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Color Fastness Tester

Instruction Manual

Rev: 1.1

SDL Atlas, LTD SDL Atlas Ltd.

P.O. Box 162 3J, Garment Centre, 576 Castle Peak
Crown Royal Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Shawcross Street Phone: (852) 2173 8611
Stockport SK1 3JW, England Fax: (852) 2370 2949
Phone: +44 (0)161 480 8485
Fax: +44 (0)161 480 8580
www.sdlatlas.com

SDL Atlas LLC

1813-A Associates Lane
Charlotte, NC 28217-2956 USA
Phone: +1 704 329 0911
Fax: + 1 704 329 0914
www.sdlatlas.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................ II

WARNING......................................................................................................................... II

PROVISION FOR LIFTING AND CARRYING .................................................................. II

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT......................................................................................... III

CLIMATIC ENVIRONMENT............................................................................................. III

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................ III

INSTALLATION CATEGORY AND POLLUTION DEGREE ............................................ III

GENERAL EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS................................................................... IV

ELECTRICAL SUPPLY ................................................................................................... IV

WARNING LABELS ......................................................................................................... V

SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................... 1

SECTION 2 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION ............................................................. 2

2.1 Unpacking ........................................................................................................... 2

2.2 The unit size........................................................................................................ 2

SECTION 3 USE OF THE CONTROLS............................................................................ 3

3.1 Drawings. .............................................................................................................. 3

3.2 Controller .............................................................................................................. 5

3.3 Menu ..................................................................................................................... 6

3.4 Control Panel ........................................................................................................ 9

3.5 Program update…………………………………………………………………….......11

SECTION 4 TEST PROCEDURE ....................................................................................11

4.1 Testing Procedures ..............................................................................................11

4.2 Test Report.......................................................................................................... 13

SECTION 5 ACCESSORIES .......................................................................................... 14

SECTION 6 MAINTENANCE.......................................................................................... 15

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Due to the potential hazards associated with any electrical instrument it is important that the
user is familiar with the instructions covering the capabilities, and the operation of the
instrument. The user should ensure that all reasonable safety precautions are followed and if
in any doubt should seek professional advice before proceeding.

The instrument is designed for use by suitably trained, competent personnel in a controlled
working environment and is intended for use as a Rotawash only.

The instrument is intended to be used in a residential, commercial and light industrial

environment as laid down in EN 50081-1.

SDL Atlas cannot be held responsible for any unauthorised modifications to this unit.

WARNING
This unit contains hazardous live voltages. Under no circumstance should the user try to
prevent or restrict the movement of parts or gain access to the internal circuitry, either
personally or with the aid of foreign bodies.
All ventilation slots must be kept clear.

PROVISION FOR LIFTING AND CARRYING

When unpacking or moving this unit extreme care is required, owing to its physical
construction and weight.
It is recommended that accepted lifting and carrying procedures are employed and that
personnel wear the appropriate protective equipment e.g. safety shoes.
If the unit is to be move an appreciable distance/height it is recommended that it is moved via
a suitable vehicle e.g. a fork lift truck.

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OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
This unit is intended to be used in a residential, commercial and light industrial environment
as laid down in BSEN 50081-1 and BSEN 50082-1.
The following list gives examples of locations in which the instrument might be located;
workshops, laboratories and service centres.

CLIMATIC ENVIRONMENT
The unit is intended to operate within the following conditions
i) Temperature 5-40 deg Celsius
ii) Humidity 30-95% RH
iii) Altitude <2000m above sea level.
And it is intended to be stored in a temp range of -25 to +25 deg Celsius.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
This unit complies with BSEN 61010-1 2001 safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for

Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use.

INSTALLATION CATEGORY AND POLLUTION DEGREE

Installation category II
Pollution Degree 2

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GENERAL EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS

This page is a record of your equipment specifications. This information is found on the
Stamped nameplate of your instrument. Please fill in the blanks below when you receive your
SDL Atlas instrument.
When contacting the sales or service department to order parts or obtain information, refer to
this page. This will allow us to respond quickly and accurately to your request.
MODEL NO.

