Solar Box
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SOLARBOX
A family of two sizes and four models tabletop xenon test chambers
The sun you have always wanted: sunshine day and night for accelerated light stability and weathering tests.
SOLARBOX 1500 - 1500E
SOLARBOX 1500: entry level economical model 1500 Watt Xenon lamp with irradiance control.
SOLARBOX 1500 E: tabletop enhanced model small dimension chamber with LCD display and 1500 Watt Xenon lamp, irradiance control, BST temperature control and flooding option to simulate rain and moisture.
SOLARBOX 3000 - 3000E
SOLARBOX 3000: tabletop large test chamber basic model with 2500 Watt Xenon lamp and irradiance control.
SOLARBOX 3000 E: tabletop large test chamber enhanced model with LCD
SunChex R.H.
Tabletop accelerated exposure test chamber for sun and weathering simulation equipped with 1500 Watt Xenon lamp.
The SunChex R.H. allows relative humidity control. Humidity is controlled by an ultrasonic device.
The SunChex R.H. allows relative humidity control. Humidity is controlled by an ultrasonic device.
Solarbox 1500E RH - 3000E RH
SOLARBOX 1500 E R.H.: self-standing, small light stability and weathering tester with Xenon lamp 1500 Watt, irradiance, B.S.T temperature and humidity control at breakthrough price.
SOLARBOX 3000 E R.H.: self-standing light stability and weathering tester with Xenon lamp 2500 Watt, irradiance, B.S.T temperature and humidity control at breakthrough price.
SOLARBOX 3000 E R.H.: self-standing light stability and weathering tester with Xenon lamp 2500 Watt, irradiance, B.S.T temperature and humidity control at breakthrough price.
FIELDS OF APPLICATION & NORMATIVE REFERENCES
The SOLARBOX, because of its 6 different models and a wide flexibility in available options (i.e. Humidity Control: see SOLARBOX R.H. meets the following standards:
ADHESIVES: ASTM D904; ASTM C1442; ASTM C1501; RILEM DBS.
AUTOMOTIVE: SAE J2527; SAE J2412.
COATINGS: QUALICOAT; ISO 2135; ISO 11341; ASTM D3451; ASTM D3794; ASTM D6577; ASTM D6695; GB 1865; JIS K 5600-7-7; MPI: #113; MS 133: Part F14. DENTISTRY: ISO 4049:2000; ISO 7491:2000.
GENERAL: IEC 68-2-9; ISO 4892-1; ASTM G151; ASTM G155.
GEOTEXTILES: ASTM D4355. INTRA-OCULAR LENSES: ISO 11979-5:2006
INKS/PAPER: ISO 11798; ISO 12040; ISO 18909; ASTM D3424; ASTM D4303; ASTM D5010; ASTM D6901; ASTM F2366.
PACKAGING: ASTM D6551. PHARMACEUTICAL: ICH Guideline Q1B.
PLASTICS: ISO 4892-2; JIS K 7350-2; DIN EN 513; ASTM D1248; ASTM D2565; ASTM D4101; ASTM D4459; ASTM D5071; ASTM D6662; UL 1581.
ROOFING: ASTM D4434; ASTM D4637; ASTM D4798; ASTM D4811; ASTM D5019; ASTM D6083.
RUBBER: ISO 3865; ISO 4665.
SEALANTS: ASTM C1442; ASTM C1501.
TEXTILES: AATCC TM 16; AATCC TM 169; GB/T8430; IS: 2454; ISO 105-B02.
One of the most regularly asked question is “how much does one hour in Solarbox represent?”
The standard ASTM D3424 gives an indication of the average daily radiation received in Miami, Florida.
(Miami, Singapore and Okinawa are the subtropical test sites, those sites are generally hot and humid throughout the whole year).
The average daily radiation received in Miami is 1 MJ/m 2 (295-400 nm) , it is generally accepted that Miami conditions are 4 – 5 times more severe than Europe.
In the enclosed table a comparison is made between natural conditions in subtropical and European sites and Solarbox.
The table reports Irradiance in the UV range (295 to 400 nm) and the related overall Irradiance in the 295 to 800 nm range as specified in the most diffused standard.
