Weather-Ometer

For over 100 years, Atlas instruments have revolutionized the science of weather durability testing. The new Atlas Ci4400 Weather-Ometer® is our most advanced instrument yet providing easy and effortless operation, unmatched uniformity, increased capacity and a sleeker design, delivering unparalleled value and performance. With its user-friendly touch screen interface and ergonomic features, the best-in-class just got even better.

Unmatched Repeatability and Reproducibility

Design and engineering innovations in the airflow, irradiance and control systems have dramatically reduced variability in critical test parameters. As a result, the Ci4400 achieves new levels of temperature, humidity and light exposure uniformity.

Features

• 6500 W water-cooled xenon arc lamp system
• Total exposure area of 7,300 cm2 (1,130 in2)
• 3-tier inclined specimen rack with removable sections
• Full color 15″ touch screen user interface display of all test parameters
• Direct setting and control of irradiance: 340nm, 420nm, or 300-400nm
• Direct setting and control of BPT/BST
• Direct setting and control of relative humidity
• Direct setting and control of chamber air temperature
• Display of diagnostic messages
• 14 factory pre-programmed test methods
• Space for 12 custom programs; sub-cycle capability
• Multi-language capability (Chinese, Czech, English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Turkish)
• Streaming data output via Ethernet or USB port. USB thumb drive included
• SmartLight^TM monitor verifies that correct light capsule is installed
• Specimen and rack spray
• Filter combinations available to meet all common test methods
• Air intake filter
• CS-9 xenon lamp cooling system
• Water purity indicator with alarm
• Test status indicator light
• Fold-out tray to hold sample racks, logbooks, consumables, or laptop computers
• Chamber door with lockable latch
• Easy access to chamber for routine maintenance
• Calibrated xenon reference lamp or Xenocal for Ci calibrator
• Chamber viewing window in door
• Universal electrical configurations to meet local frequency, voltage, and electrical requirements
• Designed to meet CE, UL, ISO, EN, and CSA safety requirements
• Automatic test countdown based on time or radiant exposure
• VibraSonic^TM Humidification System

Contact us today to see how we can help you get the most from your weathering tests and processes.

Standards

The listed standards and specifications may include several alternative testing options. The instrument meets at least one option in any listed standard. Standards are subject to change without notification, which may result in a change in testing technology. Always check the revision status of a standard with the responsible Standards Development Organization. If unsure about instrument compliance, please contact your local sales representative.

• AATCC TM16.3

Colorfastness to Light: Xenon-Arc

• AATCC TM169

Weather Resistance of Textiles: Xenon Lamp Exposure

• AATCC TM16E

Colorfastness to Light

• ASTM C1257

Standard Test Method for Accelerated Weathering of Solvent-Release-Type Sealants

• ASTM C1442

Standard Practice for Conducting Tests on Sealants Using Artificial Weathering Apparatus

• ASTM C1501

Standard Test Method for Color Stability of Building Construction Sealants as Determined by Laboratory Accelerated Weathering Procedures

• ASTM C1519

Standard Test Method for Evaluating Durability of Building Construction Sealants by Laboratory Accelerated Weathering Procedures

• ASTM C732

Standard Test Method for Aging Effects of Artificial Weathering on Latex Sealants

• ASTM C734

Standard Test Method for Low-Temperature Flexibility of Latex Sealants After Artificial Weathering

• ASTM C793

Standard Test Method for Effects of Accelerated Weathering on Elastomeric Joint Sealants

• ASTM D1148

Standard Test Method for Rubber Deterioration/Discoloration from Ultraviolet (UV) or UV/Visible Radiation and Heat Exposure of Light-Colored Surfaces

• ASTM D1670

Standard Test Method for Failure End Point in Accelerated and Outdoor Weathering of Bituminous Materials

• ASTM D2565

Standard Practice for Xenon Arc Exposure of Plastics Intended for Outdoor Applications

• ASTM D3424

Standard Test Methods for Evaluating the Relative Lightfastness and Weatherability of Printed Matter

