The increased demand for getting decision-making data as fast as possible makes more and more companies turn to accelerated weathering. But no accelerated weathering program can be complete without the confirmation from and correlation to natural weathering. Natural weathering provides the data you need to ensure that your product is covered against costly liability issues.


From static exposure racks to full-scale testing, our natural weathering facilities serve over 2000 clients in 40 countries and are affiliated with more than 25 trade- and professional organizations around the world. Our staff of trained scientists, engineers and technicians provides broad expertise and ongoing commitment to improve existing services and develop new methods for our clients' increasingly sophisticated needs.

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Laboratory Weathering Testing from Atlas

Atlas offers a wide range of instruments and systems that simulate the environmental parameters of sunlight, temperature and moisture in the form of rain, dew and humidity.

These parameters are controlled to replicate actual end use conditions. The chambers incorporate light sources ranging from carbon arc to xenon; metal halide to fluorescent lamps. Typical applications can be found in a variety of industries: textiles, automotive, paints and coatings, plastics and polymers, paper, chemicals and pharmaceuticals.

Xenon Arc Instruments - Xenon arc, when properly filtered, simulates UV and visible solar radiation more closely than any other artificial light source. It is the most widely preferred light source when the material to be tested will be exposed to natural sunlight.

Fluorescent Devices - Fluorescent UV lamps are incorporated into devices such as the UV2000, perfect for screening the effects of UV energy on your material easily and affordably.

Metal Halide Systems - Widely used throughout the automotive industry and their suppliers, these systems are gaining importance through two main applications: aging tests for components made from several materials and solar heat load tests used research and development of air conditioning systems.

Laboratory Test Services - Our network of laboratories provides a comprehensive array of Atlas accelerated laboratory weathering and evaluation equipment.

Contact Atlas at 773-327-4520 or visit our corporate website - www.atlas-mts.com

About Atlas:

For more than 90 years, Atlas has pioneered innovations in the way companies test the durability of their products. From our first instrument in 1915 - the Solar Determinator - which simulated the fading effect the sun has on fabric, to today's comprehensive network of weathering testing instruments and services, our focus has remained the same:

Providing our customers with sophisticated technology and advanced testing solutions to determine how long their products will last. As a result, they can reach their ultimate goals: a quality product, a competitive edge, a faster time to market.

Atlas Introduces New Advanced Digital Control System for Ci5000 Weather-Ometer

Atlas is pleased to introduce two new Ci5000 Xenon-arc Weather-Ometers® with enhanced digital control to give operators more flexibility and control of accelerated weathering testing. Now available in a low voltage or standard voltage option, the Ci5000 is the perfect weathering instrument for large capacity, accelerated laboratory weathering.

Some of the most notable changes for both units include:

• Modern, full-color TFT touch screen display with intuitive icons for easier interpretation of operating parameters and warnings.
  

• Embedded control system that replaces the PLC controller of the previous generation.
  

• Analog control circuits that have been replaced with a robust digital network for more reliable and accurate control and monitoring of the data.
  

• Significantly increased memory capacity, allowing for additional features and functions previously managed by external controllers—such as water resistively and lamp water temperature.
  

• The ability for operators to more efficiently analyze instrument performance, monitor test parameters, and perform calibration procedures.
  

Among other features and benefits of the new control system are:

• Sub-cycle repeat programming for copying standards and saving them as templates
  

• Full-color trend plot screen with large memory
  

• Smart media card interface for test data portability
  

• Smart sensors that communicate their status to the touch panel at power-up
  

• Streaming data output formatted for compatibility with modern laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
  

The advanced digital control system is built with scalability for future upgrades. New software versions will simply be uploaded via the interface.

The low voltage model will use the same high-quality 12 kW water-cooled lamp, but the unit has been redesigned to use the same incoming line voltage as the discontinued Ci65A series Weather-Ometer. As control systems and repair parts for these older instruments are becoming obsolete or hard to source, Atlas has made it easier than ever to replace those units. For customers running standard ASTM, SAE, or AATCC test cycles, there will be no need to upgrade the incoming power to your lab. The Ci5000 low voltage model will be capable of running at the same irradiance levels as the Ci65A. If it becomes necessary to run test methods with higher irradiance levels (0.70 W/m² @ 340 nm or higher), the instrument can be retrofitted in the field to accommodate these tests.*

For more information about the new Ci5000 advanced control system, please contact a sales representative at +1 (773) 327-4520 or info@atlas-mts.com.

For a detailed product brochure - click here.

Comprehending the science of weathering can be a complicated business. Atlas can help solve this problem. We offer education and training solutions to help you and your staff effectively master and maintain the skills and knowledge needed to operate our laboratory instruments.

Our programs are designed for all levels of your organization, to ensure that everyone, from executives to technicians and maintenance staff develops the skills required to work successfully with our instrumentation.

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The MK-III sensor assembly has been designed to offer improved durability and serviceability. This sleek new design is 33 inches high and weighs just over 7 pounds. It is the most accurate, durable and easiest to install weather station available.

The long range MK-III-LR features a powerful new 2.4 GHz spread spectrum radio that increases range to 1 mile line of site. It also features an industry best , real time 2 second wind speed and direction update interval.

PRODUCT FEATURES

• The solar charged battery supply is guaranteed to provide continues operation below 60 degrees latitude. The MK III will operate for at least 60 days without sun.
• Since there is no connection between the sensors and the power line, damage from thunderstorms is virtually eliminated and the sensors are immune to power line voltage surges.
• Since there is no connection between the sensors and the power line, damage from thunderstorms is virtually eliminated and the sensors are immune to power line voltage surges.
• The passive solar shield for the temperature and humidity sensors are modeled after the ones designed by the National Weather Service.
• All materials used in the sensor assembly and weather instruments have been chosen for their durability and resistance to weathering and corrosion. All of our weather station hardware is stainless steel. The station is fabricated from fiberglass and structural PVC and is ultra-violet inhibited. The optional Mono Mount is made from powder coated steel and is supplied with bolts for mounting.

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.