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UICK SET UP GUIDE

LX-5085-QS

Revision Date

15 Jun 2022

Q-SUN Xe-2

Xenon Test Chambers

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Summary of Contents for Q-SUN Xe-2

Page 1: ...QUICK SET UP GUIDE LX 5085 QS Revision Date 15 Jun 2022 Q SUN Xe 2 Xenon Test Chambers ...

Page 2: ...t 10 4 1 Suitable Environments May 2020 10 4 2 Unsuitable Environments Mar 2019 11 5 Uncrating Mar 2022 13 6 Setup 18 6 1 Dimensions and Space Requirements Mar 2022 18 6 2 Electrical Jun 2022 19 6 3 Water Mar 2022 20 6 4 Lantern and Lamp Jun 2022 27 7 Start Up 33 7 1 Specimen Mounting May 2020 33 7 2 Power On 33 7 3 Main Controller Operation Apr 2022 34 8 Warranty Feb 2014 37 9 Repair and Tester S...

Page 3: ...e Temperature 40 C to 80 C Installation Category Category II for transient over voltages Pollution Control Pollution Degree 2 Sound Pressure Level Sound Pressure Level does not exceed 75 dBA Altitude 2000 meters or less Operation Continuous Rating Supply Connection Permanently connected or plug socket connection industrial type per IEC 6309 or twist lock type in North America External Disconnect R...

Page 4: ...lassifications Symbols 4 Symbols Electrical Shock Hazard Hot Surfaces Hazard Attention Finger Hand Crushing Hazard Local waste recycling regulations per the WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment ...

Page 5: ...e Directive 2014 35 EU and complies with the requirements of EN 61010 1 2010 Third Edition Safety of Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use The Q SUN meets the European Electromagnetic Directive 2014 30 EC and complies with the requirements of EN 55011 2007 Radiated and Conducted Emissions class A Use only parts that have been supplied or recommended by Q Lab 2 1 Heat and ...

Page 6: ...beling and electrical components An interlock switch Figure 2 1d turns off lamp power when the lamp door is opened The xenon lamp is very hot Wait 15 minutes after stopping the machine to remove the lamp Section 2 Safety Information 6 Figure 2 1c Lamp door located on top of the Xe 2 cabinet Figure 2 1d Inside the lamp door 800 Volt Wire Lamp Power Connector High Voltage Ignition Transformer Under ...

Page 7: ...chamber door Figure 2 1e Opening chamber door Figure 2 1f Test chamber interior showing specimen holders on turntable Inside the Side Doors For safety a tool slotted screw driver must be used to open these doors Electrical and heat generating components and safety labels are located throughout Figure 2 1g Inside Left Door Figure 2 1h Inside Right Door Specimen Holders Turntable 7 ...

Page 8: ...s Screen Figure 2 2a before opening the chamber door see Section 12 2 for more information on the Status Screen An interlock switch Figure 2 2b shuts off power to the lamp when the test chamber door is opened Status Screen Figure 2 2a Stop icon on the Status Screen Interlock Switch Figure 2 2b Test chamber door opened to show interlock switch location Section 2 Safety Information ...

Page 9: ...l black panel temperature chamber air temperature and relative humidity The Xe 2 can be configured using one of a number of different optical filter types Front water spray Xe 2 HSE and front water spray with back spray Xe 2 HBSE options are available All Q SUN Xe 2 models are E models that feature enhanced performance including dual touchscreen control and longer lamp life or higher irradiance ca...

Page 10: ...range or in rare cases even within it certain standards or test cycle conditions may not be achievable Operating outside the recommended range can result in the tester producing chamber temperature and or humidity faults Never operate your tester in lab temperatures 40 C or 80 RH Consult with Q Lab for more specific information about achievable chamber temperature humidity values based upon variou...

Page 11: ...processes that generate dust particles vapors gases etc Figure 4 2b X Figure 4 2a Do Not Install Xe 2 Testers in a Room with Corrosion Chambers Figure 4 2b Do Not Locate Tester in Room with Airborne Dust Particles or Gases Uncontrolled Temperature and Humidity Do not operate the tester in a room with uncontrolled temperature and humidity Figure 4 2b Do not locate tester near sources of cold or hot...

Page 12: ...he tester where carbon fibers or carbon reinforced plastic are being cut The conductive carbon fibers will damage electronic components Conductive Pigments Do not operate the tester where carbon black or other conductive pigment dust is in the air The conductive dust will damage electronic components Other Corrosive Gases Do not expose the tester to acid fog SO2 gas or other corrosive gases Excess...

Page 13: ...in the envelope shown in Figure 5d Carefully read these instructions before uncrating the tester Follow all local OSHA EHS and other applicable equipment handling safety requirements recommendations and practices Figure 5a This Crate has a Carton Banded to a Wooden Skid Figure 5b This Crate has a Wooden Frame Surrounding the Carton Figure 5c Labels on the crate indicate the envelope to be opened f...

