Product Overview
The Water Cooling Xenon Test Chambers are advanced accelerated weathering testing systems designed to simulate the damaging effects of full-spectrum sunlight, temperature, humidity, and rain on materials. Using a powerful water-cooled xenon arc lamp as the light source, these chambers reproduce the most realistic solar radiation spectrum available in artificial weathering equipment. The Water Cooling Xenon Test Chambers are widely used for evaluating color fading, aging, transmittance loss, peeling, hardening, softening, cracking, and other performance changes in textiles, dyes, leather, plastics, paints, coatings, automotive interior materials, geotextiles, electrical and electronic products, and colored building materials. By precisely controlling irradiance, temperature, humidity, and water spray cycles, the Water Cooling Xenon Test Chambers accelerate outdoor exposure, allowing manufacturers to predict product durability in days or weeks rather than months or years.
Product Features
The Water Cooling Xenon Test Chambers incorporate advanced engineering and user-friendly features for accurate, reliable, and repeatable testing:
- Powerful water-cooled xenon arc lamp – Typically 6.0 kW to 6.5 kW lamp power, with average lamp life of 1,200–2,000 hours depending on irradiance settings.
- Full-spectrum solar simulation – Wavelength range of 290 nm to 800 nm, closely matching natural sunlight.
- Precise irradiance control – Multi-band monitoring options including 340 nm (0.35–0.89 W/m²), 420 nm (0.61–1.2 W/m²), and 300–400 nm broad-band, with adjustable intensity up to 1,200 W/m².
- Wide temperature & humidity range – Temperature from RT+10°C to 80°C, humidity from 20% to 98% RH (depending on light/dark cycles).
- Black panel / black standard temperature control – BPT range of 63°C–100°C with ±3°C accuracy.
- Rain & water spray simulation – Rainfall time adjustable from 1 to 9,999 minutes, water spray cycles programmable (e.g., 18 min spray / 102 min stop).
- Rotating specimen rack – 360° turntable with rotation speed 1–7 r/min, ensuring uniform light and moisture exposure across all samples. Standard specimen size 75 mm × 150 mm (customizable).
- Touch screen controller – Programmable color touch screen with real-time display of irradiance, temperature, humidity, and test duration. Supports Ethernet, USB, and RS485 for PC control and data export.
- Quartz and borosilicate glass filters – Optional sunlight filters or window glass filters to match specific spectral requirements.
- High-grade stainless steel construction – SUS304 stainless steel interior, A3 steel exterior with electrostatic spray coating for long-term durability.
- Comprehensive safety protections – Over-temperature protection, over-current protection, phase loss protection, leakage protection, water shortage alarm, and automatic shutdown on fault.
Test Standards
The Water Cooling Xenon Test Chambers strictly comply with an extensive range of international and domestic standards, including but not limited to:
Textile & Dye Standards – AATCC TM 16, AATCC 169, ISO 105-B02, ISO 105-B04, ISO 105-B06, GB/T 8427, GB/T 8430, GB/T 14576, JIS L 0843
Plastic & Material Standards – ISO 4892-2 (Method A & B), GB/T 16422.2, ASTM G155-1 / 155-4, GB/T 9344, GB/T 2423.24
Automotive Standards – GMW 3414, SAE J1960, SAE J1885, JASO M346, PV13
Other Related Standards – GB/T 12831, GB/T 14522, GB/T 1865, GB/T 2424.14, ISO 11341, and many others.
With full compliance to these standards, the Water Cooling Xenon Test Chambers are accepted by automotive OEMs, textile laboratories, paint and coating manufacturers, and third-party testing institutes worldwide. The chambers are designed to support both prescriptive testing (fixed parameters per standard) and performance-based testing (end-point determination).
