Xenon Test Chamber LXC-T2011

Introduction

Xenon Test Chamber features a lamp life of 1500 hours, reducing the frequency of replacements and leading to low operational costs. The instrument includes a Pt100 sensor for maintaining consistent black panel temperature. It features programmable cumulative irradiance control, allowing one to set a specific total irradiance energy threshold to conclude a test procedure. Our xenon chamber has a unique slide-out specimen tray for fast evaluation, easier specimen mounting and uniform exposure of specimens to testing conditions.

This test equipment is designed to meet the rigorous requirements of modern laboratory operations, ensuring high precision, reliability, and ease of use for various experimental applications.

Applications

Xenon Test Chamber is a laboratory instrument with xenon arc lamp, including controlled humidity to assess degradation of materials. It plays a key role in pharmaceuticals, building material and coatings for evaluating the lifespan of materials.

Specifications

Lamp Life	1500 Hours
Xenon Lamp	1.8 KW Xenon lamp
Filter	Daylight filter
Irradiance Monitor Method	340 to 420 nm (Narrow Band) or 300 to 400nm (Broad Band)
Exposure Area	1000 cm2 (9 standard samples 150mm×70mm)
Adjustable Irradiance Range	30W/m2 to 100W/m2（300nm to 400nm）or 0.3 W/m2 to 0.8 W/m (340nm）or 0.5 W/m2 to 1.5 W/m2 (420nm）
Adjustable Black Panel Temperature Range	RT+20℃ to 90℃
Interior Material	Stainless steel - 304 material
Exterior Material	Powder coating
Power Supply	220V 50/60HZ
Maximum Current	12A
Maximum Power	2.5kW
Overall Size (L×W×H)	1000 mm × 650 mm × 1020 mm
Net Weight	135 kg
Gross Weight	176 kg

Features

Auto Shutdown Protection

Adjustable Spray Timing

Humidity Monitoring Mode

Uniform Light Distribution

Closed- Loop Adjustment

FAQs

1. What makes xenon test chamber suitable for high-precision material aging tests?

xenon test chamber is designed for exact simulation of real-world environmental conditions, including sunlight, temperature, and humidity. Its programmable irradiance control allows users to define total energy exposure, ensuring test consistency. High-precision Pt 100 sensors monitor critical temperatures like and for reliable data tracking. The system automatically adjusts for light intensity changes due to lamp aging, maintaining consistent output. Compliance with international testing standards guarantees compatibility with global requirements. The use of high-quality xenon arc lamps and filters ensures accurate and repeatable results. A multi-level rotating sample rack maximizes exposure uniformity. These features make it ideal for advanced weathering and aging assessments across diverse materials.

2. How does a xenon test chamber maintain consistent irradiance during long-term testing?

xenon test chamber is equipped with an advanced irradiance monitoring system that maintains consistent light intensity throughout the test cycle. The system adjusts the xenon lamp power in real time to compensate for aging effects or environmental fluctuations. It supports specific wavelength controls at 340nm, 420nm, and broad spectrums like 300–800nm, ensuring accurate UV and visible light exposure. This regulation helps achieve high repeatability in long-term testing of sensitive materials. By stabilizing irradiance, the chamber reduces variability between test runs. It also prevents under- or overexposure, which could lead to inaccurate aging data. The automated control removes the need for frequent recalibration. Overall, it guarantees stable performance for continuous testing.

3. Can a xenon test chamber be customized for specific testing procedures and controlled remotely?

Yes, modern xenon test chamber supports full customization of test cycles, making it adaptable to various material standards and industry protocols. Users can store and execute up to 16 custom programs, each with up to 10 programmable steps covering irradiance, temperature, humidity, and spray timing. The touchscreen interface simplifies setup with multilingual support and visual guidance. For data management, a port allows exporting all test parameters in Excel format for easy review. Remote access via /IP Ethernet enables technicians to monitor, control, or troubleshoot the xenon test chamber from any location. This capability supports flexible operation and remote diagnostics. Such features make the xenon test chamber ideal for research labs and production environments requiring efficient, automated weathering tests.

4. How does a xenon test chamber control humidity during environmental testing?

xenon test chamber features an advanced ultrasonic humidification system that delivers precise and stable humidity control. This system disperses moisture evenly throughout the chamber, maintaining uniform relative humidity across all test samples. Users can set specific humidity levels, which are automatically regulated during the test cycle. The consistent humidity environment is critical for simulating real-world outdoor conditions, particularly for materials that are sensitive to moisture. The chamber continuously monitors humidity and adjusts output in real time. This prevents fluctuations that could compromise the accuracy of aging results.Combined with temperature and irradiance control, the system offers full environmental simulation. Such precision makes the xenon test chamber highly effective for accelerated weathering evaluations.

5. What types of materials can be tested using a xenon test chamber?

xenon test chamber is versatile and suitable for a wide range of materials exposed to sunlight, heat, and moisture in real-world conditions. Common test samples include plastics, coatings, textiles, automotive components, construction materials, and packaging. These materials are tested to evaluate color fading, mechanical degradation, cracking, and other forms of deterioration over time. The chamber replicates full-spectrum sunlight, including UV, visible, and infrared radiation, which affects all outdoor-exposed materials. Adjustable settings for irradiance, temperature, and humidity allow for industry-specific test standards to be met. Even materials with irregular shapes can be tested due to the chamber’s flexible sample holder design. Overall, the xenon test chamber supports comprehensive durability analysis for quality assurance and R&D.