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- Page 1 Operating Manual SUNTEST CPS+ ® ® SUNTEST CPS+ Daylight reduced IR CIE 85 Tabelle 4 Wavelength [nm] Wellenlänge [nm]...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
® Operating Manual SUNTEST CPS+ Content Page Notes for safe operation ..........................4 Explanation of the symbols .......................... 6 General instructions for safe operation ......................7 Installation of the instrument ........................10 Scope of delivery ............................10 Packing ..............................10 Installation requirements .......................... - Page 3 Operating Manual SUNTEST CPS+ ® List of Graphics and tables Page Fig. 1 Description of the SUNTEST CPS+, front view ..................12 ® Fig. 2 Description of the SUNTEST CPS+, rear view ..................13 ® Fig. 3 Test chamber .............................. 13 Fig.
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Page 4: Notes For Safe Operation
Should a particular problem arise which you feel is not adequately addressed in these operating instructions, we urge you for your own safety to contact your local Atlas ales or Service Representative. Atlas Material Testing Technology GmbH Vogelsbergstr. - Page 5 Unauthorized modifications or conversions to the instrument are not permitted for safety reasons Warranty: Atlas MTT GmbH guarantees the safety and functional capability of the instrument only on condition that: • Only original spare parts or accessories approved by Atlas MTT are used •...
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Page 6: Explanation Of The Symbols
® Operating Manual SUNTEST CPS+ Notes for safe operation Explanation of the symbols Safety symbols will draw your attention to safety-critical operation errors. Symbols used in this operating manual WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result serious injury or death CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury NOTE: Provides usage tips and useful information... -
Page 7: General Instructions For Safe Operation
• No substances or materials that may release toxic substances in any form should be used in the test chamber. • Atlas does not guarantee performance of the Instrument instrument for test cycles that utilize light/dark cycles less than 30 minutes in length. Thereof unaffected is the programming of smaller times insofar they do not repeat cyclic. - Page 8 ® Operating Manual SUNTEST CPS+ Notes for safe operation General instructions for safe operation Please also follow the safety instructions in the individual chapters. Safety instructions for installation: WARNING – Pull out the power plug Coming in contact with live parts can result in a possibly fatal electrical shock. When assembling the irradiance system, set the ON (I) / OFF (O) switch to the “OFF (O)”...
- Page 9 Operating Manual SUNTEST CPS+ ® Notes for safe operation General instructions for safe operation Please also follow the safety instructions in the individual chapters. The instrument meets the following safety regulations: • DIN EN ISO 12100 Parts 1 and 2, 2004-04 Safety of machinery.
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Page 10: Installation Of The Instrument
Operating Manual SUNTEST CPS+ ® Installation of the instrument Packaging Scope of delivery • Polyethylene foam (PE) The SUNTEST CPS+ consists of: • Corrugated cardboard • Xenon lamp • Optical filter “Coated Quartz Filter Segment” • UV mirror and light mirror •... -
Page 11: Installation Requirements
Operating Manual SUNTEST CPS+ ® Installation of the instrument Installation requirements Installation of the instrument Climatic conditions required for the place of instal- lation: Installation of thr SUNTEST CPS+: • During continuous operation, the hot air emitted by the • Dimensions of the instrument (width x depth x height): air-cooling system results in a constantly changing cli- 780 mm x 350 mm x 350 mm,... -
Page 12: Description Of The Instrument
Operating Manual SUNTEST CPS+ ® Description of the instrument Front view The SUNTEST CPS+ is equipped with a microprocessor- based control for measurement and regulation; the unit has software-controlled testing programs. Top: • Covering hood of the assembly compartment for ... -
