Standards:

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Applications:

The Ci3000+ Xenon Arc Weathering Test Chamber is used for accelerated weathering and color fastness testing by simulating natural daylight and climatic conditions. Typical applications include:

Evaluation of lightfastness and color change in dyed and printed textiles

Weathering resistance testing of plastics and polymer materials

Durability assessment of paints, coatings, and surface finishes

Performance testing of inks and printed materials

Aging behavior analysis of packaging materials

Exposure testing of automotive interior and exterior materials

Stability testing of pigments, dyes, and photo-sensitive materials

Product Information:

The Ci3000+ Xenon Arc Weathering Test Chamber is an advanced laboratory climate aging and lightfastness testing system designed to accurately simulate natural sunlight and environmental conditions. As part of the well-established 3000 Series Weather-Ometer and Fade-Ometer platforms, it integrates modern digital control and optical technologies to deliver precise, reproducible, and repeatable results. The system is widely recognized in textile, coatings, plastics, and related industries as a reliable solution for evaluating product durability and service life under controlled xenon arc exposure. The Ci3000+ series complies with major international safety and performance certifications, including CE, UL, CSA, ISO, and EN.

Parameters

Features

Water-cooled xenon lamp cooling system with high efficiency and low water consumption

Rotating specimen rack to ensure uniform exposure across all samples

Enhanced digital control system supporting both preset and custom test programs

Programmable step-by-step control of irradiance, temperature, and humidity

Intuitive LCD touch interface with clear icons and multilingual support

SmartLight Monitor™ to verify correct lamp and sensor installation

Smart Damper™ system to minimize chamber temperature and humidity variability

VibraSonic™ ultrasonic humidification system for stable humidity control

Built-in diagnostics and water quality indicator for system monitoring

Accessories

(1) Xenon arc lamp cooling system (CS-7)

(2) Multiple specimen holders for different sample types

(3) Filter combinations for common test methods

(4) Air inlet dust filter

(5) Chamber observation window

(6) USB storage device

(7) Water quality indicator

Test Procedures

Install the appropriate xenon lamp, optical filters, and specimen holders according to the selected test method.

Mount test specimens evenly on the rotating specimen rack to ensure uniform exposure.

Select a factory preset test method or configure a custom program, including irradiance, temperature, humidity, and exposure duration.

Start the test and monitor operating parameters via the touch screen interface.

Upon completion, the system automatically counts down based on irradiance or time and records test data for analysis.

Maintenance Information

Regular maintenance includes inspection of the xenon lamp and cooling system, replacement of optical filters as required, and monitoring of water quality using the built-in indicator. The chamber interior, air filters, and humidification system should be checked periodically to ensure stable operating conditions and long-term test accuracy. Built-in diagnostic functions assist in identifying system status and maintenance needs.

FAQs

1. What types of tests can the Ci3000+ Xenon Arc Weathering Test Chamber perform?

The Ci3000+ is designed for accelerated weathering and lightfastness testing by simulating natural sunlight and environmental conditions. It can evaluate color change, fading, and material degradation in textiles, plastics, coatings, inks, pigments, and automotive materials. By using a water-cooled xenon arc lamp and controlled temperature and humidity, the system provides reproducible exposure conditions suitable for service life prediction and material comparison studies.

2. How does the water-cooled xenon lamp system improve test reliability?

The water-cooled xenon arc lamp system provides stable light output and effective thermal management. By maintaining consistent lamp temperature and reducing thermal stress, it helps ensure stable irradiance levels throughout long-term tests. This contributes to improved repeatability and reproducibility, which are essential for comparing test results across different batches, laboratories, or testing cycles.

3. What control and programming capabilities are available?

The enhanced digital control system supports both factory preset test methods and up to 12 custom user-defined programs. Irradiance, black panel temperature, chamber air temperature, and relative humidity can be directly set and programmed in stepwise sequences. This flexibility allows the chamber to meet the requirements of multiple international test standards and customized testing protocols.

4. How does the system ensure uniform exposure of test specimens?

Uniform exposure is achieved through the rotating specimen rack design and optimized optical configuration. The rotation ensures that all mounted samples receive consistent light exposure over time, minimizing positional effects and improving result comparability across different specimens within the same test run.