Display | Easy to Read, Yellow Text on Black Background |
Suggested Operating Ranges | Standard High Range: UVA, UVB, UVV - 100mW/cm² to 10W/cm² / UVC - 10mW/cm² to 1W/cm² Mid-Range: UVA, UVB, UVV -10mW/cm 2 to 1W/cm 2 / UVC: 1mW/cm 2 to 100mW /cm 2 Low Power: UVA, UVB, UVV - 1mW/cm² to 100mW/cm² / UVC - 1mW/cm 2 to 100mW/cm 2 Units will “turn on” and display data at irradiance values much lower than the suggested Operating Ranges. The suggested Operating Ranges are where the instrument performs best. |
Accuracy | +/- 10%; +/- 5% typical |
Spectral Ranges (UV Power Puck® II) | 4-channel continuous monitoring .Standard version: 320-390nm (UVA), 280-320nm (UVB), 250- 260nm (UVC), 395-445nm (UVV) / UVA2 Version: 380-410nm (UVA2 replaces the UVC band). |
| Spatial Response | Approximately cosine |
Operating Temperature | 0-75°C Internal temperature; tolerates high external temperatures for short periods (audible alarm indicates when temperature has exceeded tolerance) |
Time-Out Period | 2 minutes DISPLAY mode (no key activity). A no time-out mode can be activated by EIT-IM. |
Battery | Two user-replaceable AAA Alkaline Cells |
| Battery Life | Approx. 20 hours with display on |
Dimensions | 4.60 x 0.50 inches; 117 mm x 12.7 mm (D x H) |
Weight | 289 grams |
Instrument Materials | Aluminum, stainless steel |
Carrying Case Material | Cut polyurethane interior, scuff resistant nylon exterior cover |
Carrying Case Weight | 260 grams |
Carrying Case Dimensions | 274 x 89 x 197 mm (W x H x D). |
The conclusion is that 1 hour exposure at 550 W/m 2 in Solarbox is equivalent to 24 hours in Europe and to 5.3 hours in Miami., the acceleration factor may be nearly doubled increasing Irradiance up to 1000 W/m.
UV POWER PUCK ® II
The radiometers that first set the standard for the UV industry are now setting a new standard with advanced features and an easy to read display, multiple user selectable modes, and PC communications for data logging and trending capabilities.
UVICURE Plus II and UV Power Puck II are widely used throughout the global UV industry. With user selectable sample rates, these reliable instruments can be used for fast conveyor lines or slower lines.
Easy to Use. Single Button for On/Off and Run
Colorful, Easy to Read Display
Select low, medium, or high intensity for the graphical display brightness.
Operating Ranges
The UV Power Puck II instruments are now available in three operating or dynamic ranges.
The standard (10 Watt) unit works well for high power curing applications.
The new Mid Range unit (1 Watt) works well with lower power arc lamps and applications with lamps that are non-focused or a little further away from the cure surface.
The Low Power unit (100 mW) works well in exposure systems and applications with low power lamps.
Display | Easy to Read, Yellow Text on Black Background |
Suggested Operating Ranges | Standard High Range: UVA, UVB, UVV - 100mW/cm² to 10W/cm² / UVC - 10mW/cm² to 1W/cm² Mid-Range: UVA, UVB, UVV -10mW/cm 2 to 1W/cm 2 / UVC: 1mW/cm 2 to 100mW /cm 2 Low Power: UVA, UVB, UVV - 1mW/cm² to 100mW/cm² / UVC - 1mW/cm 2 to 100mW/cm 2 Units will “turn on” and display data at irradiance values much lower than the suggested Operating Ranges. The suggested Operating Ranges are where the instrument performs best. |
Accuracy | +/- 10%; +/- 5% typical |
Spectral Ranges (UV Power Puck® II) | 4-channel continuous monitoring .Standard version: 320-390nm (UVA), 280-320nm (UVB), 250- 260nm (UVC), 395-445nm (UVV) / UVA2 Version: 380-410nm (UVA2 replaces the UVC band). |
| Spatial Response | Approximately cosine |
Operating Temperature | 0-75°C Internal temperature; tolerates high external temperatures for short periods (audible alarm indicates when temperature has exceeded tolerance) |
Time-Out Period | 2 minutes DISPLAY mode (no key activity). A no time-out mode can be activated by EIT-IM. |
Battery | Two user-replaceable AAA Alkaline Cells |
| Battery Life | Approx. 20 hours with display on |
Dimensions | 4.60 x 0.50 inches; 117 mm x 12.7 mm (D x H) |
Weight | 289 grams |
Instrument Materials | Aluminum, stainless steel |
Carrying Case Material | Cut polyurethane interior, scuff resistant nylon exterior cover |
Carrying Case Weight | 260 grams |
Carrying Case Dimensions | 274 x 89 x 197 mm (W x H x D). |
