Atlas SUNFLOOD User manual

Operating Manual
SUNFLOOD
®
SunFlood
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 content
of the operating manual may be changed at any time without notice. The German version of this operating manual is
binding for translations into foreign languages.
Atlas Material Testing Technology GmbH • 63589 Linsengericht • Germany
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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 of equipment .................................................................................................................................. 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............................................................................................................................. 17
6.5 Preparing the ooding bath ........................................................................................................................ 18
6.6 Incoming power connection ....................................................................................................................... 19
7. Operation ...................................................................................................................................................... 20
7.1 Menu structure of the device control .......................................................................................................... 20
7.2 Setting options .......................................................................................................................................... 21
8. Shut down ..................................................................................................................................................... 22
8.1 Turning off the device................................................................................................................................. 22
8.2 Turning off the device in an emergency ..................................................................................................... 22
9. Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................... 23
9.1 Error messages and troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 23
10. Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................. 24
10.1 Inspection................................................................................................................................................... 24
10.2 Repair......................................................................................................................................................... 24
10.3 Maintenance............................................................................................................................................... 25
10.4 Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................... 25
11. Technical data ............................................................................................................................................... 27
12. Notes ............................................................................................................................................................. 28
13. Declaration of conformity ............................................................................................................................ 29

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List of gures Page
Fig. 3.6 Installation and space requirements .................................................................................................... 13
Fig. 4.1 View from the front and right ................................................................................................................ 14
Fig. 5.1 Equipment function ............................................................................................................................... 15
Fig. 6.1 Filling the water tank ............................................................................................................................. 17
Fig. 6.2 Preparing the ooding bath .................................................................................................................. 18
Fig. 6.3 Incoming power connection ................................................................................................................. 19
Fig. 7.1 Menu structure ....................................................................................................................................... 20
Fig. 8.1 Turning off the device ............................................................................................................................ 22
Fig. 10.1 Cleaning the water lter ........................................................................................................................ 25

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Instruction for the user:
This operating manual describes the SunFlood accessory (ooding system) for the SUNTEST®XLS+ weathering
instrument. Please note that certain work may only be carried out by personnel with the proper qualication.
The following persons can be considered properly qualied:
• Users who have gained their knowledge in special training courses
• Users who have been trained for the operation and operating possibilities of the SUNTEST XLS+ instrument and
the accessory based on this operating manual
• Users who are able to assess the conditions relevant to safety and recognize possible hazards during work based
on their appropriate training and experience
Service:
• Work on the electrical components may only be carried out by qualied and specialized personnel
Cleaning:
• Cleaning work on the accessories may only be carried out by trained personnel based on this operation manual
Please read this operating manual carefully before using the accessory for the rst time in order to be able
to use the existing scope of functions and to avoid possible damage to the accessory. If special problems
occur which are not presented in enough detail in this operating manual, please contact your supplier for
your own safety.
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
1Instructions for safe operation

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Instructions for the owner:
The SunFlood accessory is constructed according to the state-of-the-art manufacturing processes and is safe to
operate. Nevertheless, this instrument could still be hazardous, especially when it is operated by insufciently trained
personnel or when it is used improperly or for a use for which it was not intended.
Installation and maintenance work:
• Installation may only be performed by a qualied electrician
• Changing 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 or conversions to the instrument are not permitted for safety reasons
Warranty:
Atlas MTT GmbH guarantees the safety and functional capability of the instrument only on condition that:
• Only original spare parts or accessories approved by Atlas MTT are used
• Inspections and maintenance work are performed according to the given time 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 to 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
1Instructions for safe operation

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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:
WARNING AGAINST A DANGEROUS PLACE!
Caution! See the operating manual.
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 SunFlood device serves as an accessory for the SUNTEST® XLS+ for ooding weathering samples and may
only be used with this instrument
• The SunFlood serves to ood the material samples with water and provides the possibility of exposing samples to
light under owing water (see installation instructions for specication for ooding water)
• The device is suitable for continuous operation
• The SunFlood device is tested for electromagnetic compatibility and suitable for installation in an industrial
environment
Improper use
• The SunFlood device may not be operated in rooms which do not meet the installation requirements
• No other ooding 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 SunFlood device is equipped with safety switches and temperature sensors which monitor individual function units.
• If the water exceeds the maximum temperature allowed, the overheating protection is triggered (temperature safety
switch); in this case please contact the Atlas MTT GmbH service
• A oat switch shuts off the unit as soon as the ll level of the water reservoir drops below a minimum
After the instrument switches 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 delivered ready for the power supply network according to the order.
Disposal:
OBSERVE THE REGULATIONS FOR DISPOSAL!
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 SunFlood 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 the valid disposal regulations. A list of used packaging materi-
als can be found in chapter 2, par. 2.1, “Packaging”.

