Atlas Xenotest Beta+FD User manual

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this operating manual is binding for translations into foreign languages.
Atlas Material Testing Technology GmbH 63589 Linsengericht Germany
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Contents Page
1 Instructions for Safe Operation ................................................................................................................. 6
1.1 Explanation of Symbols........................................................................................................................ 8
1.2 General Safety Instructions.................................................................................................................. 9
2 Delivery of the Instrument........................................................................................................................ 11
2.1 Packaging .......................................................................................................................................... 11
2.2 Scope of Delivery ............................................................................................................................... 11
3 Requirements for the Installation Site..................................................................................................... 12
3.1 Room Climate .................................................................................................................................... 12
3.2 Room Ventilation ................................................................................................................................ 12
3.3 Instrument Exhaust Air System ..........................................................................................................12
3.4 Space Requirements.......................................................................................................................... 13
3.5 Instrument Dimensions and Space Requirements............................................................................. 14
4 Description of the Instrument .................................................................................................................. 15
4.1 View from the Front and Right ........................................................................................................... 15
4.2 View from Rear and Left .................................................................................................................... 16
4.3 View of Test Chamber ........................................................................................................................ 17
4.4 View of Control Panel......................................................................................................................... 19
5 Functional Description ............................................................................................................................. 20
5.1 Program Control................................................................................................................................. 20
5.2 Filter Systems .................................................................................................................................... 21
5.3 Ventilation System.............................................................................................................................. 27
5.4 Measuring and Control Sensors......................................................................................................... 28
5.5 Calibration Sensors............................................................................................................................ 29
6 Start Up ...................................................................................................................................................... 30
6.1 First Start Up ......................................................................................................................................30
6.2 Checking the Instrument Components............................................................................................... 30
6.3 Installing / Removing the Xenon Lamp .............................................................................................. 31
6.4 Changing the Filter System................................................................................................................ 33
6.5 Loading the Sample Rack .................................................................................................................. 34
6.6 Installation of the XENOSENSIV Sensor / Standard Sample Carousel............................................. 37
6.7 Connecting the Lamp Cooling to the Exhaust Air System.................................................................. 38
6.8 Setting up the Interface...................................................................................................................... 39
6.9 Incoming Power Connection .............................................................................................................. 39
7 Operation ................................................................................................................................................... 40
7.1 Menu Structure of the Instrument Control.......................................................................................... 40
7.2 Operating the Touch Screen .............................................................................................................. 40
7.3 Switching on the Instrument............................................................................................................... 41
7.4 Starting the Test Program .................................................................................................................. 42
7.5 Adjusting the XENOSENSIV Sensor.................................................................................................. 43
7.6 Regulation Without Sensors............................................................................................................... 45
7.7 Temperature Fields ............................................................................................................................ 46
7.8 Note on Implementation ..................................................................................................................... 47
8 Shut down .................................................................................................................................................. 48
8.1 Switching Off the Instrument .............................................................................................................. 48
8.2 Switching Off the Instrument in an Emergency.................................................................................. 48
8.3 Removing Samples ............................................................................................................................ 48
9 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................ 49
9.1 Error Message and Remedial Measures............................................................................................ 49

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10 Maintenance.............................................................................................................................................. 50
10.1 Preventive Maintenance..................................................................................................................... 50
10.2 Repair................................................................................................................................................. 50
10.3 Maintenance....................................................................................................................................... 51
10.4 Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................. 52
11 Technical Data .......................................................................................................................................... 53
12 Accessories .............................................................................................................................................. 54
13 Wearing Parts ........................................................................................................................................... 56
14 Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................................................................ 57

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List of Figures
Fig. 1 Instrument dimensions and space requirements
Fig. 2 View from the front and right
Fig. 3 View from rear and left
Fig. 4 View of test chamber with bottle carousel
Fig. 5 View of test chamber with packaging carousel
Fig. 6 View of control panel
Fig. 7 Control and output components
Fig. 8 Representation of the beam path
Fig. 9 Filter systems
Fig. 10 Diagram of XENOCHROME filter system 300
Fig. 11 Diagram of XENOCHROME filter system 320
Fig. 12 Diagram of XENOCHROME filter system StoreLight
Fig. 13 Ventilation system
Fig. 14 Measuring and control sensors
Fig. 15 Removing the xenon lamp
Fig. 16 Installing the xenon lamp
Fig. 17 Equipping the filter assembly
Fig. 18 Installing/removing the outer cylinder
Fig. 19 Standard sample rack
Fig. 20 Equipping the standard sample rack
Fig. 21 Special sample rack divided into three
Fig. 22 Special sample rack divided into two (blue scale)
Fig. 23 Sample carousel for small bottles
Fig. 24 Sample carousel for large bottles
Fig. 25 Sample carousel for packaging
Fig. 26 Sample rack for can packaging
Fig. 27 Installation of XENOSENSIV sensor
Fig. 28 Connecting the exhaust air system
Fig. 29 Setting up the interface
Fig. 30 Mains connection
Fig. 31 Touch screen
Fig. 32 Basic functions
Fig. 33 Switching on the instrument
Fig. 34 Starting the test program
Fig. 35 Temperature fields for XENOCHROME filter system
Fig. 36 Turning off the instrument
Fig. 37 Removing and installing the air filter lamp cooling
List of tables
Tab. 1 Overview of the filter systems
Tab. 2 XENOCHROME 300
Tab. 3 XENOCHROME 320
Tab. 4 Xenotest Beta+ FD accessories
Tab. 5 More Xenotest Beta+ FD accessories
Tab. 6 Repair parts