Technical Parameters
Below are the core technical specifications for the Water Cooling Xenon Test Chambers (representative model for reference):
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Workroom dimensions (W×D×H) |
1000 × 1000 × 1000 mm (customizable) |
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External dimensions (W×D×H) |
Approx. 1600 × 1510 × 2200 mm |
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Temperature range |
RT+10°C ~ 80°C |
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Black panel temperature |
63°C ~ 100°C (±3°C) |
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Humidity range (light cycle) |
20% ~ 75% RH (temperature dependent) |
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Humidity range (dark cycle) |
30% ~ 98% RH |
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Temperature uniformity |
≤3°C |
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Temperature fluctuation |
±0.5°C |
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Humidity deviation |
+2, -3% RH |
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Spectral wavelength |
290 nm ~ 800 nm (full spectrum) |
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Irradiance range |
Up to 1200 W/m² (broad-band); 0.35 – 0.89 W/m² @340nm adjustable |
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Lamp type |
6.5 kW water-cooled xenon arc lamp |
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Lamp life |
Approx. 1,600 hours (typical) |
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Cooling method |
Water cooling (chiller included) |
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Turntable diameter |
Φ800 mm |
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Turntable rotation speed |
1 ~ 7 r/min (adjustable) |
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Turntable load capacity |
50 kg |
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Distance from arc to sample |
250 ~ 300 mm |
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Effective exposure area |
Approx. 3,760 cm² |
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Rainfall time |
0 ~ 9,999 min (continuous adjustable) |
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Spray water pressure |
0.12 ~ 0.15 MPa |
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Spray nozzle diameter |
Ф0.8 mm / Ф2.0 mm (optional) |
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Water quality requirement |
Pure water or deionized water |
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Controller |
Programmable color touch screen + xenon-dedicated controller |
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Communication ports |
Ethernet, USB, RS485 |
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Power supply |
AC380V ±10%, 50Hz, three-phase five-wire + PE |
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Installed power |
Approx. 15 kW (no load) |
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Safety protections |
Phase sequence, grounding, leakage, over-temperature, water shortage, alarm system |
All dimensions and specifications can be customized according to specific sample size, test standard, and site requirements.
FAQ
Q1: Why choose a water-cooled xenon test chamber over an air-cooled model?
A: Water cooled xenon arc lamps typically have higher power (6.0–6.5 kW) and produce significantly more irradiance (up to 1,200 W/m²) compared to air cooled lamps. The Water Cooling Xenon Test Chambers are therefore ideal for large-scale, high-intensity, and long-duration testing where maximum solar simulation is required. Water cooling also allows for more stable lamp performance and reduced maintenance frequency in continuous operation.
Q2: What types of materials can be tested?
A: The Water Cooling Xenon Test Chambers are suitable for textiles, dyes, leather, plastics, paints, coatings, automotive interior components (dashboard, upholstery, trim), geotextiles, electrical and electronic products, colored building materials, rubber, adhesives, pigments, packaging materials, and aerospace components.
Q3: How long do the xenon lamps last?
A: Under typical operating conditions, the water-cooled xenon lamp offers an average service life of approximately 1,200 to 2,000 hours. Lamp life depends directly on the irradiance level used – higher intensity reduces lamp life. The controller includes cumulative timing and expiration warnings for scheduled replacement.
Q4: Can I run custom test cycles with light, dark, and spray?
A: Yes. The programmable touch screen controller allows full flexibility to combine light exposure, dark cycles, humidity control, and water spray into complex test sequences. Rainfall time is adjustable from 1 to 9,999 minutes, and spray cycles can be set independently.
Q5: What utilities are required for installation?
A: The Water Cooling Xenon Test Chambers require a 380V 50Hz three-phase power supply with a dedicated circuit breaker. A continuous supply of pure or deionized water is required for the cooling chiller and spray system (a built in water purification system is available). The chiller is typically included as standard equipment. The chamber should be installed in a well-ventilated area with a floor drain and adequate space (at least 1,200 mm on all sides for maintenance access).
Why Choose ALP Technology (t&m) Ltd ?
ALP TECHNOLOGY (T&M) LTD is a joint-stock enterprise specializing in environmental testing instrumentation. Guided by "Technological Excellence Rooted in Integrity," ALP serves the lithium battery industry, aerospace, defense, energy, telecommunications, automotive, and research sectors. With clients in over 50 countries across five continents – including government labs, leading lithium battery manufacturers, and Fortune 500 companies – ALP delivers one-stop solutions from temperature chambers and thermal shock testers to salt spray, UV, sand/dust, rain test chambers, and explosion-proof walk-in chambers. Our greatest strength is customization: we design, produce, install, and maintain according to your specific requirements.
Contact & Support
Email: info@alp-environment.com
24-Hour Hotline: +86-18092160430
Website: www.alp-environment.com
Technical support: 1-hour response for inquiries, Spare parts available with worldwide shipping.
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