Xenon Lamp Weathering Test Chamber | Model: RS-SN-150L
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Product Overview
The Xenon Lamp Weathering Test Chamber RS-SN-150L simulates the full-spectrum sunlight to evaluate the long-term durability of materials exposed to varying environmental conditions.
It serves as an essential laboratory solution for selecting new materials, improving existing product lines, and assessing changes in material formulations by accurately replicating real-world outdoor aging effects within a controlled, accelerated testing setting.
Key Features
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✅Full-spectrum xenon arc lamp simulating natural sunlight (280–800 nm)
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✅Closed-loop irradiance control for automatic lamp aging compensation
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✅Programmable temperature, humidity, irradiance, light/dark, and spray cycles
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✅Mirror-finish SUS304 stainless steel chamber for improved light uniformity
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✅PLC-based touchscreen controller with multi-step program storage
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✅Adjustable irradiance up to 1200 W/m²
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✅Stable temperature and humidity control
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✅Built-in safety protection for over-temperature, over-current, and water shortage
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✅Designed for continuous long-duration accelerated weathering testing
Technical Specifications Matrix
| Function Description |
Specification & Verified Parameters |
| Product Model |
RS-SN-150L |
| Test Space Dimensions (mm) |
W500 × H600 × D500 |
| Machine Dimensions (mm) |
W800 × H1700 × D1200 |
| Temperature Range |
Ambient ~ 85°C |
| Humidity Range |
20% – 98% RH (humidity varies with temperature) |
| Temperature & Humidity Accuracy |
Temp: ±0.5°C / Humidity: ±2% RH |
| Heating Time |
From room temperature to 85°C in approx. 25 minutes |
| Xenon Lamp Power |
1.8KW air-cooled lamp (lamp lifespan ≤ 1500 hours) |
| Spectral Wavelength |
280nm – 800nm (full sunlight spectrum) |
| Irradiance Control |
0 – 1200 W/m² (monitoring wavelength: 300nm – 800nm) |
| Inner Chamber Material |
SUS#304 mirror-finish stainless steel plate |
| Outer Chamber Material |
Premium stainless steel OR durable painted steel sheet |
| Power Supply |
AC 380V, 5A |
International Testing Standards
The RS-SN-150L Xenon Lamp Weathering Test Chamber is designed to perform accelerated weathering tests in accordance with internationally recognized standards for sunlight, heat, humidity, and water exposure. Programmable test cycles allow users to reproduce a wide range of environmental aging conditions required by different industries.
Supported Test Standards
| Standard |
Application |
| ASTM G155 |
Xenon Arc Light Exposure for Non-Metallic Materials |
| ASTM G151 |
General Practice for Accelerated Weathering Equipment |
| ISO 4892-2 |
Plastics – Xenon Arc Exposure |
| ISO 11341 |
Paints and Varnishes – Artificial Weathering |
| SAE J2527 |
Automotive Exterior Materials |
| SAE J2412 |
Automotive Interior Components |
| AATCC TM16 |
Colorfastness to Light for Textiles |
| GB/T 16422.2 |
Xenon Lamp Accelerated Weathering |
| IEC 60068-2-5 |
Environmental Testing – Solar Radiation (Reference Applications) |
Actual supported standards may vary depending on optional filters, spray systems, and testing configurations.
Primary Industry Applications
The RS-SN-150L is an essential asset for international standard compliance and material qualification across multiple sectors:
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Automotive Engineering: Evaluation of colorfastness, cracking, and delamination tendencies in polymers used for dashboards, steering wheels, and exterior trim panels.
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Industrial Coatings & Paints: Accelerated degradation profiling for marine paints, architectural coatings, and protective anti-corrosive layers exposed to direct weathering.
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Plastics & Masterbatches: Testing UV stabilizers and polymer formulations to prevent premature embrittlement under outdoor solar exposure.
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Technical Textiles: Assessing solar degradation and fading limits in outdoor fabrics, safety gear, and military textiles.
Safety Protection
The chamber is equipped with multiple safety mechanisms to ensure reliable long-term operation:
- Over-temperature protection
- Xenon lamp cooling monitoring
- Water shortage protection
- Door safety interlock
- Over-current protection
- Leakage protection
- Emergency stop button
- Automatic fault diagnosis
Optional Configurations
- Daylight filter
- Window glass filter
- Extended UV filter
- Water spray system
- Black Panel Temperature (BPT) sensor
- Black Standard Temperature (BST) sensor
- Ethernet communication
- USB data export
- Additional sample holders
- Customized chamber size
FAQ
- How does the system ensure the irradiance calibration doesn't drift as the xenon lamp ages?
The RS-SN-150L uses an onboard high-precision irradiance sensor paired with a smart PLC closed-loop control program. Instead of driving the lamp at a fixed voltage, the system reads the actual light output in the 300nm–800nm band and automatically scales the power supply upward to perfectly balance out normal lamp decay, maintaining dead-on accuracy up to the 1500-hour replacement mark.
- Can this chamber execute complex, multi-step weathering profiles?
Yes. The user-friendly touchscreen controller is equipped with memory slots for up to 50 programmable test profiles. Operators can configure complex, alternating sequences featuring distinct intervals of varying temperature, humidity, and irradiance levels to precisely replicate custom international standard sequences.
- Why is mirror-finish SUS304 stainless steel used for the inner chamber?
Standard matte stainless steel absorbs a portion of the stray light energy, reducing overall efficiency and throwing off target uniformity. Our mirror-finish SUS304 interior functions as an auxiliary optical reflector. This specialized finishing ensures maximum light dispersion back onto the rotating sample rack, maintaining a highly uniform radiant environment.
- How often should the xenon lamp be replaced?
The standard 1.8 kW air-cooled xenon lamp provides a service life of up to 1,500 operating hours under normal testing conditions. Replacement intervals may vary depending on irradiance settings and operating cycles
- Does the chamber support ASTM G155 and ISO 4892-2 testing?
The chamber is designed to perform xenon arc weathering tests following internationally recognized standards such as ASTM G155 and ISO 4892-2 when configured with the appropriate filters and testing parameters
- Can customized testing programs be created?
Users can create and store up to 50 programmable weathering profiles combining irradiance, temperature, humidity, light/dark cycles, and water spray sequences
- Which materials can be tested?
Typical applications include:
- Plastics
- Rubber
- Paints
- Coatings
- Automotive components
- Textiles
- Composite materials
- Packaging materials
- Building materials
