0. ATLAS SOLUTIONS FOR TEXTILE TESTING Area Manager East Europe
TEXTILEXPO
MOSCOW
25th September 2014
Michal KALIK
Area Manager East Europe
Textile lightfastness testing is about testing the textile colour against the negative effect of daylight. Crucial for the colour fastness properties. The fading of colours is probably something everybody could observe already in his private life. The industry is aware of this problem and improvements are made every day throughout the whole supply chain. All its members test their products using xenon lightfastness testers. Starting with the people making the dyestuffs, over to the ones dyeing the yarns and finally the people making the various products such as garments, fabrics, carpets and others. The most commonly used test methods here are ISO 105-B02 and AATCC TM16.

1. Atlas Material Testing Technology
WEATHERING INSTRUMENTS 1

2. XENOTEST® 220 / 220+ All you Need for Reliable Textile Lightfastness Testing
Atlas is excited to introduce two new models, Xenotest 220 and These instruments are the latest Atlas technology for textile, lightfastness testing. They are the result of more than 50 years of experience in the design and manufacturing of Xenon test equipment for the global textile industry and its related industries such as leather and paper.
Please follow us on our brief tour to learn about the great benefits that Xenotest 220 has to offer.

3. Lightfastness Testing...
Textile lightfastness testing is about testing the textile colour against the negative effect of daylight. Crucial for the colour fastness properties. The fading of colours is probably something everybody could observe already in his private life. The industry is aware of this problem and improvements are made every day throughout the whole supply chain. All its members test their products using xenon lightfastness testers. Starting with the people making the dyestuffs, over to the ones dyeing the yarns and finally the people making the various products such as garments, fabrics, carpets and others. The most commonly used test methods here are ISO 105-B02 and AATCC TM16.
...testing textiles on their color fastness to Daylight

4. 1950: lightfastness test methods specify Xenon light...
Over 50 Years of Experience
2006
1984
1st Xenon unit 1954
Atlas® Xenotest 150
2000
Xenotest 150S+
2010
Xenotest 220+
From the introduction of the very first Xenon Lightfastness instrument by ATLAS - Xenotest 150 in 1954 until today, Atlas has always collaborated with the global textile industry to continuously improve reliability, product performance, and ease-of-use.
The Xenotest 220 is ATLAS‘ latest innovation based on air-cooled xenon technology continuing the success path of Xenotest 150. It‘s specially designed only for lightfastness testing – purely an instrument dedicated to the textile industry.
...Xenon becomes the industry standard

5. Xenotest 220 addresses all your needs
Proven Design
Stainless Steel
Proven Controls
Xenotest 220 is made of premium stainless steel, combining Atlas’ proven test chamber design with state-of-the-art controls. The result is long-lasting reliability you can count on day after day, essential to each laboratory.
Xenotest models are operated all over the world. The typical service life is 15 years or more occassionally reaching more than 25 years.
Xenotest is definitely a brand you can trust.
...Provides Long-Lasting Reliability

6. Xenotest 220 addresses all your needs…
On-rack XENOSENSIV® guarantees excellent irradiance and temperature uniformity
Light
Temperature
Test chamber uniformity is essential to any testing instrument. Each sample should be exposed and tested under the same conditions. Xenotest 220 controls light and temperature within narrow tolerances using proven on-rack Atlas XENOSENSIV sensor technology. The XENOSENSIV is a combined sensor controlling both light and temperature at the sample level, thus guaranteeing narrow tolerances of ±4%. Traditional standards require ±10%.
Xenotest 220 offers you the reliability you need to be confident about your test results.
...offers premium performance

7. Xenotest 220 addresses all your needs…
Non-aging for AATCC TM16
Non-aging for ISO 105-B02
Optical Filters
Atlas‘ premium technology is reflected also by the optical filter systems. There are two filter systems available: one for ISO and another for AATCC test methods. Both match the spectral standard requirements perfectly. Both filter systems are non-aging, which means once installed they last a lifetime. No further maintenance cost or efforts are required apart from occassional cleaning.
...with premium technology

8. Xenotest 220 addresses all your needs…
Xenotest 220 and 220+ come with multiple language capability, making operating and programming easy for everybody right from the start. The large set of languages includes the common Asian languages as well as the most common European languages. Both the touch screen of the premium edition 220+ and the keypad of the 220 are menu-driven and therefore self-explanatory and intuitive to use.
...It‘s easy to program

