Xenon Weathering Testers feature digital control system.
Press Release Summary:
Available on Ci3000+ Weather-Ometer® and Fade-Ometer® systems, 3000® Series Control features color TFT touch screen display with intuitive icons to facilitate interpretation of operating parameters and warnings. Analog control circuits were replaced with digital network for accurate control and monitoring of data. With optimized memory capacity, controller can manage functions that were previously managed by external controllers, such as water resistivity and lamp water temperature.
Original Press Release:
Atlas® New Advanced Control System Ci3000+ Weather-Ometer® and Fade-Ometer® at ITMA, SDL Atlas® Booth Number A4.241/342
Improved functionality, scalability and ease-of-use to meet exacting test parameters of the textile industry.
Chicago, IL (July 2007) - Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC, the global leader in weathering testing services and technology, has added an enhanced digital control system to their Ci3000+ Weather-Ometer and Fade-Ometer giving operators more options, flexibility and control of their accelerated weathering testing. Known as the world standard for lightfastness testing and approved by nearly all major US and European retailers in the textile industry, the 3000® Series enhancement equates to the most advanced and easy-to-use xenon weathering test instruments the industry has ever seen. The instrument will be presented at the ITMA, the international textile machinery exhibition in Munich, on September 13-20 in hall A4, at the SDL Atlas booth 241/342.
"Using the same logical flow for ease-of-use, we've dramatically enhanced the operating infrastructure of the 3000 Series," says Matt McGreer, General Manager Weathering Instruments Products for Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC. "Employing extensive research and customer insight, we've identified new innovative standards and incorporated the most up-to-date technology for the control system upgrade. This translates into a Ci3000+ Weather‑Ometer that precisely meets and exceeds customers weathering and lightfastness testing needs."
One of the most notable changes is a modern, full color TFT touch screen display with intuitive icons for easier interpretation of operating parameters and warnings. However, at the heart of the upgrade is the embedded control system that replaces the PLC controller of the previous generation. Internally, analog control circuits were replaced with a robust digital network for more reliable and accurate control and monitoring of the data. Memory capacity has been significantly increased allowing additional features and functions previously managed by external controllers such as water resistivity and lamp water temperature. Now with a single control system, operators can be more efficient analyzing instrument performance, monitoring test parameters and performing calibration procedures.
The new system will be exhibited at ITMA 2007, September 13-20 in hall A4, SDL Atlas booth 241/342. For more information about how the 3000 series meets global weathering and lightfastness testing for the textile industry, please contact a sales representative by phone at (773) 327-4520 or via e-mail at info@atlas-mts.com. Visit the Atlas website at www.atlas-mts.com.
About Ci Series Weather-Ometers
The Ci Series apply digital and optical technologies in a laboratory weathering instrument for reliable, accelerating weathering testing. Controlled Irradiance (Ci) Xenon Arc Systems deliver constant levels of irradiance and precise temperature and humidity control, helping to establish new standards of performance for correlation, accuracy, reproducibility and repeatability.
About Atlas
Atlas is a recognized leader in material testing, offering a complete line of instruments and services for accelerated and natural weathering. The Atlas Consulting Group helps clients develop the best weathering processes for their products, as well as offers education and training courses worldwide. For accelerated laboratory and outdoor testing, Atlas Weathering Services Group has five laboratories and over 20 outdoor exposure sites around the world in a variety of climates, including desert, subtropical, high-altitude and corrosive. Atlas Material Testing Technology is ISO 17025 and ISO 9001:200 registered. Atlas products are designed and manufactured to conform to international, national and industry standard test methods including ISO, ASTM, DIN, JIS and numerous others.