Page 13: Test Chamber
Operating Manual SUNTEST CPS+ ® Description of the instrument Test chamber • Door lock switch for opening / closing the test chamber door • The reflector is located in the test chamber and in the test chamber door. The xenon lamp is located in the roof of the test chamber •... -
Page 14: Description Of Functions
Operating Manual SUNTEST CPS+ ® Description of functions Radiation and filters IR-radiation (inrared radiation) • The samples are placed on the sample table Radiation is generated with a xenon lamp filtered through an optical “Coated Quartz” filter ... -
Page 15: Filter Systems
Operating Manual SUNTEST CPS+ ® Description of functions Filter systems Description Consisting of: Simulation of: Max UV “UV max”; extreme, Coated quartz glass reduced IR unnatural UV exposure * Daylight Coated quartz glass Solar radiation outdoors reduced IR + UV special glass Window glass Coated quartz glass Exposure behind 3 mm window glass... -
Page 16: Spectral Distribution
® Operating Manual SUNTEST CPS+ Description of functions Spectral distribution Daylight reduced IR CIE 85 Tabelle 4 Wavelength [nm] maxUV reduced IR Daylight reduced IR Window Glass reduced IR Wavelength [nm] Fig. 6 - 16 -... -
Page 17: Sensor System
Operating Manual SUNTEST CPS+ ® Description of functions Sensor system The SUNTEST CPS+ has integrated sensors for measuring: Irradiance (E): • During testing, irradiance is measured by a sensor and regulated electronically • The calculation of the irradiance (H) in the wavelength range 300 nm –... -
Page 18: Safety Facilities
Operating Manual SUNTEST CPS+ ® Description of functions Safety facilities There are safety and protection instruments that increase the operational and functional safety of the instrument: • To switch off the instrument in an emergency, set the ON (I) / OFF (O) switch to position “OFF (O)”... -
Page 19: Installation
Operating Manual SUNTEST CPS+ ® Installation Mounting of black standard sensor 1. Place the black standard sensor on the sample table NOTE In order to receive reproducible and comparable tests, always place the black standard sensor in the same place on the sample table. -
Page 20: Opening Of The Assembly Compartment
Operating Manual SUNTEST CPS+ ® Installation 5.2.2 Opening of the assembly compartment WARNING – Pull out the power plug Coming in contact with live parts can result in a possibly fatal electrical shock. When installing the radiation system, set the ON (I) / OFF (O) switch to the “OFF (O)” position and disconnect the power plug. -
Page 21: Installation Of The Mirrors
Operating Manual SUNTEST CPS+ ® Installation 5.2.4 Installing the xenon lamp Before installation, the xenon lamp should be cleaned with a lint-free cloth moistened with a pure, mild solvent, e.g. isopropyl alcohol. NOTE – Lamp installation Residues from finger prints may burn into the xenon lamp glass tube and cause uneven irradiance •... -
Page 22: Closing The Assembly Compartment
CPS+ and the immersion ® / cooling instrument SunCool in separately fused (16A) Fig. 17 circuits. Atlas recommends ELCB protection (DIN VDE 0100 Part 720). Procedure: 1. Check the supply voltage of the power supply network. The supply voltage must be the same as specified on the type label of the instrument. -
Page 23: Operation And Shutdown
Operating Manual SUNTEST CPS+ ® Operation and shutdown Configuration of the instrument Testing procedure with optional unit WARNING – Pull out the power plug Various accessories are available to enhance the ® functionality of the SUNTEST CPS+ (see chapter 11, Coming in contact with live parts can re- “Accessories”). -
Page 24: Operation With Program Controller
Six test programs 90 min / 30 min Dry/Wet cycle • Each test program with six test cycles • Two pre-programmed Atlas standards (see Table 1) WB 300-800 control Atlas TM1- Atlas TM2- The end of the program can be selected optionally... -
Page 25: Shutdown