9. Xenotest 220 addresses all your needs…
Simplify!
Go online with Xenotest 220+
Xenotest 220+ comes with additional software modules, called add-ons. Three add-ons have been programmed to simplify your lab work once your 220+ is connected to your local network environment. The add-ons include Remote Control, Service, and Online Monitoring. To learn more about these exciting online tools, please have a look at our XenoTouch Add-on presentation available for download.
...modern technology at its best

10. Xenotest 220 addresses all your needs…
Sample holders without screws
Standard cover masks for ISO and AATCC testing
New sample holders without screws allow quick sample preparation. Standard cover masks and samples are simply slided into the holders, saving time and efforts every day. Additionally, holder sizes are compatible to all other Xenotest instruments, allowing always same sample preparation.
...and is easy to use

11. Xenotest 220 addresses all your needs…
38 samples
Xenotest 150 S+
22 samples ~ ~
Xenotest 220 offers nearly twice the capacity at the same footprint compared to Xenotest model 150 S+. The specimen rack carries 19 double sample holders, allowing 200 to 250 single samples to be tested at once. The larger capacity makes the 220 the ideal standard lightfastness tester for both independent users as well as commercial test labs.
By optimizing the test chamber size, costs per sample can now be reduced significantly. Additionally, the 220 uses less power and water, making it one of the most economical, air-cooled rotating rack instrument available.
Xenotest 220
...economical too!

12. FAST ECONOMICAL VERSATILE
New XENOTEST® 440
FAST
ECONOMICAL
VERSATILE

13. Accelerated Weathering Testing with Xenotest 440 helps You avoid costly Mistakes
Changes and failures due to the harmful effects of light, temperature and moisture, such as colour fading, embrittlement or yellowing can be simulated inside Xenotest 440 realistically within days or weeks as they may occur over the course of months or years in their end-use environment.
stress

14. Atlas: Pioneers in Xenon Technology
Xenotest: Setting Milestones since 1954
Atlas develops a more realistic sun simulation chamber and introduces the first air cooled xenon device
Atlas’ Xenotest® sets the global standard in textile testing with the 150 S
Atlas introduces the first 3-sun instrument for high acceleration material testing
Atlas goes digital introducing its first touch screen user interface
Atlas introduces the 150 S successor offering best in class performance
The first twin-lamp test chamber with XenoLogic™ technology for extended lamp service life and 2-sun irradiance 14

15. FAST – ECONOMICAL -VERSATILE
New Xenotest 440
FAST – ECONOMICAL -VERSATILE

16. New Xenotest 440 is FAST Emax:120 W/m2 (300-400nm)
2x 2200W lamps = high irradiance capabilities for shorter testing
Emax:120 W/m2 ( nm) 16

17. 4000 hours + uptime (@40-60 W/m2) +33% lamp service life
New Xenotest 440 is ECONOMICAL
New lamp operating technology = extended lamp service life and long test chamber uptime
4000 hours +
uptime W/m2)
+33% lamp service life
Lamp ON/OFF and synchronization logic
= minimum stress = optimum light efficiency 17

18. New Xenotest 440 is ECONOMICAL
Ultrasonic humidifiers = best-in-class water consumption values
Ultrasonic humidifiers
best-in-class water consumption
no compressed air required
60 litre reservoir fed
manually / automatically
3 litre / day
@ ISO 105-B02
conditions 18

19. New Xenotest 440 is VERSATILE
Wide Performance envelope = standard compliance for many materials:
Textiles, Leather, Plastics, Coatings, Colors, Inks, Automotive interior/exterior, …
ISO 105-B02,-B04,
-B06,-B10
ISO ,
ISO 11341
ASTM G151, G155
VDA 75202
etc… 19

20. New Xenotest 440 is VERSATILE
Lightfastness
AND Weathering Testing
Specimen Spray
(Standard Feature) 20

21. Coatings, Auto exterior
New Xenotest 440 is VERSATILE
Material-specific specimen holders = great flexibility
Plastics
Coatings, Auto exterior
Textiles
Technical Textiles,
Plastics
Technical Textiles,
Auto interior
Plastics
(1-3mm)
(1-10mm)
(1-10mm)
(1-10mm)
(1-3mm)
For specimen
1-3mm / 1-10mm thick 21

