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SX75
Super Xenon Weather Meter
〈Instruction Manual〉
2019.06
Table of Contents
1.Installation................................................................................................................................................................ 2
1.1 Installation location ........................................................................................................................................ 2
1.2 Horizontal level adjustment ............................................................................................................................ 2
1.3 Power connection............................................................................................................................................ 3
1.4 Water supply and drainage .............................................................................................................................. 6
7. Supplied Items.......................................................................................................................................................... 76
7.1 Supplied parts ............................................................................................................................................... 76
7.2 Software ........................................................................................................................................................ 77
Safety Signs
The following graphic signs are used in the “Instruction Manual” in order to enable safe usage of the instrument.
This “OBSERVANCE” sign gives notice that its contents must always be followed strictly. Read
the instructions carefully, and always make sure to execute them.
This “WARNING” sign indicates that there are possibilities for hazards such as loss of life and
severe injury, if the sign is ignored and the instrument is handled incorrectly.
This “CAUTION” sign indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which may lead to minor
injury and/or material damage, if the sign is ignored and the instrument is handled incorrectly.
*If the lamp continues to illuminate even after the chamber door is opened, the instrument may be malfunctioning.
In such a case, immediately stop using the instrument and contact Suga Test Instruments or its agent.
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1.Installation
1.1 Installation location
Since malfunctions or failures may occur depending on location of installation, perform installation by giving
consideration to the following points. Also, make sure to secure required space on both sides, behind, and above the
instrument, by referring to the “Installation Diagram”.
In addition, ensure at least 500mm of space around the instrument for maintenance.
[Refer to P.4]
①Room temperature of 23±5 °C and humidity of 65±10 %rh (recommended)
②No machines or devices that produce high temperature or humidity nearby.
③A place near the facility power source, water supply and drainage
④A well-ventilated place unexposed to direct sunlight
⑤Minimal amount of dust and no corrosive or combustible gases.
⑥Not directly below a fire detector (heat sensor, smoke detector, etc.).
⑦Location where the air pressure does not become negative or positive.
⑧Exhaust from other instruments (such as air conditioners) does not blow directly to the instrument.
⑨No freezing during wintertime.
⑩Flat with no vibration
Install the instrument in a place that satisfies the above requirements.
[CAUTION]…Avoid installing in a place where the temperature will fall below 10 °C during winter. Also during
winter, make sure to drain out the water from lamp cooling water tank, lamp cooling water filter
(SW-1D) and humidifier etc. to prevent the instrument damage from freezing when the instrument
is not running.
Fixing nut
Adjusting nut
Level adjuster
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1.3 Power connection
OBSERVANCE
Turn off the facility power supply and the main power source switch (earth leakage breaker)
when connecting the power cable.
It may cause an electric shock.
Do not connect the power cable with wet hands.
To do so may cause an electric shock.
Make sure to earth* (ground) the instrument.
Also, do not use the power cable connected to the instrument for another instrument using a
bus distribution system: dedicate the cable for the instrument.
If not earthed, the earth leakage breaker may not function and it may cause an electric shock.
*...To connect the instrument to the earth and keeping the two's electrical potentials equal in order
to stabilize the operation of the instrument.
Make sure to connect the primary side of the earth leakage breaker and the earth terminal
firmly without looseness. (Torque: M6: 4 - 5 N・m)
If not, it may cause a fire and/or instrument failure.
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1.3.3 Power cable connection
①Connect the facility power supply and the instrument’s main power source switch (earth leakage breaker) with the
power cable and the earth (ground) cable that matches the capacity of the facility earth leakage breaker.
[CAUTION]…If the small capacity cable is used, it may cause a fire.
②Connect to the terminals of the instrument’s main power source switch (earth leakage breaker) with the phases of the
facility power supply (R→S→T) matching.
*Refer to “How to connect the step down transformer” at the end of the manual if a step-down transformer is supplied.
[CAUTION]…Make sure to use a solderless terminal when connecting.
Check using a phase sequence indicator to make sure that the phase order (R-S-T) is correct.
〔Indoor〕
exceeds 200V.
Main Unit Power cable inlet
1390
Height 2045
Earth cable
2050
Unit: mm
*Separate works of the power connection, piping, and instrument connection are required for installation.
*The water-cooled refrigerator is built in to the main unit.
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1.3.5 Connecting the LAN cable
The operation condition of the instrument can be remotely monitored with the attached software by connecting it with a
LAN cable. [Refer to “7.2 Software” on P.77]
(PC, LAN cable, and the ferrite core are not attached. For the ferrite core, we recommend the RFC-H13 by Kitagawa
Kogyo Co., Ltd. or its equivalent)
Insert the LAN cable into the LAN port located at the top of the instrument. The cable length shall be 30 m or less.
Although up to eight instruments of this model can be monitored with one PC, please do not connect PCs used for other
purposes such as office PCs to multiple instruments.
Wrap the cable around the ferrite core three times as shown on the below image.
OBSERVANCE
Danger
When connecting the LAN cable, make sure to turn off the main power source switch and turn off the facility power
supply before opening the control board cover.
LAN port
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1.3.6 How to switch transformer tap connections
Go through following procedures when there is any change in the input voltage on the primary side.
①Check "Supply voltage" on the "Touch screen".
②After checking to make sure that the main power source switch is turned “OFF”, take off the transparent “Safety
protection cover” in front of the transformer tap circuit board. Reconnect the “Incoming wire (Wire #: U31)” to a
transformer tap with a voltage lower than and closest to the “Supply voltage” checked above.
For example, if the “Supply voltage” is 197 V, connect to 195 V transformer tap.
At the time of delivery, “Incoming wire (Wire #: U31)” is connected to 200 V transformer tap.
[WARNING] …When changing transformer tap connections, always turn OFF the earth leakage breaker of the facility
power supply as well as the main power source switch of the instrument. Not turning them off may
result in electric shocks.
Incoming wire
(Wire #: U31)
Transformer (front)
Please connect to the each supply port under the following conditions.
Use Water Specification Water quality Pressure
Lamp cooling water and
refrigerator
Approx. 40 ℓ/min 5 kΩ・cm or higher
[Water cooled refrigerator Cooling tower water
at water temperature 34 ℃ (200 μS/cm or less)
type only]
Approx. 480 mℓ/min 0.1-0.2 MPa
Specimen spray
[Water pressure adjustable]
0.2MΩ・cm or higher
Back spray Pure water Approx. 240 mℓ/min
(5 μS/cm or less)
Humidifier
Approx. 2.5 ℓ/h
Wet bulb pot
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*Piping location and amount may differ depending on the specification.
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2.Instrument Diagram
2.1 Front view
(9)Alarm lamp
1rpm 2rpm
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2.3 Back view
Air filter
(34) Xenon lamp cooling water tank (36) Lamp cooling water tank drain valve
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2.5 Description of the various parts of the instrument
[Refer to the photos of the instrument on P. 8 and 9.]
(1) Main power source switch
This is the switch that supplies power to the instrument when turned on, and cuts off power when it is turned off.
Power will automatically be shut off when the incoming current exceeds the predetermined value, or if there is an
electric leakage.
*Turning off the power and switching it back on immediately may cause the safety device to activate.
Wait at least 15 seconds after power-off before turning it back on.
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(9) Alarm lamp
This will turn red when the instrument’s safety device is activated.
The instrument will stop when it is turned on.
