Atlas XenoTouch Operator's manual

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Copyright
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languages, the German version of the software documentation is binding.
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1 Safety instructions ......................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Explanation of the symbols ........................................................................................................................ 5
2 Software description...................................................................................................................................... 6
3 General operating instructions ..................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Menu structure ........................................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Touch screen layout ................................................................................................................................... 8
3.2.1 Screen structure ................................................................................................................................... 9
3.2.2 Numeric keypad .................................................................................................................................. 10
3.2.3 Arrow buttons ...................................................................................................................................... 10
3.2.4 Function buttons.................................................................................................................................. 10
3.2.5 Menu buttons ...................................................................................................................................... 10
4 Basic functions............................................................................................................................................. 11
4.1 Turning the instrument on and off ............................................................................................................ 11
4.2 Starting a test ........................................................................................................................................... 11
4.3 Modifying the shutdown criteria for an ongoing test:................................................................................ 12
5 Menu buttons................................................................................................................................................ 13
5.1 Enter / edit test ......................................................................................................................................... 13
5.2 Data output............................................................................................................................................... 16
5.3 Help.......................................................................................................................................................... 18
5.4 Settings .................................................................................................................................................... 18
5.4.1 Language ........................................................................................................................................... 18
5.4.2 User interface...................................................................................................................................... 18
5.4.2.1 Adjusting the brightness................................................................................................................ 18
5.4.2.2 Adjusting the touch screen............................................................................................................ 19
5.4.2.3 Adjusting the display accuracy...................................................................................................... 19
5.4.3 Instrument ........................................................................................................................................... 20
5.4.3.1 Calibration..................................................................................................................................... 20
5.4.3.2 Filter system.................................................................................................................................. 20
5.4.3.3 Lamp age ...................................................................................................................................... 20
5.4.3.3.1 Lamp set (depending on the device type) ................................................................................ 20
5.4.3.4 Auto start....................................................................................................................................... 20
5.4.3.5 Clock ............................................................................................................................................ 21
5.4.3.6 Options.......................................................................................................................................... 21
5.4.3.7 Add-ons......................................................................................................................................... 21
5.4.3.7.1 Automatic activation .................................................................................................................. 22
5.4.3.7.2 Manual activation ...................................................................................................................... 22
5.4.3.8 Ethernet ........................................................................................................................................ 22
5.4.3.8.1 IP address ................................................................................................................................. 22
5.4.3.8.2 SMTP ........................................................................................................................................ 23
5.4.3.8.3 E-Mail Service ........................................................................................................................... 23
5.4.3.8.4 Remote Control ......................................................................................................................... 23
5.4.4 Rack .................................................................................................................................................... 24
5.4.5 Service ................................................................................................................................................ 24
5.5 Show data ................................................................................................................................................ 25
5.5.1 Message list ........................................................................................................................................ 25
5.5.2 Instrument data ................................................................................................................................... 25
5.5.3 Service file........................................................................................................................................... 25
5.6 User profiles ............................................................................................................................................. 25
Contents Page

Contents Page
5.6.1 Login / logout........................................................................................................................................26
5.6.2 Change settings ...................................................................................................................................26
5.6.3 New ......................................................................................................................................................26
5.6.4 Delete...................................................................................................................................................26
6 Add-ons..........................................................................................................................................................27
6.1 Add-on 1 “Remote Control“ (ID Nr. 56078995) .........................................................................................27
6.2 Add-on 2 “E-Mail Service“ (ID Nr. 56078996) ...........................................................................................27
6.3 Add-on 3 “Online Monitoring“ (ID Nr. 56078997) ......................................................................................27
7 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................28
7.1 Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................................28
8 Instrument software update .........................................................................................................................30
8.1 Software update ........................................................................................................................................30
9 Device interfaces...........................................................................................................................................31
9.1 Device interfaces.......................................................................................................................................31

