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Ci4000 Xenon Weather-Ometer®


Ci4000 Xenon Weather-Ometer®
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Ci4000 Xenon Weather-Ometer®
The Ci4000 Weather-Ometer®, with its advanced digital control system, represents monumental achievement in applying digital and optical technologies in an easy to use laboratory weathering instrument. The Ci4000 is approved by many OEMs in the automotive, paints and coatings, and plastics industries as the exclusive platform to deliver accurate, reproducible and repeatable results for predicting service life. The Ci4000 has been certified CE, UL, CSA, ISO and EN compliant.



  • 6500 W water cooled xenon arc lamp system
  • Total exposure area of 6,500 cm2 (1,008 in2)
  • TFT full color 10.4" touch screen control panel display of all test parameters
  • Direct setting and control of Irradiance
  • Direct setting and control of BPT/BST (Temperature range: BPT 40º to 110º C; BST 40º to 120º C)
  • Direct setting and control of Relative Humidity (Precise humidity control: 10% RH to 75% RH in light cycles and up to 100% in dark cycles)
  • Direct setting and control of Specimen and Chamber Air Temperature (Dry Bulb)
  • Display of diagnostics messages
  • 14 factory pre-programmed Test Methods; space for 12 custom programs
  • Multi-language capability (English, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Spanish)
  • SmartDamper to reduce test variability in chamber temperature and humidity and compensates for changes in ambient laboratory conditions
  • SmartLight Monitor to verify that the correct light capsule is installed
  • Controlled irradiance up to 2 sun levels for higher acceleration based on your test requirements
  • Certified CE, UL, CSA, ISO and EN compliant
  • Specimen and rack spray
  • Filter combinations available for tailoring the spectral output of the xenon arc lamp
  • Streaming Data Output via memory Card or RS232 or Both Simultaneously (includes Smart Card Reader)
  • Air heater
  • Main power disconnect switch
  • 3-tier specimen rack (Specimen Holders not included) Additional Specimen Holders available
  • Water purity indicator
  • Calibrated xenon reference lamp
  • Chamber viewing window in door
  • Test Chamber of 316 Stainless Steel
  • Universal electrical configurations to meet local frequency, voltage, and electrical requirements
  • Filter combinations
  • Six channel printing chart recorder without serial interface
  • Dual ASTM/BPT and DIN/BST Black Panel Temperature Measurement/Control including ASTM/BPT and DIN/BST sensors
  • Monitoring of second wavelength: 300-4000 nm, 340 nm, 420 nm or LUX including beam splitter, dual filter housing and lamp calibration
  • Refrigeration coils installed in air duct
  • XenoCal irradiance calibration device for independent irradiance calibration and measurement at the sample plane
  • Leg Extensions (elevates unit 15 cm and provides leveling pads
  • Casters (4 legs) including adapters and installation iunstructions
  • Sensor, Black PT1000 BPT
  • Sensor, White PT1000 BPT
  • Sensor, Black PT1000 BST
  • Sensor, White PT1000 BST
  • Auxiliary filter lantern for meeting special test requirements
  • LiquiAir self contained xenon lamp cooling system
Reference Test Specifications include:
Reference Test Specifications include:
  • AATCC TM16-2007
    Colorfastness to Light
  • ASTM G155
    Standard Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials
  • ASTM D6695
    Standard Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposures of Paint and Related Coatings
  • ASTM D6551
    Standard Practice for Accelerated Weathering of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes by Xenon-Arc Exposure Apparatus
  • ASTM D5071
    Standard Practice for Exposure of Photodegradable Plastics in a Xenon Arc Apparatus
  • ASTM D4798
    Standard Test Method for Accelerated Weathering Test Conditions and Procedures for Bituminous Materials (Xenon-Arc Method)
  • ASTM D4459
    Standard Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposure of Plastics Intended for Indoor Applications
  • ASTM D4355
    Standard Test Method for Deterioration of Geotextiles from Exposure to Ultraviolet Light and Water (Xenon-Arc Type Apparatus)
  • ASTM D4303
    Standard Test Methods for Lightfastness of Pigments Used in Artists' Paints
  • ASTM D3424
    Standard Test Methods for Evaluating the Relative Lightfastness and Weatherability of Printed Matter
