Atlas SunSpray User manual

Operating Manual
SUNSPRAY
®
SunSpray
for SUNTEST XLS+

Operating Manual SunSpray for SUNTEST®XLS+
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further processing or any other form of reproduction, even in part, are allowed only with the written permission of
Atlas Material Testing Technology GmbH. This does not apply to reproduction for company internal purposes. The
contents of the operating manual are subject to change at any time without notice. The German version of this oper-
ating manual is binding for translations into foreign languages.
Atlas Material Testing Technology GmbH • 63589 Linsengericht • Germany
Trademarks
SUNTEST®XLS+ is a registered trademark of Atlas Material Testing Technology GmbH.
All other trademarks used in this operating manual are the exclusive property of the manufacturers concerned.

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Contents Page
1 Instructions for safe operation ..................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Explanation of the symbols ......................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 General safety instructions .......................................................................................................................... 8
2 Delivery ......................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.1 Packaging ................................................................................................................................................. 10
2.2 Scope of delivery ....................................................................................................................................... 10
3 Requirements for installation ...................................................................................................................... 11
3.1 Room climate ............................................................................................................................................ 11
3.2 Room ventilation ....................................................................................................................................... 11
3.3 Dimensions / Set up .................................................................................................................................. 11
3.4 Water supply ............................................................................................................................................. 12
3.5 Transport ................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.6 Installation and space requirements ......................................................................................................... 13
4 Product Description ..................................................................................................................................... 14
4.1 View from the front and right ..................................................................................................................... 14
5 Functional description ................................................................................................................................. 15
5.1 Equipment function ................................................................................................................................... 15
5.2 Safety devices ........................................................................................................................................... 15
6 Start up .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
6.1 Starting the device for the rst time ........................................................................................................... 16
6.2 Checking the device components ............................................................................................................. 16
6.3 Filling the water tank ................................................................................................................................. 17
6.4 Emptying the water tank ............................................................................................................................ 18
6.5 Mounting the protective plate .................................................................................................................... 18
6.6 Inserting the sample table ......................................................................................................................... 18
6.7 Inserting the water deector plate ............................................................................................................. 18
6.8 Incoming power connection ...................................................................................................................... 19
7 Operation ...................................................................................................................................................... 20
7.1 Menu structure of the device control ......................................................................................................... 20
7.2 Setting options .......................................................................................................................................... 21
8. Shut down ..................................................................................................................................................... 21
8.1 Turning off the device ................................................................................................................................ 21
8.2 Turning off the device in an emergency .................................................................................................... 21
9. Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................... 22
9.1 Error messages and troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 22
10. Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................. 23
10.1 Inspection .................................................................................................................................................. 23
10.2 Repair ........................................................................................................................................................ 23
10.3 Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................... 24
11. Technical data ............................................................................................................................................... 25
12. Notes ............................................................................................................................................................. 26
13. Declaration of conformity ............................................................................................................................ 27

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Fig. 1 Installation and space requirements .................................................................................................... 13
Fig. 4.1 View from the front and right ................................................................................................................ 14
Fig. 5.1 Equipment function ............................................................................................................................... 15
Fig. 6.0 Filling the water tank ............................................................................................................................. 17
Fig. 6.1 Inserting the sample table ..................................................................................................................... 18
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Fig. 6.3 Incoming power connection ................................................................................................................. 19
Fig. 7.1 Menu structure ....................................................................................................................................... 20
Fig. 8.1 Turning off the device ............................................................................................................................ 21

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Instructions for the user:
This operating manual describes the SunSpray accessory (spraying unit) for the SUNTEST®XLS+ weathering instru-
ment.
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The following persons can be considered properly qualied:
• Persons who have gained their knowledge in special training courses
• Persons who have been trained for the operation and operating possibilities of the SUNTEST XLS+ instrument
and the accessory based on this operating manual
• Persons who are able to assess the activity that they perform based on work experience and instruction in the
relevant safety conditions and recognize possible hazards
Service:
• Work on the electrical components may only be carried out by qualied personnel
Cleaning:
• Cleaning work on the accessories may only be carried out by trained personnel with instruction based on this
operating manual
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to use the existing scope of functions and to avoid possible damage to the accessory.
If special problems occur which are not explained in enough detail in this operating manual, please contact
your supplier for your own safety.
1Instructions for safe operation