Page 14: ... Screws in Back Weights Crate with Carton Only Crate with Carton and Wooden Frame Shipping Weight Approximate 182 kg 402 lb 227 kg 500 lb Machine Weight 172 kg 379 lb 172 kg 379 lb Tools Required Medium Phillips Screwdriver Crate with Wooden Frame Only Flat Blade Screwdriver Pry Bar Crate with Wooden Frame Only Ratchet and 15 mm 9 16 Socket Small Ladder or Step Stool Band Cutter Utility Knife Fork...

Page 15: ...pry bar to carefully remove the horizontal and vertical wooden pieces off of the tester Or Use Pry Bar to Remove Crate in Pieces 7 Cut the bands holding the carton to the skid Remove the bands Cut 8 Carefully lift the carton up and off of the tester 9 Remove all plastic wrap four 4 cardboard corner posts and foam blocks Remove Remove 10 Remove all bubble wrap from around the tester Remove Remove R...

Page 16: ... Sides 13 Open the left side door and the right side door of the tester 14 Locate the two 2 nuts and bolts holding the tester to the skid on the bottom left side Xe 2 Left Side Door Open 15 Remove the two 2 nuts and bolts holding the tester to the skid on the left side Remove X2 16 Locate the two 2 nuts and bolts holding the tester to the skid on the bottom right side Xe 2 Right Side Door Open Sec...

Page 17: ...t the tester and remove the three foam strips under the tester 19 The Xe 2 is equipped with casters Carefully roll the tester off the skid 20 Make sure the tester is installed on a level floor Install on Level Floor 21 Remove any adhesive tape and accessory boxes from the inside and outside of the tester Remove Foam Strips X3 Tilt Tester Section 5 Uncrating IMPORTANT The casters must be removed if...

Page 18: ...oes not require its own vent hood or ducting Do not attach to a powered vent The Q SUN Xe 2 exhausts about 1800 W 6141 BTU hr of heat into the room Allow adequate space around the tester for air flow and to access tester components Figure 6 1 Figure 6 1 Floor space required Section 6 Set Up Drawing Not to Scale ...

Page 19: ... rating are shown on the nameplate at the rear of the tester Figure 6 2b The voltage supplied to the tester must be within 10 of the voltage rating of the tester and the circuit must be capable of supplying the rated current Connections A power plug IS NOT SUPPLIED with Q SUN Xe 2 testers The user must supply and attach a properly sized plug to connect the Xe 2 to the Main Power Supply Q SUN Xe 2 ...

Page 20: ...a Q SUN Xe 2 water purity requirements Reverse Osmosis Deionization System The reverse osmosis deionized RO DI water system described on the next page produces water pure enough for spray systems This type of RO DI system is required for water spray in Xe 2 testers Use Type I not Type II anion in the mixed bed tanks of the DI system The Strong Base Type I Anion resin in the mixed bed tanks is the ...

Page 21: ...ulate Filter Remove small particles Replace once per year B Carbon Filter Remove chlorine Replace once or twice per year C R O Membranes Remove dissolved solids colloidal silica organic and biological contaminates 0 2 0 5 M Ω cm Rough purification stage D Ultraviolet Lamp Disinfect water Rough purification stage E Mixed Bed Tank Final polishing to remove positively and negatively charged ions 5 M ...

Page 22: ...n kit XR 11358 K Figure 6 3d A water supply tube is not supplied with the tester Example water supply connections are shown in Figure 6 3e through Figure 6 3h Figure 6 3c Water supply connection Figure 6 3d Suppled water inlet fittings Water Supply Connection 3 8 Water Inlet Tube 3 8 Stem to 3 8 Hose Barb 3 8 Stem to 3 8 Stem Elbow 3 8 Coupling 10 mm to 3 8 Tube Adapter 3 8 10 mm Section 6 Set Up ...

Page 23: ...figuration 4 3 8 Coupling 3 8 Stem to 3 8 Stem Elbow 3 8 Water Inlet Tube 3 8 Stem to 3 8 Hose Barb 3 8 ID Water Supply Hose Not Supplied 10 mm to 3 8 Tube Adapter 3 8 Water Inlet Tube 10 mm Water Supply Tube Not Supplied 3 8 Coupling 3 8 Stem to 3 8 Stem Elbow 3 8 Water Supply Tube Not Supplied 3 8 Water Inlet Tube 3 8 Water Supply Tube Not Supplied 3 8 Coupling 3 8 Water Inlet Tube Section 6 Set...

Page 24: ...24 Inside Plumbing Figure 6 3i Lower access door opened to show water supply plumbing Reservoir Xe 2 HSE HBSE Spray Control Assembly Filter Isolation Valve Water Inlet Section 6 Set Up ...

