BGD 865/A

Bench Xenon Test Chamber

B-SUN

OPERATION
MANUAL

Biuged Precise Instruments (Guangzhou) Co.,Ltd.

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About Us

Biuged Precise Instruments (Guangzhou) Co.,Ltd.. has been focusing on developing and
innovating high-quality and high-precision instruments for 50 years. We are the biggest and most
professional manufacturer of testing instruments for paint, coating, ink and printing field in China. All our
products are in according with ISO, ASTM, EN standards etc and get CE Certification.

Originally founded in 1963, Biuged have grown to an internationally recognized company with many
worldwide customers base which includes the worlds leading paint and coatings manufactures.

At the same time, Biuged has a young, motivate and vibrant team. Our R&D department continually
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supply up to date instrumentation for the Quality Control of coatings, we always apply the advanced
contemporary techniques and experience to our new products. Our manufacturing department ensures
that all our products are built to the highest quality, every instrument undergoing rigourous calibration
and testing before it leaves our premises.

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all over the world. We are also the major member of Chinese Standardization Technology Committee of
Paint and Pigment.

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Dear User
Thank you for purchasing this BGD 865/A Bench Xenon Test Chamber from Biuged laboratory
instruments (Guangzhou)CO.,LTD. Just as in the past, our staff will adhere to our principle of
"customer first" to provide you with the most enthusiastic and professional service. In order to
operate this machine correctly and expertly, you are advised to read this manual carefully, and pay
attention to all warnings and alerts to ensure safe operation. After reading this manual, please keep
it well for consult at any time.
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 INDEX
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Professional Term----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1
1.2 Test Principle----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1

2.0 B-SUN Parameters and Features

2.1 Main Features--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
2.2 Main Technical Parameters---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
2.3 Test Standards ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3

3.0 B-SUN Structure

3.1 Front View of B-SUN-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4

4.0 Preparation before installation

4.1 Safety------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
4.2 B-SUN Installation--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5

5.0 Test
5.1 Install B-SUN--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
5.2 Fixation of test panels and inspection before running B-SUN------------------------------------------------7
5.3 Fixation of test panels and inspection before running B-SUN -----------------------------------------------7
5.4 Set test parameters -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
5.5 Run B-SUN----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
5.6 Other operation windows --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10
5.7 Finish test ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12

6.0 Installation and replacement for the common accessories of B-SUN

6.1 Xenon lamp------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
6.2 Filter ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
6.3 Dust-proof cotton------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
6.4 Irradiance sensors----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16

7.0 Calibration
7.1 Calibrate irradiance----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19
7.2 Calibrate black panel temperature---------------------------------------------------------------------------------21

8.0 Maintenance of B-SUN

8.1 The recommended maintenance schedule----------------------------------------------------------------------22

9.0 Troubleshooting--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23
10.0 Warranty ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
11.0 Other Accessories Ordering Information----------------------------------------------------------24
12.0 Others----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------24
13.0 Packing List-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------24

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1.0 Introduction

Many polymer materials are often damaged by natural environmental factors which from Earth's
surface and atmosphere when it used outdoor. Thus affect their useful life. In order to properly assess
their useful life in the outdoors, using the environmental testing equipment to simulate of each kind of
natural climatic conditions , study weather resistance of each kind of products in the laboratory has
become a wide and effective method.
BGD 865/A Bench Xenon Test Chamber（hereinafter referred to as B-SUN）can reappear the
damage from full spectrum and rain. This cabinet can reappear the damage which is arisen from outdoor
environment several months or years. It’s the simplest, most reliable and easiest use weathering
cabinet.

1.1 Professional Terms

1.1.1 Ageing behavior
Change in the properties of a coating during weathering or exposure to radiation.
NOTE: One measure of ageing is the radiant exposure H in the wavelength the range below
400nm or at a specified wavelength, e.g.340nm. The ageing behavior of coating exposed to artificial
weathering, or to artificial radiation, depends on the type of coating, the conditions of exposure of the
coating. The property selected for monitoring the progress of the ageing process and the degree of
change of this property.