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2Delivery of the device
2.1 Packaging
The SunFlood 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, ooding bath
2.2 Scope of delivery
The ooding system for the SUNTEST®instrument is not
delivered ready for operation. Separately packed compo-
nents must be installed before operating. The scope of
delivery includes:
Accessory with the function units:
• Flooding system (water reservoir) with the function
units
• A ooding bath with sample table
• Coupling for lling the reservoir and hose to join the
pump to the spray rod
Technical documentation:
• Operating manual

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3Requirements for installation
3.1 Room climate
Climatic requirements for the operating room:
In continuous operation together with the SUNTEST XLS+
the ambient climate changes constantly due to the hot air
emission of the radiator cooling and the evaporation of
the water. The device may, therefore, only be installed in
sufciently vented, dust-free rooms or must be connected
to appropriate technical ventilation.
Ambient conditions:
• Room temperatures of 18 – 25 °C
• Relative humidity of max. 50%
3.2 Room ventilation
The operating room must be kept dust-free. The fresh air
must be ltered through an air lter of lter class EU 4.
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)
• Lift the device on a suitably stable laboratory table with
a non-ammable surface and align the table horizontally
• Lift the device to move it, otherwise the rubber feet
could slip off the screws
NOTE – minimum load capacity
of the laboratory table
The sum of the dead weight of the SUNTEST®XLS+
and a SunFlood completely lled with water is approx.
160 kg. Pay attention to sufcient load capacity of the
laboratory table!
NOTE –
Please observe the installation conditions for the
SUNTEST XLS+

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3.4 Water supply
To operate the SunFlood in conjunction with the SUNTEST®
XLS+, puried water is necessary (see Technical Data).
The puried water is circulated and fed by the automatic
relling reservoir.
The water reservoir can either be lled manually or sup-
plied permanently 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 "
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
The recommended operating mode is automatic relling.
This guarantees the necessary ll volume at all times.
Make sure puried water is changed regularly to keep
the quality of the test high.
3Requirements for installation
3.5 Transport
NOTE – Transport!
The instrument may only be transported by experienced
service personnel who have suitable tools

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3Requirements for installation
3.6 Installation and space requirements
Weight of the instrument:
• SunFlood (empty) 22 kg
• SUNTEST® XLS+ approx. 90 kg
• SUNTEST XLS+ and SunFlood (full) approx. 160 kg
CAUTION –
possible bodily injuries!
To place the SUNTEST XLS+ on the SunFlood the
XLS+ must be held by the four handles mounted into
the sides of the unit. Otherwise there is a danger of
crushing the lifted cover plate of the SunFlood! 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 lifted with the handles
(to be mounted).
Installing the device, g. 3.6:
Stand the SunFlood either on the oor or on a stable,
non-ammable laboratory table and align horizontally.
Place SUNTEST XLS+ on the SunFlood, g. 3.6:
Lift the SUNTEST XLS+ 1with the handles 2onto the
SunFlood 3 and t the rubber feet over the two (see ar-
row in g. 3.6:) xed points on the cover of the SunFlood;
the two xed points on the cover serve to position the
SUNTEST XLS+ on the accessory.
Space requirements:
Pay attention to leave sufcient space for access to the
maintenance hatch 9(g. 4.1: page 14) and the wall:
Distance from the wall: at least 50 cm
Distance at side: at least 50 cm
Fig. 3.6
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2
3

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4Description of the device
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3
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B
C
D
E
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4.1 View from the front and right
View from the front:
1 Water reservoir with pump and heater
2Electrical section with maintenance hatch
3Housing cover with two separate hatches for hose
passages and maintenance access
4 Connecting cable to the SUNTEST®XLS+
5Power cable connection
6 Flooding bath with sample table
7Position points for SUNTEST XLS+
8 Switch for on / off
9Maintenance hatch
A Holder for BST sensor
B Water pump
CFloating switch
DFloating valve
EHeating coil
Fig. 4.1

