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Software Documentation for Xenotest 220, SUNTEST CPS/ CPS+ and SUNTEST XLS+(I)

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CopyrightThis software documentation is protected by copyright. Rights resulting thereof, particularly reprint, photomecha-nical or digital postprocessing or reproduction, even in part, are only allowed with the written consent of ATLAS Material Testing Technology GmbH. This regulation does not apply to reproductions for in-plant use. The content of the software documentation is subject to change without further notice. For translations into foreign languages, the German version of the software documentation is binding.

2013, ATLAS Material Testing Technology GmbH • D-63589 Linsengericht • Germany

TrademarksAll other trademarks mentioned in this software documentation are the exclusive property of the respective manuf-acturers.

Atlas Material Testing Technology GmbHVogelsbergstr. 2263589 Linsengericht / Germany(p) + 49-6051-707-140(f) + 49-6051-707-149email: [email protected]


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Contents Page

1. SafetyInstructions...................................................................................................................................... 41.1 Explanation of the symbols .............................................................................................................. 41.2 Formatting ........................................................................................................................................ 4

2. Softwaredescription................................................................................................................................... 52.1 Software specification ...................................................................................................................... 52.2 Instrument interface specification ..................................................................................................... 5

3. Generaloperatingnotes............................................................................................................................. 63.1 Menu structure “Main Menu” ............................................................................................................ 6

4. Starttest....................................................................................................................................................... 74.1 Menu structure “Start test” ............................................................................................................... 74.2 Pre-programmed standards Xenotest 220 ....................................................................................... 84.3 Pre-programmed standards SUNTEST CPS+ ................................................................................. 84.4 User test ........................................................................................................................................... 84.5 Displays during the test run .............................................................................................................. 94.6 Reaching the end of the test .......................................................................................................... 104.7 Interrupt a running test ................................................................................................................... 10

5. Entertestparameter................................................................................................................................. 115.1 Menu structure “Enter test parameter” ........................................................................................... 11

6. Settings...................................................................................................................................................... 126.1 Menu structure “Settings” ............................................................................................................... 126.1.1 Change filter ................................................................................................................................... 146.1.2 Change lamp .................................................................................................................................. 146.1.3 Calibration and adjustment ............................................................................................................ 146.1.4 Parameter monitoring ..................................................................................................................... 166.1.5 Print interval ................................................................................................................................... 166.1.6 Set clock ......................................................................................................................................... 166.1.7 Select language ............................................................................................................................. 176.1.8 Automatic start ............................................................................................................................... 176.1.9 Display contrast .............................................................................................................................. 176.1.10 Accessories (SUNTEST CPS+ and XLS+ only) ............................................................................. 176.1.11 Testing SunFlood (SUNTEST CPS+ and XLS+ only) .................................................................... 186.1.12 XENOSENSIV RC (Xenotest 220 only) ......................................................................................... 18

7. Instrumentdata......................................................................................................................................... 197.1 Menu structure “Instrument Data” .................................................................................................. 197.2 Operating hours ............................................................................................................................. 197.3 Lamp age ....................................................................................................................................... 197.4 Serial number ................................................................................................................................. 19

8. Errormessages......................................................................................................................................... 209. Additionalfunctions.................................................................................................................................. 2210.Abbreviations............................................................................................................................................ 2211.Notes.......................................................................................................................................................... 23

Listoffigures

Fig.1 Generaloperation................................................................................................................................ 6Fig.2 Menustructure“MainMenu”.............................................................................................................. 6Fig.3 Menustructure“Starttest”................................................................................................................. 7Fig.4 Displaysduringthetestrun............................................................................................................... 9Fig.5 Menustructure“Entertestparameter”........................................................................................... 11Fig.6.1 Menustructure“Settings”................................................................................................................ 12Fig.6.2 Menustructure“Settings”(continuation)....................................................................................... 13Fig.7 Menustructure“CalibrationandAdjustment”................................................................................ 15Fig.8 Menustructure“XENOSENSIVRC”................................................................................................. 18Fig.9 Menustructure“InstrumentData”................................................................................................... 19


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1SafetyInstructions

It is assumed that use of this software documentation will be by individuals who have a working knowledge of the functions and operation of the equipment to which this software documentation applies. The following instructions should be observed in order to avoid accidents and prevent damage to the instrument or other property.

• The instrument should only be operated by trained, authorized personnel• Settings on the instrument should only be defined or modified by individuals who are familiar with the operating

instructions and who, in addition, have a good basic understanding of the standards involved• The contents of this software documentation are subject to modification at any time without prior notification• With regard to translations into other languages, the German version of these instructions remain binding• Store this software documentation together with the operating instructions in a secure location near the instru-

ment for quick reference to safety notes and other relevant information

1.1 Explanationofthesymbols:

Symbolsusedinthissoftwaredocumentation:

CAUTION

Failure toobserve theassociated informationcanresult indata lossor impair the functionalityof theinstrument.