SERIAL NO.

ELECTRICAL SUPPLY

MODEL NO: CAPACITY CAPACITY FUSE RATING ELECTRICAL

(550ML (1200ML SUPPLY
CANISTERS) CANISTERS)
M228B 8 Canisters 8 Canisters 28 AMP 230v SINGLE
PHASE 50/ 60 Hz
M228C 12 Canisters 12 Canisters 36AMP 230v SINGLE
PHASE 50/ 60 Hz

FUSE REQUIREMENTS:

For heater (F1, F2): 32 A, 250 V (10x38 mm)

For power supply (F3): 2 A, 250 V (10x38 mm)

For other part (F4): 2 A, 250 V (10x38 mm)

For continued protection against fire, replace only with same type and ratings of fuse.

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WARNING LABELS

Symbol Reference Description

IEC 60417-5031 Direct current
IEC 60417-5032 Alternating current
IEC 60417-5017 Earth (ground) terminal
IEC 60417-5019 Protective conductor terminal
IEC 60417-5007 On (supply)
IEC 60417-5008 Off (supply)
Caution, risk of electric shock
IEC 60417-0434 Caution, risk of danger (see
note)
IEC 60417-5041 Caution, hot surface

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Section 1 Introduction
The M228 Rotawash color fastness tester is suitable for color fastness testing to many
standards and methods, including ISO, AATCC, IWSTM, Marks and Spencer and Next.
The unit uses water as the heating medium and can be used in different configurations of
canister numbers and capacities (see table below).
The unit runs at 40 rpm ± 2 rpm as required by all relevant current standards

NOTE: The unit has been designed to run at a maximum temperature of 96°C. Under no
circumstances should any other heating medium apart from water be used in the
Rotawash.

Available Washpot and Drum Sizes

SDL Atlas Ref No. Washpot Washpot

Configuration 1 Configuration 2
M228B 8 x 550ml 8 x 1200ml
M228C 12x550ml 12x 1200 ml

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Section 2 Unpacking and Installation

2.1 Unpacking

The unit should be carefully unpacked and inspected. In the unlikely event of anything
being damaged or missing, please contact the Customer Service Manager at the address
below:

SDL Atlas LTD

PO BOX 162
CROWN ROYAL
SHAWCROSS STREET
STOCKPORT
ENGLAND
SK1 3JW
TEL: 0044 161 480 8485
FAX: 0044 161 480 8580
test@sdlatlas.com

The unit is free standing and should be located close to the services required:

• A drain for excess water

• A cold water supply (supply must be more than 25PSI)
• Power supply (see table on page IV for details)

The unit is intended to be permanently plumbed in to a cold water supply and to a drain.
The tank is automatically filled and drained by electronically controlled valves. A manual
drain is also built into the unit should the need arise. This is located on the rear of the
machine.

SDL Atlas recommends that the unit be connected to the electricity supply by a qualified
electrician. Connect the live (grey) and neutral (blue) wire of attached power supply cord
to a circuit breaker, connect the earth wire (yellow/green) to the earth terminal bus and
provided a properly fixing. The circuit breaker rating of 63 A is recommended, and the
circuit breaker shall be mounted near the equipment for ease of operation.

2.2 The unit size

2.2.1 M228B 630X600X960mm (25X23.6X37.8in) 96Kg (211 pounds)

2.2.2 M228C 760X600X960mm (30X23.6X37.8in) 110Kg (242 pounds)

It is recommended that the unit be placed in an area of low traffic since the lid of the unit
can become hot during use and steam will be produced which will escape through the
vents in the lid.

