Standards:

GB/T 1865-2009 Paints and Varnishes - Artificial Weathering and Artificial Radiation Exposure - Filtered Xenon Arc Radiation GB/T 16422.2-2022 Plastics - Laboratory Exposure Test Methods - Part 2: Xenon Arc Lamp GB/T 2423.24-2013 Environmental Testing of Electrical and Electronic Products - Part 2: Test Methods - Test Sa: Simulation of Solar Radiation at Ground Level GB/T 12831-1991 Accelerated Weathering Test Method for Vulcanized Rubber Using Artificial Climate (Xenon Lamp) SAE J2412 Accelerated Xenon Lamp Exposure Test for Automotive Interior Components SAE J1885-2005 Xenon Lamp Aging Test for Automotive Interior Components GB/T 14522-2008 Artificial Weathering Test Methods for Plastics, Coatings, and Rubber Materials Used in Mechanical Industry Products

Applications:

Flat-Panel Air-Cooled Xenon Lamp Weathering Test Chamber employs xenon arc lamps capable of simulating the full solar spectrum to reproduce destructive light waves present in various environments. This equipment provides corresponding environmental simulation and accelerated testing for scientific research, product development, and quality control.

The Flat-Panel Air-Cooled Xenon Lamp Weathering Test Chamber can be used for selecting new materials, improving existing materials, or evaluating changes in durability following alterations to material composition. The equipment effectively simulates the changes materials undergo when exposed to sunlight under various environmental conditions.

Product Information:

The Flat-Panel Air-Cooled Xenon Lamp Weathering Test Chamber is a high-precision environmental simulation instrument designed to reproduce the destructive light waves of full-spectrum sunlight under controlled conditions. You can use it to evaluate the durability, performance, and stability of materials under accelerated sunlight exposure. This chamber supports research, product development, and quality control by providing realistic environmental simulation for coatings, plastics, rubber, automotive interiors, and other materials.

Features

1. Control instrumentation utilizes a 7-inch true-color touchscreen programmable controller from Taiwan's Weintek. Featuring an extra-large display for intuitive operation and easy program editing, it includes an RS232 communication port. Capable of displaying and configuring temperature, humidity, irradiance, blackboard temperature, and other parameters.

2. Accuracy: 0.1°C (display range)

3. Resolution: ±0.1°C

4. Temperature Sensor: PT100 platinum resistance thermometer

5. Control Method: Thermal equilibrium temperature and humidity regulation

6. Temperature and humidity control employs PID+SSR system with coordinated channel control

7. Features automatic calculation functionality to instantly correct temperature/humidity variations, ensuring precise and stable control

8. Controller interface offers Chinese/English selection; real-time operation curves displayed on screen

9. Supports 10 programs, each with 100 segments and 999 repeatable steps per segment; maximum time setting: 99 hours 59 minutes

10. Features a screen lock function after data and test conditions are input, preventing accidental shutdown due to unintended touch.

11. Equipped with RS-232 or RS-485 communication interfaces, enabling program design on a computer, monitoring of test processes, and execution of automatic start/stop, curve printing, and data functions.

12. Features an automatic screen saver function to better protect the LCD screen during prolonged operation (extending its lifespan).

13. Provides precise and stable control with no drift during long-term operation.

14. Instrument displays three screens: temperature, humidity, and light intensity, plus a separate blackboard temperature display.

15. Independent control times for light, condensation, and spray functions, along with programmable alternating cycle control times, are freely configurable.

16. During operation or setup, an alert signal is triggered if an error occurs.

Parameters

Accessories

1. Operating Manual, Circuit Diagram

2. Certificate of Conformity, Warranty Card

3. Precautions, Standard Accessories, Maintenance Guidelines

Test Procedures

1.Power on the instrument and configure test parameters including temperature, humidity, irradiance, and black panel temperature.

2.Place samples on the tray and adjust the distance to the lamps according to the test requirement.

3.Select the desired program sequence or manually configure light, condensation, and spray cycles.

4.Start the test; the chamber will automatically control all environmental variables.

5.Monitor operational curves on the touch screen; adjust parameters if needed.

6.Save or export test data via RS-232/RS-485 interface.

7.At the end of the test, carefully remove samples and clean the tray and chamber as required.

FAQ

1. What is the range of the radiation intensity?

The chamber supports radiation intensity of 550 ±5 W/m², 1000 ±5 W/m², and 1200 ±5 W/m², selectable based on the test requirement.

2. Can the chamber simulate outdoor and indoor sunlight conditions?

Yes, with full-spectrum optical filters (290–800 nm) and adjustable black panel temperature, it accurately reproduces both indoor and outdoor solar radiation.

3. How long can the xenon lamp filters last?

The filters have an approximate service life of 2000 hours and should be replaced to maintain test accuracy.

4. Is the chamber easy to program for complex cycles?

Yes, it supports 10 programmable sequences, each with 100 steps, and each step can repeat up to 999 cycles with independent control of light, condensation, and spray.

5. How precise is temperature and humidity control?

Temperature stability is ±0.5℃, uniformity ≤2.0℃, with P.I.D + S.S.R coordinated control for precise and stable environmental simulation.

6. Can I monitor and export data remotely?

Yes, via RS-232 or RS-485 interface; you can design programs, monitor tests, and export data to a PC.