NOTICE

This provides general tips on applications and other useful information.

1.2 Formatting

Keys are written in capital letters in the text, e.g. START, ENTER, ESCAPE. Text which appears in the display is written in inverted commas.


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2Softwaredescription

2.1 Softwarespecification

The software documentation describes the structure and operation of the controller for the Xenotest® 220, SUNTEST® CPS/CPS+ and SUNTEST XLS+ light exposure instruments.

2.2 Instrumentinterfacespecification

RS232interface:1. Bits per second: 192002. Data bits: 83. Parity: None4. Stop bits: 15. Flow control: None

Device interface Personal Computer (9-pole plug) (9-pole plug)

TxD 2 2 RxD RxD 3 3 TxD GND 5 5 GND

Description cable: Sub D connector, 1:1 9 pol., socket/plug


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3Generaloperatingnotes

Fig.1:The arrow keys serve to select displayed menu items. Use ENTER to activate a selected menu item or to save an input. Exit and return to the previous menu with ESC.

3 Generaloperation Fig.1

3.1 Menustructure“MainMenu” Fig.2

Start testEnter test parameterSettingsInstrument data


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4Starttest

CAUTION

Checkwhethertherightfiltersystemisinstalled(seeoperatinginstructions)andprogrammed(seechap-ter6.1.1)beforestartingthetest.

4.1 Menustructure“Starttest” Fig.3


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4Starttest

4.2 Pre-programmedstandardsXenotest220

This function is only available in the Xenotest® 220 in the version with the “Pre-programmed standards” accessory (ID No. 56079783).A list of pre-programmed standards appears when selecting the “Start test” menu item. “User test” must be selected if a self-programmed test is to be started.

The following standards are pre-programmed:

ISO 105 B02:1994 ISO 105 B04:1994* AATCC TM16:2003 Opt.3

Optical filter Xenochrome® 320 B04 TM16

Irradiance 42 W/m2 42 W/m2 1,10 W/m2@420nm

Black standard temperature 48 °C 54 °C -

Black panel temperature - - 63 °C

Test chamber temperature 30 °C 38 °C 43 °C

Relative humidity 40% - 30%

Working sensorXENOSENSIV®

300-400 BSTXENOSENSIV 300-400 BST

XENOSENSIV 420 BPT

Dry/Wet cycle - 29 min / 1 min -

The switch-off criteria must be set after selecting a pre-programmed standard. The selected test is started by pushing START.

4.3 Pre-programmedstandardsSUNTESTCPS+

BB300-400control

ATLAS TM1-Lightfast ATLAS TM2-Weatherfast*

Required accessory - Immersion unit

Optical filter Daylight Daylight

Irradiance 65 W/m2 65 W/m2

Black standard temperature 55 °C 65 °C

Dry/Wet cycle - 90 min / 30 min

WB300-800control

ATLAS TM1-Lightfast ATLAS TM2-Weatherfast*

Required accessory - Immersion unit

Optical filter Daylight Daylight

Irradiance 600 W/m2 600 W/m2

Black standard temperature 55 °C 65 °C

Dry/wet cycle - 90 min / 30 min

* can only be operated with the SunFlood flooding system

4.4 Usertest

A user test is selected by the test number. The parameters and the switch off criteria are determined while ente-ring the test parameter (see chapter 5.1). The selected test is started by pushing START.


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4Starttest

4.5 Displaysduringthetestrun Fig.4

The current parameters can be navigated by using the arrow keys during the test run.


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4Starttest

4.6 Reachingtheendofthetest

The “Test end reached!” message appears when the end of the test is reached. The radiation and the runtime ap-pear in the display.

4.7 Interruptarunningtest

A running test can be interrupted with STOP (for example to change a lamp, for cleaning, for sampling or for cali-bration) and continued later. The test can also be continued after an error message.

NOTICE

Please wait until the lamp cooling shuts off before turning off the instrument at the master switch! The lamp cooling process may take up to 3 minutes depending on the instrument type.


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5Entertestparameter

The desired test program can be defined by the user. Six tests with up to six phases for each test can be programmed. The nominal values for the controlled parameters, the phase time and the switch off criteria must be entered. The figure below shows a program with four phases.

5.1 Menustructure“Entertestparameter” Fig.5


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6Settings

6.1 Menustructure“Settings” Fig.6.1


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6Settings

6.1 Menustructure“Settings” Fig.6.2


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6Settings

6.1.1 Changefilter

The filter system in use (see also operating instructions) can be selected with the arrow keys and confirmed with ENTER. The selection of the filter system must match the actual installed filter system to avoid incorrect reference values.

