Operating manual SUNTEST CPS / CPS+
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7.3
Testing procedure with optional unit
Various accessories are available to enhance the
capacities of SUNTEST CPS / CPS+ (see chapter 5,
"Accessories").
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For temperature-sensitive materials:
Watercooled specimen table with water hose for con-
nection to the water drains.
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Cover masks:
For a direct visual comparison between exposed and
non-exposed specimen surfaces.
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Cooling assembly SunCool:
For reducing the test chamber temperature in the ran-
ge of 8 °C - 12 °C in the SUNTEST CPS+ and 12 °C -
16 °C in the SUNTEST CPS.
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Immersion device:
For cyclic wetting of specimens.
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Operation and Shutdown
7.1
Configuration of unit
WARNING - Pull out the power plug:
Coming in contact with live parts can result in
a fatal electrical shock.
For the configuration of the unit, set the ON (I)
/ OFF (0) switch to the "OFF (0)" position and
pull 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 being inserted again.
2. Use the specimen table as described in chapter 6 "Com-
missioning".
3. Insert the optical filter, the Xenon lamp and the mirrors
as described in chapter 6 "Commissioning".
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Test chamber door
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Black standard sensor (BST sensor)
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Specimens
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Specimen table
7.2
Standard testing procedure
After mounting the irradiance system, the unit is rea-
dy for operation. For a standardized testing proce-
dure, please proceed as follows:
1. Center the specimens
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in the test chamber. Thin or
very light specimens
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can be fixed by using optional
additional cover masks (see chapter 5, "Accessories").
NOTE!
To be able to reproduce and compare tests, the BST sen-
sor must always be placed at the same location of the
specimen table.
2. Place the black standard sensor
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(BST sensor) on
the specimen table
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3. Use the handle to close the test chamber door
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