(13) Specimen
Up to 54 specimens (150×70 mm) can be set on the specimen rack. Specimens will receive an even amount of
irradiation from the light source.
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(20) Discharge (arc) wattage regulator
This unit regulates the discharge (arc) wattage. The discharge (arc) wattage can also be controlled manually.
[Refer to 4.8 on P.61]
(26) Igniter
This is the high voltage generator for igniting the xenon lamp.
A spark gap is inside the cover.
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(31) Humidifier
This generates humidity in the test chamber.
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3.Operation Preparation
3.1 Precautions for operation
OBSERVANCE
DANGER
When opening the cover for components such as the control panel, make sure to turn off the main power source switch
and the facility power supply.
When opening the chamber door to perform tasks inside, make sure to turn off the main power source switch
beforehand. It may cause an electric shock.
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3.1.2 If the instrument is not going to be used for a long period of time
If the instrument is not going to be used for over five days, drain the lamp cooling water,
lamp cooling water filter (SW-1D) and humidifier water to prevent freezing during winter,
corrosion during summer and proliferation of microorganisms and/or virus.
Clean and dry the lamp and its inner and outer filters first before preserving them to prevent
them from contaminating.
3.1.3 Cleaning
Before cleaning the instrument, make sure to turn off the main power source switch and the
facility power supply. Wipe the chamber with a well-wringed cloth applied with either water
or neutral detergent.
When cleaning places other than the chamber, use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust. Do not
use water.
3.1.4 Refrigerator
When running the instrument after not using it for over one week (power source left off),
turn on the power source switch, and power the refrigerator for about three hours before
starting to mix the refrigerant and refrigerator oil.
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3.2 How to attach the wet bulb gauze and adjust the water flow rate
Unscrew the wet bulb gauze replacement port at the left side of the instrument, and then attach the wet bulb gauze to the
wet bulb sensor at the bottom of the test chamber. Adjust the water flow rate with the valve at the bottom of the chamber
so that it flows in a thin stream.
[CAUTION]…Check the wet bulb gauge before testing and once a month to see whether it has hardened, become slimy and color
change. If a problem is found, replace it with a new one.
Wash the gauze with water before attached it.
Accurate humidity cannot be achieved if water is poorly absorbed by the gauze.
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3.3 How to assemble the lamp house
Wear gloves whenever handling the glass products to prevent the fingerprints etc. from being
put on the surface of them.
If put the fingerprints on them, it may cause decrease of the transmittance and it may cause an
unevenness of the irradiance due to the fingerprints burned during the light test.
Glass products are fragile. Handle with care.
Do not use broken, cracked or fractured glass products.
There is a risk of instrument damage and/or injury.
(upper) (lower)
① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ ⑪ ⑫
①Lamp cap nut
②Upper cooling jacket (with spring)
③Outer filter packing (for upper cooling jacket・same with the lower)
④Filter cap nut (upper)
⑤Outer filter
⑥Inner filter
⑦Xenon lamp (with packing)
⑭ ⑬
⑧Filter cap nut (lower)
⑨Outer filter packing (for lower cooling jacket・same with the upper)
⑩Lower cooling jacket
⑪Inner filter packing
⑫Contact sleeve and contact sleeve holder
⑬Special tool
⑭Hexagonal wrench
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3.3.3 How to assemble
【How to replace and assemble the contact sleeve】
[CAUTION]
●The contact sleeve is an important component for lamp ignition.
Make sure to replace the contact sleeve when replacing the lamp at the same time.
The contact between the contact sleeve and the lamp electrode will be loosened as it uses.
Contact sleeve and hexagonal wrench are in a xenon lamp box.
●Make sure to fix the contact sleeve with hexagonal wrench to the holder firmly.
●Wear gloves to prevent applying fingerprints to the contact sleeve.
Contact
sleeve holder
② Insert the hexagonal wrench through the hole of the contact sleeve, set the special tool on the contact sleeve
holder, and then turn the tool to remove the sleeve from the holder.
③ Screw a new contact sleeve into the contact sleeve holder by hand, and then tighten the contact sleeve by using
the hexagonal wrench and the special tool in the same manner as step ②.
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【How to replace and assemble the lamp house】
①Replace the inner filter packing with a new one. ②Place the spring in the upper cooling jacket.
The packing is attached to the inner filter. Set the side of the bigger diameter at the bottom.
*Push the packing all the way into the sleeve holder.
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③Place the outer filter packing on the upper cooling ④Place the upper cooling jacket on the outer filter, and
jacket. then fasten them with the filter cap nut.
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⑤In the same manner as steps ③ and ④, place the
outer filter packing on the lower cooling jacket and
attach the assembly to the outer filter.
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⑦Place the contact sleeve assembly in the lower cooling ⑧Insert the xenon lamp into the inner filter from the
jacket, and tighten the assembly using the special tool. upper cooling jacket. Set the edge of the lamp into the
(Tighten until it no longer turns) contact sleeve.
[Refer to “How to replace and assemble the contact
sleeve” on P.18.]
[CAUTION]
If the thread portion of the contact sleeve and
that of the contact sleeve holder are not
tightened sufficiently, discharge may occur at
the thread while the lamp is lighted. In such
situation, the thread portion may melt and
result in contact failure, making the lamp
unable to ignite. Make sure to tighten the
sleeve and the holder firmly.
⑨Fasten the lamp with the lamp cap nut.
⑩Finished product
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3.4 How to attach the lamp house
Wear gloves whenever handling the outer filter to prevent the fingerprints etc. from being
put on the surface of the filter.
If put the fingerprints on the filter, it may cause decrease of the transmittance and it may cause an
unevenness of the irradiance due to the fingerprints burned during the light test.
Outer filter is fragile. Handle with care.
Do not use broken, cracked or fractured filter.
There is a risk of instrument damage and/or injury.
①With the lamp terminal pointing upward, tighten the Lamp house with the cooling jacket attachment nut at the bottom
of the test chamber.
Lamp terminal
②Insert the high-voltage terminal to the lamp terminal, and tighten it by hand. Make sure that it is not loose.
[CAUTION1]…Do not bend or twist the high-voltage lead wire when inserting the high-voltage terminal to the
lamp terminal.
There is a risk of high-voltage lead wire damage, and it may cause an electric leakage.
[CAUTION2]…Do not tighten with tools such as pliers. The inside of the high-voltage terminal will become
narrow, making it more difficult for the lamp terminal to fit in.
[CAUTION3]…If the high-voltage terminal is wet, make sure to dry the terminal with a dry towel etc. to prevent
the terminal from slipping out, and then insert it.
High-voltage terminal
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3.5 Xenon lamp and its inner and outer filters
3.5.1 Replacement period 3.5.3 Removing the lamp house
Replace the lamp together with its inner and outer filters.
OBSERVANCE
The replacement period will vary depending on the
irradiance. Make sure to turn off the main power source switch
before performing tasks.
[NOTE]…When replacing the xenon lamp, inner filter It may cause an electric shock.
and outer filter, calibrate the irradiance to The instrument and its components will be hot
during and immediately after tests. Turn off the main
measure the irradiance accurately.
power source switch and wait until the temperature
of the components has sufficiently cooled down
[Replacement period chart] before performing work.
There is a risk of burn injury.
For filter setting : Quartz/#275・Quartz/295 Glass products are fragile. Handle them with care.
Sp ecimen rac k : φ580 Do not use broken, cracked or fractured glass
Set irradiance value Replacement cycle guideline products.