Page 25: ...ector fittings and 16 5 feet 5 m of 3 4 19 mm drain hose in kit XR 11358 K Figure 6 3k Example water drain connections are shown in Figure 6 3l and Figure 6 3m Figure 6 3j Water drain connection 3 4 Hose Barb Straight Connector 3 4 Hose Barb Elbow 3 4 Hose Barb Elbow 3 4 Drain Hose Figure 6 3k Supplied water drain hose and fittings Water Drain Connection 3 4 Water Drain Hose Section 6 Set Up ...

Page 26: ...f of the floor part number X 15416 K Do not use concrete blocks pallets bricks or other means to raise the tester to achieve proper drainage Contact Q Lab Repair and Tester Support with any questions about tester drainage requirements 3 4 Water Drain Hose 3 4 Hose Barb Straight Connector 3 4 Drain Hose 3 4 Water Drain Hose 3 4 Drain Hose 3 4 Hose Barb Elbow 26 Section 6 Set Up Figure 6 3l Water dr...

Page 27: ... Make sure the tester main power supply is OFF and disconnected Disconnect 3 Locate the box containing the UV filter lantern kit Label on box shows filter type See Section 8 2 4 Open the box and remove the information sheets and foam insert 5 Carefully remove the lantern from the box 6 Remove the plastic film from the lantern ...

Page 28: ...he Xe 2 test chamber door 10 Remove any packaging material or tape from the turntable I n n e r R i n g o f T u r n t a b l e Xenon Lamp Socket 11 Locate the xenon lamp socket in the center of the opening in the middle of the turntable 12 On the bottom ring of the lantern locate the word FRONT and the notch in the ring Notch Section 6 Set Up ...

Page 29: ... in lantern bottom ring with tabs on the turntable Tab 16 Locate the lamp trigger spring taped to the side of the chamber Remove the tape Lamp Trigger Spring 17 Install the lamp trigger spring all the way through the lantern center ring opening as shown Lantern Center Ring 18 Locate the lamp trigger wire with connector taped to the side of the chamber Remove the tape Lamp Trigger Wire Section 6 Se...

Page 30: ... of the lamp cooling tube The xenon lamp will be inserted into this socket Lamp Socket 23 Locate the box containing the xenon lamp 24 Carefully remove the lamp from the packaging Do not touch the lamp with bare hands Wear the cotton glove that comes in the kit 19 Connect the lamp trigger wire connector to the trigger spring Thread the connector into the center ring Do not overtighten Section 6 Set...

Page 31: ...xenon lamp straight down into the opening into the lantern in the test chamber 28 Be sure to guide the tip of the xenon lamp past the trigger spring in the middle of the lantern Trigger Spring 29 Gently push down on the lamp cooling tube to seat the xenon lamp in the connector at the bottom of the lantern See Step 11 30 Make sure the base of the lamp cooling tube rests tightly against lantern top ...

Page 32: ...32 32 Close and latch the lamp door 31 From the top of the tester connect the lamp power wire Hand tighten the nut Connect Wire Section 6 Set Up 33 Close and latch the test chamber door ...

Page 33: ...te button on the status screen Slide the holders down into the specimen holder keepers on the turntable All 16 specimen holders must be mounted during a test for optimal air flow through the test chamber See Specification Bulletin LX 5047 for specimen mounting guidelines and available holders Specimen Holders Turntable Test Chamber Figure 7 1 Xe 2 Specimen holders mounted on turntable inside the t...

Page 34: ... operation and the display of test status The Status Screen is on the top and the Menu Screen is on the bottom Figure 7 3b The Status Screen Figure 7 3c displays tester current running conditions The Menu Screen Figure 7 3d is the main interface for operator control of the tester including settings programming and calibration The screens are activated when the tester is powered on After an interva...

Page 35: ...35 Section 7 Start Up Figure 7 3a Power switch on control panel of all Xe 2 testers Xenon Test Chamber Model Xe 2 Figure 7 3b Status screen and menu screen Menu Screen Status Screen LED Indicator ...

Page 36: ...36 Section 7 Start Up Figure 7 3c Status screen Main Menu Settings Diagnostics Contact Q Lab Manage Cycles Manage Test Timers Calibrate Figure 7 3d Menu screen ...

Page 37: ...prepaid Liability in all events is limited to the purchase price paid Damage due to accident or abuse is not covered Labor cost is not covered Q Lab Corporation makes no other warranties including implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose except as may be expressly provided by the Q Lab Corporation in writing Q Lab Corporation shall not be liable for any incidental ...

Page 38: ...ay through Friday from 8 30 AM to 5 PM international office time Please contact Q Lab support see contact information below You can also visit our website at www q lab com to register your tester to access additional useful troubleshooting guides operating manuals and technical information For sales technical or repair support please visit Westlake Ohio USA Homestead Florida USA Buckeye Arizona US...

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