6.1.2 Changelamp

This function is necessary to set the lamp’s hour counter to 0 when installing a new lamp.

6.1.3 Calibrationandadjustment

For calibration and adjustment, please read the corresponding operating instructions.

NOTE

Depending on the instrument type and configuration, different irradiance and temperature calibrations are available:

XENOTEST 220 300 – 400 nm BST or 420 nm BPT

SUNTEST CPS+ 300 – 800 nm and Lux, BST or 300 – 400 nm and 340 nm, BST

SUNTEST XLS+(I) 300 – 800 nm, BST


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6Settings

6.1.3 Menustructure“Calibration” Fig.7


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6.1.4 Parametermonitoring

Parameter monitoring helps to protect sensitive samples. If the BST cannot be reached, for example, due to a higher ambient temperature, the test will be interrupted.

Parameter monitoring can be switched on and off.

When monitoring is active, all parameters with a programmed nominal value not equal to 0 are monitored continuously to make sure that the appropriate measured value is within the specified tolerance.

The tolerances for the respective parameters are set as follows:

Xenotest 220E nominal value ± 3 W/m²BST nominal value ± 3 °CBPT nominal value ± 3 °CCHT nominal value ± 3 °CRH nominal value ± 5%

The measured value may not be out of the tolerance range for more than 10 minutes. If this happens, the test will be interrupted and an error message displayed.

SUNTESTEThe test will be interrupted and an error message displayed if the set value for E cannot be reached for more than one minute.

BST nominal value ± 3 °CThe measured value may not be out of the tolerance for more than 10 minutes. If this happens, the test will be interrupted and an error message displayed.

NOTICE–warm-uptime

The instrument requires a warm-up time of 15 minutes to set the desired nominal values. After that, the time counter starts if one of the parameters is outside the given tolerance. The warm-up time starts after starting a test and after a phase change.

6.1.5 Printinterval

The instrument supports an RS 232 interface to transfer data to a computer or printer while a test is running.0 to 999 minutes can be entered as a print interval. No output is made when 0 is entered (chapter 2 section 2.2).

6.1.6 Setclock

The date and time can be set. The date and time are output with every data record via the serial interface.

6Settings


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6.1.7 Selectlanguage

The desired user language can be set. If the instrument cannot be operated due to a language being incorrectly selected, perform the following:• Switch-off and on the instrument• Press ENTER• Press button “1”The required language can be set.

6.1.8 Automaticstartafterpowerfailure

Automatic continuation of the test after a power failure can be switched on or off.

6.1.9 Displaycontrast

The contrast setting fine tunes the visual display based on user preferences.

6.1.10 Accessories(SUNTESTCPS+andXLS+only)

If the SUNTEST is operated with the accessory SunFlood or SunCool, the appropriate setting has to be selected.

6.1.11 TestingSunFlood(SUNTESTCPS+andXLS+only)

Function test to check the full wetting of the samples with water in the flooding bath (SunFlood)

6.1.12 XENOSENSIVRC

BatteryThe battery voltage is checked at the start and during the test. If the battery voltage drops too low, the test is inter-rupted and an error message is displayed. The battery must be changed to continue the test. To avoid unnecessary downtime, we recommend that a new spare battery be ordered after changing the existing battery.Original spare batteries can be ordered from Atlas (ID-No. 56055009).

SensorInfoThe controller automatically recognizes which sensor is assigned to the instrument. The following data are displayed under “Sensor Info.“:

• Sensor type, ID and serial number of the connected sensor• Signal: display of the error-free transmissions of the last minute (in percent)• Batt: indicator of the current battery voltage

AssignnewsensorAfter successful assignment, the ID and serial numbers of the sensor assigned to the instrument are displayed for checking.

NOTE

This process may not take place on several instruments simultaneously (see operating instructions).

6Settings


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6Settings

6.1.12Menustructure“XENOSENSIVRC” Fig.8


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7Instrumentdata

7.1 Menustructure“InstrumentData” Fig.9

7.2 Operatinghours

The current operating hours are displayed.

7.3 Lampage

The current lamp hours are displayed.

7.4 Serialnumber

The serial number of the instrument is displayed.


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8ErrorMessages

ErrorMessagesXenotest220

Errormessage PossibleCause/Troubleshooting

E out of range!

Parameter monitoring: E (Irradiance) has been outside the permissible tolerance for longer than 10 minutes.• Check test parameters• Clean or change filter system• Check whether correct filter system is used• Check age of xenon lamp• Change lamp

BST out of range!

Parameter monitoring: The BST (black standard temperature) has been outside the permissible tolerance for longer than 10 minutes.• Check test parameters• Clean or change filter system• Check whether correct filter system is used• Check age of xenon lamp• Change lamp

CHT out of range!