There is a risk of instrument damage and/or injury.
60 W/m2 2500 hours
2
180 W/m 1500 hours [CAUTION]…There is water remaining in the lamp house.
For filter setting:Quartz/#320 ①Turn off the main power source switch.
Sp ecimen rac k:φ580
Set irradiance value Replacement cycle guideline ②Loosen the wing bolt of high-voltage connection part,
162 W/m 2
1500 hours and then pull it up from the lamp terminal to remove
it.
This guideline is assumed that the specimen rack is
filled up with the supplied clean dummy plates using the ③Remove the lamp cap nut first, and then pull the lamp
standard specimen holders. Since discharge wattage is up slightly to drain out the water inside.
raised for transparent or non-glossy specimens such as
black color, replacement cycle guideline is shortened.
Outer filter
Cooling jacket
Cooling jacket
attachment nut
⑤Hold the upper and lower cooling jacket with both
Water supply fitting hands and take out the lamp house.
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3.5.4 Removing the lamp
①Loosen the xenon lamp cap nut at the upper ②Pull out the inner filter.
cooling jacket.
③Turn the filter cap nut while holding onto the outer
filter, and then remove the cooling jacket.
Packing
Screwdriver
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3.6 Attaching the specimen spray nozzle and the back spray nozzle
Attach the specimen spray nozzle to the unions inside the test chamber.
Specimen
Union
Make sure that the specimen spray nozzle faces to specimen surfaces perpendicularly (cf. upper right figure).
CAUTION
When fastening the union using attached water pump pliers, make
sure that fit a packing in the union.
The back spray nozzle is fixed beforehand, but make sure it is
fixed.
If there is no packing inside, it causes a water leakage from union.
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3.7 Supplying water to the xenon lamp cooling water tank
Prepare 15 ℓ of distilled water.
Always go through the procedure with the xenon lamp installed in place.
2) Check to make sure that the xenon lamp cooling water tank drain valve ② is closed, and then pour 15 ℓ of distilled
water into the xenon lamp cooling water tank ③.
Next
3) Fully open the flow rate adjustment valve ④ and maintenance valve ⑤ attached on both sides of the lamp cooling
water filter (SW-1D).
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4) Close the air release valve ①.
5) Turn on the main power source switch (earth leakage breaker) and then turn on the touch screen switch. Xenon lamp
cooling water circulation pump ⑥ will start to run.
ON
Next
OFF
6) Open the bypass maintenance valve ⑦, and then after pressing the air release button (red) above the lamp cooling
water filter (SW-1D) to release the air inside the filter case, close the bypass maintenance valve ⑦.
Press the air release button by covering the button with a towel. Water may be released along with air.
7) Adjust the flow rate of lamp cooling water to 9 ℓ/min with the flow rate adjustment valve ④ while watching the
xenon lamp cooling water flow meter ⑧.
8) When the flow rate error is displayed on the touch screen, perform reset and restart the operation.
*Flow rate error may be displayed during flow rate adjustment, but this is not an instrument failure.
9) Check to make sure that water is not leaking from the lamp house.
If water is leaking, tightening may be not enough or packings may twist.
Check it after turning off the main power source switch (earth leakage breaker) and removing the lamp house.
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3.8 Attaching the specimen holder
Although the edges of the specimen holders are deburred, do not rub against them with
fingers.
There is a risk of injury.
When replacing test specimens during operation, never touch the current-currying
components such as a lamp high-voltage terminal and a high-voltage lead wire.
It may cause an electric shock.
Three-window holders and six-window holders 《option》
①Remove the holding plate. Place the specimen so that it covers the opening of the holder, and then place the holding
plate over it and fix it with the springs, as shown in below pictures.
Spring
Holding plate
Specimen
Holding plate
Spring Specimen
Specimen holder
②To set the specimen holder to the specimen rack, first set the lower portion of the holder to the lower rack, and then
place the hook on the upper portion to the upper rack, and then push the holder downward.
Upper rack
Lower rack
❍ Fill the rack with specimen holders attached with the specimens or dummy plates. Not filling the rack will affect
the test result due to the change of the wind currents on the specimen surface.
❍ If the test results of the top, middle and bottom tiers vary depending on the test condition, periodically switch the
position of the specimens (according to JIS K 7350-2).
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Test examples
Specimen rack Irradiance
Specimen holder Lamp
rotation speed (W/m2)
Outer filter
#275・#295
Exterior material
Test condition 1
2 rpm 180
1 rpm 150
Outer filter
#320
Interior material
Test condition 3
2 rpm 162
(Option)
Outer filter
#320
Test condition 4
12 rpm 150
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3.9 Black panel thermometer ・Black panel thermal sensor /
Black standard thermometer 《option》・Black standard thermal sensor 《option》
・black standard thermal sensor《option》are attached, use them in
*When the black standard thermometer《option》
the same manner as the black panel.
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3.9.4 Inspecting the calibration BPT
①The calibration BPT’s calibration value is effective for one year.
②We recommend for you to request a calibration to Suga Test Instruments Co., Ltd. once a year.
=NOTE=
①When attaching and removing the calibration BPT, do not scratch it or apply shock or water to it.
It may cause change of measurement value.
②After measuring, wipe it with a clean cloth, and then wrap it and preserve it in a container such as a desiccator.
*Black standard thermal sensor (BST sensor)《option》is calibrated in the same manner.
3.9.5 Attaching the black panel thermal sensor (black standard thermal sensor 《option》)
Change the black panel holder according to the specimen holder being used.
For instruments with specimen surface filter, use the six-window black panel holder.
Place a dummy plate below the sensor in such a case.
Set the lower claws of the specimen holder on the lower ring of the rack, and then set the top of the holder on the upper
rack. Insert the connector into the receptacle of the support, and then turn the nut to fix it.
The position for the black panel thermal sensor (black standard thermal sensor) is the third position to the
right of the rack support where the connector is located. Make sure to set the sensor to the right of the
support.
Setting it to a location other than the third from the support will cause the cable to be too long or too short,
causing disconnection and instrument damages.
Connector
Receptacle
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3.10 Wavelength select switch 《option》
This is the switch to change the control wavelength. Turn off the main power source switch before operating this
switch.
Switch it to the left for 300-400 nm control, and to the right for 340 nm control (this may change depending on the
specification). Replace the light receptor with either 300-400 nm type or 340 nm type depending on the switched control
wavelength.
Check the irradiance on the radiometer after switching the control wavelength.
[Refer to the separate instruction manual on how to handle the radiometer]
3.10.1 Select
Switch the control wavelength while the main power source switch is turned off.
If the wavelength is switched while the touch screen is turned on, the safety device will activate and stop the instrument
(An error message will appear on the touch screen).
波長選択
Wavelength Select
300~400nm 340nm
Knurled screws
[NOTE]…When replacing the light receptor, replace it along with the receptor holding plate.
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3.11 Attaching the light receptor
Set the lower claws of the specimen holder on the lower ring of the rack, and then set the top of the holder on the upper
rack. Insert the connector of the light receptor into the receptacle (four-pole) of the support, and then turn the nut to fix it.
Attach the dedicated light receptor for the selected control wavelength to the light receptor holder when there are two or
more kinds of light receptors.
The position for the light receptor is the third position to the left of the rack support where the connector is
located. Make sure to set the sensor to the left of the support.
Setting it to a location other than the third from the support will cause the cable to be to long or too short,
causing disconnection and instrument damages.