Please leave a distance of at least 3 inches (8cm) free on the back side of the machine to
allow the cooling fan to function properly and to allow access to the isolator switch

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Section 3 Use of the controls

3.1 Please refer to the drawings below when referring to these
instructions.

Figure 1 FRONT VIEW

Figure 2 CONTROL PANEL

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1 BATH LID 2 CABLE FASTENER 3 OVERFLOW OUTLET 4 WATER INLET

5 MANUAL DRAIN 6 DRAIN OUTLET 7 CONTROL BOX 8 POWER INLET

Figure 3 TOP VIEW

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3.2 The controller controls every function of the unit:

• set point temperature

• timer
• rate of temperature rise
• water levels (drain and fill)
• inching of the rotor for loading and unloading canisters
• test method used; AATCC, ISO, and User set

On power up, the main screen will be displayed as shown below.

Figure 4 Main screen

• STime: This is the set time, the required time for the test. This can be set to a
maximum of 9 hours & 59 minutes.
• RTime: This is the run time, the time the test has actually been running for. At
the end of the set time, an audible alarm will sound, and the display will flash.
• SP: This is the set point, the required temperature for the test.
• TEMP: This is the actual temperature of the water.

• : This indicates whether the rotor in the bath is rotating or not.

• This indicates the heaters are ON

• This indicates the heaters are OFF.

• This indicates the temperature is being maintained.

• AATCC 61-1A ：This indicates the specific standard/test method selected.
• Menu: You can press “Enter” key on the panel to access the main menu.

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3.3 Menu setting

The menu of the control system works according to the following flow
chart:

MAIN MENU
PRESS PRESS
ENTER ESC
START TEST SET TEST DURATION
CLEAR RUN TIME SET TEST TEMPERATURE
VIEW LAST STD TESTS SET RAMP RATE
OPEN FILL VALVE
OPEN DRAIN VALVE AATCC 61

SELECT CUSTOM SETTINGS ISO 105

SELECT BY STANDARD OTHERS

FUNCTION SETTINGS SUB-MENU

Figure 5 Flow Chart

From main screen (Figure 4) Press “Enter” key to access the main menu.

Use or to scroll between the various options and press “Enter” key to
select the required option. Pressing “ESC” key will take you back to the main screen.

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3.3.1 START TEST

Select “Start test” and press “Enter” to start test. If the heater is off or the water
level is low you will be asked if you want to continue. Press “Enter” to continue
or “ESC” to return to main screen or menu screen to change this state.

3.3.2 CLEAR RUN TIME

Select “Clear run time” and press “Enter” key to clear the run time or “ESC” to
return to menu.

3.3.3 VIEW LAST STD TESTS

Select “View last std tests” and press “Enter” key to view the last 3 standard
tests that were selected.

3.3.4 BATH FILLING

Select “Open fill valve” and press “Enter” key to fill water into bath. You can stop
the water filling by pressing “Enter” key again.

NOTE: After selecting “open fill valve”, “close fill valve” will be displayed. The
water level is preset; it will stop filling automatically when the water level reaches
the level sensor.

3.3.5 DRAIN WATER

Select “Open Drain Valve” and press “Enter” key to drain water from bath.
Press “Enter” key again to stop the draining process.

NOTE: After selecting “Open Drain Valve”, “Close Drain Valve” will be
displayed.

3.3.6 SELECT CUSTOM SETTINGS

Select “Select custom settings” and press “Enter” to get into the sub-menu.

3.3.6.1 SET TEST DURATION

Select the “Set test duration” and press “Enter” key to set the

required time. Use to set the hour setting. This can set from 0 to

9 hours. Use to set the minute setting. This can be set from 0 to
59 minutes. When the set time is correct, press “Enter” key to confirm
setting or “ESC” key to discard setting and return to previous menu.

3.3.6.2 SET TEST TEMPERATURE

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Select “Set test temperature” and press “Enter” key to set the required

temperature point. Unit can be set to a maximum temperature of 96°C.

Use to set the temperature set point. Press “Enter” to confirm

setting or “ESC” to discard setting and return to previous menu.

3.3.6.3 SET TEMPERATURE RATE OF RISE

Select “Set ramp rate” and press “Enter” key to select temperature rate of rise.
There are three options 1.0°C/MIN, 1.5°C/MIN and 2.0°C/MIN. The 2.0°C/MIN is
default.

