Q-SUN XE-3 XENON TEST CHAMBER

The Q-SUN Xe-3 xenon arc chamber reproduces the damage caused by full-spectrum sunlight and rain. In a few days or weeks, the Q-SUN tester can reproduce the damage that occurs over months or years outdoors.

The Q-SUN Xe-3 tester is a full-featured lightfastness, colorfastness, and photostability chamber at a breakthrough price. It utilizes three separate xenon lamps for a large capacity. The Q-SUN Xe-3 tester’s slide out specimen tray is 451mm x 718mm and is useful for exposing large, three-dimensional parts or components. The Xe-3 tester offers standard humidity control, and optional spray, back spray and chiller features.

The Q-SUN Xe-3 is the only xenon arc tester that also has an optional dual spray capability. This allows for a second liquid such as acid rain or soap solutions, to be sprayed onto test specimens.

The Q-SUN Xe-3 is the simplest, most reliable, and easiest to use full-sized xenon arc chamber available.

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Description
Specifications

A More Realistic Xenon

The Q-SUN Xe-3 tester’s xenon arc lamps provide the best match to the full spectrum of sunlight. Near-horizontal specimen mounting and optional water and back spray provide the most realistic moisture simulation available in a xenon arc tester. The Xe-3 tester also is the only xenon test chamber to offer a dual spray option, allowing a second liquid (such as acid rain) to be sprayed onto test specimens. An optional chiller for low temperature applications also allows for simultaneous control of both black panel and chamber air temperature.

Easy To Use

The Q-SUN Xe-3 xenon test chamber is easy to install (proper ventilation required). It is easy to use and practically maintenance-free. Specimen mounting and evaluation is fast and easy with the unique slide-out specimen tray. The Xe-3 tester is completely automated and can operate continuously, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Other features include:

Remarkably simple user interface in five user-selectable languages: English, French, Spanish, Italian or German
Built-in Ethernet connection for data logging
Comprehensive self-diagnostic warnings and service reminders
Quick and easy calibration with patented AUTOCAL system

Fast Results

A product exposed outdoors to direct sunlight experiences maximum light intensity for only a few hours each day. The Q-SUN Xe-3 chamber can subject test specimens to the equivalent of noon summer sunlight for 24 hours a day, every day. Consequently, specimen degradation can be highly accelerated.

Affordable

The Q-SUN Xe-3 tester’s low purchase price, low lamp prices and low operating costs create a breakthrough in the price/performance equation. Now even the smallest lab can afford xenon arc testing.

Models (see also Features Tab)

Q-SUN Xe-3-H: full-spectrum sunlight with humidity control
Q-SUN Xe-3-HS: full-spectrum sunlight with humidity control and spray
Q-SUN Xe-3-HDS: full-spectrum sunlight with humidity control and dual spray
Q-SUN Xe-3-HBS: full-spectrum sunlight with humidity control and water spray (front and back)
Q-SUN Xe-3-HC: full-spectrum sunlight with humidity control and chiller
Q-SUN Xe-3-HSC: full-spectrum sunlight with humidity control, spray and chiller

Optical Filters

A Choice of Optical Filters to Simulate a Variety of Environments

Xenon light must be properly filtered to achieve the appropriate spectrum for each particular application. Differences in spectra may affect both the speed and the type of degradation. Three categories of filters are available to simulate a variety of service environments, shown below. The application or test method dictates which filters should be used.

Daylight Filters

Daylight filters are used to simulate direct, noon summer sunlight. They provide the best correlation to natural exposures for most applications. Materials that are typically used outdoors like roofing or exterior coatings should be tested using daylight filters. Three different types of daylight filters are available for the Q-SUN Xe-3 tester: Daylight - F, Daylight - Q and Daylight - B/B.

Window Glass Filters

Window glass filters produce spectra equivalent to sunlight coming through window glass. This spectrum can also simulate other indoor lighting such as the harsh lighting found in a typical commercial or office environment. Window glass filters are used for indoor materials such as printing materials and textiles. Four different window glass filters are available for the Q-SUN Xe-3 tester: Window - Q, Window - B/SL, Window - SF-5 and Window - IR.

Extended UV Filters

Extended UV filters allow excess UV, below the normal cut-on of natural sunlight. They are used to produce faster or more severe test results. Extended UV filters are specified in some automotive test methods and are sometimes used for aerospace applications. The most common Q-SUN filter of this type is the Extended UV - Q/B.