Connector
Receptacle (four-pole)
Light receptor
❸ ❷ ❶ Rack support
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4.Operation Procedure
4.1 Turning the power on and off
4.1.1 Preparation 4.1.3 Turn on the touch screen switch.
CAUTION
Fill the rack with specimen holders attached with
the specimens or dummy plates. Not filling the
rack will affect the test result due to the change of
the wind currents on the specimen surface.
○
2 Turn on the cooling tower switch.
The menu screen will appear on the touch screen
(For water-cooled refrigerator type)
when it is turned on. Refer to the next pages for
instructions on how to operate the touch screen.
○
3 Turn on the facility power supply.
CAUTION
Cautions when using the touch screen
○
4 Fill the lamp cooling water tank with
Use fingers when operating the touch screen.
distilled water up to its limit.
Pressing hard against the touch screen with pen
tips or finger nails may result in malfunction or
damage.
4.1.2 Turn on the main power source switch
OFF
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4.2 Time setting
○
1 Touch System Menu 2 on the touch ○
3 Input the date and the time.
screen. The time setting before change is displayed under
“Current Time.” Input the new date and time under
“Change?” and then press the SET to set the new date
Super Xenon Weather Meter SX75/SX75CE and time.
Numerical
Input numbers with these keys.
keys
Arrow keys
(◀▶ keys) Moves the input cursors.
○
2 Touch Adj. Time.
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4.3 Program
4.3.1 Program selection
○
1 Touch Program Selection on the
touch screen. Up to 15 programs can be registered.
Programs that have been set up can be recalled
afterwards.
○
3 Touch Select to set the touched
program as the selected program.
○
2 Touch the program you wish to edit.
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4.3.2 Program setup
○
1 Touch Program Set on the menu
screen.
Here you can set up the currently selected program. To
select a different program, refer to “4.3.1 Program
selection” on P.37.
○
2 Select whether to perform
synchronous control or not.
A window will appear asking whether to control with
both BPT and chamber air temperature (synchronous
control) or not. Touch YES to control using both
temperatures, or touch NO if otherwise.
NOTE①
If touched the wrong button, return to the main
menu and then touch Program Set again.
NOTE②
Synchronous control is only effective for “light”
tests. For other tests, synchronous control will not
take place even when YES is pressed.
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○
3 Touch Change next to the item you
would like to change.
Items
Name
Editor
Comment
Step No.
(Press - to return to the previous step, and
press + to go to the next step)
Test Item: Select the test item to be performed
(light, dark, etc.).
Control: Select the control temperature (BPT or
chamber air temperature).
BPT
CAT (Chamber Air Temperature)
Humidity
Irradiance
Name CAT
Input the name for the program here. Touch this to set the chamber air temperature. This
It is not required to set this item, but it would be useful item does not need to be set if “Black Panel Temp.
if you would like to refer to this program later. (BPT)” is selected for the temperature control.
BPT
Set the BPT temperature. This item does not need to be
set if “Chamber Air Temperature (CAT)” is selected
for the temperature control.
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【Stopping the test】 NOTE①
The test duration setting will be effective even
There are two test termination conditions: test duration
when the radiant exposure is set for test
and radiant exposure.
termination: the test will stop if the test duration
is reached even when the radiant exposure has
Test duration still not reached the set value (see the chart
below). Set the test duration long when setting the
The test is performed during the set duration of the test.
radiant exposure.
When the duration passes the test will stop.
The test will stop when the total energy irradiated on the
specimen reaches the set radiant exposure value.
Test試験時間と積算放射照度
Duration and Radiant Exposure
25 終了条件:積算放射照度20MJ/㎡
Test termination: Radiant exposure 20 MJ/m2
積算放射照度設定
Radiant exposure value
20MJ/㎡
20 MJ/m2
20
積算放射照度(MJ/㎡)
exposure (MJ/m2)
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10 試験時間の設定値が短いと
Short test duration will result in
20MJ/㎡到達前に試験が終
the test ending before radiant
Radiant
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○
4 Input the value for the items using 【Test Item】
the letter/number keys. Test item is for selecting the combination of lamp
irradiation and specimen spray (front side and back side).
CHANGE Switches between upper and
LETTERS lower-case letters.
Spray
BS Goes back a letter. Test item Lamp
Front Back
DEL Deletes a letter.
Light ○ - -
CLR Clears the inputted letters.
Light + Spray ○ ○ -
SPACE Inputs an open space between letters. Dark - - -
Moves to the touched direction. Dark + Back Spray - - ○
× Serves the same function as CLOSE Dark + Both Sides Spray - ○ ○
Dark + Spray《option》 - ○ -
[Letter keys] END (ends the program)
Jump (jumps to the next program)
【Numerical input】
[Numerical keypad]
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【Cycle and Steps】
(1)A program is composed of a combination of steps. Steps 1 to 4 correspond to test cycle items 1 to 4. After
When performing a test under the following example, the performing steps 1 to 4, the cycle will return to step 1.
steps will be as following: This will be repeated five times. By setting the test cycle
at step 4 to “STEP 1 5 times,” the program will jump
◆Test Cycle back to step 1 after step 4 is performed, and this process
1. Dark + Both Sides Spray 60 minutes, will be repeated five times.
BPT: no control, CAT: 38 °C, Humidity: 95 %rh,
Irradiance: none (2)When performing a continuous test under the same test
2. Light 40 minutes, condition, the steps will be as follows.
BPT: 70 °C, CAT: 47 °C, Humidity: 50 %rh,
Irradiance: 60W/m2 ◆Continuous test under the same test condition
3. Light + Spray (front side) 20 minutes, (100 hours and over)
BPT: no control, CAT: 47 °C, Humidity: 95 %rh, 1. Light 2,000 hours,
2
Irradiance: 60 W/m BPT: 63 ℃, CAT: no control, humidity: 50 %rh
4. Light 60 minutes, Irradiance: 60 W/m2
BPT: 70 °C, CAT: 47 °C, Humidity: 50 %rh,
Irradiance: 60 W/m2 Steps 1 to 2 are repeated as one test cycle 20 times.
プログラムA
Program A
Steps 1 to 4 are repeated as one test cycle 5 times
照射
Light
Program
ProgramAA S
ス BPT温度
BPT 63℃
プログラムA テ
T
63 °C
ッ
E 槽内温度
CAT --
ス
S 暗黒+両面スプレー
Dark + Both Sides Spray プ
P 槽内湿度
Humidity 50%rh
50 %rh
S
テ Duration
時間
BPT 60分 - 1
T
T 放射照度
Irradiance 60 W/m2
60W/㎡
ッ
E BPT
CAT - 38 °C 試験時間
Duration 100
100時間
hours
E
プ
P 槽内
Humidity38℃ 95 %rh
P1 ↓ ステップ 1~2
Repeat steps
1 湿度 95% -
Irradiance
1 ジャンプ
Jump 201-2
回繰り返し
twenty
照度
Duration - 60 min times
BPT温度
BPT --
↓ S
ス
槽内温度
CAT --
テ
T
Light ッ
E 槽内湿度
Humidity --
ス
S
S 照射
テ BPT
Duration 70 °C プ
P 放射照度 --
T
T 時間 40分 Irradiance
CAT 2
E
ッ
E BPT 70℃ 47 °C 試験時間
Duration --
P
プ Humidity
槽内 47℃ 50 %rh 2 サイクル
Cycle
P2
2 設定
setting STEP1
STEP1 20 回
20times
Irradiance
湿度 50% 60 W/m
2 Duration
照度 60W/㎡40 min
↓ Repeat
Light + Spray ステップ1~4
Repeat steps
ス
steps
five1-4
5回繰り返し Input the test condition at STEP 1.