3.3.7 STANDARD SELECT

Select “Standard select” and press “Enter” key to access the sub-menu.

3.3.7.1 AATCC 61
There are 5 standards for your selection. They are “AATCC 61-1A”,
“AATCC 61-2A”, “AATCC 61-3A”, “AATCC 61-4A”, “AATCC 61-5A”.
Press “Enter” key to confirm and to view the test details such as
temperature set point, set time, ball quantity, and the canister size.

3.3.7.2 ISO-105
There are 20 standards for your selection. They are “ISO 105-C01”, “ISO
105-C02”, “ISO 105-C03”, “ISO 105-C04”, “ISO 105-C05”, “ISO 105-
C06-A1S”, “ISO 105-C06-A1M”, “ISO 105-C06-A2S”, “ISO 105-C06-
B1S”, “ISO 105-C06-B1M”, “ISO 105-C06-B2S”, “ISO 105-C06-C1S”,
“ISO 105-C06-C1M”, “ISO 105-C06-C2S”, “ISO 105-C06-D1S”, “ISO
105-C06-D1M”, “ISO 105-C06-D2S”, “ISO 105-C06-D3S”, “ISO 105-C06-
D3M”, “ISO 105-C06-E1S”. Press “Enter” key to confirm and to view the
test details such as temperature set point, set time, ball quantity, and the
canister size.

3.3.7.3 OPTION
In this menu, there are 5 options for your selection. They are “OPTION-
C4A”, “OPTION -C5”, “OPTION-C37”, “OPTION-P3B”, “OPTION-C10A”.
Press “Enter” key to confirm and to view the test details such as
temperature set point, set time, ball quantity, and the canister size.

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3.4 CONTROL PANEL

Figure 6 Control Panel

3.4.1 Move cursor up. When you set timer, function is to increase
the hours from 0 to 9. When you set temperature, function is to increase
temperature from 0°C to 96°C.

3.4.2 Move cursor down. When you set timer, function is to increase
the minutes from 0 to 59. When you set temperature, function is to decrease
temperature from 96°C to 0°C.

ESC
3.4.3 Exits menu and returns to previous menu.

NOTE: Can be used to clear the run time without accessing the menu if button
pressed and held for 2 seconds.

3.4.4 Confirm selection.

3.4.5 Switches heater on or off. If water level is low or SP is lower than

actual temp the heater cannot be switched on.

NOTE: When the main screen displays “Lid is open”. You can press key for
“INCH FUNCTION”.

This function is used to move the shaft round so that canisters can be loaded and
unloaded at the start and finish of a test.

NOTE: the canisters will only inch a small way round each time the “ ” key is
pressed. This is to avoid splashing and from items such as loose clothing getting caught

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in the rotating parts.

NOTE: If all spaces on the carrier are not used, they should be loaded onto the shaft so
that it is balanced. This may mean putting an empty canister in to achieve this.
This will help to reduce excess load on the motor.

NOTE: The unit is fitted with a safety switch to stop the test from being started with the lid
open. If this happens a screen will indicate this and the lid should be closed. As soon as
the lid is closed, press “Enter” key twice to start the test.

NOTE: The unit has a safety feature in the software whereby during a test if the water
level falls below the level sensor for more than 60 seconds the machine will stop and an
audible alarm will sound. A screen will instruct you to check the water supply is on and to
check the manual drain is closed. If the water supply and drain were in the wrong state,
please rectify, refill water level and then re start the test. If however, the water supply and
drain are in the correct state, switch off machine and contact your authorized SDL Atlas
agent for service.

3.5 Program update

There is an access port located on the rear of the control box for updating
the program. This is for SDL Atlas service engineers only. If you want to
update your program, please contact SDL Atlas service department.

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Section 4 Test Procedure

Safety Notes:

• When testing at elevated temperatures, the lid of the bath will become hot.
Do not place items on top of the lid or touch the lid during use. A sticker
which turns red at elevated temperatures is in place on the lid.

• When testing at elevated temperatures, take care as steam will escape from
the lid as it is opened.

