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Xenon Arc Lamp Exposure Accelerated weathering test instrument

Xenon Arc Lamp Exposure Accelerated weathering test instrument

Model: UT2068; ASTM D 2565, ISO 16474

Beijing United Test Co.,Ltd. UT2068 Xenon lamp aging test chamber is a comprehensive climate test device, in addition to the climate aging test, it can also carry out the lightfastness test of high-content materials, that is, the polymer material is exposed to an artificial light source that simulates the sunlight spectrum through the glass to evaluate the lightfastness of the material. Simulation and enhancement tests from the main climatic factors such as light energy, temperature and humidity; Xenon arc lamps that can simulate the full sunlight spectrum are used to reproduce destructive light waves in different environments; Xenon lamp weather resistance test chamber can provide corresponding environmental simulation and acceleration test for scientific research, product development and quality control, can be used for the selection of new materials, improve existing materials or evaluate the change of durability after the change of material composition and other tests, xenon lamp test chamber using xenon arc lamp that can simulate the full sunlight spectrum to reproduce destructive light waves in different environments, can provide corresponding environmental simulation and acceleration test for scientific research, product development and quality control. 

General Introduction

The Xenon Arc Test, also known as Xenon Weathering or Xenon Aging Test, is an accelerated weathering test used to simulate the effects of long-term outdoor exposure on materials and products. This test is particularly valuable for assessing the durability and resistance of materials to environmental factors such as sunlight, heat, moisture, and UV radiation. The Xenon Arc Test involves exposing samples of materials or products to a controlled and accelerated aging environment inside a xenon arc chamber. Xenon arc lamps emit light that closely mimics the solar spectrum, including UV radiation, visible light, and infrared radiation. The samples are subjected to cycles of intense light and elevated temperatures, simulating the natural conditions materials might experience outdoors over an extended period.


Beijing United Test Co.,Ltd. UT2068 Xenon lamp aging test chamber is a comprehensive climate test device, in addition to the climate aging test, it can also carry out the lightfastness test of high-content materials, that is, the polymer material is exposed to an artificial light source that simulates the sunlight spectrum through the glass to evaluate the lightfastness of the material. Simulation and enhancement tests from the main climatic factors such as light energy, temperature and humidity; Xenon arc lamps that can simulate the full sunlight spectrum are used to reproduce destructive light waves in different environments; Xenon lamp weather resistance test chamber can provide corresponding environmental simulation and acceleration test for scientific research, product development and quality control, can be used for the selection of new materials, improve existing materials or evaluate the change of durability after the change of material composition and other tests, xenon lamp test chamber using xenon arc lamp that can simulate the full sunlight spectrum to reproduce destructive light waves in different environments, can provide corresponding environmental simulation and acceleration test for scientific research, product development and quality control. 


Suitable for plastics, rubber, paints, coatings, inks, paper, medicines, food, cosmetics, textiles, auto parts, packaging materials, building materials, electrical products, etc. 

Related standard: ASTM D4355, ISO 4892-2, ISO 11341.  

