Yatherm - UV Weather Test Chamber
WHAT IS THE UV WEATHER TEST CHAMBER? The UV weather testing chamber system is a laboratory simulation of the forces that quickly destroy nature, predicting the relative durability of non-metallic materials when directly exposed to the action of the weather. It has independent compartments for flat and larger specimens. As they are independent, in this equipment it is possible to carry out a simultaneous test with different light sources. Example: Ultraviolet or Ultraviolet B. For this, both tests must have the same configuration. The UV Weather Test Chamber makes use of a UV lamp and condensation mechanism to simulate sunlight, dew, and rain, thus reproducing subsequent harmful effects such as color change, fading, yellowing, cracking, gloss loss, crazing, blistering, hazing, peeling, aging, oxidation, fragility, strength loss, etc.
The materials, when tested, are given a number of alternating UV and moisture cycles at certain temperatures to simulate an accelerated aging test, generating reproducible and reliable weathering data in just a few days or weeks. If the same procedure is produced without the use of the UV accelerated aging chamber, outdoors, the test may take months or years, which is not feasible. During the process, the equipment automatically monitors the UV temperature, water temperature, and the irradiance controller used to regulate and stabilize the irradiance at desired values.
- ? The UV weathering test equipment employs special fluorescent lamps to simulate UV light at special critical frequencies to reproduce the damage commonly caused by sunlight. It is a piece of easy-to-use and low-maintenance equipment. The sample surface is parallel to the UV lamps.
- The outer case is made of stainless steel and CNC machined for a smooth appearance. Inside the chamber, there is a channel to improve airflow and temperature stability.
- Eight UV lamps are mounted on two sides of the test chamber.
- The UV accelerated aging test chamber adopts the channel water heating method to realize rapid heating and even heat distribution, and the automatic water supply system provides more protection to the heating pipes.
- This instrument consists of high-quality casters and the sample holders are made of stainless steel and aluminum alloy.
- An automatic sprinkler is placed inside the spray system to adjust the water pressure, while a multi-color touch screen or high-performance PID controller is employed.
- For safety reasons, various protection functions are offered, such as circuit breakers, overload protection, short circuit protection, over-temperature protection, and water shortage protection.
- Internally mirrored for greater uniformity distribution of light radiation
- Air circulation to ensure a constant temperature in the sample display area
- Automatic closing that prevents the opening of the door during the test
- Hour meter to control the use of lamps to indicate the appropriate time to change them
- Economical replacement lamps, easy access and that do not require the use of filters
- Control and temperature reading via PT100 sensor with 0.1C resolution
- CFC-free ecologically correct refrigeration system
- Thermal insulation with low-temperature dissipation and door built with magnetic seal
- Lamp systems located at the top of the equipment with easy access for maintenance
- Micro-processed temperature control with four-digit digital indication and 0.1C resolution
- Configurable alarm system for maximum, minimum, and temperature differential
- Software with programmable digital timer
- Temperature Range: 15°C to 80°C
- Temperature Control: PID
- UV Wavelength: UVA – 315-400nm UVB – 280-315nm
- UV: 50-70°C with ±3°C tolerance
- Condensing Temperature: 40-60°C with ±3°C tolerance
- Black Panel Temperature: 30-80°C with ±3°C tolerance
- UV Energy: > 200w.hour/m²
- Temperature Control Resolution: ± 0.1°C
- Digital Indication: LCD
- Temperature Sensor: PT 100
- Test Time: 0~999h (adjustable)
- Test Range: 45%-70%RH
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