+ ENTER VERSION x.y ---> ENTER Entering the filter method: Basic parameters Start of program Programming...
  • Page 37 Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Operation Creating a Demonstration Program INPUT FROM THE PROGRAM KEYBOARD TEXT ON THE DISPLAY Number of program: ___ ENTER Program will be deleted! Yes: ENTER No: ESC ENTER Inputting a program: Basic parameters Start of program Programming Maintenance Program...
  • Page 38 Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Operation Creating a Demonstration Program INPUT FROM THE PROGRAM KEYBOARD TEXT ON THE DISPLAY Entering the phase number: Number of phases: (max. 12) ___ ENTER Entering the irradiance intensity as lamp power: E (0; 65 .. 100 %) ENTER PH1:___ PH2:___...
  • Page 39 Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Operation Creating a Demonstration Program INPUT FROM THE PROGRAM KEYBOARD TEXT ON THE DISPLAY Entering the phase duration (min): Phase time [min] ENTER PH1:___ PH2:___ ENTER Comment: Phase duration values can be selected from the range between "1"...
  • Page 40 Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Operation Creating a Demonstration Program INPUT FROM THE PROGRAM KEYBOARD TEXT ON THE DISPLAY Filter system ---> DATA Type 7 w. 7 IR filt. with SUPRAX cylinder Data Comment: The previously selected filter method is confir- med with the DATA key Number of program: ENTER...

  • Page 41: Parameter Printout

    Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Operation Parameter Printout INPUT FROM THE PROGRAM KEYBOARD TEXT ON THE DISPLAY Call up the printer menu: Press PRINT System info Program param. Current param. Configuration Print out every nnn minutes? ENTER Comment: If a printout is requested as recommended, test documentation is available.

  • Page 42: Shut Down

    Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Shut Down Switching the Device Off Sample Removal The device can be switched off at the end of a test program CAUTION - Burn hazard! or during a test program interruption, but only at the end of the irradiator cool-down time.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Troubleshooting Error Messages and Actions Tab. 7 Error message Corrective action Program parameters not valid The following error message may appear after pressing the ENTER key: _ Program for different filter system If no error message appears, reenter the program. Program for other filters Check the selected filter system and irradiator output in the test program.

  • Page 44: Upkeep

    All inspections are performed by appropriately trained and qualified personnel or by the Technical Service of ATLAS GmbH. NOTE - Service package! ATLAS offers a service package tailored to the device and including inspection, measurement, and calibration service. - 44 -...

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Upkeep 10.3 Maintenance Fig. 31/32 WARNING - Electrical hazard! Fig. 31 Contact with components under power can result in a life threatening electrical shock. The device must be disconnected from the power supply prior to any maintenance work! •...
  • Page 46 Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Upkeep Cleaning Fig. 33 Cleaning the water filter: The water pump's dirt filter must be cleaned semiannually. Fig. 33 In case of heavy contamination resulting from dye residue from samples or from particles detached from samples during testing, the filter must be replaced.

  • Page 47: 10.4 Cleaning

    Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Upkeep Fig. 34 10.4 Cleaning Cleaning the device surfaces: Cleaning filter and glass components: Clean the Suprax exterior cylinder and the window glass CAUTION - Plastic surfaces! filters with a 20% citric acid solution. Parts of the device surface are made of plastic. Wipe the IR filter and UV filter panels with a dry dustcloth.

  • Page 48: Technical Specifications

    Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Technical Specifications Mains power: Noise Nominal voltage 230 V ±10 %, 50/60 Hz Noise level 65 db(A) Mains connection (1, N, PE) AC or (2, PE) AC CEE (32A, 5-pin, 6h) Cooling air requirement Current consumption: approx.

  • Page 49: Spare Parts / Accessories

    Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ Spare Parts / Accessories Particle filters Sample cariers Water filter, water pump, 5 56051873 Sample carrier set, standard, 11 56075142 Air filter, sample chamber, 10 56052476 Sample carrier set, special, 11 56077987 Air filter, side panel, 10 56052455 (for thick samples) Sample carrier, blue light scale...
  • Page 50 Operating Instructions XENOTEST 150 S+ ATLAS Material Testing Technology GmbH Vogelsbergstr. 22 D-63589 Linsengericht Telephone: ++ 49/6051/707-140 Fax: ++ 49/6051/707-149 ID No.: 56352152 Version: 12/2000 - 50 -...

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