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1 Safety instructions
This software documentation describes the operation of weathering test instruments equipped with a touch screen.
It is assumed that use of this software documentation will be by individuals who have a working knowledge of the
functions and operation of the equipment to which this software documentation applies. The following instructions
should be observed in order to avoid accidents and prevent damage to the instrument or other property.
• Theinstrumentshouldonlybeoperatedbyproperlytrained,authorizedpersonnel
• Settingsontheinstrumentshouldonlybedefinedormodifiedbyindividualswhoarefamiliarwiththeoperating
instructions and who, in addition, possess a good basic understanding of the test methods involved
• The contents of this software documentation are subject to modification at any time and without prior
notification
• Withregardtotranslationsintootherlanguages,theGermanversionoftheseinstructionsremainbinding
• Store this software documentation with the operating instructions in a secure location in the vicinity of the
instrument for quick reference to safety notes and other relevant information.
1.1 Explanation of the symbols
Symbols used in this software documentation:
CAUTION!
Failure to observe the associated information can result in data loss or impair the functionality of the
instrument.
NOTE
This provides general tips on applications and other useful information.

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2 Software description
The software documentation describes the structure and operation of the XenoTouch controller for the weathering
instruments Xenotest®Beta+, Xenotest Beta+ FD, Xenotest Alpha+, Xenotest 150 S+, Xenotest 220+, Xenotest
440 and SUNTEST®XXL/XXL+/XLS+.

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Brightness
New
New
Login /
logout
Change
settings
Language User
interface
Optional / depending on instrument
Touchscreen
calibration
Display
accuracy
Service
Printer
Serial
interface
Memory
card
Options
Delete
Delete
Message
list
Instrument
data
Copy
Data output
Show data
User profiles
Settings
Edit test
Instrument
Calibration
Filter system
Lamp age
Rack
Auto start
Clock
Options
New
Calibration E
XENOSENSIV®
Calibration
BST
300  400 nm
340 nm
420 nm
300  800 nm
LUX
BST
BPT
3 General operating instructions
3.1 Menu structure
Fig. 3.1: Overview of the menu structure or the main menus and their associated submenus.
Fig. 3.1

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3 General operating instructions
3.2 Touch screen layout
Instrument controls are activated via the touch screen, either with a finger or with a touch pen.
Fig. 3.2: Touch screen Overview:
1Display to show the dialog window
2

Numeric keypad to enter values
3
Arrow buttons for navigation
4Function buttons to activate basic functions
5
Menu buttons
Fig. 3.2

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3 General operating instructions
3.2.1 Screen structure
Each window contains information regarding user functions or task steps as well as information concerning an
initiated action or general, higher level instruction.
Fig. 3.3: Screen structure:
5
Description of the dialog window
6
Status bar, with indicators:
 •
7
Test information: test running / interrupted / complete
 • 8Color progress indicator (while a test is running)
 • 9Time
 •10 Date
11 Indication of the next possible task steps which can be performed
12
Symbol identifying the currently activated menu
Fig. 3.3