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1Instructions for safe operation
Instructions for the user:
The SunSpray accessory incorporates state-of-the-art design features and is safe to operate. Nevertheless, this in-
strument could still be hazardous, especially when it is operated by insufciently trained personnel used improperly,
or for a use which it was not intended.
Installation and maintenance work:
• Installation may only be performed by a qualied electrician
• Further replacement of electrical components may only be done by a qualied electrician
Instruction and prevention of accidents:
• For personnel who work on and with this instrument, the owner must create written instructions in a comprehensible
form and in the language of the employees based on this operating manual (FRG: Directive for the Prevention of
Accidents, UVV BGV A1)
• The work health and safety regulations of the trade cooperative associations (BGV A 3) must be observed
• Instruct the operating and cleaning personnel in the operation and care of the instrument based on these
instructions
• Unauthorized modications to the instrument are not permitted for safety reasons
Warranty:
Atlas MTT GmbH guarantees the safety and functional capability of the instrument only on condition that:
• Only original spare parts or accessories approved by Atlas MTT are used
• Inspections and maintenance work are performed according to given intervals
Validity of the contents of the manual:
• The contents of the operating manual are subject to change at any time without notice
• The German version of this operating manual is binding for translations into foreign languages
Keep this operating manual in a safe place near the instrument to be able to consult safety instructions and
important operating information at all times.
Atlas Material Testing Technology GmbH
Vogelsbergstr. 22
63589 Linsengericht / Germany
(p) + 49-6051-707-140
(f) + 49-6051-707-149
email: [email protected]
www.atlas-mts.com

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1Instructions for safe operation
Symbols in the operating manual:
WARNING
Failure to heed this warning may lead to severe and even fatal injury!
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 electric shock!
Symbols on the instrument:
CE conformity mark
REFERENCE TO DISPOSAL DIRECTIVE (WEEE)!
The disposal of this product must comply with the EC Directive
2002/96/EG with regard to the used electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE).
1.1 Explanation of the symbols

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1Instructions for safe operation
1.2 General safety instructions
Use for the intended purpose:
• The SunSpray device serves as an accessory for the SUNTEST®XLS+ for sample spraying and may only be used
in combination with the SUNTEST XLS+
• The SunSpray sprays water and provides the possibility of implementing wet cycles in weathering tests (see
installation instructions for data on water quality)
• The device is suitable for continuous operation
• The SunSpray device is tested for electromagnetic compatibility and suitable for installation in an industrial
environment
Improper use
• The SunSpray device may not be operated in rooms which do not meet the installation requirements
• No other spraying liquids apart from puried water may be used
This device meets the following safety requirements:
• DIN EN 61010, Part 1 Edition 2002-08
Safety regulations for electrically operated measuring, control, regulating and laboratory instruments.
General requirements
Equipping of high voltage systems with electronic equipment
• DIN EN 60204 (DIN VDE 0113): Part 1 Edition 1998-11
Electrical equipping of industrial machines
• DIN EN 60947-1 Edition 1999-12
Low-voltage switchgear
• DIN EN 60947-3 Edition 2001-12
Low-voltage switchgear
• DIN EN 50274 Edition 2002-11 and DIN EN 60529-1 Edition 2000-09
Finger safety, back of hand safety
• DIN EN 61326 EMC
• DIN EN 61000 EMC

