Atlas SUNTEST CPS User manual

SUNTEST CPS / CPS+
Operating Manual

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1 Notes for safe operation.................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Explanation of the pictorial signs..................................................................................................................6
1.2 Instructionsforsafeoperation ......................................................................................................................7
2 Installation of unit ..........................................................................................................................................8
2.1 Supplyschedule ..........................................................................................................................................8
2.2 Packingmaterial ..........................................................................................................................................8
2.3 Locationrequirements..................................................................................................................................9
2.4 Installation ...................................................................................................................................................9
3 Description of unit ........................................................................................................................................10
3.1 Description of Suntest CPS .......................................................................................................................10
3.2 Description of Suntest CPS+ .....................................................................................................................10
3.3 Components with similar construction SUNTEST CPS / CPS+ .................................................................. 11
4 Description offunctions ...............................................................................................................................12
4.1 Radiationand filtering.................................................................................................................................12
4.2 Ventilation circuits......................................................................................................................................12
4.3 Spectraldistributionwithadditionalfilters...................................................................................................13
4.4 Sensor system in SUNTEST CPS+ ...........................................................................................................14
4.5 Safetydevices ...........................................................................................................................................15
4.6 Safetymarkings.........................................................................................................................................15
5 Accessories ...................................................................................................................................................16
6 Commissioning .............................................................................................................................................18
6.1 Mountingofspecimentable .......................................................................................................................18
6.2 Assembling the radiation system ...............................................................................................................18
6.3 Connectiontopowersupply .......................................................................................................................21
7 Operation and shutdown .............................................................................................................................22
7.1 Configurationofunit ...................................................................................................................................22
7.2 Standardtestingprocedure ........................................................................................................................22
7.3 Testingprocedurewithoptionalunit............................................................................................................22
7.4 OperationofSUNTEST CPS ......................................................................................................................23
7.5 Operationof SUNTESTCPS+programcontroller......................................................................................23
7.6 Data transfer to a PC .................................................................................................................................24
7.7 Shutdown...................................................................................................................................................24
8 Calibration ....................................................................................................................................................25
8.1 Calibrationof irradiancewiththe XenoCalGlobalSensor ............................................................................25
8.2 Calibrationofirradiance with the RadialuxGlobalSensor ...........................................................................26
8.3 Calibrationoftheblack standardtemperature.............................................................................................27
9 Cleaning / Consumables..............................................................................................................................28
9.1 Cleaning.....................................................................................................................................................28
9.2 Consumables/ Spare parts........................................................................................................................29
10 Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................30
10.1 Maintenanceand care................................................................................................................................30
10.2 Commissioning ..........................................................................................................................................30
11 Technical data ..............................................................................................................................................31
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List of graphics Page
Fig. 1 Description of unit Suntest CPS.................................................................................................................10
Fig. 2 Description of unit Suntest CPS+...............................................................................................................10
Fig. 3 Components with similar construction SUNTEST CPS / CPS+ .................................................................. 11
Fig. 4 Testchamber .............................................................................................................................................11
Fig. 5 Radiationandfiltering.................................................................................................................................12
Fig. 6 Ventilation circuits......................................................................................................................................12
Spectraldistribution with additional filters...................................................................................................13
Fig. 7 Sensor system in the SUNTEST CPS+ .....................................................................................................14
Fig. 8 Safetydevices ...........................................................................................................................................15
Fig. 9 Safety markings.........................................................................................................................................15
Fig. 10 Mounting ofspecimen table .......................................................................................................................18
Fig. 11 Components ofthe radiation system ..........................................................................................................18
Fig. 12 Opening theassembly compartment..........................................................................................................19
Fig. 13 Installation ofoptical filters .........................................................................................................................19
Fig. 14 Installation of Xenon lamp..........................................................................................................................20
Fig. 15 Installation ofmirrors..................................................................................................................................20
Fig. 16 Closing theassembly compartment ...........................................................................................................21
Fig. 17 Connection topower supply .......................................................................................................................21
Fig. 18 Standard testingprocedure ........................................................................................................................22
Fig. 19 OperationofSUNTESTCPS ......................................................................................................................23
Fig. 20 Operation ofSUNTEST CPS+programcontroller .......................................................................................23
Fig. 21 Data transferto aPC (pinconfiguration) .....................................................................................................24
Fig. 22 Calibration ofirradiance withthe XenoCalGlobalSensor ............................................................................25
Fig. 23 Calibration ofirradiance withthe RadialuxGlobal Sensor ...........................................................................26
Fig. 24 Calibration ofthe blackstandard temperature.............................................................................................27