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3 General operating instructions
3.2.2 Numeric keypad
The numeric keypad is used to input numeric values.
3.2.3 Arrow buttons
The arrow buttons are used to select items within a specific selection list:
p
Moves the selection up
p
Moves the selection down
p
Moves the selection or scrolls to the left
p
Moves the selection or scrolls to the right
3.2.4 Function buttons
The function buttons are used to control the basic functions:
ENTER Confirm or accept an entry
ESC Cancel current action or return to the previously selected menu
START Start programmed process
STOP Interrupt programmed process
3.2.5 Menu buttons
The instrument controller is equipped with 6 menu buttons with the following function:
D
Enter / Edit tests
Data output
Help
Settings
Show data
User profiles
The currently activated menu is indicated on the display by the associated symbol together with a frame in the
corresponding symbol color.
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4 Basic functions
4.1 Turning the instrument on and off
Turning the instrument on:
Once the instrument has been turned on (main power switch moved to position “I”),thecontrollerisinitialized.
Thebootprocessisindicatedbyastartupdisplay.Onceinitializationhasbeensuccessfullycompleted,eitherthe
“Please select a test.” or “Continue test” dialog window opens.
Turning the instrument off:
The instrument can be immediately turned off once a test program has been completed or has been interrupted (at
the end of the lamp cool-down time or in an emergency). To turn the instrument off, simply move the main power
switch to the “0” position.
CAUTION – Possible lamp damage!
The cool-down phase is required in order to provide the lamps sufficient time to cool off, thus
increasing their service life. Failure to allow the lamps to complete their full cool-down cycle can
result in damage to the lamps.
4.2 Starting a test
After the instrument is started, a test can be selected and started. The program control permits access to:
 • Custom test:Tests programmed and stored by the user.
 • standard test: Willchangetostandardtestinthedocumentationandsoftware.
Selecting and starting a test:
1. Afterinitialization,themessage“Pleaseselectatest”appearsinthedialogwindow.
2. Select either one of your own tests or a preprogrammed standard test.
 • Customtest
 • Standardtest
3. Select the desired test:
 • Usethe
p
or
p
buttons.
4. View the test overview list:
 • Pressthe ENTER button.
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4 Basic functions
4.2 Starting a test (continued 4.2)
5. Start the test:
•Press the START button.
Once the test starts, the current status data of the test procedure (setpoint/actual value display, progress diagram,
shut-down criterion, parameter monitoring) is displayed. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the test report.
•Press the
p
or
p
button.
6. Interrupt an ongoing test:
•Press the STOP button.
The test running time, irradiance time and radiant exposure are displayed.
4.3 Modifying the shutdown criteria for an ongoing test:
1. Interrupting a test and entering data:
•Press the STOP button.
•Press the “Change Criteria”button.
•Modify the desired parameter and press the ENTER button.
2. Continue the test:
•Press the START button.

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5 Menu buttons
5.1 Enter / edit test
NOTE – device configuration
Depending on your instrument features/options, some test conditions and test parameters cannot be selected on
the screen.
Press the
D
menu button.
The program controller allows up to 10 custom tests (Custom tests)to be programmed and the selection of the
standardizedtests(standard test)that are preprogrammed at the factory.
Depending on your instrument features/options, the following test conditions can be defined for the Custom tests
•Light or dark, phase-by-phase
 • Irradianceregulation
 • Blackstandardtemperatureregulation
 • Chamberairtemperatureregulation
 • Humidityregulation
 • Cyclicwatersprayorbackspray
The configuration of a custom test can either be developed from scratch or an existing test can simply be copied
andeditedasrequired.Werecommendthelattermethodwhereonlyafewparametersintestprogramsrequire
modification.
NOTE – Editing tests:
Only custom tests can be edited. To edit existing values, use the ENTER button to scroll through the available
submenus.
Creating a new test:
The procedures for configuring a new test and for editing a copied test are basically identical. You can select
between:
•Creating a new test
 • Copyingatest(andsavingitunderadifferentname)
 • Deletingatestor
 • Editinganexistingtest
Creating your own test:
Select the Custom tests category
Press the new button
The following information must be provided for a “new test”:
•Test name
 • Shutdowncriterion
 • Filtration
 • Irradianceregulation
 • Fanspeed
 • Phaseparameters
 • Parametermonitoring

