Reference StandardsGB/T 2424.14-1995 (Environmental Testing for Electric and Electronic Products—Part 2: Test Methods—Guidance for Solar Radiation Testing) and GB/T 2423.24-1995 (Environmental Testing for Electric and Electronic Products—Part 2: Tests—Test Sa: Simulated Solar Radiation at Ground Level).
ASTMG155 ISO105 Xenon Arc Lamp Accelerated Aging Test Chamber Light Exposure Weathering Testing Machine Photoaging Tester
Performance Parameters
7-inch original imported color touch screen interface: Offers intuitive visual display and ease of operation, featuring a permanent historical data storage function.
Real-time temperature and humidity curve analysis: Can be equipped with an RS232 communication interface upon customer request.
Scheduled start/stop function: Supports programmable test completion settings and features automatic data curve saving in the event of a power failure.
ASTMG155 ISO105 Xenon Arc Lamp Accelerated Aging Test Chamber Light Exposure Weathering Testing Machine Photoaging Tester
Heating System
Utilizes continuous PID control with an AC contactor acting as the heating actuator, ensuring safety and reliability. Includes an independent over-temperature protection system.
ASTMG155 ISO105 Xenon Arc Lamp Accelerated Aging Test Chamber Light Exposure Weathering Testing Machine Photoaging Tester
Air Duct System
To ensure high uniformity standards, the test chamber is equipped with an internal air circulation system. Heaters, cooling evaporators, and circulation fans are strategically distributed within the air duct plenum located at one end of the test chamber's workspace. The circulation fan drives the airflow within the chamber; when operating at high speed, it draws air from the lower section of the workspace into the air duct. After undergoing heating or cooling within the duct, the conditioned air is blown back into the workspace from the upper section. The air then exchanges heat with the test specimens before being drawn back into the duct, creating a continuous cycle that effectively maintains the required temperature settings.
ASTMG155 ISO105 Xenon Arc Lamp Accelerated Aging Test Chamber Light Exposure Weathering Testing Machine Photoaging Tester
Control System
Control System Components:
Temperature Measurement: Pt100 platinum resistance thermometer.
Humidity Measurement: Pt100 platinum resistance thermometer (Dry-and-Wet Bulb Method).
Control Device: TEMI990 Programmable Touch Screen Temperature and Humidity Controller. Capable of displaying set parameters, elapsed time, irradiance levels, and the operational status of components such as heaters and humidifiers. It also features automatic test execution and PID parameter auto-tuning capabilities. The refrigeration system operates automatically simply by setting the desired temperature value. The control system utilizes intelligent control software capable of automatically coordinating the operating modes of various subsystems—such as heating and humidification—to ensure high-precision control across the entire temperature and humidity range, thereby achieving the objective of energy conservation and consumption reduction. A comprehensive array of detection devices automatically provides detailed fault displays and alarms; for instance, should any anomaly occur within the test chamber, the controller will automatically display the specific fault status.
Screen Display: Irradiance; Set Temperature & Humidity; Actual Temperature & Humidity.
Setting Accuracy: ±1°C.
Operation Mode: Constant Operation.
Other key low-voltage electrical components are sourced from renowned brands, including Schneider AC contactors and thermal overload relays, Omron miniature intermediate relays, Delixi circuit breakers, and Taiwan FineTek water-level float switches.
ASTMG155 ISO105 Xenon Arc Lamp Accelerated Aging Test Chamber Light Exposure Weathering Testing Machine Photoaging Tester
Applicable Standards
The Xenon Lamp Aging Test Chamber employs xenon arc lamps capable of simulating the full solar spectrum to reproduce the destructive light waves encountered in various environments. It provides a reliable basis for environmental simulation and accelerated testing in scientific research, electronic product development, and quality control. The equipment is suitable for selecting new materials, modifying existing materials, or evaluating changes in material durability following compositional alterations; it effectively simulates the changes that materials undergo when exposed to sunlight under diverse environmental conditions. The equipment complies with relevant standards, including GB/T16422-2, ASTM D529, ISO 4892-2, and others pertaining to the simulation of the full solar spectrum.