S
S BPT 照射+降雨 - 1-4
T
テ Duration
時間 20分 47 °C five times
times
T
E CAT By setting the Cycle at STEP 2 to “Step 1 20 times”,
ッ
E BPT
Humidity-
P 95 %rh STEP 1 will be repeated 20 times.
プ
3 槽内 47℃ 60 W/m2
P3 Irradiance
湿度 50%
3 Duration 20 min
照度 60W/㎡
↓
Light
ス
S BPT 照射 70 °C
S
テ
T
T 時間
Duration
CAT 40分 47 °C
ッ
E
E BPT
Humidity70℃ 50 %rh
プ
P 槽内 47℃ 60 W/m2
Irradiance
P4
4 湿度
Duration 50% 60 min
4
照度
Cycle 60W/㎡
STEP1 5times
サイクル
setting
STEP1 5回
設定
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○
5 Once the setup is complete, touch
SET to save the program.
This completes the program setup.
NOTE
After making changes to a setting, make sure to
touch “SET” to save the program. If it is not
touched, the changed value will not be reflected
on the program.
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4.3.3 Program confirmation
○
1 Touch Program Confirm on the touch
screen. If there are more than 10 steps, touch STEP 11-20
to turn to the next page.
Here you can confirm the content of the selected program.
To make changes to the program, go to “4.3.1 Program
selection” on P.37.
○
2 The content of the program will be
displayed.
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4.4 Operation control
4.4.1 Operation ○
3 Touch START.
○
2 Touch Operation on the touch screen.
NOTE①
Perform the test with specimen rack rotated.
NOTE②
When the main power source switch is turned off
unintentionally during program setup and
confirmation, make sure to start the test after
pressing the "program confirm" and checking the
content of the program.
CAUTION①
When replacing the test specimen during
operation, stop the specimen rack rotation before
performing work. There is a risk of
squeezing/crushing.
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4.4.2 Stop 4.4.3 Restart
○
1 Touch STOP. ○
1 Touch START.
CAUTION
The lamp cooling circuit will be running for five
minutes after the operation has stopped. Do not
turn off the main power source switch right after
the lamp turns off, or the lamp may become
damaged.
NOTE
Switching to a different program will reset the
test time and the test cycle.
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4.4.4 Back to First Step ○
3 Touch OK to reset.
“Back to First Step” will reset the test duration and the
test cycle to the state before operation.
Super Xenon Weather Meter SX75/SX75CE
○
1 Touch System Menu 1 on the touch
screen.
○
2 Touch Back to First Step.
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4.4.5 Reset the operation time and the lamp usage time
○
3 Select the item to reset.
○
1 Touch System Menu 1 at the menu Select to reset either the lamp usage time or the running
screen. meter. They can both be reset at the same time.
Super Xenon Weather Meter SX75/SX75CE Super Xenon Weather Meter SX75/SX75CE
○
2 Touch Timer Reset. ○
4 Touch YES to reset.
Super Xenon Weather Meter SX75/SX75CE Super Xenon Weather Meter SX75/SX75CE
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4.5 Recorder data
4.5.1 Display the recorder data
○
1 Touch Operation at the menu screen. ○
2 Touch DATA.
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○
3 The recording screen will appear.
⑥Return ①Recording
⑦Stop
②Display items
⑨Move cursor
④Cursor Forward (page)
Forward
Backward
Backward (page)
⑩To USB
○
1 Open the recording screen. ○
4 Remove the USB flash drive.
NOTE③
Make sure to stop the instrument before
The touch screen cannot recognize a USB flash transfering data. Transfering data while running
drive with memory greater than 4 GB. Some the instrument may cause data transfer failure.
flash drives with memory of 4 GB or less also
cannot be recognized due to incompatibility with
the touch screen. CAUTION④
Flash drives with security features such as An error message will appear when “To USB” is
passwords and encodings cannot be used. touched before the instrument recognizes the
To prevent data transfer failure and data loss, USB flash drive.
make sure to confirm that the flash drive If the flash drive includes an access lamp, the
functions with the touch screen first. drive is recognized when the lamp has turned off.
○
3 Touch To USB.
○
5 Check the data.
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4.6 Settings
4.6.1 “Change set value” screen
○
1 Touch Operation at the menu screen. ○
3 The change set value screen will appear.
○
2 Touch Change Set Value.
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4.6.2 Automatic irradiance control
This method achieves the desired irradiance by receiving ○
3 Input the value for the irradiance.
the light from the xenon lamp with the light receptor, and Input the new irradiance value with the number keys.
then automatically adjusting the lamp’s wattage by
amplifying and comparing the photocurrent from the
light.
NOTE①
Accurate measurement cannot be made if the
light receptor is dirty. Make sure that it is always
clean.
NOTE②
Test cannot be performed under accurate
irradiance if the lamp’s inner and outer filters are
dirty. Be cautious of dirt and adherences on both
filters.
○
1 Open the Change Set Value screen.
○
2 Touch Set Irradiance. ○
4 Touch YES to set the new value.
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4.6.4 Irradiance calibration CAUTION①
Use the attached radiometer to calibrate the irradiance. When attaching and removing radiometer during
When replacing the xenon lamp, inner filter and outer operation, never touch the current-currying
filter, calibrate the irradiance to measure the irradiance components such as a lamp high-voltage terminal
and a high-voltage lead wire.
accurately. Irradiance may deviate due to the dirty on the
It may cause an electric shock.
surface of light receptor. Wipe it with a clean soft cloth
applied with acetone or alcohol once a month, and then CAUTION②
calibrate the irradiance. Fill the specimen rack with specimen holders
with clean dummy plates attached,
If not filled and/or not clean, it may not perform
○
1 Attach the radiometer. calibration accurately.
○
2 Turn on the radiometer.
○
3 Run the instrument under the
calibrating (testing) irradiance.
電 源 放射露光量 Calibration is performed under the irradiance set by the
Power switch POWER RADIANT EXPOSURE
operator (example: 60 W/m2)
Irradiance / radiant I RRA DI ANCE
ON 放射照度
exposure select switch
計 測 放射露光量消去
Measurement M E A S U R E M E NT ○
4 Read off the irradiance from the
Switch
START/STOP
DELETE RADIANT
EXPOSURE
radiometer.
After the irradiance value has stabilized, look through the
Radiant exposure
observation window and read off the irradiance value
clear switch
displayed on the radiometer.
*If the irradiance does not rise to the setting value, the
lamp and filters may go beyond the replacement period.
If yes, replace them to new one.
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○
5 Open the Change Set Value screen ○
7 Input the irradiation value read
(touch screen). during step ④.
Menu screen → Operation screen → Change Set Value
[4.6.1 “Change set value” screen on P.52]
○
6 Touch Calibrate Irradiance.
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60.0
○
8 Touch YES to set the calibrated
irradiation value.
NOTE
The lamp must be turned on in order to perform
calibration. If not, the below screen will appear.
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62.0
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NOTE
○
3 Input the value for the radiant
Do not touch "Calibrate Irradiance" at the Change
exposure.
Set Value screen except when performing
calibration.