1.1.2 Radiant Exposure H

Amount of radiant energy to which a test panel has been exposed, given by the equation：

H=∫ Edt
where：
E is the irradiance, in watts per square meter（W/m2 ）.
T is the exposure time, in seconds（s）.
NOTE 1: H is therefore expressed in joules per square meter （ J/m2 ）.
NOTE 2: If the irradiance E is constant throughout the whole exposure time, the radiant exposure H is given
simple by the product of E and t.
1.1.3 Ageing criterion
Given degree of change in a selected property of the coating under test.
NOTE：The ageing criterion is specified or agreed upon.
1.1.4 Black Panel Temperature/Blackboard Temperature（BPT）
Temperature measured by a thermometer fixed on a black panel which exposed to Xenon lamps.

1.2 Test Principle

Artificial weathering of coatings or exposure of coatings to filtered xenon-arc radiation is carried
out in order to obtain the degree of change in a selected property after a certain radiant exposure H,
and/or the radiant exposure which is required to produce a certain degree of ageing. The properties
selected for monitoring should preferably be those which are important for the practical use of the
coatings. The properties of the coatings exposed are compared which those of unexposed coating
prepared from the same coating materials at the same time and in the same way (control
specimens ) or with those of coatings exposed at the same time whose behavior during testing in
exposure apparatus is already known (reference specimens).

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 B-SUN use Xenon lamps as artificial light source, and can modify the full spectrum sun light.
controlling the temperature .Its inner temperature can be properly controlled to obtain the periodic
precipitation on the sample for fully evaluating the damaged factor caused by sunlight and temperature
(materials aging phenomenon includes fading, disluster, intensity reduction, cracking, flaking, chalking,
and oxidation).

1.2.1 Simulated sunlight

During natural weathering, solar radiation is considered to be the essential cause for the ageing of
coatings. The same is valid for exposure to radiation under glass. The xenon lamp which is used by
B-SUN can reappear the full spectrum sunlight realistically, including ultraviolet rays, visible light and
infrared rays. For many materials, in order to achieve the precise simulation, especial do the color
change and color fastness to light test, it should be exposed by full spectrum.
There are three optical different filters used to get different spectra for various applications with
B-SUN:
① Daylight Filters ： used to simulate noon summer direct sunlight, they can offer the best
correlation to the natural exposures for most fact applications. Materials which are typically used
outdoors like exterior coatings or outdoor rubbers should be tested using Daylight Filters. This test is
called as “Artificial Weathering Test”
② Window Glass Filter ： Using 3mm thickness window glass to produce spectra equivalent to
sunlight coming through normal window glass. This spectrum can also simulate some indoor lighting
such as the harsh lighting found in a typical commercial or office environment. They are used for indoor
materials such as printing materials or textiles. This test is called as“ Exposure to artificial radiation Test”
③Extended UV filters：These filters allow excess UV, below the normal cut-on of natural sunlight,
used to simulate sunlight which doesn’t come through atmosphere .They are used to produce faster or
more severe test results.
The superiority of B-SUN is that it can be controlled and adjusted automatically during testing
process. As it is well known, the energy in testing process is the main factor in polymer materials aging.
In order to ensure reproducibility and comparability of testing results, the light energy is a very important
technical indicator. We adopt the principles which similar with Sun-eye automatically monitor the testing
process throughout the energy value, when the lamp energy is less than the expected value,the system
can automatically monitor the difference and automatically replenish energy immediately.

Picture 1：B-SUN Irradiance control principle

1.2.2 Control Temperature

In the whole test, controlling temperature is very important, because it effects aging speed. B-SUN
uses black panel temperature sensor to monitor samples fact temperature exposed at working room.
Moreover, controlling temperature is also important for getting a repeatable test results.

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2.0 B-SUN Parameters and Features

2.1 Main Features

◆ The Xenon light source correspond with international standards; ensure reproducibility and
comparability of testing results.
◆ Special catoptric system ensure the homogeneous distribution of irradiance.
◆ Irradiance energy can be accurately controlled. The "Sun-eye" control system can automatically
compensate the change of light intensity caused by ageing or other factors. The controllable range is
very wide.
◆ With Q-Lab’s xenon lamps, has a high irradiance, the lifetime can reach 2,000 hours.
◆ Optional light-filters can meet the requirements of many international standards.
◆ Real-time data can be collected and recorded. The incidental USB connector allow users to copy the
test data into a USB drive, achieving unattended operation.
◆ Touch screen and user-friendly operation interface allow handlers set the test parameters and
monitor all the test process easily.
◆ With high precision PT 100 temperature sensor, the temperature of the chamber, namely the
Blackboard temperature is auto-controlled during the whole process (RT+30℃-90℃).
◆ Specimen mounting and evaluation is fast and easy with unique slide-out specimen tray.
◆ A product exposed outdoors to direct sunlight experiences maximum light intensity for only a few
hours each day. B-SUN can subject test specimens to the equivalent of noon summer sunlight for 24
hours a day, every day. Consequently, specimen degradation can be highly accelerated.
◆Affordable: B-SUN Tester’s low purchase price, low lamp prices and low operating costs create a
breakthrough in the price/performance equation. Now even the smallest lab can afford xenon arc
testing.