Parameter monitoring: The CHT (chamber temperature) has been outside the permissible tolerance for longer than 10 minutes.• Check test parameters• Check or change air filter• Ambient temperature too high

RH out of range!

Parameter monitoring: The relative humidity has been outside the permissible tolerance for longer than 10 minutes.• Check test parameters• Ambient humidity too high

Humidifier is empty

The fill level in the humidifier is too low• Check hose connections• Check immersion pump• Check instrument alignment

Lid open • Close instrument lid (see operating instructions)

Water tank is empty • Refill water tank (see operating instructions)

Door open • Close chamber door

Power failure!

The test was interrupted by a power failure• Enter START: The interrupted test continues • If required enable „Automatic start“ (see chapter 6 section 6.1.8)

Carousel blocked • Clear blockage

Lamp doesn‘t ignite• Let lamp cool and then restart• The lamp has not ignited because it is too old (1,500 h).

Change lamp

Lamp life time exceeded!• The recommended maximum operating time for a lamp

of 1,500 hours has been exceeded. It is recommended to change the lamp (see operating instructions)


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8ErrorMessages


XENOSENSIV@ missing

• Insert and connect XENOSENSIV sensor (see operating instructions)

or• Insert XENOSENSIV RC and assign to the instrument (see operating instructions)• Change XENOSENSIV RC battery (see operating instructions)

XENOSENSIV battery empty• Change XENOSENSIV RC battery (see operating instructions)

Invalid test parameters!

The irradiance is not applicable for the selected filter system or the test is programmed for another XENOSENSIV sensor (420 nm / 300 – 400 nm).• Enter new test parameters• Insert/set desired XENOSENSIV sensor (see operating instructions)• Insert/set desired filter system (see operating instructions)

Factor out of range.Return XENOSENSIV to Atlas

A deviation of > 20% has been recognized during calibration. Please send the XENOSENSIV sensor for calibration to Atlas. • Clean the XENOSENSIV sensor

(see operating instructions)• Clean the device, lamp and filter system• Repeat calibration

Over temperature at heater • Contact Atlas Technical Service

Over temperature at lamp • Contact Atlas Technical Service

Chamber fan defect • Contact Atlas Technical Service

FOC failure • Contact Atlas Technical Service

Air flap failure • Contact Atlas Technical Service


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8ErrorMessages

ErrorMessagesSUNTEST


E out of range!

Parameter monitoring: E (irradiance) has not been reached at least one minute.• Check filter/reflector system for correct fit• Clean or change filter/reflector system• Check age of xenon lamp. Replace if needed

BST out of range!

Parameter monitoring: The BST (black standard temper-ature) was outside the permissible tolerance for longer than 10 minutes.• Check position of the BST sensor• Check test parameters• Clean or change filter system• Check whether correct filter system is used• Check age of xenon lamp• Change lamp

Power failure!

This message is displayed when a test was interrupted by a power failure.• Press START key. The test continues at the place

where it was interrupted.• If necessary, enable „Automatic Start“ option

(see chapter 6 section 6.1.8)

Lamp doesn‘t ignite• Let lamp cool and then restart• The lamp has not ignited because it is too old

(1,500 h). Change lamp

Lamp life time exceeded!• The recommended maximum operating time for a lamp

of 1,500 h has been exceeded. It is recommended to change the lamp (see operating instructions).

Door open/overtemp. Lamp

Door open• Close door• If the message is displayed and the door is closed, the lamp‘s thermal switch has been triggered. Contact Atlas Technical Service

Failure SunFlood!Error in the SunFlood flooding system• Check SunFlood fill level• Check SunFlood temperature controller setting

Invalid test parameters!

The irradiance is not applicable for the selected filter system.• Enter new test parameters• Insert/set desired filter system (see operating instructions)

Factor out of range.Please call Atlas Service.

A deviation of > 20 % has been recognized during the calibration process. The equipment should be checked by Atlas Technical Service.• Check position of the BST sensor• Clean equipment, lamp, and filter system• Repeat calibration• Atlas Technical Service maintenance required


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9Additionalfunctions

Additional functions can be reached by pressing the numeric keys in the main menu (first display after instrument START/ENTER).

Key Function

1 Language selection

9 Start the service program (only with access code)

10Abbreviations

Abbreviation Meaning

CHT Chamber temperature

BST Black standard temperature

BPT Black panel temperature

E Irradiance

RH Relative humidity


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11Notes

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11Notes

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11Notes

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11Notes

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Atlas Material Testing Technology GmbHVogelsbergstr. 2263589 Linsengericht / Germany(p) + 49-6051-707-140(f) + 49-6051-707-149email: [email protected]. No. 56352531 01/13

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