About Atlas®

A Global Leader in
Weathering Testing
Services and Technology
Since 1915 Atlas® has pioneered innovations in the way
companies test the durability of their products. This catalog
represents the breadth of our commitment to excellence in
materials durability testing. From the advanced technology
of our accelerated weathering equipment and services to the
consultative services of our expert weathering scientists, our
approach to the market is clear:
Provide our customers with sophisticated technology and
advanced testing solutions to determine how long their products
will last. As a result, they will reach their ultimate goals –
a quality product, a competitive edge, a faster time to market.

Atlas Network of Weathering

No one understands your product better than you. Ensuring

The Atlas Mission that your product performs to its maximum potential in its
end-use environment is in the best interest to your brand,
To help our customers worldwide provide the not to mention your bottom line.
most reliable and durable product solutions But how do you know if your testing program is leading you
through our NOW (Network of Weathering) down the road to better product performance and durability?
that includes weathering instruments; Are you sure you are limiting liability issues? Will your product
aftermarket parts and consumables; worldwide meet customer expectations?
technical support; natural and accelerated The only way to answer these questions is to follow a
weathering sites offering indoor and outdoor scientifically designed weathering testing program. This
testing services; custom lighting systems and includes proper design of experiment, subjecting your materials
consulting expertise. to a screening process, running accelerated and outdoor
weathering tests and utilizing an independent 3rd party to
validate the results. Employing these critical components gives
you the “full picture” and a better prediction of how your
product will perform in the marketplace.

Worldwide Technical Service

One of the benefits of working with the global leader
in weathering is the availability of highly-trained, experienced
technical service staff. Just about anywhere you are in the world,
Phone: + 1 .773.327.4520 there is an Atlas technical services representative nearby.
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 Ab o u t Atla s®

A Complete Weathering Testing Program

Establishing a scientifically designed weathering testing program ensures
you’re getting the best look at product durability and performance. Implementing
all five components is critical to obtaining the service life prediction you are looking
to achieve. Our team of weathering experts works with you every step
of the way to ensure your product has a bright future.

Design of Experiment
A scientifically designed weathering testing
program helps you achieve the most accurate,
reproducible and repeatable results.
■ K
 now your product and the goals you
hope to achieve A complete weathering
■ E
 valuate your testing equipment, current
testing program gives
you the full picture.
test methods and identify the global standards
your product should meet
■ D
 esign a customized testing program

Outdoor Weathering Testing

Material Screening
Natural weathering testing provides confirmation
Check gross formulation errors with an artificially harsh
and correlation to accelerated weathering tests.
exposure. These devices can also be used for relative rank
comparisons between materials under specific conditions. ■ S
 ample is subjected to the actual fluctuations it
will see in its end-use environment
■ T
 he UVTest is the most affordable and easy-to-use
■ O
 ur state-of-the-art EMMAQUA® uses 10 flat
fluorescent weathering device available. It’s ideal for
mirrors to concentrate sunlight onto a target
screening the effects of the sun's ultraviolet energy
board of samples, providing an unparalleled
on your materials
level of outdoor weathering testing, including
■ O
 ur family of SUNTEST® flatbed xenon instruments is
our patented temperature and advanced
perfect for screening new materials for various end-use
moisture control system
environments. It allows you to set the quality control on
incoming materials and components, conduct routine testing
during production and test 3-D samples
Independent Laboratory Validation
Testing with an independent 3rd party verifies that
your results are repeatable and reproducible.
Accelerated Laboratory Testing
Reduce the time it takes to replicate similar exposures ■ I mplemented in parallel with each type of
seen in "real time" outdoor weathering tests. weathering test to establish a benchmark for
product performance and durability
■ R
 un tests uninterrupted at multiple irradiance levels
■ A
 tlas operates a number of international
and temperatures
labs with teams of weathering experts
■ R
 educe test times and improve control of the three main
proficient in outdoor and accelerated laboratory
weathering parameters - light, temperature and moisture
exposure testing to validate your results
■ A
 tlas water-cooled Ci Series Weather-Ometers and
air-cooled Xenotest® instruments provide the most accurate
accelerated weathering testing. They deliver constant
levels of irradiance and offer precise temperature and
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 What Light is Right?
Light Quality

Choosing the “right light” is one of the first steps in creating an

accurate and reliable weathering test program. Atlas® accelerated
weathering instruments offer a variety of light sources to simulate
the effects of natural sunlight. We will work with you to select a light
source with the spectral power distribution closest to your end-use
environment, ensuring the most reliable and accurate results.

Sunlight vs. Artificial Light Sources

3.0 A Comparison of Relative Spectral Power Distribution

2.5

• Global Solar Radiation

Average Miami Sunlight
26º South Direct.
2.0

• Xenon Arc Lamp

Re l a t i ve Irra d i a n c e

As used in an Atlas

Weather-Ometer®
1.5
with Right Light™ filters.

• UVA-340
Fluorescent Lamp 1.0
Commonly used
in the Atlas UVTest.