2.2 Main Technical Parameters

◆ Light Resource：1.8 KW Xenon Lamp imported from Q-Lab（Designed life time is 1,200～1,500
hours）
◆ Filters：Daylight filter, Windows glass filter or UV extended filter （Choose one）
◆ Adjustable Irradiance range：0.3～0.8 W/m2 （@ 340 nm）
◆ The other Irradiance range can be customized:0.50～1.5W/m2（@ 420 nm）
30～100 W/m2（@ 300～400 nm）
◆ Adjustable testing temperature range：RT+30℃～90℃（Depends on environment temperature）
◆ Exposure Area：1000cm2
◆ Standard Specimen：5 standard specimen holders（can hold 9 samples with 150×70mm size）
◆ Overall Size：950×570×540mm（L×W×H）
◆ Net Weight：93 Kg
◆ Total Max. Power：2.5 KW
◆ Power：220V，50/60HZ；12A（Max Electric Current）

2.3 Test Standards

① ISO 11341 《Paints and varnishes-Artificial weathering and exposure to artificial radiation--Exposure
to filtered xenon-arc radiation》

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② ASTM G151 《Standard Practice for Exposing Nonmetallic Materials in Accelerated Test Devices
that Use Laboratory Light Sources

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3.0 B-SUN Structure

3.1 Front View of B-SUN

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Picture 2：Front View of B-SUN

1-Touch Screen: Used to set all test parameters and test program, and monitor B-SUN running status
2- Emergency Stop Button: In case of an emergency, operator can press down this button to shut off
xenon lamp power
3-Total Power Switch: Used to control the whole power of B-SUN
4-USB interface: Connect U disk or other external disks prepared by user and exports data of B-SUN
running status.（See 5.7.1）
5-Working room door: when place or inspect the test panel, rotate the knob can open the door.
6-Test panel holders Tray: Used to put test panel holders, equipped with sliding rail and can be pulled
out easily from working room. Including 5 pcs test panel holders totally, a standard specimen holder can
accommodate two panels whose size is 150×70 mm or one panel whose size is 300×70 mm. There is a
black panel is already installed.
7-Black panel thermometer: Consists of a PT100 sensor and a metal panel painted by black coating,
and be exposed to the same condition as test panels. It’s used to monitor black panel temperature,
and is installed in the middle of second row test panel holders working room.
8-Limit Switch for working room door: B-SUN can not be run when the working room door isn’t
close well, or B-SUN will stop working automatically when the door is opened temporarily.

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3.2 B-SUN Cutaway View

Picture 3：B-SUN Cutaway View

4.0 Preparation before installation

4.1 Safety
Biuged won’t be responsible for any action and damage if the user operate the BUV without the
guidance of manual. Biuged promise to replace all parts which are damaged during the transporting.
User are required to use Biuged’s original parts for repair and replacement, otherwise we won’t be
responsible for any potential troubles and problems of machine.
4.1.1 Electric Shock dangerous
The impulse electrode voltage of Xenon Lamp keeps more than 10,000V. It’s forbidden to check or
repair B-SUN when the machine power on.

4.1.2 Strong light dangerous

Xenon lamps would cause serious sunburns or eye inflammation
Know all safety cautions before operating B-SUN
Should be operated by technician
Turn off the xenon lamp before opening the B-SUN for taking out the samples.
Power off B-SUN before repairing or overhauling it