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5.1 Equipment function
The SunFlood device enables the SUNTEST®XLS+ to
ood samples with water. The ooding bath is installed in
the test chamber and connected to the water reservoir by
the feed and drain hose pipe. The water in the reservoir is
heated up to the temperature preselected in the program
(SUNTEST XLS+ control) and ows around the samples
placed on the perforated plate; the installed black standard
sensor measures the black standard temperature at the
sample level. The pumps integrated in the water reservoir
ensure a homogeneous mixing and a constant ow of the
heated water. The ooding system is controlled completely
by the SUNTEST XLS+ (Fig. 5.1).
Water supply:
The ll level of the water reservoir is monitored by an au-
tomatically closing oat valve on the back of the device; a
a oat switch signals a low ll level to the program control
in case of the lack of water. 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 features.
• The on/off switch is pressed for emergency stop
• When the water level in the reservoir is too low, an er-
ror message is output on the SUNTEST XLS+ control
unit
• Overheating protection interrupts the power supply
of the heating unit in the water reservoir as soon as
the maximum permissible temperature of 95 °C is
exceeded. The overheating protection must then be
switched ready for operation again by a manual reset
for safety reasons (service assignment necessary)
5Functional description
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TestÜbersicht
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6Start up
6.1 Starting the device for the rst time
NOTE – starting for the rst time
The device may only be started for the rst time by the
Atlas MTT GmbH Technical Service or authorized service
representatives. All functioning parts of the instrument are
checked and run during initial startup.
6.2 Checking the device components
WARNING – electric shock!
Touching live parts can lead to life threatening
electric shocks.
Disconnect from the power supply before
testing the device!
• Turn the device off at the ON/OFF switch
• Pull the electrical plug out of the socket
and secure against reconnecting
• Check whether the device is voltage free
Only parts which are in optimal working condition ensure
the functional reliability of the SunFlood and SUNTEST®
XLS+ instrument. Check components and functioning
parts listed below for damage before starting or before
every new test is run. Damaged or worn parts should not
be used.
Checklist:
The following items must be checked before starting:
• Fit and tightness of the water hoses as well as cleanli-
ness of the components in the water circuit
• Condition of the water lter of the ooding pump
• 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, g. 6.1:
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 covers in the SunFlood.
3. Fill the water reservoir with approx. 40 l of puried
water (requirements: see below).
The puried 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,
g. 6.1:
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 water reservoir is automatically lled with approx.
40 l of puried water; the oat valve interrupts the water
supply automatically.
NOTE – ll recommendation
It is easier to ll up the water reservoir by using a funnel,
a hose or a combination of the two.
1
2
3
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6Start up
6.4 Emptying the water tank
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 ooding bath and remove the covers on
the SunFlood; 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, the drained water may not be reused.
6.5 Preparing the ooding bath
Connecting the flooding bath to the water circuit,
g. 6.2:
1. Connect the straight hose connection nozzle of water
inlet 2to the feed hose 6 xed to the water reservoir.
The feed hose is long enough that it can be pulled out
of the water reservoir for this purpose.
2. Plug the enclosed length of hose 1to the angled drain
nozzle 5 of the ooding bath.
3. Set the angle of inclination of the insertion plate (per-
forated plate) at the four adjustment screws 4. The
setting function serves to enable and speed up draining
of the water from the samples.
Inserting the ooding bath into the test chamber:
4. Insert the ooding bath into the test chamber of the
SUNTEST XLS+ so that the support borders of the
ooding bath 3sit on the left and right housing frames
of the test chamber 9. Immerse the feed hose as far
as possible into the water tank and plug the water drain
into the reservoir inlet opening 8.
5. Place the BST sensor in the holder 7of the insertion
plate; the BST sensor must be in the rear right hand
section of the test chamber!
6
4
3
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6.6 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 SunFlood is connected to an 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 and strain forces act on the
power cables.
5. The ow cycle of the SunFlood is controlled by the
program control of the SUNTEST®XLS+. Plug the
connecting cable 3 (9-pin D-Sub plug) into the con-
nection on the back of the SUNTEST XLS+ for this.
6. Turn on the SunFlood device at the switch.
1
2
3
Fig. 6.3
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7.1 Menu structure of the device control
Fig. 7.1: Overview of the program menu structure and the corresponding sub-menus.
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