• Two models: The XXL is ideal for lightfastness testing and the XXL+ with its rain and humidity functions also ideal for weathering testing.
• Measurement and control of Chamber Air Temperature (CHT, max. 70° C during light phase)
• 3 air-cooled xenon lamps with adjustable power range between 1.7 and 2.1 kW
• Static, flat sample array, maximum exposure area 3081 cm2
• Specimen tray with 5° slope (as recommended in many standards) for optimum spray water drain
• Measurement and control of irradiance, broad band in the UV range (300-400 nm) in W/m2, or narrow band at 340 nm or at 420 nm in W/(m2nm); switch between control points without having to change hardware
• Measurement and control of Black Standard Temperature (BST, max. 100º C during light phase) or Black Panel Temperature (BPT) at sample level
• Selectable temperature control: CHT or dual control of CHT and BST/BPT
• Measurement and control of relative humidity (only Suntest XXL+)
• Ultrasonic humidification and specimen spray system (only Suntest XXL+)
• Microprocessor control with latest generation fibre optic data transfer
• Multi-colour graphic display to monitor test parameters, test status, graphical progress, etc.
• Tiltable control panel to increase operation comfort
• Easy to operate through numerical keypad and function keys like curser and basic functions
• Simplified menu driven programming with 10 free programmable tests plus pre-programmed standard tests with up to 12 phases each
• Internal memory chip for independent storage of instrument data
• Interface for external SmartMedia card to upload and download data
• Selectable automatic switch-off: irradiation time, total testing time or radiant exposure
• On screen diagnostics for preventive maintenance, calibration and trouble shooting.
• Auto start after power failure
• Software language selectable between German and English
• PC interface RS232 and USB type B
• Non-ageing aluminium reflector (13 segments) and basic quartz filter with IR-reflective coating, limiting UV radiation below 270 nm
• Water supply and integrated water reservoir (50 l, only Suntest® XXL+)
• Electrical version: 400 V ± 10 %, 50/60 Hz, 3/N/PE, AC, CEE (32 A, 5 poles, 6 h) (other voltages on request)
• Instrument dimensions: (W x D x H): 901 x 913 x 1720 mm
• Instrument weight: approx. 280 kg (XXL), 290 kg (XXL+)

Reference Test Specifications include:

Meets ASTM C1501, D3451, D4101, D5010, D5794, D6083, D6577, D6662, D6695

AATCC TM16-2003
Colorfastness to Light

AATCC TM169
Weather Resistance of Textiles: Xenon Lamp Exposure

ASTM D6551
Standard Practice for Accelerated Weathering of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes by Xenon-Arc Exposure Apparatus

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

ASTM D3424
Standard Test Methods for Evaluating the Relative Lightfastness and Weatherability of Printed Matter

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 D4459
Standard Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposure of Plastics Intended for Indoor Applications

ASTM D4798
Standard Test Method for Accelerated Weathering Test Conditions and Procedures for Bituminous Materials (Xenon-Arc Method)

ASTM D5071
Standard Practice for Exposure of Photodegradable Plastics in a Xenon Arc 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

ISO 4049
Dentistry. Polymer-base filling, restorative and luting materials

ISO 7491
Dental materials - Determination of colour stability

ISO 4892-2
Plastics - Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources - Part 2: Xenon-arc sources

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 18909
Photography - Processed photographic colour films and paper prints - Methods for measuring image stability

ISO 4892-1
Plastics - Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources - Part 1: General guidance

• Set of two specimen trays

• Set of cover plates "Standard"

• Set of five specimen trays

• Set of cover masks with aperture sizes of 9, 18, and 27 mm

• Exposure cards

• Easy-to-handle, sliding sample table

• Hood for lamp outlet air

• Daylight filter

• Filter "Solar Standard"

• Filter set "Solar ID 65?

• Uncoated quartz filter

• XenoCal® NB 420

• Adapter to fit the XenoCal® sensor into the

• Black Panel Thermometer (BPT)

• Black Standard Thermometer (BST)

• Xenon lamp NXE1700

• Set of three xenon lamps NXE1700

• To evaluate the continuous XenoCal® data, download the XenoSoft® today!
• Various specimen holders to hold different panel sizes.
• XenoCal® sensors to calibrate BST and irradiance.
• Large variety of filter systems: coated and uncoated quartz, special UV glass, window glass, Solar ID 65, Solar * Standard, to meet various spectral specifications in standards.