4.2 B-SUN Installation

4. 2.1 Installation site

Install BUV in the clean environment with relative humidity range is between 0 and 85%.
According
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to the requirements of ASTM (G53) , B-SUN should be placed in the environment whose temperature is
between 20 and 30 degrees Celsius. In order to reduce the air pollution and dirt, the site should be
ventilated. Don't install B-SUN in the easy-to-corrode or poisonous environment or near the corrosion
resistance tester.
There are a suction outlet and cooling fans under the B-SUN back, much hot air is exhausted from
the air outlet on the B-SUN top , and much fresh air is sucked from suction outlet. In order to cool B-SUN
fast and effectively, suction outlet and air outlet should be unimpeded, otherwise, B-SUN will be
damaged because of high temperature.
If B-SUN was installed near the wall or other sundries, it can affect B-SUN to control the
temperature. It would be much better if B-SUN can be installed in an air-conditioned room, so the room's
temperature can be kept between 21 ℃ ~ 27 ℃。Beyond this temperature, it will effect the B-SUN to
control the temperature.
4.2.2 Power supply
Ensure the voltage supplied to B-SUN is within the range ±10% of rated voltage. B-SUN's
Instantaneous power is 2,500 W. B-SUN with 220 V voltage uses 32 A circuit breaker (circuit breaker is
the part of main power supply switch). If a few units B-SUN are connected with the same circuit, then
every B-SUN should have enough over-current protection ability.
B-SUN voltage and frequency is marked on the nameplate of the machine, B-SUN should connect
with 16 A current, don’t need any extended wire, and have three feet grounding plug, terminal as below:
Live wire-red
Null wire-blue
Ground wire-green/yellow (double colors)

5.0 Test

5.1 Install B-SUN

5.1.1 Unpacking
Cut off the metal strips on the package and remove all nails, and move B-SUN out from the
package to the position complied with Rule 4.2.1. Then tear up all packing materials on B-SUN, and
check whether the surface of the instrument is damaged or whether all the parts are included.
If the temperature is around zero degree during delivery, the B-SUN should be preheated for 24
hours before being examined.

5.1.2 Connect B-SUN to power supply

The power switch provides the all power to B-SUN, it could be acted as safety brake if the electric
current is too large （when some parts are short circuit）.
Power switch ON：Start up B-SUN and touch screen would be light
Power switch OFF：Turn off it when checking or replacing test panels or replacing lamps.
Power switch is out of control or trip： Indicate there are some problems in the electric circuit.
Pull out the power line and ask the professional technician for checking.

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5.2 Prepare test panels

5.2.1 Substrate
The substrate used for the preparation of the test panels shall be that usually used in practice（e.g.
plaster, wood, metal or plastics material）.
Unless otherwise agreed or specified, standard test panels prepared in accordance with ISO 1514
shall be used. The test panels shall be flat and their dimension should be 150mm×（70～75）mm×
（0.8～1.5）mm.
5.2.2 Preparation and coating
Unless otherwise specified, prepare each test panel in accordance with ISO 1514 and then coat it
by the specified method with the product or system under test.
Unless otherwise agreed, coat only the front of each test panel with the coating material or coating
system to be tested, if necessary, coat the backs and edges of the test panels with a protective paint.
5.2.3 Drying and conditioning
Dry （or stove）and age （if applicable）each coated test panel for the specified time and under the
specified conditions.
Mark all the test panels indelibly.
5.2.4 Thickness of coating
Determine the thickness, in micrometers, of the dried coating by one of the non-destructive
procedures specified in ISO 2808.
5.2.5 Number of test panels
Generally, for each coating material, an appropriate number of test panels is tested in one
apparatus. In the case of graduated testing, the number of test panels for each coating material will have
to be increased.
If required, at least on additional test panel for each coating material shall be prepared as a
reference specimen. It shall be stored at room temperature, avoiding humidity and direct radiation.
Note: The properties of some reference coatings can change during storage

5.3 Fixation of test panels and inspection before running B-SUN

5.3.1 Put test panels
A standard sample holder can contain two panels in 150 *70mm.
There are 5 holders come with B-SUN, each tray have installed two base panels（Aluminum）.
Please take out base panels firstly and put test panels on the tray with coated surface is upwards, then
fix test panels by tension rings.
Don’t take out base panels if no test panels on the sample tray.
Note：In order to ensure all test panels can get the same irradiance during the whole test, please exchange
their positions every 1/4 of total test time.
5.3.2 Inspect filter surface
Inspect filter surface carefully, if there are any dirt or water stains, please clean it with a soft cloth.