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Dear user,
Please note that certain kinds of work must only be carried out by personnel who are suitably qualified:
• The SUNTEST CPS/CPS+ may be operated only by trained und authorized laboratory personnel,
• The unit should only be cleaned by trained personnel.
• Thisoperatingmanualdescribes the SUNTEST CPS and the SUNTEST CPS+ weathering units.
• PleasereadtheOperatingManualcarefullybeforeusingthe SUNTEST CPS/CPS+.
You will then be able to exploit all theadvantagesthat the device offersand prevent damage.
• Ifunusual problems occur, that have notbeentreated in sufficient detailin this operating manual, please contactthe
supplierfor your own safety.
1Notes for safe operation
ATLAS Material Testing Technology B.V
Vogelsbergstr. 22
63589 Linsengericht / Altenhaßlau
Deutschland
Phone ++ 49 / 6051 / 707-140
Fax ++ 49 / 6051 / 707-149

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1Notes for safe operation
Dear User:
• Thisunit has been manufactured according to thestate-of-the-artand is operationally safe. Nonetheless, there may
besome danger from this unit, especially if itisoperated by personnel who are not adequately trained, orifit is used
inan improper manner, and not for its intended purpose.
• For personnel working with or on this unit, the operating agency must provide written instructions, in an easy-to-
understandform, based on these instructions, and make it available in the natural language of the employee (FRG:
Accident Prevention Act, UVV VGB 1 § 7, 2).
• Basedon these instructions, train the operating and cleaning personnel in the function, operation and maintenance
of this unit.
• The contents of this operating manual are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
• TheGerman version of this operating manual is binding in the case of translationsin other, foreign languages.
• For reasons of safety, changes or modifications to the unit on your own initiative are not permitted.
Please keep this operating manual carefully and accessibly in the vicinity of your instrument, so that safety
instructions and important information can be looked up at any time.
Trade marks:
All the trade marks in the instructions are the exclusive property of the respective manufacturers.
Copyright©
1999,ATLAS MTT BV • D-63589 Linsengericht-Altenhaßlau • Germany
Edition dated:
March1999

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Safety symbols will draw your attention to safety-criti-
cal operating errors.
Symbols used in the operating manual
WARNING!
Non-compliance with these can result in serious or even
fatal injury.
CAUTION!
Non-compliance with these can result in medium to light
personalinjuryordamagetoproperty.
NOTE!
Providesusage tips and useful information.
CE - Conformance mark
Symbols on the unit
Pulloutthe power plug before opening the device !
Warnsyounottotouchlivepartsofthe unit when you open
thedevice.
CE - Conformance mark
1Notes for safe operation
1.1 Explanation of the pictorial signs
Pull mains plug
before opening !

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1Notes for safe operation
Please also follow the safety instructions in the individual chapters.
Usage as authorized:
• SUNTESTCPS / CPS+ are used for exposure and weathering ofmaterial samples.
• Theunit is suitable for continuous operation.
• The unit has been tested for electromagnetic compatibility and for installation in an industrial application.
Unauthorized usage:
•No substances of materials that are inflammable or that can explode should be used in the test chamber.
• No substances or materials that may release toxic substances in any form should be used in the test chamber.
• Thedevice must notbeused for drying or heating objects or foodstuffs.
Safety instructions for commissioning:
WARNING - Pull out the power plug:
Coming in contact with live parts can result in a possibly fatal electrical shock. When assembling the irra-
diance system, set the ON (I) / OFF (O) switch to the "OFF (O)" position and pull out the power plug. Secure
the power plug from being inserted again.
WARNING - UV radiation being emitted:
If the specimen table is not used, UV radiation is emitted on the lower side of the unit and can result in
damage to skin and retina. Always use the specimen table when the unit is running !
WARNING - UV radiation being emitted:
If the mirrors (figure 15) are not used, UV radiation is emitted on the upper side of the unit and can result in
damage to skin and retina. Always mount the mirrors.
CAUTION - Danger of cuts and gashes:
The optical filters have sharp edges that may cause cuts and gashes.
Always wear protective gloves when working on the radiation system.
The device fulfills the following safety specifications:
• DINEN Part 1:1991-11, Part 2:1995-06
Safetyofmachinery
• DINEN 60601 Part 1:1994-05
Safety regulations for electrically operated measuring, controlling, regulating and laboratory equipment. General
requirements.
• DINEN 50178(VDE0160):1998-04
Electronicequipment for use in power installations
• DINEN 50082 (VDE 0839) Part 2:1997-11
Electromagnetic compatibility, Professional Basic Norm, immunity from distortion. Part 1: Residential areas, busi-
ness and industrial areas as well as small industries. Part 2: Industrial area.
Disposal:
• Please dispose of the packing materials according to the applicable disposal guidelines. There is a list given in
chapter 2.2, "Packing Material".
• Xenon lamps are special waste and may be sent toATLAS MTT B.V. for disposal.
• Old units contain re-usable materials. Therefore, please do not simply dispose of old units at the nearest garbage
dump, but ask your city or community administration for the possibilities of recycling.
1.2 Instructions for safe operation