Key Features

  • Standard

ASTM D2565, 

ASTM D4355, 

ISO 4892-2,

ISO 11341

ISO 16474, 

SAE J 2412, 

SAE J 2527

Main Technical Specification

1, Performance
1-1 inner carton size500 x   500 x 600mm (W*D*H)
1-2 outer carton   size800 x 1320 x 1730mm (W*D*H)
1-3 temperature range0°C~~+80°C adjustable
1-4 humidity range60%~~98% at room temperature
1-5 cooling rate1°Cmin   (no-load nonlinearity)
1-6 heating rate2-3°Cmin   (no-load nonlinearity)
1-7 temperature stability±0.5℃
1-8 humidity stability±2 %RH
1-9 temperature deviation± 1℃
1-10 filter probesEquipped with 300-400nm filter radiation source
1-10 supply voltage380V 50HZ 3 phase  9KW
2, Lamp source parameters
2-1 xenon lamp wavelength290—800nm
2-2 xenon lamp irradiance300-1200w/m2
2-3 xenon lamp life1-1800 hours
2-4 Distance of sample from lamp300mm-380mm
2-5 blackboard temperature10℃~~+100℃
2-6 xenon lamp quantity1 stick
2-7 xenon lamp power1.8KW
3, Sprinkler system
3-1 nozzle apertureФ0.8 mm
3-2 water spray ring diameterФ1 6 mm
3-3 water spray pressure0.12~0.15Mpa
3-4 rainfall time1-9999 min
3-5 rainfall cycles18min/102min or 12min/48min
4, the structure and material of the box
4-1 outer carton material304 brushed stainless steel
4-2 inner box material304 mirror stainless steel
4-3 power-on test holesExternal test power signal cable can be connected
4-4 Observation windowExplosion-proof inspection window on three floors
4-5 window anti-fog designThe electric heating device prevents condensation of water vapor
4-6 machine pulleysUniversal moving pulleys are adopted
4-7 insulation layerImported foam 100mm is adopted
5, Moisture hydration system
5-1 Water supply deviceIt adopts inductive automatic water intake
5-2 Water recycling systemAutomatic recycling of circulating water
5-3 Add water to the tankThe box is equipped with a drawer-type water filling box, and the circulating water tank liquid level display device is used to observe the water level, and it has a   water shortage indicator accompanied by an audible and visual alarm to remind users to replenish the equipment water in time. The humidification system pipeline is separated from the power supply, controller, and circuit board, which can avoid affecting the circuit due to pipeline leakage and improve safety.
6, Control system 
controllerIt adopts Korean ternary TEMI controller
functionValuation and program testing
Program capacityProgram group 100 groups can be used
Material Aging Three Elements
Light Different materials have different sensitivity to light. For durable materials, such as most coatings   and plastics, the short wavelength band of UV light is responsible for the aging of mst polymers. However, for less durable materials, such as some pigments and dyes, the long wavelength of ultraviolet light and even visible light can cause severe aging. High temperature When the temperature rises, the destructive effect of light will also increase. Although temperature does not affect major photoreactions, it does affect minor chemical reactions. Laboratory aging tests must provide precise temperature control and often accelerate the aging process by heating up.Moisture Dew, rain and high humidity are the main causes of moisture hazards. Studies have shown that items left outdoors will be wet for a long time every day (an average of 8-12h per day. Studies have found that dew formed by moisture is a major factor in outdoor moisture, and dew is more harmful than rain because it adheres to the material for a longer time, causing more severe moisture absorption. Of course, rain is also very harmful to materials, and rain will cause thermal shock. For example, a car with a hot summer temperature rise suddenly cools down sharply due to a rain shower, which will cause a shock phenomenon. Mechanical erosion caused by rain erosion can also accelerate the aging of materials, such as wood coatings that remove the surface aging layer due to rain washing, exposing the unaged inner layer to sunlight, resulting in further aging.  
6,    Refrigeration system
6-1 freezing unitHigh-efficiency power-saving ultra-low temperature freezing system.
6-2 cold and heat exchange deviceIt adopts high-efficiency R404 cold coal cold heat exchange design.
6-3 heating load regulationThe mining computer automatically adjusts the flow rate of cold coal and effectively takes away the load of the test product
6-4 low humidity designAdopt slope evaporator and dew point dehumidification control mode
6-5 refrigeration coreIt adopts French Taikang hermetic compressor
8. Product function introduction
8-1 test holesDiameter 50mm test hole (convenient for the product to be energized during the test)
8-2 window lightsThe inspection window has a three-layer vacuum explosion-proof function, a window lamp above, and the inspection window has a defrosting function (when the inner box is low, the glass will not frost and the test product can be clearly seen).
8-3 test areaThe inner box is SUS304 mirror stainless steel, the dimensions are wide * depth * height,   and the inner box is equipped with an adjustable product test tray
8-4 control areaUsing Korean imported color screen touch controller (can be converted between Chinese and English) on the panel has (power light, stop button, start switch, window light switch, fault alarm)
8-5 water filling areaIf there is humidity, there is steaming water, the water filling area can display the normal water area, the low water area, when the water tank is short of water, the machine will fail and the alarm light will sound.


Main Accessories

Main configuration list
ControllerOrigin: South   Korea SamwonTEMI880   controller
Compressors Origin: Tecumseh,   France 
Steamer Origin:  Zhongli, Taiwan
condenserOrigin: China
Expansion valve Origin:  Denmark
FilterOrigin:  Denmark
Refrigerants Origin:  USA
Heat exchanger Origin:  Taiwan
Over-temperature protection Origin:  RKC Japan
Temperature and humidity sensor Origin:  Taiwan
Water pumpOrigin:  Taiwan


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