What is a Q-SUN Xenon Tester?
The Q-SUN Xenon Test Chamber is an advanced research, development, and quality control instrument designed to test materials exposed to direct sunlight, sunlight through window glass, or indoor lighting conditions.
With various models and configuration options available, Q-SUN chambers can be customized to suit a wide range of testing requirements.
Three core models are available to support virtually any laboratory xenon testing application:
- Q-SUN Xe-1 tabletop model
- Q-SUN Xe-2 rotating rack model
- Q-SUN Xe-3 large flat-array model
All models provide comprehensive weathering, lightfastness, and photostability testing capabilities while complying with major international industry standards.
Q-SUN test chambers are widely used across industries to support:
- New material selection
- Product improvement
- Formulation change evaluation
- Durability and weather resistance testing
Specifications
The Q-SUN Xenon Test Chamber is designed to simulate UV exposure, extreme temperatures, and humidity conditions on materials.
Its advanced features provide highly accurate and reliable testing results for evaluating product durability under harsh environmental conditions.
Q-SUN I Xe-1
Q-SUN Xenon Tester Features
- Xenon lamp technology
- Optical filters
- Temperature monitoring & control
- Versatile specimen mounting
- Irradiance control
- Water spray system
- Optional hot water immersion (Xe-1-WE)
- Optional chiller for low-temperature applications (Xe-1-BCE and Xe-1-SCE)
- Advanced software & operation system
Q-SUN Xenon Tester Calibration
Temperature Calibration
The onboard black panel temperature sensor on the Q-SUN Xe-1 and the optional chamber air temperature sensor require periodic calibration by the user to ensure accurate and consistent testing results.
Irradiance Calibration
The onboard SOLAR EYE irradiance sensor also requires periodic calibration to maintain testing accuracy and consistency.
ISO 17025 Accredited Recalibration
The UC202 thermometer and UC20 radiometer should be recalibrated annually.
These cost-effective single-use devices can either:
- Be replaced yearly with newly calibrated units
- Be returned to Q-Lab for affordable recalibration services
Accessories
Versatile Specimen Mounting
The flat specimen tray of the Q-SUN Xe-1 provides flexibility for testing specimens of various sizes and shapes.
Specimen holders are available for:
- Flat panels and plaques
- Bottles
- Test tubes
- Cosmetic products
- Golf balls
- Other 3D components
Drain Pump
An optional drain pump is available for Xe-1 models.
The drain pump is required when drainage tubing must rise more than 100 mm (4 inches) above floor level before reaching the drain system.
Adapter Wedge
Q-Lab also offers a 0° adapter wedge to tilt the Xe-1 chamber backward so the specimen tray remains horizontal.
This helps:
- Retain water on specimens instead of allowing runoff
- Prevent soft or viscous materials from flowing
- Keep liquid specimens level during testing
Water Purification System
To significantly reduce operating costs for optional water spray systems, Q-Lab offers a water recirculation purification system that reuses water typically discharged into drains.
This system can save:
- More than 1,000 liters of purified water per day during water spray testing cycles
The savings can often offset system costs within months.
Advantages of Q-SUN Xenon Tester in Material Testing
Unlike systems that merely recirculate contaminated water, the Q-Lab recirculation system also repurifies the water.
Core components include:
- Water reservoir
- Pump
- Flow adjustment valve
- Repurification cartridge
- Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) purity monitor
Xenon Arc Lamp for Full-Spectrum Light
The Q-SUN Xe-1 uses a single air-cooled xenon arc lamp.
Advantages include:
- Lower operating and maintenance costs compared to water-cooled systems
- Typical lamp life up to 3000 hours at standard irradiance
- 1000 hours at high irradiance
Optical Filter Options for Environmental Simulation
Q-SUN optical filters are highly durable and maintain required spectral properties over extended usage periods without noticeable aging effects.
Different filters allow simulation of:
- Direct sunlight
- Indoor lighting
- Window-filtered sunlight
- Specialized environmental conditions
Affordable Alternative Lamps for Atlas Weather-Ometer®
Q-Lab also provides alternative water-cooled lamps compatible with:
- Atlas Weather-Ometer® Ci35
- Ci35A
- Ci65
- Ci65A
- Ci4000
- Ci4400
- Ci5000
These replacement lamps are designed to deliver spectral irradiance comparable to original Atlas lamps while complying with:
- ISO
- ASTM
- SAE
- AATCC standards
Applications of Q-SUN Xenon Tester Across Industries
The Q-SUN Xenon Test Chamber plays a critical role across multiple industries requiring accelerated weathering and UV resistance testing.
Automotive Industry
Used to evaluate:
- Paint durability
- Plastic aging resistance
- Rubber weathering performance
- Interior and exterior material degradation
Plastics and Polymer Industry
Helps assess:
- UV resistance
- Color stability
- Crack resistance
- Structural degradation under extreme weather exposure
Textile and Apparel Industry
Supports testing for:
- Outdoor fabrics
- Sportswear
- Fade resistance
- UV durability
Paints and Coatings Industry
Used to test:
- Coating durability
- Color retention
- Weather resistance
- Outdoor material performance
Electronics Industry
Evaluates:
- Plastic housing durability
- Coating stability
- Moisture resistance
- UV degradation on electronic materials
Packaging Industry
Helps manufacturers select durable packaging materials capable of protecting products from:
- UV exposure
- Moisture
- Outdoor environmental damage
Energy and Solar Panel Industry
Used to test:
- Solar panel durability
- UV resistance
- Long-term environmental stability
- Performance under harsh conditions
Q-SUN Xenon Tester Supplier in Indonesia
Maha Chemicals is the official supplier of Q-SUN Xenon Test Chamber in Indonesia.
With its broad industrial applications and advanced testing capabilities, Q-SUN Xenon Tester helps manufacturers evaluate and protect material performance using safe and user-friendly technology.
For more information, contact us at id@maha.asia.
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