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5.4 Set test parameters

5.4.1 Turn on B-SUN

Turn on the power switch, the touch screen will light and show this window as below:

Picture 4 ：B-SUN Boot Window

Touch “English” button to select language, Click at any position and B-SUN will enter the main
window as below：

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2 5 7

3 6 8

9 10 11

Picture 5 ：B-SUN Main Windows

Each button function in the main window:

1 Calibration Window: click it into the calibration window
2 Storage Window: click this “Storage” button can check the operating data of B-SUN
3 Alarm Events Window: click “Event”button can check B-SUN alarm events
4 Irradiance (set value): click “Irradiance” can modify the set value of irradiance, the second column
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 of “Irradiance” (Actual value) shows the current irradiance of working room.
5 BPT(set value): click “BPT” button can modify the set value of black panel temperature, the
second column of “BPT” (Actual value) shows the current BPT of working room.
6 Test time(set value): click “Test time” button can modify the total test time, the second column of
“Test time” (Actual value) shows the total test time which has been run.
7 Clear lamp time: Click this button can zero the cumulative lamp time( only use after replacing the
lamp) ,the lamp time above(h) shows the lamp time which has been used, it is convenient for
operator to replace the lamp termly.
8 Clear run time: click “Clear run time” button to zero the total run time(actual time), thus to restart a
new test.
9 Run: after finish the test parameters setting, click “Run” button to start the test.
10 Stop: click “Stop” button to stop B-SUN during it running.
11 ON/OFF door limit switch: blue color means the door limit switch function is unopened. when click
the ” ON/OFF door limit switch” to make it become red, means now B-SUN can work normally even
the door isn’t closed well.

5.5 Run B-SUN

5.5.1 Click “Start” button，then B-SUN begin to work. Now the main window will show as below picture：
Note: During B-SUN running, Irradiance (set value), BPT(set value), Test time(set value), lamp time and Test
time(Actual value) can’t be modified or zero, if have to do it, please stop B-SUN first.

Picture 6：Real-time operation window

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5.6 Other operation windows
5.6.1 Storage Window
The operator can check or download some main test parameters of B-SUN working status.
Click the second button“Storage”on the left side of main window, then system enter the below
window：

Picture 7：Data Storage Window

Just input “Start Time” and “Finish Time” then can download all data in this time range.
As above Picture 7：The start time is “2016/03/01 12：00：00”and finish time is “2016/03/2
12：00：00”, so all data from March 1 st to March 2nd would be downloaded.
Note：Please connect movable disk to the USB interface of B-SUN, wait for 5 seconds then can download
data.

The “ Count ” can show all items which have been downloaded. It has been increasing when
downloading. If this number don’t increase any more, then means data storage is finished.
The original name of the file downloaded from U disk is “data . csv”，open this file, and the display
format is as below：

Picture 8：Display format of “data. CSV”

From this above EXCEL, user can see clearly every data at any year, any month and any date. It is
very convenient for user to monitor and check the BUV working status, thus achieving the real “Guard
free”

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 Note：Please contact Biuged if need to adjust B-SUN system time.

5.6.2 Calibration Window

If the user want to calibrate B-SUN, please click “Calibrate” button on the left side of main window,
then system will ask you to input the password. The original password of B-SUN is “BIUGED”,
input it and click “Confirm” . Now, “User” will be changed to “BIUGED” at the upper left of window,
then enter the window below：

Picture 9：Calibration Window

For more detailed information, please see 7.0

5.6.3 Alarm Events Window

If the user want to check B-SUN alarm events, please click the last button “Event”, then BUV
enter this picture as below：

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 Picture 10：B-SUN Alarm Events Window

5.7 Finish test

When B-SUN run time reach the set value, it will stop automatically.
If the operator want to check test panels temporarily , just click “Stop”, if want to continue this test,
Click “Running” again. If want to finish test, click “Stop” directly.

6.0 Installation and replacement for the common accessories of B-SUN

6.1 Xenon lamp

B-SUN has been installed a xenon lamp according to the customer’s requirement before leaving
factory.
The actual working life of the lamp vary from the working irradiance. The high irradiance will reduce
the expected life of lamp significantly. If the actual irradiance can reach set value, and still can’t
overcome it even after calibration, then the lamps should be replaced.
NOTE：
1 The power must be cut off before replacing the lamp.
2 The B-SUN irradiance must be calibrated again after replacing the lamps.