• ASTM D3451

Standard Guide for Testing Coating Powders and Powder Coatings

• ASTM D4101

Standard Specification for Polypropylene Injection and Extrusion Materials

• ASTM D4303

Standard Test Methods for Lightfastness of Pigments Used in Artists’ Paints

• ASTM D4355

Standard Test Method for Deterioration of Geotextiles from Exposure to Ultraviolet Light and Water (Xenon-Arc Type Apparatus)

• ASTM D4434

Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Sheet Roofing

• ASTM D4459

Standard Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposure of Plastics Intended for Indoor Applications

• ASTM D4637

Standard Specification for EPDM Sheet Used in Single-Ply Roof Membrane

• ASTM D4798

Standard Test Method for Accelerated Weathering Test Conditions and Procedures for Bituminous Materials (Xenon-Arc Method)

• ASTM D4811

Standard Specification for Nonvulcanized (Uncured) Rubber Sheet Used as Roof Flashing

• ASTM D5010

Standard Guide for Testing Printing Inks and Related Materials

• ASTM D5019

Standard Specification for Reinforced CSM (Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene) Sheet Used in Single-Ply Roof Membrane

• ASTM D5071

Standard Practice for Exposure of Photodegradable Plastics in a Xenon Arc Apparatus

• ASTM D5383

Standard Practice for Visual Determination of the Lightfastness of Art Materials by Art Technologists

• ASTM D5398

Standard Practice for Visual Evaluation of the Lightfastness of Art Materials by the User

• ASTM D5819

Standard Guide for Selecting Test Methods for Experimental Evaluation of Geosynthetic Durability

• ASTM D6083

Standard Specification for Liquid Applied Acrylic Coating Used in Roofing

• ASTM D6551

Standard Practice for Accelerated Weathering of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes by Xenon-Arc Exposure Apparatus

• ASTM D6577

Standard Guide for Testing Industrial Protective Coatings

• ASTM D6662

Standard Specification for Polyolefin-Based Plastic Lumber Decking Boards

• ASTM D6695

Standard Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposures of Paint and Related Coatings

• ASTM D6878

Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Polyolefin Based Sheet Roofing

• ASTM D750

Standard Test Method for Rubber Deterioration Using Artificial Weathering Apparatus

• ASTM D7869

Standard Practice for Xenon Arc Exposure Test with Enhanced Light and Water Exposure for Transportation Coatings

• ASTM D904

Standard Practice for Exposure of Adhesive Specimens to Artificial Light

• ASTM F1164

Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Transparent Plastics Exposed to Accelerated Weathering Combined with Biaxial Stress

• ASTM F1515

Standard Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resilient Flooring by Color Change

• ASTM F2366

Standard Practice for Determining the Relative Lightfastness of Ink Jet Prints Exposed to Window Filtered Daylight Using a Xenon-Arc Light Apparatus

• 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

• FLTM BO 116-01

Resistance to interior weathering

• GB/T 10485

Road vehicles- Lighting and light-signaling devices- Environmental endurance

• GB/T 14522

Accelerated weathering test method for plastics, coatings and rubber materials used for machinery industrial products

• GB/T 16259

Test method for accelerated weathering of building materials

• GB/T 16422

Plastics — Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources -Part 2: Xenon-arc lamps

• GB/T 16991

Textiles–Test for color fastness–Color fastness and ageing to artificial light at high temperatures: Xenon-arc

• GB/T 1865

Paints and varnishes–Artificial weathering and exposure to artificial radiation—Exposure to filtered xenon- arc radiation

• GB/T 18833

Retro-reflective sheeting for road traffic signs

• GB/T 29061

Performance films for glass in buildings

• GB/T 32088

Accelerated weathering test methods of automotive nonmetallic components and materials using a xenon-arc apparatus

• GB/T 3511

Rubber, vulcanized- Test method for resistance to artificial weathering (xenon-arc)

• GB/T 5137

Automotive safety glass test method

• GB/T 6151

Textiles-Tests for color fastness-General principle of testing

• GB/T 8427

Textiles – Tests for color fastness – Color fastness to artificial light: Xenon arc fading lamp test

• GB/T 8430

Textiles – Tests for color fastness to artificial weathering – Xenon-arc fading lamp test

• GM 9125P

Procedures for Laboratory Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Materials