Material lightfastness is determined by exposing the materials to ultraviolet (UV), visible, and infrared light. The chamber utilizes filtered xenon arc lamps to generate a full solar spectrum that exhibits the closest possible match to natural sunlight. The use of appropriately filtered xenon arc lamps represents the optimal method for assessing a product's sensitivity to the longer-wavelength segments of UV and visible light—whether encountered in direct sunlight or transmitted through glass. Designed and manufactured in accordance with GB/T 2423.24-1995 (*Environmental Testing for Electric and Electronic Products – Part 2: Test Sa – Simulated Solar Radiation at Ground Level*), and referencing the xenon-arc lamp exposure test methods for plastics (GB 9344-88) and coatings/varnishes (GB/T 9276-96), this test chamber is capable of fulfilling the requirements for light aging tests on textiles, plastics, natural fibers, and rubber as specified in GJB 150.7, as well as the accelerated artificial weathering test methods outlined in GB 14522-93. Furthermore, it meets the requirements of GB/T 5170.9 (*Environmental Test Equipment for Electric and Electronic Products – Verification Methods for Basic Parameters – Solar Radiation Test Equipment*) and its performance specifications comply with GB/T 16585-1996 (*Vulcanized Rubber – Accelerated Artificial Weathering Test Methods [Fluorescent UV Lamp]*).
Additionally, the equipment complies with numerous international standards, including:
ASTM C1442, C1501, D904, D3424, D3451, D4101, D4303, D4355, D4459, D479, D5010, D5071, D5794, D2565, D6083, D6551, D6577, D7869, D6695, G151, G155;
ISO 105-B02, 105-B04, 105-B06, 11341, 3917, 4892-1, 4892-2, 12040, and others.
ASTMG155 ISO105 Xenon Arc Lamp Accelerated Aging Test Chamber Light Exposure Weathering Testing Machine Photoaging Tester
Basic Principles
Artificial accelerated aging testers serve as a crucial tool in research and manufacturing processes for screening material formulations and optimizing product composition; they also constitute a vital component of product quality inspection. Product standards for various applied materials—such as coatings, plastics, aluminum-plastic composite panels, and automotive safety glass—uniformly mandate the performance of weathering resistance tests.
The primary factors responsible for material degradation are sunlight and moisture. This weathering test chamber is designed to simulate the damaging effects caused by exposure to sunlight, rainfall, and dew. Weathering test chambers utilize xenon lamps to simulate the effects of sunlight exposure, and employ condensing moisture to simulate rain and dew. Test materials are subjected to a cyclical program involving alternating periods of light exposure and moisture at a controlled temperature; within a span of just a few days or weeks, this process can reproduce the degradation effects that would typically occur outdoors over months or even years. Data derived from artificial accelerated aging tests assists in the selection of new materials, the modification of existing materials, and the evaluation of how changes in formulation impact product durability.
ASTMG155 ISO105 Xenon Arc Lamp Accelerated Aging Test Chamber Light Exposure Weathering Testing Machine Photoaging Tester
Usage Instructions
1. Superior energy efficiency: The energy efficiency ratio is 12% higher than that of the most advanced reciprocating compressors currently on the market.
2. Outstanding reliability: With fewer moving parts, the patented axial and radial compliance design provides unprecedented resistance to liquid slugging and tolerance for impurities.
3. Built-in motor protection: Effectively protects the motor from damage caused by high temperatures and excessive current.
4. Low noise and low discharge pulsation: Noise levels are more than 5 dB lower than those of reciprocating compressors.
5. Simplified system design: A unique unload-start design eliminates the need for start capacitors or relays when starting single-phase compressors.
6. Near 100% volumetric efficiency: Delivers exceptional heating capacity.
7. High-efficiency motor: Features a large-volume, Class F insulated motor with low slip, ensuring high cooling capacity, low power consumption, and operational safety.
8. Optimized balance design: Minimizes vibration and noise, resulting in smoother operation.
ASTMG155 ISO105 Xenon Arc Lamp Accelerated Aging Test Chamber Light Exposure Weathering Testing Machine Photoaging Tester
Advantages of stainless steel finned electric heating tubes
Compared to standard heating tubes, finned heating tubes offer several advantages.
Finned tubular electric heating tubes provide a heat dissipation area 2.5 to 4 times larger than that of plain tubes, allowing for a surface load 2 to 3 times higher. The reduced length of the finned heating element minimizes its own heat loss. For a given power rating, they offer benefits such as rapid heating, high thermal efficiency, and a long service life. Furthermore, within a limited space, they can accommodate a total power output 2 to 3 times that of plain tubes, significantly reducing the size of the heating unit and saving costs for the user.
ASTMG155 ISO105 Xenon Arc Lamp Accelerated Aging Test Chamber Light Exposure Weathering Testing Machine Photoaging Tester