  • ASTM D904
    Standard Practice for Exposure of Adhesive Specimens to Artificial Light
  • ASTM C1442
    Standard Practice for Conducting Tests on Sealants Using Artificial Weathering Apparatus
  • ISO 3917
    Road vehicles - Safety glazing materials - Test methods for resistance to radiation, high temperature, humidity, fire and simulated weathering
  • ISO 105-B02
    Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part B02: Colour fastness to artificial light: Xenon arc fading lamp test
  • ISO 105-B04
    Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part B04: Colour fastness to weathering: Xenon arc test
  • ISO 105-B06
    Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part B06: Colour fastness and ageing to artificial light at high temperatures: Xenon arc fading lamp test
  • 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 12040
    Graphic technology - Prints and printing inks - Assessment of light fastness using filtered xenon arc light
  • JASO M346
    Light-exposure test method by xenon-arc lamp for automotive interior part
  • SAE J2412
    Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Interior Trim Components Using a Controlled Irradiance Xenon-Arc Apparatus
  • SAE J2527
    Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Exterior Materials Using a Controlled Irradiance Water Cooled Xenon-Arc Apparatus
  • VDA 621-429
    Tests for automotive coatings - Weathering test for colour fastness
  • VDA 621-430
    Tests for automotive coatings - Test for resistance to cracking of 2 layer metallic clear coats
  • VDA 75202
    Automotive interior materials - Colourfastness and ageing test against light at high temperatures: Xenon arc
  • PV 1303
    Non-metallic materials - Lightfastness test for interior parts
  • PV 3929
    Non-Metallic Materials - Weather Ageing in Dry, Hot Climate
  • VW PV 3930
    Non-Metallic Materials - Weathering in Moist, Hot Climate
  • AATCC TM16-1998
    Colorfastness to Light
  • AATCC TM169
    Weather Resistance of Textiles: Xenon Lamp Exposure
  • ASTM G151
    Standard Practice for Exposing Nonmetallic Materials in Accelerated Test Devices that Use Laboratory Light Sources
  • FLTM BI 160-01
    Test method
  • GME 60292
    Designation of Colour Fastness and Resistance to Artificial Light
  • GMW 3414
    Test Method for Artificial Weathering of Automotive Interior Trim Materials
  • ISO 11341
    Paints and varnishes - Artificial weathering and exposure to artificial radiation - exposure to filtered xenon-arc radiation
  • MIL-STD 810F
    Environmental engineering considerations and laboratory tests - Part 2: Laboratory test methods - 505.4: Solar radiation (Sunshine)
  • D27 1389
    Revetements de peintures, caotchchoucs et plastiques, vieillissment artificiel au weather Ometer
  • D27 1911
    Revetements de peintures caoutchouc et plastiques vieillissment artificiel au weather Ometer
  • Burner Socket, Xenon
  • Outer Filter, Borosilicate
  • Outer Filter, Soda Lime
  • Outer Filter, Quartz
  • Outer Filter, Type S Boro
  • Inner Filter, Borosilicate
  • Inner Filter, Quartz
  • Inner Filter, Type S Boro
  • Inner Filter, CIRA
  • Xenon Burner Tube 6500 W
  • Air Filter, Polyfoam Ci4000
  • Filter Cartridge 5 Micron
  • Filter Cartridge 5 Micron and Charcoal
  • Filter Cartridge 20 Micron
  • Blue Filter Sack (Pkg. of 2)
  • Red Filter Sack (Pkg. of 2)
  • Demineralizer Cartridge Blue
  • Test Mask SL8A-3T
  • Test Mask CD3-3T
  • Card FR SL 8 Record
  • Card DL 841 WO Test
  • Card FO-TC Test
  • Mask SL-8A
  • Mask CD3 Test
  • Sample Mounting Card - CD
  • Sample Mounting Card - SL
  • Sample Mounting Card - SL-X
  • Sample Mounting Card - 3 Tier
  • Wick 7-1/2 LG 2-3/8 W (Pkg. of 10)
  • Wick 3-1/4 x 2-1/8 (Pkg. of 10)
  • Wick 4 LG 3/8 WD (Pkg. of 10)
  • Chart Paper Roll, Type A Rustrak
  • Arm Replacement Fiber Pen
  • Pen Felt tip, Blue, Honeywell
  • Pen Felt tip, Red, Honeywell
  • Chart Fanfold - 2 Pen Recorder 0-100° C
  • Pen, Red - 2 Pen Recorder
  • Pen, Blue - 2 Pen Recorder
  • Chart Paper 10-70° C, Honeywell (13087)
  • Chart Paper 50-150° F, Honeywell (12508)
  • Chart Paper, Yokogawa 6 Channel
  • Chart Paper 50-158° F, Honeywell (13875)
  • Pen Filter Tip Red
  • Chart Fanfold 0-100° C, Rectilinear
  • Chart Paper 50-150° F, Foxboro (898636)
  • Chart Paper 10-65° C, Foxboro (808120)
  • Ribbon Cassette, Yokogawa 6 Channel

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