Ci3000+ Weather-Ometer/ Fade-Ometer

The Ci3000+ Weather-Ometer and Fade-Ometer with their advanced digital control systems, represent monumental achievements in applying digital and optical technologies in easy-to-use laboratory weathering instruments. The 3000 Series is approved by many OEMs in the textiles, paints & coatings and plastics industries as the exclusive platform to deliver accurate, reproducible and repeatable results for predicting service life. The 3000 Series has been certified CE, UL, CSA, ISO and EN compliant.Key features of this instrument include: a rotating sample rack to maximize uniformity over all specimens; custom designed nozzles to provide uniform specimen and rack spray; ASTM Black Panel Thermometer or ISO/DIN Black Standard Thermometer to control and monitor temperature at specimen level to ensure test repeatability.

• 4500 W water-cooled xenon arc lamp
• Total exposure area of 2,188 cm² (339 in²)
• TFT full color 12″ touch screen control panel display of all test parameters
• Direct setting and control of Black Panel Temperature; uninsulated (BPT) or insulated (BST)
• Direct setting and control of relative humidity
• Direct setting and control of specimen chamber air temperature
• Display of diagnostic messages
• 14 factory pre-programmed test methods (Weather-Ometer); 6 factory pre-programmed test methods (Fade-Ometer)
• Space for 12 custom programs; sub-cycle capability
• Multi-language capability (English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Turkish)
• Streaming data output via ethernet or USB port. USB thumb drive included
• SmartDamper^TM to reduce test variability in chamber temperature and humidity and compensates for changes in ambient lab conditions
• SmartLight Monitor^TM verifies that correct light capsule is installed
• Filter combinations available to meet all common test methods
• Air intake dust filter
• CS-7 xenon lamp cooling system
• Chamber viewing window in door
• Universal electrical configurations to meet local frequency, voltage, and electrical requirements
• Meets CE, UL, ISO EN and CSA safety requirements
• Automatic test countdown based on time or radiant exposure
• VibraSonic^TM Humidification System
• Specimen Holders available to accommodate many sample types
• Calibrated xenon reference lamp
• Water purity indicator

• Dual Black Panel Temperature (BPT) and Black Standard Temperature (BST) Measurement/Control including uninsulated BPT and BST sensors
• Monitoring of second wavelength: 300-400 nm, 340 nm, or 420 nm
• WXView II Data Acquisition System – Web-based application to allow users to securely access instruments connected to their company network, download archived files, and other functionality

• XenoCal irradiance calibration device for independent irradiance calibration and measurement at the sample plane
• Auxiliary filter lantern for special automotive interior and textile methods
• Specimen Holders available to accommodate many sample types
• LiquiAir^TM self-contained xenon lamp cooling system (top or wall mount available)
• Textile Kit for AATCC Test Method 16 and/or ISO 105-B02
• Tray table to hold sample racks, logbooks, consumables, or laptop computers
• Xenon lamp and filter storage box

The listed standards and specifications may include several alternative testing options. The instrument meets at least one option in any listed standard. Standards are subject to change without notification, which may result in a change in testing technology. Always check the revision status of a standard with the responsible Standards Development Organization. If unsure about instrument compliance, please contact your local sales representative.

• • AATCC TM16-2004
    Colorfastness to Light
  • AATCC TM 16.3 (2014)

Colorfastness to Light, Xenon-Arc

• • AATCC TM169
    Weather Resistance of Textiles: Xenon Lamp Exposure
  • ASTM C1442
    Standard Practice for Conducting Tests on Sealants Using Artificial Weathering Apparatus
  • ASTM D2565

Standard Practice for Xeno-Arc Exposure of Plastics Intended for Outdoor Applications