• GME 60292

Designation of Colour Fastness and Resistance to Artificial Light

• GMW 14162

Colorfastness to Artificial Weathering

• GMW 14170

Coating Requirements for Elastomeric Seals

• GMW 14650

Performance Requirements for Exterior Plastic Parts

• GMW 3414

Test Method for Artificial Weathering of Automotive Interior Trim Materials

• Hyundai MS 210-05

Molded Plastic Parts – Interior Use

• Hyundai MS 300-32

Standard Test Method – Woven, Knit

• IEC 60068-2-5

Environmental testing – Part 2-5: Tests – Test S: Simulated solar radiation at ground level and guidance for solar radiation testing and weathering

• IEC 61345

UV test for photovoltaic (PV) modules

• 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 105-B07

Textiles – Tests for Colour Fastness – Part B07: Colour Fastness to Light of Textiles Wetted with Artificial Perspiration

• ISO 105-B10

Textiles – Tests for colour fastness – Part B10: Artificial weathering – Exposure to filtered xenon-arc radiation

• ISO 11341

Paints and Varnishes – Artificial Weathering and Exposure to Artificial Radiation – Exposure to Filtered Xenon-Arc Radiation

• ISO 12040

Graphic technology – Prints and printing inks – Assessment of light fastness using filtered xenon arc light

• ISO 16474-1

Paints and varnishes – Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources – Part 1: General guidance

• ISO 16474-2

Paints and varnishes – Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources – Part 2: Xenon-arc lamps

• ISO 18909

Photography – Processed photographic colour films and paper prints – Methods for measuring image stability

• ISO 18930

Imaging materials – Pictorial colour reflection prints – Methods for evaluating image stability under outdoor conditions

• ISO 18937

Imaging materials – Photographic reflection prints – Methods for measuring indoor light stability

• ISO 29664

Plastics – Artificial Weathering Including Acidic Deposition

• ISO 3917

Road vehicles – Safety glazing materials – Test methods for resistance to radiation, high temperature, humidity, fire and simulated weathering

• 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

• JASO M346

Light-exposure test method by xenon-arc lamp for automotive interior part

• JASO M351

Automotive parts – Accelerated weathering testing method by xenon-arc lamp for exterior parts

• JIS B 7754

Light-exposure and light-and-water-exposure apparatus(xenon arc lamp type)

• JIS D 0205

Test Method of Weatherability for Automotive Parts

• MIL-STD 810F

Environmental engineering considerations and laboratory tests – Part 2: Laboratory test methods – 505.4: Solar radiation (Sunshine)

• MIL-STD 810G

Environmental engineering considerations and laboratory tests – Part 2: Laboratory test methods – 505.5: Solar radiation (Sunshine)

• Peugeot Citroen (PSA) D27 1389

Paint Coatings Rubbers and Plastics – Artificial Ageing by Weather-Ometer

• Peugeot Citroen (PSA) D47 1431

Materials and Parts in the Passenger Compartment Appearance Behaviour to Artificial Light at High and Mean Temperatures

• Renault D27 1911

Rubber and Plastic Paint Coatings – Artificial Ageing by Weather Ometer

• Renault D47 1431

Materials and Passenger Compartment Parts Behaviour of the Appearance to Artificial Light at High and Medium Temperatures

• SAE J1885

Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Interior Trim Components Using a Controlled Irradiance Water Cooled Xenon-Arc Apparatus

• SAE J1960

Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Exterior Materials Using a Controlled Irradiance Water-Cooled Xenon Arc Apparatus

• SAE J2412

Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Interior Trim Components Using a Controlled Irradiance Xenon-Arc Apparatus

• SAE J2413

Protocol To Verify Performance of New Xenon Arc Test Apparatus

• SAE J2527

Performance Based Standard for Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Exterior Materials Using A Controlled Irradiance 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 – Colorfastness and ageing test against light at high temperatures: Xenon arc

• VW PV 1303

Non-metallic materials – Lightfastness test for interior parts

• VW PV 3929

Non-Metallic Materials – Weather Ageing in Dry, Hot Climate

• VW PV 3930

Non-Metallic Materials – Weathering in Moist, Hot Climate