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5 Menu buttons
5.1 Enter / edit test (continued 5.1)
1. Enter a test name:
•Enter the desired designation for the test via the screen buttonboard and save the name:
•Press the ENTER button.
• Workyourwaythroughtheindividualconfigurationstepsinthetestinputdialogwindow.
2. Select a shut-down criterion:
The specification of a shut-down criterion is required for a controlled interruption of a test procedure, i.e. to
check the samples.
•Select the shutdown criterion – run time, irradiance time, or radiant exposure – and enter the desired value
in the associated input field. The second value must always be greater than the preceding one. You can
switch to minutes entry with the comma button on the numeric keypad after entering the hours. To select the
shutdown criterion input fields:
•Press the
p
or
p
button.
3. Specify the required filter type.
4. Specify the type of irradiance regulation. If the irradiance is regulated by means of a light sensor, the irradiance
is specified in “nm.” If unregulated, it is specified in “%.”
5. Enter the desired fan speed (refer to the technical specifications in the operating instructions).
To access the fan speed input field:
•Press the
p
or
p
button.
The fan speed specification is only used for regulation if no black standard temperature regulation is specified.
•Press the ENTER button.
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5 Menu buttons
5.1 Enter / edit test (continued 5.1)
6. Defining the phase parameters:
A test can be subdivided into several phases. The test conditions for each phase can be defined separately.
The phases are processed in numeric sequence. If only a single phase is programmed, it will be repeated once
the defined phase time has expired.
Specifying the test parameters:
The values for the test parameters can either be entered as a “0” value (no regulation) or as a value within a
range. If unregulated, the irradiance is set as a percentage value of the lamp power, “P.”
•Chamber air temperature (CHT): The value range depends on the specific instrument in question
• BlackStandardTemperature(BST):Thevaluerangedependsonthespecificinstrumentinquestion
(no regulation during the spray or dark phase).
• Relativehumidity(R.H.):Thevaluerangedependsonthespecificinstrumentinquestion(noregulationduring
the spray phase).
Optionally, spraying or sample cooling can also be activated.
•Press the ENTER button.
7. Define parameter monitoring:
A monitoring function with a different tolerance can be activated for each individual test parameter.
NOTE – Setting the monitoring function:
The deviation from the setpoint can be specified as a “0” value (no monitoring) or as a value within the specified
range. If the measured values for the parameter being monitored remain outside the specified tolerance range for
the entire duration of the shutdown time, the instrument will be turned off in order to protect the samples.
NOTE – Warm-up time:
In order to adjust to the desired setpoint, the instrument requires a warm-up time of 15 minutes. Should one of the
parameters lie outside the specified tolerance range, the timer only starts once this period has passed.
NOTE – Maximum BST:
If the black standard temperature rises above the specified maximum value, the instrument will be turned off
immediately in order to protect the samples.
NOTE – Specimen Spray Monitoring (not available for all instruments):
For test methods where a spray cycle follows a light cycle, the specimen spray results in a significant reduction
of black standard temperature and a simultaneous increase of relative humidity (if humidity monitoring/control is
availableintheinstrument).WhentheSpecimenSprayMonitoringfunctionisactivated,theinstrumentinterrupts
the test if that feature is not functioning properly. The error message “Specimen Spray failure” is displayed. Valid
test methods are ISO 4892-2 and methods with similar parameter settings, which have at least one dry and one
wet cycle.
Valid parameter settings:
Dry cycle: phase time >= 60 min
BST >= 60 °C
RH <= 55%
CHT <= 45 °C
Wetcycle: phasetime >=6min
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5 Menu buttons
5.1 Enter / edit test (continued 5.1)
8. Activate parameter monitoring:
If parameter monitoring is activated, the appropriate input fields will become available to enter the required
data, depending on the instrument type in question, the type of irradiance regulation, and the configuration of
the test.
 • Enterthevalueswiththenumerickeypad.
9. Save your settings:
• Pressthe ENTER button.
5.2 Data output
Press the menu button.
The instrument is equipped with four interfaces for exchanging data with external systems. Depending on the
particular instrument in use, the current data for a test process may also be output to an optional printer (only
Xenotest®instruments).
Thermal printer activation (only Xenotest instruments):
The optional printer can be activated from the data output dialog window.
Network connection 1(page 17, fig 5.1):
Using the “integrated fast Ethernet controller” protocol (3C905C-TX compatible), the test instrument can be
integrated in a network.
Serial interface
2
(page 17, fig. 5.1):
The RS232 interface permits measurement data to be transferred to a computer while a test program is running.
Thesedatacanthenberecordedusingaterminalprogram(e.g.,WindowsHyperterm).Forinterfacespecifications
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5 Menu buttons
5.2 Data output (continued 5.2)
USB interface
3
:
Currently disabled
Socket 4for Memory Card
5
:
Here, output takes place in the same way as at the serial
interface, except that the data are saved directly to the
smart card. The data are saved in .csv format and can be
subsequently processed on a PC, e.g., using MS Excel.
Please note that, due to Microsoft Office configurations, the
file cannot be opened from Windows Explorer by double-
clicking on it, but must instead be opened using the “Open
File” command in Excel.
Please also make sure to only remove the memory card by
using the eject button on the instrument and if the “REC”
button is not illuminated.
The light emitting diode (LED)
6
illuminates when
transferring data to the memory card. When data is being
transferred, do not pull the card out of the slot!
CAUTION
Pulling out the card while transmitting data
might lead to data loss!
Activate data output:
You can activate the data output for each interface separately.
Options:
It is possible to adjust, whether a comma or a dot should be
used as decimal separator.
Fig. 5.1

