First Look at Ballastco UV Test Chamber: What is UV Test Chamber?
To briefly summarize, the BallatCo UV Test Chamber is a product used to measure the resistance of materials to UV light. Before introducing the UV test chamber in more detail, it's important to explain what UV light actually means.
What is UV?
Ultraviolet (UV) is a form of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than visible light but longer than X-rays. It is found in sunlight and accounts for approximately 10% of the total electromagnetic radiation emitted by the Sun. UV light can cause chemical reactions in products and cause many substances to glow.
What is UV Test Chamber?
UV test chamber simulates damaging effects of long term outdoor exposure of materials and coatings by exposing test samples to varying conditions of the most aggressive components of weathering – ultraviolet radiation, moisture and heat. Argesim Technology has designed a UV Test Cabinet for this purpose. The UV weathering cabinet is a device designed to analyze the effects of UV rays on materials and test SEVEN radiation sensors in a laboratory environment. This cabinet uses an ultraviolet light source to simulate the effects of sunlight at specified temperatures. It allows for quicker observation of changes that products or materials used in production may undergo as a result of prolonged outdoor exposure. This allows for detailed assessment of the short-term effects of sunlight on a product or material.
What is the working principle of UV Test Chamber?
After the electrical connection is made, the cabin is turned on using the On/Off button. The sensor to be tested is placed inside the cabin and connected. The settings menu is accessed and the required limits for the test are set. Parameters such as Temperature Limit, Total Irradiance Limit, and Lamp Life are entered and saved. After resetting the previous test data, the Start button initiates a new test. During the test, the Instantaneous Elapsed Time and Instantaneous Irradiance values can be monitored on the screen. The current and remaining lifespans of the lamps can also be monitored on the screen. The on-screen display is used to monitor the cabin interior temperature. If the temperature reaches the specified upper limit, the system generates an alarm and stops the test. If there are no temperature problems, the test is completed when the total irradiance limit is reached.
What are the advantages of UV Test Chamber?
• The device can be easily moved and secured thanks to the handle and wheels.
• The test chamber is made of stainless steel chrome sheet metal and high-temperature-resistant sandwich panels.
• Four UV lamps can be connected to the UV chamber, each rated at 230 volts and 300 watts.
• The chamber contains a fan motor and a spiral radiator. These provide cool air to reduce the effects of the high temperatures of the UV lamps.
• Temperature and radiation results during the test can be monitored in real time via the PLC screen.
• It has low electricity consumption.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the dimensions of UV Test Chamber?
Cabin Interior Dimensions: 510mm x 510mm x 710mm (W x L x H)
Cabin Exterior Dimensions: 782mm x 1032mm x 1066mm (W x L x H)
2. What is the delivery time for a UV Test Chamber?
The delivery time is 4 weeks.
3. What is the warranty period?
The warranty period is one year against manufacturer defects.