SUNTEST CPS+

The Atlas SUNTEST CPS+ is the small entry model. CPS+ is the most widely used benchtop xenon instrument in the world. Its compact design, easy handling and proven reliability make it the ideal quality control and R&D screening device for a variety of industries, such as plastics, packaging, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and many more.

1x 1500 W air-cooled Xenon Lamps
560 cm² exposure area
Direct Setting and Control of Irradiance in the wavelength range 300-800 nm / Lux; or 300-400 nm / 340 nm
Direct Setting and Control of Black Standard Temperature (BST)
Display of Chamber Air Temperature
Display of Test Values and Diagnostic Messages
Parameter Check
Two pre-programmed test methods
Storage for 6 user-defined test methods
Multilingual User Interface
Benchtop design 90 x 35 x 35 cm
Static, horizontal exposure area for flat or 3D specimen
Fan-controlled BST from 45-100 °C (without chiller unit SunCool)
Non-aging reflector and filter system, consistent of selectively reflecting mirrors and a coated quartz
Switch-off choices Radiant Exposure or Test Time
Base Filter as carrier for additional optical filters
Data output via serial interface RS232
Internally integrated Memory Card for Software Updates

Light Monitor 300-400nm
Light Monitor 300-800nm
Humidity Sensor for measuring relative humidity during testing

"Solar Standard"
Daylight filter
Solar ID65 filter
Store Light® filter
SunCal Lux BST - Calibrated Lux-Sensor for calibration (via IBM compatible PC) of illuminance (lx) and radiant exposure (lxh), combined with calibrated BST sensor for calibration of Black Standard Temperature in °C
SunCool Chiller
SunFlood:40 litre temperature controlled immersion system for testing the weather resistance of materials, e.g. paints, plastics or building materials
SunTray
Water-cooled specimen table for exposure of thermo-sensitive samples
Window Glass Filter
ICH-D10/20/30 sample holders for preparation of 1-3 mm powder samples (Pharma)
SunCal BB 300-400 BST sensor for calibration of irradiance in W/m² in the wavelength range 300-400 nm and for calibration of BST in °C
SunCal WB 300-800 BST sensor for calibration of irradiance in W/m² in the wavelength range 300-800 nm and for calibration of BST in °C

ISO 10977
Photography - Processed photographic colour films and paper prints - Methods for measuring image stability
ISO 11431
Building construction - Jointing products - Determination of adhesion/cohesion properties of saelants after exposure to heat, water and artificial light through glass
ISO 11979-5
Ophtalmic implants - Intraocular lenses - Part 5: Biocompatibility
ISO 4049
Dentistry. Polymer-base filling, restorative and luting materials
ISO 4892-1
Plastics - Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources - Part 1: General guidance
ISO 4892-2
Plastics - Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources - Part 2: Xenon-arc sources
ISO 7491
Dental materials - Determination of colour stability
ISO/DIS 24443
Determination of sunscreen UVA photoprotection in vitro
DIN EN ISO 4892-2
Plastics - Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources - Part 2: Xenon-arc sources
ASTM D3424
Standard Test Methods for Evaluating the Relative Lightfastness and Weatherability of Printed Matter
ASTM D5071
Standard Practice for Exposure of Photodegradable Plastics in a Xenon Arc Apparatus
ASTM D6695
Standard Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposures of Paint and Related Coatings
ASTM G151
Standard Practice for Exposing Nonmetallic Materials in Accelerated Test Devices that Use Laboratory Light Sources
ASTM G155
Standard Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials
COLIPA 2011
METHOD FOR THE IN VITRO DETERMINATION OF UVA PROTECTION PROVIDED BY SUNSCREEN PRODUCTS
Final Rule FDA-1978-N-0018
Labeling and Effectiveness Testing; Sunscreen Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human Use
ICH Guideline Q1B
Guideline for the photostability testing of new drug substances and products
VICH GL4
Guideline on Stability Testing - Photostability Testing of New Veterinary Drug Substances and Medicinal Products