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2Installation of unit
2.1 Supply schedule
The weathering unit is available in two versions: SUN-
TEST CPS or SUNTEST CPS+.
Thebasicunit of SUNTESTCPS consists of:
• Xenonlamp,
• Optical filter "coated quartz filter segment",
• UVmirror and light mirror,
• Specimentable,
• Sensorfor measuring and regulating irradiance (E),
• Controlpanelwithrotaryswitchforinfinite adjustment
of irradiance, Xenon lamp operating hour meter and
switchforignitingtheXenon lamp.
• ON (I) / OFF (O) switch.
SUNTEST CPS+ is equipped with the following:
• Xenonlamp,
• Optical filter "coated quartz filter segment",
• UVmirror and light mirror,
• Specimentable,
• Sensorfor measurement and control of irradiance(E),
• Sensor formeasurement andcontrol of the blackstan-
dardtemperature (BST),
• Sensor for measuring the test chamber temperature
(TCT),
• Program controller with a display for displaying data
andkeyboardfor data input,
• ON (I) / OFF (O) switch,
• Serial RS 232-port for connection to a PC.
2.2 Packing material
• Polyethylenefoam (PE)
• Corrugatedcardboard

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2.3 Location requirements
Climatic conditions required for the place of instal-
lation:
• Duringcontinuous operation, the hotairemitted by the
air-coolingsystem results in a constantly changing cli-
mateinthe room.Therefore,theSUNTESTunit should
onlybe installed in air-conditioned, sufficiently ventila-
ted places of installation.
• The places of installation must be kept free of dust.
• The room temperature must be maintained between
18°Cand 25°C.
• The max. relative humidity should be 70%.
The requirement for coolant air is as follows:
• 120m³/h forlampcooling andcoolingof thetestcham-
ber.
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2.4 Installation
Installation SUNTEST CPS / CPS+:
• Dimensions of unit (width x depth x height):
780 mm x 350 mm x 350 mm,
• Weight of unit approx. 30 kg,
• Theunit must be set up on a sufficiently stable labora-
torybench with a non-flammable support underneath;
the laboratory bench should be aligned so that it is
horizontal.
Caution - Overheating of the unit:
Blocking of the air inlet and air outlets can result in
overheating and damage to the unit!
When installing the unit, the following minimum di-
stances to the neighboring walls or objects must be
maintained:
to the front: 700 mm
to the back: 500mm
to the top: 350mm
to both sides: 300mm

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!Coveringhood
"Xenon lamp operatinghourmeter
#Rotary switch for setting the irradiance
$ON (I) / OFF (O) switch
%Switchfor igniting the Xenon lamp
&Test chamber door
'Airoutlet of the lamp cooling and temperature control
of the test chamber
Figure 1
3Description of unit
Figure 2
!Coveringhood
"Programcontroller
#Display
$Numericalkeyboard
%ON (I) / OFF (O) switch
&Test chamber door
'Airoutlet of the lamp cooling and temperature control
of the test chamber
3.1 Description of SUNTEST CPS
SUNTEST CPS facilitates manual setting of the testing
programs. The irradiance that has been set is regulated
at a constant value throughout the test duration.
Upper side of the unit:
• Covering hood !of the assembly compartment for
the lamp and filtering system.
Front side of the unit:
• Rotary switch #for setting the irradiance,
• Xenonlamp operating hour meter ",
• Switch%for igniting the Xenon lamp,
• ON (I) / OFF (O) switch $,
• Test chamber door &.
Left side of SUNTEST CPS:
• Air outlet 'of the lamp cooling and the temperature
control of the test chamber.
3.2 Description of SUNTEST CPS+
SUNTEST CPS+ is equipped with a microprocessor-ba-
sedcontroller for measurement and regulation and works
withsoftware-controlled testing programs.
Upper side of the unit:
• Covering hood !of the assembly compartment for
the lamp and filtering system.
Front side of SUNTEST CPS+:
• Program controller "with
• Numeric keypad $and
• Display #,
• ON (I) / OFF (O) switch %,
• Test chamber door &.
Left side of SUNTEST CPS+:
• Air outlet '( of the lamp cooling and the temperature
regulationof the test chamber.