• Use heat protective gloves when loading and unloading canisters.

• If the unit is to be left unused for any length of time, it is recommended that
the water be drained out of the unit.

• The emergency stop is positioned on the front of the control; this will cut
off power to the machine.

4.1 TESTING PROCEDURES

For the purposes of this manual, reference is made to ISO test procedures. For specific
test procedures relating to other methods, consult the relevant method.

If you require specific information from standards, these standards can be purchased
from SDL ATLAS, please consult the sales team for availability and prices.

4.1.1 TEST SPECIMEN

4.1.1.1 If the textile to be tested is fabric

Either

a) Attach a specimen measuring 40 mm x 100 mm to a piece of the

multifiber adjacent fabric, also measuring 40 mm x 100 mm, by sewing
along one of the shorter side, with the multifiber fabric next to the face
of the specimen

Or

b) Attach a specimen measuring 40 mm x 100 mm between the two

single-fiber adjacent fabrics, also measuring 40 mm x 100 mm, by
sewing along one of the shorter sides.

4.1.1.2 Where yarn or loose fiber is to be tested

Take a mass of the yarn or loose fiber approximately equal to one-half

of the combined mass of the adjacent fabrics and

Either

a) Place it between a 40 mm x 100 mm piece of the multifiber adjacent

fabric and a 40 mm x 100 mm piece of the non-dye able fabric and sew

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them along all four sides

Or

b) Place it between a 40 mm x 100 mm piece of each of the two specified

single-fiber fabrics and sew along all four sides to form a composite
specimen.

4.1.2 PROCEDURE

• Place the composite specimen in the container and add the

necessary amount of relevant solution, previously heated to the
required temperature.

Note: for some fastness tests, it may be necessary to add stainless steel balls or
stainless steel discs to the solution. These are added at this stage.

• Close the lid by pulling down on the clips at either side of the canister

• Put the type1 canister in the carrier by locating the pins on the
canister into the slots on the carrier and twisting until secure. Put
type2 canister into the carrier like the follow figure.

Type 1 Container Assembly First Step: Press Type1 Container

into Type1 Container Adapter

Second Step: Press and Rotate Third Step: Release Type1 Container
Type1 container

Figure 7. Fixing of type 1 container onto container assembly

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Type 2 Container Assembly First Step: Press Type2 Container

into Type2 Container Adapter

Second Step: Push Type2 Container Third Step: Release Type2

along the slot to the end

Figure 8. Fixing of type 2 container onto container assembly

• Treat the composite specimen at the required temperature for the

required time

• Remove the composite specimen, rinse it twice in cold distilled water

and then in cold running tap-water for 10 min and squeeze it. Open
out the composite specimen by breaking the stitching on all but one
of the shorter sides and dry it by hanging it in air at a temperature not
exceeding 60ºC, with the three parts in contact only at the remaining
line of stitching.

• Assess the change in color of the specimen and the staining of the
adjacent fabrics with the grey scales.

4.2 TEST REPORT

Report the numerical ratings for the change in color of the test specimen and for
the staining of each kind of adjacent fabric used.

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Section 5 Accessories
All of the items below are a selection of consumables available for use with the M228
Rotawash; please contact your local agent or SDL Atlas for further information:

M228P1 550ML Washpot with lid and seal

M228P2 1200ML Washpot with lid and seal
M228J non corrodible stainless steel balls
(pack of 100)
M228K non corrodible stainless steel discs
(pack of 25)
M228L Test cylinder seals(pack 8) for washing/dry
cleaning test on Rotawash

M228N Standard soap powder 2.0kg FBA Free

Other detergents, multifiber, adjacent fabrics and grey scales are also available.

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Section 6 Maintenance
• Disconnect the power supply before any maintenance.
• The water in the bath should be drained at regular intervals and especially if the
water becomes contaminated or the equipment will not to be used for a period of
time.

• An annual service by approved SDL Atlas service personnel is advised.

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Revision History
Rev. No. Changes
1.0 New Instruction Manual，first release.
1.1 F4 (From 1A to 2A)

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