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1Instructions for safe operation
1.2 General safety instructions
Safety devices
The SunSpray device is equipped with a safety switch which monitors the function of the unit.
• A oat switch turns off the unit as soon as the ll level of the water reservoir drops below a minimum level
After the instrument turns off due to a fault, operation cannot continue until the error message is conrmed. An
interrupted test continues at the point at which it was interrupted.
Incoming power connection
The device can be operated with the following voltages:
• 230 V ± 10 %, 50 / 60 Hz
The device is manufactured for the power supply network according to the conrmed sales order.
Disposal:
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Since March 24, 2006 the manufacturer is obliged to take back the product
according to the European directive 2002/96/EG WEE (Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment) in the corresponding national version.
Compliance with the RohS directive:
The SUNTEST® XLS+ meets the requirements of the 2002/95/EG RohS directive (restriction of the use of certain
hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment) for equipment class 9.
Disposal of the packaging:
Please dispose of the packaging materials according to any local disposal regulations. A list of used packaging
materials can be found in chapter 2, section 2.1, “Packaging”.

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2Delivery
2.1 Packaging
The SunSpray device is delivered in a stable packaging
crate as an accessory. All packaging materials can be
separated and are recyclable.
• Outer packaging of corrugated cardboard
• Polyethylene lm (PE)
• Polyethylene foam (PE)
• Plastic hooping bands (PP)
The following sensitive components are packed separately:
• Connecting parts
• Sample table and rain rod
• Water deector plate for BST sensor
2.2 Scope of delivery
The SunSpray spraying system for the SUNTEST®XLS+
instrument is not delivered ready for operation. Separately
packed components must be installed before operating.
This assembly may only be performed by an authorized
Atlas MTT service technician to to ensure correct instal-
lation of the unit.
The scope of delivery includes:
Functional parts of the unit:
• Spraying system (water reservoir) with the function
units
• A sample table for spraying
• Coupling for reservoir lling and hose for connecting
the pump to the spray rod
• Spray rod with attaching screws
• Water deector plate for BST sensor
Technical documentation:
• Operating manual

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3Requirements for installation
3.1 Room climate
Climatic requirements for the operating room:
Observe the instructions in the SUNTEST®XLS+
operating manual.
3.2 Room ventilation
Observe the instructions in the SUNTEST XLS+
operating manual.
3.3 Dimensions / Set up
• Device dimensions (W x D x H):
90 cm x 48 cm x 25 cm
• Device weight: approx. 22 kg (without water)
• Stand the device on a stable laboratory table with a
non-ammable surface and align the laboratory table
horizontally
• Lift the device to move it, otherwise the rubber feet
could slip off the screws
NOTE – minimum load carrying capacity of
the laboratory table
The sum of the weight of the SUNTEST XLS+ and
a SunSpray completely filled with water is approx.
160 kg. Pay attention to maximum load capacity of the
laboratory table.

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3.5 Transport
NOTE – transport!
The accessory may only be transported by experienced
service personnel who have suitable tools.
3.4 Water supply
To operate the SunSpray in conjunction with the SUNTEST
XLS+, puried water is necessary (see Technical Data).
The water is circulated and fed by the automatic relling
reservoir.
The water reservoir can either be lled manually or auto-
matically with water by the integrated ow control. There
is an overow spout on the back which must be connected
to a drain opening by means of a hose pipe (ID = 19 mm).
The coupling provided serves to connect to a puried
water supply for automatic lling.
• Connection water supply: G 3/8 " (inch)
The puried water must have the following characteristics:
• Conductivity < 5 μS/cm
• pH value 6 – 8
• max. silicate content < 1 ppm
NOTE – water quality
Make sure that the water is changed regularly if recircu-
lated, depending on erosion materials from the samples.
Poor water quality not only leads to poorer test results,
but also affects the function and life of the components
in the device.
3Requirements for installation