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5 Menu buttons
5.3 Help
Press the ?button.
The dialog window provides you with an overview of the menus and their meanings. In addition, detailed
information regarding the currently installed software version can be viewed.
5.4 Settings
Press the menu button.
The settings menu is where you can modify the following instrument settings:
5.4.1 Language
1. Press the Language button.
2. Mark the desired language in the language selection list.
3. Press the ENTER button.
The user interface is displayed immediately in the selected language.
5.4.2 User interface
• Presstheuser interfaCe button.
5.4.2.1 Adjusting the brightness
1. Press the Brightness button.
2. Use the scroll bar to adjust the display brightness.
•sCroLL Bar to the right: increased brightness.
•sCroLL Bar to the left: decreased brightness.
3. Save your settings:
• Pressthe ENTER button.

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5 Menu buttons
5.4 Settings (continued 5.4)
5.4.2.2 Adjusting the touch screen
1. Press touCh sCreen CaLiBration
2. The calibration function:
Calibrating the touch screen resets the association between the point of contact and the information on the
display. To do this, two measurements for calculation and one control measurement are performed. If the
control measurement is successful the new calibration is saved. If it is not, the original setting will continue to
be used. The procedure can be repeated.
3. Save your settings:
• Pressthe ENTER button.
5.4.2.3 Adjusting the display accuracy
1. Press the dispLay aCCuraCy switch
The display accuracy relates to the output of values, e.g., the number of decimal places.
2. You can select one of two settings:
 • High
 • Low
3. Save your settings:
• Pressthe ENTER button.

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5 Menu buttons
5.4 Settings (continued 5.4)
5.4.3 Instrument
5.4.3.1 Calibration
WithrespecttothecalibrationofyourAtlasinstrument,pleaserefertotherelevantinstructionmanual.
5.4.3.2 Filter system
1. Specify the filter system:
The filter system selected must be the same as the installed system, otherwise the instrument controller will use
incorrect reference values. Select the filter system installed in your instrument from the list.
2. Save your input / selection:
• Press the ENTER button.
5.4.3.3 Lamp age
1. Enter the lamp age:
The instrument controller keeps track of the number of hours the installed lamps are operational. This value
mustberesettozeroeachtimealampisreplaced.Thenumberofinputfieldsdependsuponthenumberof
lamps with which the instruments operates.
 • Usethenumerickeypadtoentertheageofthelamp(forXenotest440seesection5.4.3.3.1).
NOTE – Lamp lifetime:
The recommended maximum lamp lifetime is 1500 hours of operation.
2. Save your input:
• Press the ENTER button.
5.4.3.3.1 Lamp set (depending on the device type)
Useful life
Theunitcontrollercountstheoperatinghoursoftheinstalledlampset.Thecountermustberesettozeroevery
time the lamp is changed.
The unit controller calculates the remaining useful life by means of XenoLogic™, depending upon the filter system,
wavelength and irradiance. The consumption of the lamp set is displayed in percent.
New lamp set
If a new lamp set was installed, the useful life of the lamp can be reset with this function. To do so, the SD card
provided with the new lamp set must be inserted (see device operating instructions).
Save lamp data
The data of the installed lamp set can be saved on the SD card with this function.
5.4.3.4 Auto start
This menu item offers you the option of defining the following settings in case of a power failure:
 • Continuethetestoncepowerisrestored
 • Donotcontinuethetestifpowerislostformorethan(1–9999)minutes.Youcanspecifythedesirednumber
of minutes here