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SUNTEST CPS / CPS+

Operating Manual

Summary of Contents for SUNTEST CPS

Page 1: ...SUNTEST CPS CPS Operating Manual...

Page 2: ...s 15 4 6 Safety markings 15 5 Accessories 16 6 Commissioning 18 6 1 Mounting of specimen table 18 6 2 Assembling the radiation system 18 6 3 Connection to power supply 21 7 Operation and shutdown 22 7...

Page 3: ...able 18 Fig 11 Components of the radiation system 18 Fig 12 Opening the assembly compartment 19 Fig 13 Installation of optical filters 19 Fig 14 Installation of Xenon lamp 20 Fig 15 Installation of mi...

Page 4: ...EST CPS and the SUNTEST CPS weathering units Please read the Operating Manual carefully before using the SUNTEST CPS CPS You will then be able to exploit all the advantages that the device offers and...

Page 5: ...7 2 Based on these instructions train the operating and cleaning personnel in the function operation and maintenance of this unit The contents of this operating manual are subject to change at any ti...

Page 6: ...AUTION Non compliance with these can result in medium to light personal injury or damage to property NOTE Provides usage tips and useful information CE Conformance mark Symbols on the unit Pull out th...

Page 7: ...is running WARNING UV radiation being emitted If the mirrors figure 15 are not used UV radiation is emitted on the upper side of the unit and can result in damage to skin and retina Always mount the...

Page 8: ...Xenon lamp operating hour meter and switch for igniting the Xenon lamp ON I OFF O switch SUNTEST CPS is equipped with the following Xenon lamp Optical filter coated quartz filter segment UV mirror an...

Page 9: ...for coolant air is as follows 120 m h for lamp cooling and cooling of the test cham ber 2 Installation of unit 2 4 Installation Installation SUNTEST CPS CPS Dimensions of unit width x depth x height...

Page 10: ...Upper side of the unit Covering hood of the assembly compartment for the lamp and filtering system Front side of the unit Rotary switch for setting the irradiance Xenon lamp operating hour meter Swit...

Page 11: ...t chamber door The Xenon lamp is located in the roof of the test chamber The photodiode measures the irradiance E The black standard sensor BST sensor only in CPS measures the black standard temperatu...

Page 12: ...Xenon lamp 4 Description of functions Figure 5 Coolant air supply Xenon lamp and regulation of test chamber temperature Coolant air outlet Xenon lamp and regulation of test chamber temperature 4 1 Ra...

Page 13: ...s Spectra 0 0 5 1 1 5 2 2 5 3 250 300 350 400 450 500 Wavelength nm Irradiance W m xnm UV MAX UV special glass Special window glass SUNTEST CPS CPS E 300nm 800nm 765W m 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 200 300 400 500 6...

Page 14: ...tandard Temperature BST During testing the black standard sensor BST sen sor continuously measures the temperature The black standard temperature BST is regulated via the speed of the test chamber ven...

Page 15: ...ed A safety switch interrupts the power supply when the covering hood of the assembly compartment is re moved A temperature safety device switches off the unit if there is a danger of the Xenon lamp g...

Page 16: ...the testing chamber 5605 2825 1 8 XENOVIEW serial 9 pole Software package for transferring the test parameters to a PC 5507 6813 1 9 XENOVIEW serial 25 pole Software package for transferring the test...

Page 17: ...17 Operating manual SUNTEST CPS CPS 5 Accessories...

Page 18: ...coating Figure 11 6 2 1 Components of the irradiance system The radiation system is packed separately Please check the components for damage before assembly Damaged parts must not be installed The ra...

Page 19: ...ompartment is now freely accessi ble Coated optional uncoated quartz filter segment Holding frame in the assembly compartment Optional additional filter Figure 13 6 2 3 Installation of optical filters...

Page 20: ...ning or replacing install the mirrors in the sequence described Clean the mirrors with a soft leather cloth or a brush before installation 1 First place the transparent UV mirrors in the sup port 2 Th...

Page 21: ...cable for da mage before connecting them If the power cable or the power plug is damaged do not connect the unit and immediately inform the service agent The Suntest unit has a single phase power supp...

Page 22: ...ll out the power plug Secure the power plug against being inserted again 1 Set the ON I OFF 0 switch to the OFF 0 position Pull the power plug out of the power socket Secure the power plug against bei...

Page 23: ...displayed in the Xenon lamp operating hour meter NOTE Replace the Xenon lamp every 1500 operating hours Two line display for operator guidance and data Cursor keys for parameter input Keypad for progr...

Page 24: ...utdown Figure 21 7 6 Data transfer to a PC The SUNTEST CPS has an RS 232 port for transfer ring the test data to a PC or a serial printer The data transfer to a PC or to a printer is carried out with...

Page 25: ...ically be used 1 Mount the adapter table for the XenoCal Global Sensor instead of the specimen table in the test cham ber The arrow points towards the back panel of the test chamber 2 Insert the conne...

Page 26: ...or cable in the Radialux Global Sensor and guide the connector cable below the adapter table to the evaluation unit 3 Set the evaluation unit to Global Irradiance Measure ment 4 In the Suntest CPS sta...

Page 27: ...temperature value at the desired irradiance value CAUTION Danger of burns The black standard thermometer can be very hot af ter a measurement has been taken When reading or removing the black standar...

Page 28: ...e filter opening on the rear side of the unit Beat the dirty filter mat or wash it with lukewarm water and some mild soap solution washing liquid If the filter mat is particularly dirty replace it for...

Page 29: ...Special window glass 4000 hours 5605 2372 6 2 Solar ID65 4000 hours 5607 7769 6 2 Solar Standard 25000 hours 5607 7759 6 2 Mirror support with mirrors 25000 hours 5605 2390 6 2 3 Air filter at the re...

Page 30: ...r functioning has been checked NOTE Guarantee The manufacturer guarantees the safety and proper functioning of the unit only provided that the maintenance intervals are adhered to all maintenance work...

Page 31: ...ng of max 1 5 KW Xenon lamp Cooling requirements Lamp cooling 150 m h Air conditioner min 60 m h max 150 m h Dimensions and weight Dimensions in cm 78 x 35 x 35 width x depth x height Specimen table 2...

Page 32: ...ATLAS Material Testing Technology GmbH Vogelsbergstr 22 D 63589 Linsengericht Altenha lau Phone 49 6051 707 140 Fax 49 6051 707 149 Ident no 56350025 04 00...

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