Please follow up these steps when replacing lamps:

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1. Lift up the top cover:

Irradiance sensor

Dust-proof cotton

2. Loosen and pull out the left fast joint and irradiance sensor connector:

3. Loosen both ends screws of lamp cover and put them down to outside:

4. Take out the lamp holder and place it on the stable table, then loosen both ends screws which
used to fix the lamp wire :

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5. Turn over the lamp cover, press down the back end of high voltage electrode which near the
lamp, hold the rubber on the right side of lamp and push towards the left so as to take out the
lamp：

Press down the back end (white base) of high

voltage electrode

6. Take out the lamp:

Picture 11：Replace the B-SUN xenon lamp

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Note:
1. When dismantle or install xenon lamp, please handle it with care.
2. After take out the lamp, please inspect whether the reflector’s surface is clean or not, if not, please clean it with
soft cloth which with little alcohol.
3. Do not touch the lamp by hand directly because the oil of the skin will inhibit the transmission of the lamp.
Please wear the cotton or rubber gloves when you have to touch the lamps. In case you touched the lamps by
hand, please clean it with fiber glass cleaner or clean soft cotton cloth.
4. When install the lamp, please put the left spring into the original position, then install according to the steps
which described in 6.1, the main step of installation is pressing down the high voltage electrode to avoid any
damage to the lamp. Please make sure that the high voltage metal electrode has good contact with the lamp wall,
if not, the lamp will flash or can’t be lighten.

6.2 Filter

Most filters are made of special glass, long time exposure to strong lights or using unclean spraying
water （begrime on the lamp surface） will effect spectrum and energy coming from xenon lamp. So, it’s
necessary to replace filter periodically. We recommend to do replacement every 5,000 hours .
Please follow up these steps when replacing the filter:
Please follow up all steps from 6.1, after remove lamp cover, loosen 4 pcs screws which fix the filter.
Put one hand into the working room, push up the filter gently, then take it out carefully.
When install the new filter, please make sure that it is put in the groove, in case any damage to it
when install the lamp cover.

Picture 12：Replace the B-SUN filter

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6.3 Dust-proof cotton

1. Open the top cover, loosen 4 pcs screws which fix metal mesh.

2. Take out the metal mesh and dust-proof cotton.

3. After cleaning or replacing the dust-proof cotton, install it with metal mesh in the original
position and fix the screws.
Picture 13：Replace the dust-proof cotton

6.4 Irradiance sensors

There is an irradiance sensor which monitors the working room irradiance emitted from xenon lamp.
Due to a long exposure to strong light, this sensor also will be aged, therefore can’t give a correct
irradiance reading. When the calibration coefficient is more than “10”, it means the irradiance sensor
should be replaced.

Please follow up these steps when replacing the irradiance sensor：

Refer to the steps which described as 6.1 “Take out the lamp cover”

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Picture 14：Replace the sensor

6.5 Black Panel

The black panel is a resist-corrosion metal panel whose size is 150mm×75mm×1mm. Its surface is
coated black paint which has a perfect resist-aging performance. During the test, the black paint would
be aged and fade because the black panel has been exposed under ultraviolet. This black panel should
be replaced when its color difference with the back unexposed paint （△E）is more than 3.0.
Please follow up these steps when replacing the black panel.
1 Put the power switch to “OFF”position, and take out the plug from power socket.
2 Open the working room door, take out the holder of black panel.
3 Screw off the briquetting fixing thermometer and replace a new black panel.
4 Install the thermometer with briquetting.

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 Picture 15：Replace the black panel

7.0 Calibration

B-SUN calibration includes irradiance calibration and black panel temperature calibration
Xenon lamps can be used for a long time till its irradiance energy can’t reach the set value.
Because the control system lengthen the life of lamps with maximum degree during the whole test,
B-SUN should be calibrated termly（Recommended calibration period is 500 hours, otherwise irradiance
difference will occur because of irradiance sensor self aging）
As any other lamps, xenon lamps energy of B-SUN also decrease as time increase. The control
system would compensate it automatically through strengthening the voltage of lamps. But as the using
time become longer and longer, the energy of lamps decrease continuously. For some high set point of
irradiance, B-SUN couldn’t keep this irradiance any longer, and now the system of B-SUN would
reminder failure “the error of irradiance is too large” and shut off the machine. Now, the operator should
calibrate the B-SUN by standard calibration radiometer. If machine still can’t get the set point after
calibrating, the user should replace xenon lamp and calibrate irradiance again.
On the other side, after a long use , the temperature value read by B-SUN will drift a little because
of the temperature sensor self performance. So it’s necessary to calibrate temperature periodically
（Recommended calibration period is half a year.）