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3.6 Installation and space requirements
Weight of the instrument:
• SUNTEST® XLS+ approx. 90 kg
• SUNTEST XLS+ and SunSpray (empty) approx. 112 kg
• SUNTEST XLS+ and SunSpray (full) approx. 160 kg
CAUTION – possible bodily injuries!
To place the SUNTEST XLS+ on the SunSpray, the
SUNTEST XLS+ must be held by the four handles
mounted into the sides of the unit. Otherwise there is
a danger of damaging the cover plate of the SunSpray!
Wear protective gloves for all installation work!
NOTE – load at the installation site
If several instruments are installed in one place, the static
load capacity of the installation site must be ensured.
NOTE – gripping points on the SUNTEST XLS+
The SUNTEST XLS+ may only be held and lifted with the
handles mounted into the sides of the unit.
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Stand the SunSpray either on the oor or on a stable,
non-ammable laboratory table and align horizontally.
Place the SUNTEST XLS+ on the SunSpray:
Lift the SUNTEST XLS+ 1by the handles 2and place
on the SunSpray 3, t the rubber feet over the two (see
arrow in drawing) xing points on the cover of the Sun-
Spray. The two xing points on the cover serve to position
the SUNTEST XLS+ on the accessory.
Space requirements:
Pay attention to leave sufcient space for accessing the
maintenance hatch 9(see , page 14) and the wall:
Distance from the wall: at least 50 cm
Distance at side: at least 50 cm
3Requirements for installation
1
2
3
Fig. 1

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4Product Description
4.1 View from the front and right
Fig. 4.1: View from the front:
1 Water reservoir
2Electrical section with maintenance door
3Housing cover with protective plate against
escaping water
4 Connecting cable for connection to the
SUNTEST®XLS+
5 Incoming power cable connection
6Sample table with water drain slits
7Position points for SUNTEST XLS+
8 On/Off Switch
Fig. 4.1
6
8
9
7
3
4
5
2
1
7
8
A
E
D
C
B
9Maintenance door electrical section
A BST sensor holder
BWater pump
 CFloat switch
 DFloat valve
 ERain rod

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5.1 Equipment function
The SunSpray enables the SUNTEST®XLS+ to spray
samples with water. The special sample table must be
inserted for spraying in the test chamber and connected to
the water reservoir (closed circuit) by a deector plate. The
water in the tank is sprayed onto the samples by a nozzle
in the test chamber and fed back into the water reservoir
through the openings in the sample table. The SunSpray
is controlled completely by the SUNTEST XLS+. Fig. 5.1
Water supply:
The lling level of the water reservoir is monitored by
an automatically closing oat switch on the back of the
device; a magnetic switch signals a low lling level to the
program control in case of error. The water reservoir is
emptied by the ball valve on the back.
5.2 Safety devices
The operational and functional safety of the device is
ensured by safety indicators and protective devices.
• The on/off switch is pressed for emergency stop
• When the water level in the reservoir is too low, an
error message is displayed on the SUNTEST XLS+
control unit
Fig. 5.1
5Functional description

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The device may only be started for the first time by
Atlas MTT GmbH Technical Service or authorized service
representative.
NOTE – rain pump
Rain pump is not automatic-drawn! Remove all air from
the pump before installation!
6.2 Checking the device components
6Start up
WARNING – electric shock!
Touching live parts can lead to life threat-
ening electric shocks. Disconnect from the
power supply before testing the device!
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and secure against reconnecting
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Only parts which are in good operating condition en-
sure the functional reliability of the SunSpray and the
SUNTEST® XLS+ instrument. Check the device com-
ponents listed below for damage and correct operation
before starting or before every new test run. Damaged
or worn parts may not be used.
Checklist:
The following items must be checked before starting:
• Fit and tightness of the water hoses as well as clean-
liness of the components in the water circuit
• Fill level of the water reservoir for puried water
• Condition of plugs and power cables

