Xenon Arc Tester - Iwasaki XER-W85/83
Iwasaki's Xenon Arc Chambers are advanced testing systems designed to simulate the effects of sunlight and environmental conditions on various materials. Utilizing high-intensity xenon arc lamps, these chambers reproduce the full spectrum of natural sunlight, including ultraviolet (UV) light, which is crucial for assessing material durability and performance.
These chambers feature precise control over temperature, humidity, and exposure duration, allowing for comprehensive testing under realistic conditions. The design aims to accelerate aging processes, helping manufacturers evaluate how materials like plastics, coatings, and textiles will hold up over time.
Iwasaki's chambers are widely used across industries such as automotive, construction, and consumer goods, providing critical data that supports product development, quality assurance, and compliance with industry standards. By offering reliable and reproducible testing environments, Iwasaki enables companies to enhance their products' longevity and performance in real-world applications.
Specification Summary
| Model | XER-W85 | XER-W83-A | ||
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| Light Source | Lamp | Water-cooled 7.5kW xenon arc lamp | ||
| Filters | Inner | Quartz glass (option available) | ||
| Outer | Borosilicate glass (option available) | |||
| Test Method | Irradiation, irradiation and spray/dark cycle Combinations are possible. Shower available at any time during irradiation or before or after dark |
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| Irradiation Intensity | Standard Irradiation Test | - | Control range: 20 to 70W(100W*)/m2 Control system: Automatic Measured wavelength range: 300 to 400nm- |
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| Medium-intensity Irradiation Test | - | Control range: 40 to 100W/m2 Control system: Automatic Measured wavelength range: 300 to 400nm |
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| High-intensity Irradiation Test | Control range: 60 to 180W/m2 Control system: Automatic Measured wavelength range: 300 to 400nm |
Control range: 60 to 180W/m2 Control system: Automatic Measured wavelength range: 300 to 400nm |
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| Uniformity | 90% or higher | |||
| Number of samples and effective radiation area | Standard Irradiation Test | - | 108 samples [70mm × 150mm] 11340cm2 (including BPT panel)** |
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| Medium-intensity Irradiation Test | - | 90 samples [70mm ×150mm] 9540cm2 (including BPT panel)** |
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| High-intensity Irradiation Test | 54 samples [70mm × 150mm] 5670cm2 (including BPT panel)** |
54 samples [70mm × 150mm] 5670cm2 (including BPT panel)** |
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| Temperature Control Range | Control Range | Irradiation time: 40°C to 110ºC (BPT)** | ||
| Humidity Control Range | Control Range | Irradiation time: 10% to 75%RH | ||
| Power Consumption | 16kW (three-phase 3W, 200V, 50/60Hz), Input current: 65A |
19kW (three-phase 3W, 200V, 50/60Hz), Input current: 80A | ||
| External Dimensions | 1090mm (W) × 1490mm (D) × 1850mm (H) (not including protrusions) |
1400mm (W) × 1600mm (D) × 1850mm (H) (not including protrusions) |
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| Weight | Approx. 600kg | Approx. 800kg | ||
| * Lamp life may be affected when 100W is used. | ||||
| ** BPT = Black panel thermometer | ||||