If touched by mistake, touch NO on the screen to
get out. Touching YES will change the calibration
value.
○
1 Open the Change Set Value screen.
○
2 Touch Change Radiant Exposure.
○
4 Touch YES to set the new value.
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4.6.6 Radiant exposure reset
Procedure for resetting the radiant exposure.
○
1 Open the Change Set Value screen. ○
3 Touch YES to reset.
○
2 Touch Reset Radiant Exposure .
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4.6.7 BPT safety device setup
BPT safety device stops the instrument when the black ○
3 Input the temperature at which the
panel temperature reaches the set value. safety device will activate.
The default value is 130°C.
NOTE
Set the safety device’s temperature according to
the specimens to be tested.
○
1 Open the Change Set Value screen.
○
2 Touch Change BPT for Safety.
○
4 Touch YES to set the value.
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4.6.8 Chamber overheat safety device setup 【EXAMPLE】
Perform the following setup to prevent abnormal ・Black panel temperature control
temperature control of the test chamber due to instrument The setup value for black panel temperature of
failure. 63 °C is 65 °C. For other black panel temperatures,
calculate its difference with 63°C and add it to the
set value.
NOTE
If the black panel temperature is 83 °C, then 83 °C –
Set the safety device's temperature according to
63 °C = 20 °C (difference), so the setup value will
the specimen to be tested.
be 65 °C + 20 °C = 85 °C.
・Black standard temperature control
Please set the same value as the black standard
○
1 Set the safety device (chamber overheat).
temperature.
The overheat temperature is set with the device on the
front panel of the instrument.
NOTE
The maximum settable value for the chamber
overheat safety device is 90 °C. No higher value
Present temperature
can be set. (The max temperature is altered
according to the specification).
Set temperature
CAUTION
Not press the level key/mode key.
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4.7 Safety device activation record
Check the record of the safety devices being activated.
○
1 Touch System Menu 1 at the menu ○
3 The record of the safety devices being
screen. activated will appear.
Up to 10 past records will be displayed.
Safety device
description
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4.8 Discharge (arc) wattage manual control
To manually control the discharge (arc) wattage, press the parameter key of the discharge (arc) wattage control 11 times
until a “J” appears on the display, and the press the up keys to set it to “2.”
Press the parameter key 11 times again to display “I,” and then press the up keys and adjust the output (%) to adjust the
wattage.
*Unless needed, set it to auto control by setting the “J” to “0.”
Parameter key
Up keys
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5. Safety Devices
5.1 Cause and solution
Safety device Set value Display on the touch screen Situation Cause Action to take
Temperature setting too low Change the set value
Over temperature of test Test chamber temperature exceeds the set value of the safety Thermal sensor failure Replace
① Chamber temperature overheat 65 °C (*1)
chamber device. Blower motor failure Replace or repair
Solid state relay failure Replace
Temperature controller failure Replace
Over temp. of preconditioning Preconditioning chamber temperature exceeds the set value of the Thermal sensor failure Replace
② Preconditioning chamber overheat 120 °C chamber safety device. Blower motor failure Replace or repair
Solid state relay failure Replace
Black panel temperature (black standard temperature) Black panel temperature (black standard temperature) exceeds Black panel thermal sensor (black standard thermal sensor)
③ overheat 130 °C (*2) Over temperature of BPT(BST) failure Replace
130 °C (the set value).
Connector disconnected Check the connection
Black panel temperature (black standard temperature) Temperature sensor Black panel thermal sensor (black standard thermal sensor) is Black panel thermal sensor (black standard thermal sensor)
④ trouble ― failure
Replace
(BPT or BST) disconnected.
Slip ring failure Replace or repair
3A Circuit protector is activated due to solenoid valve or operation 100 V circuit failure Replace or repair
AC 100V circuit over-current
5A circuit over-current. Specimen rack drive motor failure Replace
⑤ AC100 V
Thermal relay is activated due to rotating specimen rack drive
Rotating specimen rack drive motor over-current ― Rotating specimen rack drive motor failure Replace
motor over-current.
Inverter failure, circuit protector is activated due to blower motor Fan failure Replace
⑥ Blower motor over-current 10 A Overcurrent of fan motor
over-current. Motor failure Replace
⑦ Transformer overheat 167 °C Over temperature of transformer Meltdown of the transformer’s thermal fuse (167 °C) Reactor failure / Thermal fuse melted Replace
Overcurrent of lamp ignition
⑧ Lamp circuit over-current 50 A Thermal relay is activated due to lamp circuit over-current. Xenon lamp is old / irradiance trouble Replace the lamp / calibrate irradiance
device
Lamp damaged Replace
Lamp will not turn on after six ignition attempts (three ignition Igniter failure Replace the igniter, inspect the lead wire
⑨ Automatic ignition device trouble ― Automatic ignition device
procedures per attempt; totaling 6 minutes or less). Spark gap becoming old Replace the spark gap
Replace the lamp cooling water and clean
Lamp cooling water dirty, or the cooling coil is damaged. the tank; replace the cooling coil
Automatic energy regulator failure Repair
⑩ Lamp over-wattage 9.0 kW Over wattage of lamp Lamp wattage exceeds 9.0 kW.
Filter dirty / becoming old Replace
Over temperature of lamp Failure of temperature controller, thermal sensor, solid state Replace; repair the pump
⑪ Lamp cooling water overheat 60 °C (Upper limit) Lamp cooling water temperature exceeds 60 °C.
cooling water relay or the cooling tower; not enough cooling water amount Inspect the cooling tower
Under temperature of lamp
⑫ Lamp cooling water over-cooling 5 °C (Lower limit) Lamp cooling water temperature falls 5 °C or less. Failure of temperature controller or thermal sensor Replace or repair
cooling water
1.5 A Overcurrent of lamp cooling Repair the piping or the pump
⑬ Lamp cooling water pump over-current Pump motor’s thermal relay or the circuit protector is activated. Motor overload
3A water pump Replace
Open the left and right valves of the
Underflow of lamp cooling Water leakage, piping clogged, or the left and right valves of water filter found at the bottom of the
⑭ Lamp cooling water flow rate trouble 6.5 ℓ/min Lamp cooling water’s flow rate is under 6.5 ℓ/min. the lamp cooling water filter are closed. right side of the instrument so that the
water
flow is 9 ℓ/min.
Water shortage in lamp cooling Inspect the lamp housing
⑮ Lamp cooling water tank water level low 160 mm Lamp cooling water tank’s water level falls below the set value. Water leakage from the lamp housing.
water tank Replenish distilled water
Thermostat disconnection Replace
⑯ Humidifier overheat 120 °C Humidifier The humidifier’s temperature exceeds 120 °C.
Solid state relay failure Replace
Water level falls below the set level Insufficient water supply Inspect the water supply circuit
[CAUTION] The safety device of water level low for the
⑰ Humidifier water level low 68.5 mm Water shortage in humidifier humidifier will not function for five minutes after Solenoid valve failure Replace
the start of the operation. Water level sensor failure Replace
Limit switch failure: activates when the door is closed Replace
⑱ Door opened - Door opened The door is opened during operation.