The Q-SUN Xe-3 tester’s long-life filters are exceptionally durable and maintain the required spectrum indefinitely. After many years of use, Q-SUN filters have yet to show any signs of aging.

Filter Name	Nominal Cut-On	Recommended Use
Daylight - Q	295 nm	Best for correlation with outdoor exposures
Daylight - B/B	290 nm	Best for correlation to some rotating-drum style testers
Daylight - F	295 nm	Accurate match to the short-wave UV portion of sunlight Used in some ASTM and automotive test standards
Extended UV - Q/B	275 nm	Used for some automotive test methods
Extended UV - Quartz	250 nm	Very aggressive, very short-wave UV, extraterrestrial spectrum
Window - Q	310 nm	Sunlight North American window glass Meets most ISO & ASTM requirements for Window Glass Filters
Window - B/SL	300 nm	Recommended for AATCC procedures like TM 16-3 Meets most ISO & ASTM requirements for Window Glass Filters
Window - IR	320 nm	Reduced heat for lower exposure temperatures Recommended for ISO 105 B02 “European Conditions” Does not meet the requirements for most ISO & ASTM Window Glass Filters
Window - SF5	325 nm	Used for some automotive interior tests (e.g. Ford)

	Xe-1	Xe-2	Xe-3	Irradiance (W/m2 )
	Xe-1	Xe-2	Xe-3	@340 nm	@420 nm	@TUV
Daylight - Q	●	●	●	0.25 ~ 0.68	0.45 ~1.50	20 ~ 75
Daylight - B/B	●	●	●	0.25 ~ 0.68
Daylight - F	●	●	●	0.25 ~ 0.80
Extended UV - Quartz	●	---	●	0.25 ~ 0.68
Extended UV - Q/B	●	●	●	0.25 ~ 0.68
Window - Q	●	●	●	0.25 ~ 0.55		20 ~ 70
Window - B/SL	●	●	●	0.25 ~ 0.55
Window - SF5	●	●	●	---
Window - IR	●	●	●	---		20 ~ 42
Window - B04	---	●	---	---		20 ~ 42

Models	Xe-3-H Xe-3-HS Xe-3-HDS Xe-3-HBS		Xe-3-HC Xe-3-HSC
Black Panel Temp (°C) Light Cycle Light Cycle w/IR Filter Dark Cycle Light+Immersion Cycle Dark+Immersion Cycle	BP 45 - 110 40 - 90 25 - 50 ----- -----	IBP 50 - 120 45 - 100 25 - 50 ----- -----	BP 35 - 110 30 - 90 15 - 50 ----- -----	IBP 36 - 120 31 - 100 15 - 50 ----- -----
Chamber Air Temp (°C) Light Cycle (any filter) Dark Cycle	35 - 65 25 - 50		25 - 65 15 - 50
Relative Humidity	95% - 20%
Specimen Area	45×72 cm (d×w) (17.8×28.3 in)
Specimen Capacity5 (qty @ size)	55 @ 51×102 mm (2×4 in)
Total Specimen Weight (distributed evenly)	23 kg (50 lbs) max
Inlet Water Pressure and Purity	H/HC Models: 0.7-6.2 bar (10-90 psi); > 200 kΩ∙cm; < 5 μS/cm; < 2.5 ppm TDS S/SC/W/HS/HDS/HBS/HSC Models: 2.1-6.2 bar (30-90 psi); > 5 MΩ∙cm; < 0.2 μS /cm; < 0.1 ppm TDS; < 0.1 ppm colloidal silica
Water Consumed with Spray On	0.16 L/min (front) 0.4 L/min (front & back)		0.16 L/min
Water Consumed with Humidifer On	44 L/day
External Dimensions8 (w × h × d)	91×178×99 cm (36×70×39 in)		78×94×94 cm (31×37×37 in) Chiller Only
Weight	190-233 kg (420-512 lbs)		85 kg (186 lbs) Chiller Only
Electrical Requiremts	208/230V ± 10% 3-Ф, 50/60 Hz, 39A		208/230V ± 10% 3-Ф, 50/60 Hz, 44A; or
	400V ± 10% 3-Ф, 50/60 Hz, 26A		400V ± 10% 3-Ф, 50/60 Hz, 26A