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6Start up
6.3 Filling the water tank
Manual lling ():
1. Fasten a hose (ID = 19 mm) to the nozzle 1for the
overow and make sure that the ball valve 2is closed.
2. Open the test chamber door of the SUNTEST® XLS+
and remove the sample table.
3. Fill the reservoir with approx. 40 l of puried water
(requirements: see below).
The purified water must have the following quality
characteristics:
• Conductivity < 5 μS/cm
• pH value 6 – 8
• max. silicate content < 1 ppm
Connection to an external water treatment system
():
1. Fasten a hose (ID = 19 mm) to the nozzle 1for the
overow (on the back of the device) and make sure
that the ball valve 2is closed.
2. Connect the enclosed coupling bushing to the external
water system (hose ID = 10 mm) and then plug to the
opposite side of the quick coupling 3on the back of
the device.
3. The reservoir is automatically lled with approx. 40 l
of puried water; the oat valve interrupts the water
supply automatically.
NOTE – using aids
It is easier to ll up the water reservoir by using a funnel,
a hose or a combination of the two.
Fig. 6.0
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1. Connect a water hose with an inside diameter of
10 mm to the nozzle of the drain tap and feed the other
end of the hose into the drain.
2. Open the drain tap and empty the water reservoir.
3. Open the test chamber door of the SUNTEST®XLS+,
remove the sample table; then check whether the water
tank is emptied completely.
NOTE – Recycling of the water:
To protect the measuring and control instruments against
dirt and deposits, contaminated water should not be re-
used.
6.5 Mounting the protective plate
To avoid water damage in the SUNTEST XLS+, the device
must be assembled with the enclosed protective plate:
1. Lift the protective plate
4
and press against the bottom
of the SUNTEST XLS+.
2. Tighten the four screws so that the protective plate
cannot slip down.
3. Make sure that the protective plate is touching the
bottom of the SUNTEST XLS+ evenly to prevent water
penetrating the areas outside the test chamber.
6.6 Inserting the sample table
Insert sample table for spraying in the test chamber
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1. Insert sample table for spraying in the test chamber of
the SUNTEST XLS+ so that the sample table is sitting
on the left and right hand housing frame of the test
chamber 5.
2. Place the BST sensor into the holder 6of the sample
table.
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The water sprayed on the BST sensor is drained off easier
by the enclosed deector plate, and therefore supports
quickest drying of the sensor. The plate must be mounted
underneath the BST sensor for this 
1. Insert the BST sensor 7 into the deector plate 8
from the right and press down.
2. Place the whole unit (comprising BST sensor and de-
ector plate) into the holder 9of the spraying sample
table.
3. The two plate stripes may not touch the BST sensor;
there should be a gap of 0.5 – 1 mm.
6Start up
5
6
4
Fig. 6.16.4 Emptying the water tank
7
8
9
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6Start up
6.8 Incoming power connection
WARNING – electric shock!
Touching live parts can lead to life threaten-
ing electric shocks. Check plugs and power
cables for damage before connecting to the
incoming power. Damaged parts may not be
used for electrical connection!
The SunSpray device is connected to a incoming voltage
of 230 V ± 10 % (see Technical Data). The incoming power
connection is made by a PE plug (1P/N/PE) or (2P/PE).
Device fuse 10 A (F). The electrical power must be fused
according to regulations.
Connecting and turning on the device:
1. Before connecting to the incoming power, check
whether the values of the power supply network of
the operating rooms match the data on the rating plate
on the back of the device.
2. If the data for voltage (V) and maximum current (A)
do not match, the device may not be connected.
3. Fig. 6.3: Insert the PE plug 1(on the back of the
device) with one side into the light equipment socket
2and the other side into a properly grounded and
fused socket.
4. Make sure that no stress or strain forces act on the
power cables.
5. The spraying cycle of the SunSpray is controlled by
the program control of the SUNTEST®XLS+. Plug and
x the connecting cable 3 (9-pin D-Sub plug) into the
connection on the back of the SUNTEST XLS+ for this.
6. Turn on the SunSpray device at the switch.
Fig. 6.3
1
2
3

Operating Manual SunSpray for SUNTEST®XLS+
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7.1 Menu structure of the device control Fig. 7.1
7Operation
Fig. 7.1: Overview of the menu structure modules and the corresponding sub-menus.
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