Sensor not set at the right position Adjust
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Safety device Set value Display on the touch screen Situation Cause Action to take
㉑ Earth leakage breaker 75 A (No display) Electric leakage or over-current Electric leakage or over-current Lower the breaker and then lift it
㉒ Cover safety device - (No display) Cover is removed during operation. Cover is removed, or limit switch failure Set the cover back on, replace switch
㉓ Restart protection in case of blackout - (No display) Blackout. Blackout Touch the touch screen and restart
Temperature sensor (dry bulb)
㉔ Thermal sensor failure (disconnection) - Sensor is disconnected. Sensor is disconnected Replace
Temperature sensor (wet bulb)
*1…Refer to “4.6.8 Chamber overheat safety device setup” [P.59] to change the set values of the safety devices.
*2…Adjust the above values depending on the test in order to prevent the specimens from melting and shape shifting.
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5.2 When a safety device is activated
The following screen will appear when a safety device is activated.
Date of activation
Safety device
description
Error record
(Refer to P.60)
YES
[Release]
The confirmation screen will appear by pressing RETURN, after the cause for activating the safety device has been
eliminated. To release the safety device, press YES, and then the touch screen will restart and the menu screen will be
displayed. Pressing RETURN will not result in reset, unless the cause has been eliminated.
Refer to “5.1 Safety Devices” [Refer to P.62] for details about the activation of the safety devices.
When working with the instrument, make sure to follow the below “5.3 Warnings when the safety device is activated.”
②Power source switch (earth leakage breaker) is turned off when the power source switch cover on the right side of the
instrument is removed for safety reasons. Also, please take note that the power cannot be turned on while the cover is
taken off.
③When a safety device is activated, the alarm lamp at the top right of the instrument will turn on and stop the operation,
but in case of lamp cooling water circulation circuit trouble, the lamp cooling water pump will continue to run for five
minutes to cool down the lamp. Do not turn off the main power switch at this time.
OBSERVANCE
[CAUTION]…The circuit of this instrument is connected to a fuse. If the fuse is ever blown, please contact Suga Test
Instruments and do not replace the fuse. Replacing the fuse without identifying the cause may result in
unexpected problems.
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5.4 Earth leakage breaker (main power source switch)
When re-powering the instrument after checking the performance, lower the lever all the way first, and then lift it back
up.
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6.Inspection and Maintenance
6.1 Consumable parts, calibration parts and service life parts
We recommend replacing and calibrating the parts periodically to use the instrument with accuracy for a long time.
Please refer to “Maintenance Parts List” at the end of user’s manual.
When purchasing and calibrating the parts for this instrument, please contact either the dealer from whom you have
purchased this instrument, or Suga Test Instruments Co., Ltd.
2
Quartz/#320 162 W/m 1500 h
2 Inner filter Replace with lamp
3 Outer filter Replace with lamp
Specimen surface filter [#320]
4 #275 150 W/m2 2000 h
(for models capable of interior fabric tests)
Glass filters: Quartz/#275・295・320
Specimen rack: φ580
Measurement wavelength: 300-400 nm
*1 This guideline is assumed that the specimen rack is filled up with the supplied clean dummy plates using the standard
specimen holders. Since discharge wattage is raised for transparent or non-glossy specimens such as black color,
replacement cycle guideline is shortened.
*2 When replacing the xenon lamp, inner filter and outer filter, calibrate the irradiance to measure the irradiance
accurately.
*3 When testing volatile specimens, always wash away deposits after each test, since volatile components adhere to the
outer filter, and inside wall of the test chamber etc.
Chamber and piping
Check for any water leakage and dirty. Clean with well-wringed cloth.
Test chamber Dirty in the test chamber may attach to the test Inspect
specimens.
Check for any water leakage. Inspect
Piping
Check for clogged in the piping.
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Inspection item What to inspect Procedure if needed
After turning on the switch lever of the earth leakage Check the facility power
Electricity
Earth leakage breaker breaker, press the Gray button to see that the lever supply.
(Main power source switch) goes down and the power is cut off before testing. Replace the earth leakage
breaker.
Check that there are no oil or dirt, that the water is Replace or clean the piping
filled up to the limit, and that the lamp cooling components.
Lamp cooling water
with the bolt stage, and then tighten the chain and the
bolt.
Rotating specimen
rack motor
Rack drive motor’s setting
Torque limiter
Chain
Nut
Bolt
Observe the surface (painted side) of the black panel Clean the surface (painted) of
Black standard thermal sensor option
Black panel thermal sensor
for any dirtiness, color fading or loss of gloss. BPT with a clean soft cloth.
Replace with a new one if any of those problems are Replace.
Black panel thermal sensor found.
(Black standard thermal sensor
《option》)
《
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Inspection item What to inspect Procedure if needed
Check whether the surface of light receptor is dirty or Clean the surface of light
not. receptor with a clean cloth
Light receptor
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6.3 Periodic inspection and maintenance
OBSERVANCE
When opening the cover for components such as the control panel, make sure to turn off the main power source switch
and the facility power supply.
When opening the chamber door to perform tasks inside, make sure to turn off the main power source switch
beforehand. It may cause an electric shock.
Inspection
Inspection item What to inspect
cycle
Calibrate once a month using the attached radiometer to measure the
irradiance accurately. [Refer to P.54].
Irradiance
Automatic irradiance
Irradiance may deviate due to the dirty on the surface of light receptor. Wipe Every
control unit
it with a clean soft cloth applied with acetone or alcohol once a month, and 1 month
Light receptor
then calibrate the irradiance.
Periodic calibration is needed to measure the irradiance accurately.
Every
Earth leakage breaker After turning on the switch lever of the earth leakage breaker, press the Gray 1 month
(Main power source switch) button to see that the lever goes down and the power is cut off. or
before testing
Every
1 month
Check that there are no looseness and corrosion at lead wire tightening spot or
Lamp terminal toward the top part of the lamp. when
[Refer to P.24] replacing
lamp
1) Inspect the screws, bolts and nuts on the electric wirings to make sure that
they are all tightly screwed and no soldered connection has disconnected.
[CAUTION]
・Make sure to turn off the power source.
Electricity
Measure the resistance between the heater terminal and the earth terminal
with a megohmmeter (resistance should be 20 MΩ or greater).
Every
Heater For the terminal covered with protective tube, measure the resistance between
1 year
the earth terminal and the secondary side of the solid state relay etc. while
referring to circuit diagram
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Inspection
Inspection item What to inspect
cycle
Replace the spark gap once a year
(within a year after opening the package).
This is the element that enables the generation of high voltage.
When performing the light-dark cycle (example: 3.8 hours light test, 1
hour dark test), it is recommended to replace the spark gap after 200 days
(equivalent of 1000 ignitions).
If air pressure is too low and humidity is too low in a installation place,
the replacement period might be shorten.
It becomes hard to ignite the lamp if the spark gap is not replaced.
OBSERVANCE
Before performing any tasks, make sure to turn off the main power
source switch and the facility power supply.
sideways.
l
e c t
Igniter cover
Danger Every
r i
1 year
Spark gap
c i
t y
4) Loosen the wing bolts and remove the old spark gap.
Spark gap
Wing bolt
5) Insert the new spark gap into the cutout for the spark gap attachment
terminal, and then fix it with wing bolts.
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Inspection
Inspection item What to inspect
cycle
Black standard thermal sensor option and black standard thermometer option for calibration
Black panel thermal sensor and black panel thermometer for calibration
Set the black panel thermometer (black standard thermometer) next to the
black panel thermal sensor (black standard thermal sensor) on the specimen
Black panel thermal sensor rack. After their readings stabilize, read off the black panel thermometer
Every 3 to
(Black standard thermal (black standard thermometer) at least ten consecutive times, and then
《
6 months
sensor《option》) calculate their average. Compare the average with the reading of the black
panel thermal sensor (black standard thermal sensor). If the difference is
》
over ± 2 °C, replace the thermal sensor.