Open the test chamber Prior to its collection, the disposal companies require a only after the fan has automatically been declaration of safety which can be obtained from Atlas. switched off. When replacing samples, wear protective gloves. -
Page 26: Calibration
Operating Manual SUNTEST CPS+ ® Calibration Irradiance Backside of test chamber A calibration sensor and an adapter table are required for calibration and adjustment of the irradiance. SunCal sensors are available as calibration sensors. Depending on the model, these can be used for the 300 –... -
Page 27: Black Standard Temperature
Operating Manual SUNTEST CPS+ ® Calibration Black standard temperature Backside of test chamber A calibration sensor and an adapter table are required to calibrate and adjust the black standard temperature. SunCal sensors equipped with a BST sensor are available as calibration sensors (see chap. 11 “Accessories”). 1. -
Page 28: Cleaning / Consumables
Operating Manual SUNTEST CPS+ ® Cleaning / consumables Cleaning 8.1.4 Radiation system The components of the radiation system must be cleaned at least every six months. The radiation system must be WARNING – Pull out the power plug disassembled in the opposite sequence to that described in chapter 5.2 “Assembling the radiation system.”... -
Page 29: Consumables / Spare Parts
The safety and reliability of the instrument are only ensured if the spare parts mentioned and defined below are used. Using other parts Id.No. carries hidden risks and must be avoided in all cases. You will find the consumable materials recommended by Atlas MTT below which can be changed by the user. Pos. -
Page 30: Maintenance
• Only original spare parts are used • No changes to the instrument have been made that were not authorized and approved by Atlas MTT GmbH. Atlas provides a customized service package for this instrument, consisting of a maintenance, measurement and calibration service, that ensures the efficiency and process safety of the instrument. -
Page 31: Technical Data
Operating Manual SUNTEST CPS+ ® Technical Data Incoming power: Black standard temperature: Incoming power connection: (1P/N/PE) AC Black standard temperature Type E (16 A, 3 pole) on sample level up to 100 °C / ± 10% Nominal voltage/frequency: 230 V ± 10% (against ambient temperature) 50 / 60 Hz Nominal current:... -
Page 32: Accessories
® Operating Manual SUNTEST CPS+ Accessories Accessories Description Id. No. Sensors Calibrated broadband sensor for calibration of irradi- ance in W/m² in the 300 – 400 nm wavelength range, combined with calibrated BST sensor for calibration of the black standard temperature in °C; without sensor SunCal ®... - Page 33 Operating Manual SUNTEST CPS+ ® Accessories Accessories Description Id. No. Filters Max UV reduced IR Coated quartz shell with IR reflective coating 56052388 Limits radiation to approx. 320 nm in the UV wavelength Daylight reduced IR 56052371 range, simulating exposure behind 3 mm window glass Limits radiation to approx.
- Page 34 ® Operating Manual SUNTEST CPS+ Accessories Accessories Description Id. No. Sample rack / sample changer: Micro-pot AL-C15 for the preparation of powder samples in the microgram range (100 pcs.); (Ø x height mm): Micro-pot AL-C15 56079661 6 x 1.5; micro-pot for using with sample rack ICH-D10, ICH-D20 or ICH-D30 Micro-pot AL-C25 for the preparation of powder samples in the microgram range (100 pcs.);...
- Page 35 Operating Manual SUNTEST CPS+ ® Accessories Accessories Description Id. No. Other Item includes: * Window glass filter with UV limiting at approx. 320 nm (3mm) * Solar ID65 filter with UV limiting at approx. 320 nm (3 mm); (combination of the filters simulates the light behind 6 mm window glass) * Daylight filter, with UV limiting at approx.
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Page 36: Declaration Of Conformity
® Operating Manual SUNTEST CPS+ Declaration of conformity - 36 -... -
Page 37: Notes
Operating Manual SUNTEST CPS+ ® Notes - 37 -... - Page 38 Atlas Material Testing Technology GmbH Vogelsbergstr. 22 63589 Linsengericht / Germany Phone: +49 (0)6051 707-140 Fax: +49 (0)6051 707-149 E-Mail: atlas.info@ametek.de www.atlas-mts.com Ident no.: 56352621 06/13...
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