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Instructions for Safe Operation
Instructions for users:
This operating manual describes the Xenotest® Beta+ FD weathering instrument.
Please note that the instrument may only be operated by authorized and qualified personnel.
Qualified personnel are persons who:
• have gained knowledge of instrument operation through an Atlas authorized technical training,
• have been instructed in the operation and function of the Xenotest® Beta+ FD on the basis of this operating
manual,
• are able to assess the activity that they perform based on work experience and instruction in the relevant
safety conditions and recognize possible hazards.
Maintenance work:
• Lamps may only be changed by qualified personnel who have been trained by an electrician or authorized
Atlas representative.
Cleaning work:
• Cleaning of the instrument or parts thereof may only be performed by instructed personnel.
Read this operating manual carefully before using the Xenotest® Beta+ FD for the first time. You will then be able
to utilize all of the instrument features and avoid damage.
If problems occur which are not treated in great enough detail for you in this operating manual, please
contact your supplier for your own safety.
Atlas Material Testing Technology GmbH
An AMETEK Company
Vogelsbergstr. 22
63589 Linsengericht / Germany
Phone: + 49-6051-707-140
Fax: + 49-6051-707-149
E-mail: [email protected]
www.atlas-mts.com

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1Instructions for Safe Operation
Instructions for the user:
The Xenotest® Beta+ FD is manufactured with state-of-the-art technology and business practices and is safe to
operate. Nevertheless, this instrument could still be hazardous, especially when it is operated by insufficiently
trained personnel or when it is used improperly or for a function for which it was not intended.
Start up and maintenance work:
• The lamps and filters may only be installed by a qualified technician during start up,
• The lamps may only be changed later by personnel who have been trained by a qualified technician.
Instruction and prevention of accidents:
• For personnel who work on and with this instrument, the owner must create written instructions in a com-
prehensible 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 modifications 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, calibrations, and maintenance work are performed according to the given time intervals.
Validity of the content 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 in order to consult safety instructions
and important operating information at all times.

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1Instructions for Safe Operation
1.1 Explanation of Symbols
WARNING
Failure to observe this warning may lead to severe or 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 about dangerous solutions
Warning about hot surfaces
Warning about electric shock
Symbols on the Instrument:
WARNING AGAINST A DANGEROUS PLACE!
Caution! See the operating manual.
HOT SURFACE!
Warning against burns.
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).

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Instructions for Safe Operation
1.2 General Safety Instructions
Use for the intended purpose
• The Xenotest Beta+ FD is used for irradiance and weathering of material samples.
• The instrument is suitable for continuous operation.
• The Xenotest Beta+ FD is tested for electromagnetic compatibility and suitable for installation in an indus-
trial environment.
Improper use
• The Xenotest Beta+ FD may not be operated in rooms which do not satisfy the site conditions set forth in
this manual.
• No highly inflammable or explosive fabrics, materials or liquids may be used as samples.
• No fabrics, materials or liquids which emit toxins may be used as samples.
Safety requirements
• DIN EN ISO 12100, Editions 2011-03
Safety of machines
• DIN EN 61010, Part 1 Edition 2002
Safety regulations for electrically operated measuring, control, regulating and laboratory instruments. Gen-
eral requirements.
• DIN EN 61010-2-010 Edition 2004-06
Safety regulations for electrical measuring, control, regulating and laboratory instruments
• DIN EN 50178 (VDE 0160): 1998-04
Equipping of high voltage systems with electronic equipment
• DIN EN 60204 (DIN VDE 0113): Part 1 Edition 2007-06
Electrical equipping of industrial machines
• DIN EN 60598 Part 2 - 24 Edition 1999-07
Lamps with limited surface temperature
• DIN EN 45635 Part 8 Edition 1985-06 and DIN EN 11690-1 Edition 1987-02
Noise hazard
• DIN EN 60947-1 Edition 2008-04
Low-voltage switchgear
• DIN EN 61508-3 Edition 2011-03
Hazard from software safety functions
• DIN EN 60947-3 Edition 2010-02
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 61558-1 Edition 2006-07
Transformers, safety
• DIN EN 61326 EMC
• DIN EN 61000 EMC

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1Instructions for Safe Operation
Safety instruments
The Xenotest Beta+ FD is equipped with circuit safety switches and temperature sensors which monitor the
individual functions.
• All function units are turned off if the test chamber door is opened during operation.
• A temperature switch monitors the development of heat in the test chamber.
• A temperature switch checks the exhaust air flow. If the exhaust air temperature exceeds 120 °C, all func-
tions are turned off.
• A temperature switch monitors the development of heat in the area of the suction side for the lamp cooling.
All functions are turned off if the temperature exceeds 65 °C.
• If the xenon lamp is not ignited after four attempts, the ignition process is aborted.
After turning off due to an error, operation can only continue after confirmation of the error message. An inter-
rupted attempt continues at the place at which it was interrupted.
Incoming power connection
The Xenotest Beta+ FD is connected to an incoming voltage of
• 400 V ± 10 %, (3P/N/PE), The incoming power connection is made by a PE plug: CEE (32 A, 5-pole, 6h).
NOTE - Connection in domestic power supply systems!
The device has been designed for predominant use in industrial power supply systems. In some unfavorable
cases an impairment of other consumers within the domestic power supply system may occur. In this event a
separate power supply cable with an adequate cross-section must be installed from the domestic use to the
device. For additional information please contact the technical service of Atlas.
Disposal:
OBSERVE THE REGULATIONS FOR DISPOSAL!
The manufacturer’s obligations to take back the equipment in accordance with the respective
national version of the European directive 2002/96/EG WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment) apply since March 24, 2006.
RohS conformity:
The Xenotest Beta+ FD 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 group 9.
Disposal of the packaging:
Please dispose of the packaging materials according to the valid disposal regulations.
A list of used packaging materials can be found in chapter 2, sect. 2.1, “Packaging”.