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7.1 Calibrate irradiance

To calibrate irradiance, a radiometer which has been calibrated is necessary. Now, we recommend
these radiometers produced by Biuged.
BGD 8140----- Xenon Calibration Radiometer（340nm）
Calibration radiometer is consist of a senor and a meter which can show irradiance value（See
its operation manual for more detailed information）

Picture 16：BGD 8140 Radiometer

Radiometer is a high precise meter, the operator should keep the sensor glass be clean when using
it. And it should be kept in a dry and ventilated environment and far away high temperature, cool and
moisture.

Please follow up these steps to calibrate irradiance.

① Check the filter surface, ensure there is no any water drop or dirt at the glass surface.
② Put the sensor of calibration radiometer in the middle of test panel tray, its wire comes out from the
top left corner of door.
③ Close the working room door, turn on the B-SUN, set a suitable irradiance value as below table, set
the BPT as 63℃.

Table 1：Recommended set irradiance value when calibrating

Radiometer Controlling Recommended Irradiance
Irradiance Point Value for calibration
BGD 8140 340nm 0.5～0.8 W/m2

4 Connect B-SUN to radiometer with the USB line come with radiometer.
5 Click the “Mask door switch” （see Picture 5）in the B-SUN main window, make it become red,
means now B-SUN can work normally even the door isn’t closed well.
6 After the black panel temperature become stable（need 10 minutes）, read the value shown on the

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 radiometer.
7 Enter B-SUN calibration windows （see Picture 17） and login.

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Picture 17：Calibrate B-SUN irradiance

8 Choose the correct controlling irradiance point （340nm）which is same as radiometer used, click its
back blue frame, then a keyboard will appear, input the reading value from radiometer and click the
back “Confirm”button, now, the showing value will be same as Calibrate value, then the showing
value will be same as the radiometer’s value and keep the same change, till reach the set irradiance
and become stable.

7.2 Calibrate black panel temperature

Please follow up these steps to calibrate temperature.
① Turn on the B-SUN and enter the main windows, now the B-SUN is on standby.
② Take out the black panel temperature holder, loosen the back screws and take out the thermometer.
③ Prepare a precise mercury thermometer（0.1℃ accuracy）which has been calibrated. Put them
together into a insulated cup with hot water（recommended water temperature is 60±10℃ ）. Compare
the mercury thermometer value with B-SUN shown value. If the difference is more than 0.5 ℃ ， then
calibrate B-SUN temperature.

Picture 18：Calibrate B-SUN Black Panel Temperature

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④ See Picture 18, input the reading value from mercury thermometer into the blue“Calibrate Value”
and press“Confirm”.

8.0 Maintenance of B-SUN

The maintenance of B-SUN should be undertaken by the special technician who has received the
professional training. Daily maintenance can ensure a correct test results and extend B-SUN lifetime.

8.1 The recommended maintenance schedule

We recommend the operator to clean, check and replace parts B-SUN periodically according to
Table.2. This time is B-SUN work time, not lamps work time.

Table.2：Recommended Maintenance Schedule

Operation Time
Change BPT 1 year or faded
Calibrate BPT 6 months
Calibrate irradiance Per 5,00hours
Change air filter & water filter 6 months or as actual needs
Lamp has been used for 1500h or
Change lamps irradiance/temperature cannot
reach setting value
Clean reflector, light filter & every time of changing lamps or as
chamber walls actual needs

8.1.1 Clean filter

The impurities from spray water and air dust can make filter become dirty, thereby effect the lamps
working. So it’s necessary to clean filter located at the top of working room after every test.

8.1.2 Clean the working room

Even the working room is made up of stainless steel, it’s still also become corrosion because of
pollution come from test specimen or bad water. Operator should clean its surface periodically with
detergent specially used for stainless steel, keep it surface be clean and smooth.
Please follow up these steps to clean B-SUN working room:
1 Turn off all power supply of B-SUN
2 Open the B-SUN door and pull out test panel holders tray and take out all panel holders.
3 Clean the working room, then install these parts according to the above steps reversely.
Note ：
1. Don’t use steel wire to clean the working room, otherwise will damage its surface and lead to rust. Cotton yarn
is a suitable too. Also don’t use any solvent disinfected by chlorine. Special cleaning agent for stainless steel or
any other similar agent is suitable.
2. After cleaning the working room and sample trays, use a wet cotton to clean its surface residue. And use
deionized water to clean working room.