• ASTM D3424
  Standard Test Methods for Evaluating the Relative Lightfastness and Weatherability of Printed Matter
• ASTM D4303
  Standard Test Methods for Lightfastness of Pigments Used in Artists’ Paints
• ASTM D4355
  Standard Test Method for Deterioration of Geotextiles from Exposure to Ultraviolet Light and Water (Xenon-Arc Type Apparatus)
• ASTM D4459
  Standard Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposure of Plastics Intended for Indoor Applications
• ASTM D4798
  Standard Test Method for Accelerated Weathering Test Conditions and Procedures for Bituminous Materials (Xenon-Arc Method)
• ASTM D5071
  Standard Practice for Exposure of Photodegradable Plastics in a Xenon Arc Apparatus
• ASTM D6551
  Standard Practice for Accelerated Weathering of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes by Xenon-Arc Exposure Apparatus
• ASTM D6695
  Standard Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposures of Paint and Related Coatings
• ASTM D7869
  Standard Practice for Xenon Arc Exposure Test with Enhanced Light and Water Exposure for Transportation Coatings
• ASTM D904
  Standard Practice for Exposure of Adhesive Specimens to Artificial Light
• ASTM G151
  Standard Practice for Exposing Nonmetallic Materials in Accelerated Test Devices that Use Laboratory Light Sources
• ASTM G155
  Standard Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials
• GME 60292
  Designation of Colour Fastness and Resistance to Artificial Light
• IEC 60068-2-5
  Environmental testing – Part 2-5: Tests – Test S: Simulated solar radiation at ground level and guidance for solar radiation testing and weathering
• ISO 105-B02
  Textiles – Tests for colour fastness – Part B02: Colour fastness to artificial light: Xenon arc fading lamp test
• ISO 105-B04
  Textiles – Tests for colour fastness – Part B04: Colour fastness to weathering: Xenon arc test
• ISO 105-B06
  Textiles – Tests for colour fastness – Part B06: Colour fastness and ageing to artificial light at high temperatures: Xenon arc fading lamp test
• ISO 105-B07
  Textiles – Tests for Colour Fastness – Part B07: Colour Fastness to Light of Textiles Wetted with Artificial Perspiration
• ISO 105-B10
  Textiles – Tests for colour fastness – Part B10: Artificial weathering – Exposure to filtered xenon-arc radiation
• ISO 12040
  Graphic technology – Prints and printing inks – Assessment of light fastness using filtered xenon arc light
• ISO 16474-1
  Paints and varnishes – Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources – Part 1: General guidance
• ISO 16474-2
  Paints and varnishes – Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources – Part 2: Xenon-arc lamps
• ISO 18909
  Photography – Processed photographic colour films and paper prints – Methods for measuring image stability
• ISO 18930
  Imaging materials – Pictorial colour reflection prints – Methods for evaluating image stability under outdoor conditions
• ISO 18937
  Imaging materials – Photographic reflection prints – Methods for measuring indoor light stability
• ISO 3917
  Road vehicles – Safety glazing materials – Test methods for resistance to radiation, high temperature, humidity, fire and simulated weathering
• ISO 4892-1
  Plastics – Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources – Part 1: General guidance
• ISO 4892-2
  Plastics – Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources – Part 2: Xenon-arc sources
• JASO M346
  Light-exposure test method by xenon-arc lamp for automotive interior part
• MIL-STD 810F
  Environmental engineering considerations and laboratory tests – Part 2: Laboratory test methods – 505.4: Solar radiation (Sunshine)
• Peugeot Citroen (PSA) D47 1431
  Materials and Parts in the Passenger Compartment Appearance Behaviour to Artificial Light at High and Mean Temperatures
• SAE J2412
  Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Interior Trim Components Using a Controlled Irradiance Xenon-Arc Apparatus
• SAE J2527
  Performance Based Standard for Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Exterior Materials Using A Controlled Irradiance Xenon-Arc Apparatus
• VDA 75202
  Automotive interior materials – Colorfastness and ageing test against light at high temperatures: Xenon arc
• VW PV 1303
  Non-metallic materials – Lightfastness test for interior parts
• VW PV 3929
  Non-Metallic Materials – Weather Ageing in Dry, Hot Climate
• VW PV 3930
  Non-Metallic Materials – Weathering in Moist, Hot Climate

XenoSoft is an analytical software for the evaluation and graphical display of measurements performed with Atlas XenoCal calibration sensors.