22. Premium Controls… XENOSENSIV RC-34 BST (standard)
XENOSENSIV® RC-34 BST / XENOSENSIV ® RC-420 BPT
fast and reliable radio controlled data transmission on-rack replacing old-style “collector ring” technology
 reduced maintenance cost
XENOSENSIV RC-34 BST (standard)
XENOSENSIV RC-420 BPT(option)
Radio Control
Wavelength (* nm, ** 420nm)
Black Panel Temperature Type
(insulated: BST / uninsulated: BPT)
Battery 22

23. … for Premium Test Chamber Uniformity
1. Light and temperature controlled on-rack: uniformity ca. ± 4%
Test chamber uniformity >2x better than ISO requirement!
BST and CHT controlled simultaneously.
Note: ISO uniformity requirement for irradiance and BST: ± 10% 23

24. … for Premium Test Chamber Uniformity
2. Excellent humidity management: - proven from Xenotest 220
Bottom-to-Top chamber Uniformity 1
BW 5 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3
delta E* 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Very high Bottom-to-Top chamber uniformity:
Light, Temperature, and Moisture sensitive Blue Wool Reference material shows maximum difference of ½ note rating 24

25. ACCESSORIES
... for Xenotest 440 25

26. Optical Filters – Indoor Daylight
 2x Standard compliant, non-aging indoor Daylight filter systems
XENOCHROME 320
indoor sunlight (ISO)
TM16
Indoor sunlight (AATCC) 26

27. Optical Filters – Outdoor Daylight
 1 Standard compliant, non-aging outdoor Daylight filter system
Daylight B04
outdoor sunlight (ISO) 27

28. Accessory Kits for Textile testing
 ISO and AATCC application Kits
ISO 105-B02
AATCC TM16 28

29. Accessory Kit for Weathering testing
 Accessory-Kit Weathering
All purpose weathering 29

30. Bienvenue Easy Programming Willkommen Welkom Witaj Bienvenidos Welcome
Multiple Languages = error-free operation around the world
Willkommen
Welkom
Witaj
Bienvenidos
Bienvenue
Welcome
Benvenuto
üdvözlés
boas-vindas
vítejte 30

31. Easy Monitoring Remote Control Online Monitoring E-Mail Service
Online programming and monitoring = state-of-the-art
Remote Control
Online Monitoring
Service 31

32. SUMMARY Xenotest 440 sets a new standard for economical,
mid-sized, air-cooled Xenon devices
Engineered by the Pioneers of Xenon technology
Superior High Irradiance functionality up to 120 W/m2
New technology for superior 4000 hours
test chamber uptime, +33% longer lamp service life
Low-water humidifiers
Large standard compliance
Exceptional capacity and material-specific holders
Premium Controls for Light, Temperature, and Humidity  high performance test chamber
Easy installation worldwide
Easy-to-use with multiple languages & online features 32

33. OTHER ATLAS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES33

34. Fluorescence Devices – UV Test

35. Air cooled Xenon-Instruments
SUNTEST
SUNTEST XXL+
SUNTEST XLS+(II)
SUNTEST CPS+(II)

36. Air cooled Xenon-Instruments
Principle: Filter lantern / UV-Special glas exterior cylinder (Suprax)
Xenotest Beta +
Xenotest Alpha +

37. Water cooled Xenon-Instruments
Ci Weather-Ometer®
Ci5000
Ci3000+
Ci4000

38. ATLAS Flammability Instruments

39. Natural Weathering Services
Static weathering at global benchmark locations:
Miami, Florida,
South Florida Test Service
Phoenix, Arizona, DSET Laboratories

40. Questions? Ideas?

41. Quiz Prior…………… Is that possible? Or is it a fake? Why yes or no?
Later……………

42. Thanks to the following colleagues for their contributions…
Dirk Oefner
Jürgen Parr,
Larry Bond,
Matt McGreer,
Oliver Rahäuser,
Andreas Ruth,
Andreas Riedl,
Bruno Bentjerodt,
Cees van Teylingen,
Torsten Ruppert,
Peter Swartjes

43. Thank you very much for your attention!
ATLAS MTT GmbH
Michal Kalik
Vogelsbergstrasse 22
D Linsengericht – Altenhasslau
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