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9.0 Troubleshooting

Problems Reasons Treatments

1.Set program is 1. Check all parameters of every segment and total running time is
unreasonable correct or not.
2. The working room door is 2. Close the door and lock it, or turn off “MASK door switch” in the main
B-SUN
open or don’t be closed well window to check if B-SUN can run or not.
Can’t run
3. Emergency stop button has 3. Rotate clockwise button and it will get bumped
been pressed 4. Zero the total running time
4. Total running time is over.
1. Irradiance is set as “0” 1. Return the preview window to check if the irradiance is set as”0”
2. Bad contact for lamp 2. Dismantle the lamp cover, and check if electrode has contacted well
Lamp can’t
electrode with xenon.
light on
3. Lamp terminals are aging 4. 3. Turn around the two ends of lamp and use it again.
Ballast is wrong 4. Contact Biuged to change a new ballast.
Big difference 1.Irradiance hasn’t been 1. Calibrate irradiance, if can’t solve , continue the next step.；
between fact calibrated for a long time 2. Replace it with a new irradiance sensor
irradiance with 2.Irradiance sensor is wrong 3. Replace it with a new lamp.
set value 3. Lamps has aged
1. If the lamp is twinkling obviously, please check the high-voltage
1. Bad contact for lamp electrode and make it has a good contact with xenon.
Showing
electrode 2. If the lamp is twinkling obviously, turn around the two ends of lamp
irradiance
2. Lamp terminals are aging and use it again.
value has a big
3. Irradiance measurement 3. Check if the amplifier circuit board has gotten damp or too much dirt
swings
system is fault. on it
（more than
4. Bad grounding 4. External power supply should be grounded well, otherwise B-SUN will
0.06W/m 2 ）
5. Ballast is wrong be unstable because of interferences.
5. Contact Biuged
1.Unreasonable setting 1. Check all setting parameters, please refer to the 5.5.2 ： “The
parameters relationship between irradiance with BPT ”
Big difference
2. Air outlet is blocked 2. Check air outlet and keep it unobstructed.
between BPT
3. Big irradiance error 3. Recalibrate irradiance
fact value and
4. Environment temperature is 4. Check environment temperature and control it within this range required
set value
too low or too high. by 4.2.1
5. BPT thermometer is wrong 5. Calibrate BPT, if can't solve it, please contact Biuged.

10.0 Warranty

10.1 The machine is warranted in respect of materials and workmanship for 12 months from the date of
purchase. Any defective parts within the machine arising during the warranty period, shall be
replaced free of charge subject to our inspection.
10.2 Any defective parts within the machine arising out of the warranty period: shall be replaced at
client’s expense.
10.3 Under the following conditions, we will not be responsible for the replacement during the warranty
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 Without invoice or receipt.
 Damaged by wrong assembling or disassembling.
 Damaged by wrong or careless operation.
 Damaged by wrong operating under improper condition.
 Damaged by broken packing during transportation.

11.0 Other Accessories Ordering Information

X-1800---1.8KW Xenon lamp（Q-Lab） BGD 8183---Daylight filter

BGD 8184---Window glass filter BGD 8185---Extended UV filter
BGD 8140---Radiometer（340 nm） BGD 8131----Standard sample tray

12.0 Others

For further information, please contact Biuged, your local supplier, or visit our website at
www.biuged.com

13.0 Packing List

Accessory Name Quantity

Bench Xenon Test Chamber 1 pc

Sample trays 4 pcs（Installed in the B-SUN）

Tension rings 10 pcs（Installed in the B-SUN）

Black panel temperature sensor holder

1 pc（Installed in the B-SUN）
（include a PT100）

Xenon lamp 1 pc（Installed in the B-SUN）

Daylight light Filter 1 pc（Installed in the B-SUN）

Base panels（Aluminum） 9 pcs（Installed in the B-SUN）

Instruction manual 1 pc

Certificate Verification 1 pc

Calibration certificate 1 pc

Note ： When there are differences between the actual products and the pictures of the
instruments, the actual products shall prevail.Please download the latest instructions on the
official website.

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