Check the float switch detects the water level when draining the water inside Every
Float switch
of the humidifier. If not detect, replace it new one. 1 month
②Top lid Water supply
solenoid valve
③Adjustment
fastener
Water supply
valve
④Washing
valve
①Drain valve
Hearer
Humidifier
Every
Cleaning the humidifier
1 month
OBSERVANCE
[CAUTION1]…Perform the cleaning or maintenance after the humidifier
has cooled down sufficiently. There is a risk of burn
injury.
[CAUTION2]…To avoid electric shocks, turn off the main power source
switch (earth leakage breaker) before cleaning or
performing maintenance on the humidifier. It may cause
an electric shock.
[CAUTION3]…Make sure the connector terminal does not become wet
during cleaning.
[CAUTION4]…Drain water to prevent freezing and corrosion when the
instrument is not being operated for more than 5 days.
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Inspection
Inspection item What to inspect
cycle
Monthly inspection
1) Turn off the main power source switch (earth leakage breaker).
2) Remove the cover at the bottom-front of the main unit.
3) Open the ①drain valve and drain inside the humidifier.
4) Remove the ②top lid by unfastening its four ③adjustment fastener.
Some water may drop from the ②top lid to the floor when removing the
②top lid. Also remove the ②top lid slowly to avoid hitting the heater
with around parts.
5) If the inside is covered with scales etc., open the ④washing valve to clean
it with water.
Humidifier
[NOTE]…If the dirty or impurity substance are inside, replace the Every
Cleaning the humidifier
1 month
water and clean inside. In case of the heater that is dirty
with scales etc., wipe it with a well-wringed cloth applied
with water.
6) Attach the ②top lid to the humidifier slowly in the reverse procedure, and
fasten the ③adjustment fastener.
Be careful not to damage the packing of humidifier when attaching the
②top lid. If the packing is damaged, water may leak from there.
7) Attach the cover at the bottom-front of main unit.
The main power switch is never turned on without the cover at the
bottom-front of the main unit.
Check for any abnormal sounds and abnormal vibrations when the
refrigerator is running.
There is not enough refrigerant if large amounts of white air bubble foam is
flowing in the sight glass during operation.
Even when air bubbles are present, the operation is normal if the air bubbles
are stationary and are not flowing.
Every
Refrigerator
Refrigerator Check that the central part of the sight glass is in green (DRY) condition.
3 months
Replace the refrigerant at yellow (abnormal) condition.
Green (DRY): Normal
Yellow (WET): Abnormal
Sight glass
High pressure Adjust the refrigerator cooling water amount with either the flow control Every
(water-cooled) valve or the manual valve so that the high pressure is within 1.3 - 1.5 MPa. 3 months
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Inspection
Inspection item What to inspect
cycle
Replace the filter every six months.
When replacing it, remove the number sticker before installing.
Remove
Filter case
Remove the filter case with the filter wrench and replace the filter inside.
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t
(SW-1D) 6 months
e r s
Filter wrench
Replace it every six months even if it is not used (its condition may be
affected from the ambient environment, including water).
If not replaced, the filter will be clogged. The flow rate of the lamp cooling
water is lowered and the instrument will stop operation by activating the
safety device of “lamp cooling water flow rate trouble”. In addition, the water
quality of lamp cooling water becomes worse and hard to ignite the lamp.
[NOTE]…Drain water to prevent freezing and corrosion when the instrument
is not being operated for more than 5 days.
OBSERVANCE
When removing the case, first turn off the instrument’s main power
source switch, and then open the bypass valve with the front and rear
valves of the filter closed, and finally drain out the water in the piping.
When running the instrument after replacing the filter, press the red button
at the top of the filter case to release the air inside.
The flow rate may not increase unless air is released.
Press the air release button using a towel, for example.
Water may be released along with air.
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Inspection
Inspection item What to inspect
cycle
Replace the distilled water in the lamp cooling water tank once a month.
Also check the tank’s water level once a week. If the water level is down,
refill the tank up to its limit. [Refer to P.27]
If the water is dirty, the discharge wattage of lamp may increase abnormally.
Every
Lamp cooling water If the instrument is not going to be used for over five days, drain out the lamp
1 month
cooling water to prevent from freezing and corrosion.
Clean and dry the lamp, its inner and outer filters first before preserving them
to prevent them from contaminating.
[Refer to P.75]
The air filter is located at the rear of the instrument.
Clean the filter once every month.
If stain is not removed, replace it with a new one.
Every
Air filter
1 month
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6.4 Instructions for long-term operation shutdown
If the instrument is not going to be used for over five days, drain out the lamp cooling water,
lamp cooling water filter (SW-1D) and humidifier water to prevent freezing during winter,
corrosion during summer and proliferation of microorganisms and/or virus.
Clean and dry the lamp and its inner and outer filters first before preserving them to prevent
them from contaminating.
⑦Bypass maintenance valve
(Normally closed) ④Flow rate adjustment valve
⑤Maintenance valve
①Air release valve (Normally opened)
(Normally closed)
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7. Supplied Items
7.1 Supplied parts
Following parts are supplied with the instrument.
Name Specification Q’ty
Trap box (Attached to the main unit) 1
Black panel thermal sensor Holder included 1
Black panel thermometer 63 ℃・holder included 1
Black panel thermometer 83 ℃・holder included 1
Driver + 1
Water pump pliers 1
(Packed with operating
CD for touch screen recorder data analysis instruction manual) 1
Special tool 1
Sunglasses 1
Dummy plate SUS304 54
Alarm lamp Two screws included 1
Specimen holder SX-3 18
Specimen back support plate Thick types 54
Specimen back support plate Thin types 54
Light receptor 300-400 nm・Holder included 1
Specimen spray nozzle tube Packing included 1
Wet bulb gauze One is attached to the main unit 6
Filter wrench For SW-1D 1
Lamp house φ60
Outer filter (attached to above) #275, #295 or #320・Packing included 1
Inner filter (attached to above) Quartz・Packing included 1
Xenon lamp 7.5 kW 1
Radiometer RAX34C・including battery charger 1
Holder for radiometer 1
Plastic jug 5ℓ 1
Spark gap 1
TAM200AT-SV [When using outdoor
Refrigerator for test chamber 1
installed air-cooled type]
TAM200AT-SV [When using outdoor
Refrigerator for lamp cooling water 1
installed air-cooled type]
User’s manual Main unit 1
User’s manual Radiometer 1
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7.2 Software
(For touch screen recorder data analysis)
You can install two following software from a CD attached to this User’s Manual.
<Software Descriptions>
①Data analysis software: “SUGA-Analyzer”
This software analyzes the data extracted from the instrument by a USB flash drive and automatically converts csv file into
a graph.
【Main screen】
【Main screen】
<How to Install>
Insert the CD into the PC, and double click the “setup.exe” file of the software you would like to install, and then follow
the directions on the screen.
*Refer to the User’s Manual for information about how to extract data from the instrument. For information about how to
operate the software, please refer to their help files.
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8.Location of the safety devices
⑮Lamp cooling water tank water level low 〈Electric switchboard in the instrument〉
⑦Transformer overheat
⑲Inverter trouble
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