• Metal Halide
As used in the SolarClimatic
0.5

340, 600, 1000 and 2000 systems

equipped with MHG
(Metal Halide Global) lamps.
0.0

• Sunshine Carbon Arc

As used in an
250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800

Atlas Weather-Ometer UV-B UV-A Visible

with Corex D filters. 280-315 nm 315-400 nm 400-800 nm
Wa ve l e n g t h ( n m)
Irradiance Ranges W/m2
Sunlight Measurements 300-400 nm 340 nm 420 nm 300-800 nm 300-2450 nm
Average Optimum Natural Daylight Measured 45° South Cloudless Miami, FL 28 0.30 0.67 287
Peak Natural Daylight Measured solar noon on Vernal Equinox at normal incidence Miami, FL 66 0.70 1.53 617
Peak Natural Daylight Standard Defined for Horizontal Plane (0°) in CIE Publication No. 85 Table 4 69 0.68 1.50 669 1088

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 Filter Combination Charts
Filter Combinations Irradiance Ranges W/m2
Test Conditions
Inner Outer Wattage 300-400 nm 340 nm 420 nm
Min.
C i 3 000+ Max.
Weathering tests requiring a precise match
1800 W 48 0.49 0.95
Right LightTM Quartz for solar cut-on, full spectrum match
4500 W 180 1.77 3.34
and/or cooler test temperatures
Type S Boro Type S Boro Most common combination for weathering tests 1800 W 40 0.35 0.85
(Daylight filter system) 4500 W 151 1.33 3.08
Type S Boro Soda Lime Most common combination for 1800 W 35 0.28 0.83
lightfastness tests behind window glass 4500 W 136 1.12 3.09
Soda Lime + Common combination for testing 1800 W 29 0.21 0.74
Type S Boro Float Glass in European automotive interior trim materials 4500 W 112 0.82 2.75
Auxiliary Lantern (Requires lantern assembly)
Quartz Type S Boro Weathering tests with somewhat 1800 W 45 0.42 0.85
more and shorter UV than sunlight 4500 W 172 1.61 3.09
Quartz Quartz Testing with consistently more and shorter 1800 W 52 0.48 0.87
(unrealistic) UV than global solar radiation 4500 W 205 1.92 3.21
Quartz Cira on Type S Boro Weathering tests requiring full spectrum match 1800 W 47 0.44 0.88
and/or cooler test temperatures 4500 W 181 1.74 3.24
Min.
C i4 000 Max.
Weathering tests requiring the most precise 2500 W 35 0.35 0.66
Right Light Quartz
match to sunlight available 7500 W 168 1.68 2.99
Weathering tests requiring the
2500 W 35 0.34 0.66
Right Light CIRA Coated Quartz most precise match to sunlight available
7500 W 169 1.69 2.99
and lower test specimen temperatures
Most common combination for weathering tests 2500 W 29 0.25 0.59
Type S Boro Type S Boro
(Daylight filter system) 7500 W 141 1.26 2.76
Most common combination for lightfastness 2500 W 28 0.23 0.61
Type S Boro Soda Lime
tests behind window glass 7500 W 129 1.10 2.76
Weathering tests with somewhat more 2500 W 32 0.29 0.59
Quartz Type S Boro
and shorter UV than sunlight 7500 W 161 1.50 2.79
Weathering tests requiring full spectrum 2500 W 33 0.31 0.60
Quartz Cira on Type S Boro
match and/or lower test temperatures 7500 W 168 1.57 2.93
Soda Lime + Float Common combination for testing
2500 W 23 0.17 0.56
Type S Boro Glass in Auxiliary European automotive interior trim materials
7500 W 109 0.82 2.54
Lantern (Requires lantern assembly)
Cira on Soda Lime
Lightfastness test for automotive
Quartz + Float Glass in 97 0.80 2.20
interior materials to meet GMW 3414TM
Auxiliary Lantern
Type S Boro + 335 nm Lightfastness test for automotive
Quartz long pass filter in interior materials to meet 46 0.38 1.06
Auxiliary Lantern Ford FLTM B0 116-01
Lightfastness test for automotive interior
HL 35/65/4000 HL 3000/4000 materials according to ISO 105-B06, VDA 75202 60 0.55 1.40
and European company specifications
Min.
C i5 000 Max.
Weathering tests requiring the most precise 5000 W 42 0.40 0.81
Right Light Quartz
match to sunlight available 140000 W 169 1.68 3.13
Weathering tests requiring the
5000 W 42 0.40 0.81
Right Light CIRA Coated Quartz most precise match to sunlight available
14000 W 170 1.66 3.20
and lower test specimen temperatures
Most common combination for weathering tests 5000 W 33 0.28 0.71
Type S Boro Type S Boro
(Daylight filter system) 14000 W 139 1.24 2.87
Most common combination for lightfastness 5000 W 31 0.26 0.73
Type S Boro Soda Lime
tests behind window glass 14000 W 128 1.09 2.87
Soda Lime + Common combination for testing
5000 W 26 0.20 0.67
Type S Boro Float Glass in European automotive interior trim materials
14000 W 108 0.81 2.63
Auxiliary Lantern (Requires lantern assembly)
Weathering tests with somewhat more and 5000 W 39 0.35 0.74
Quartz Type S Boro
shorter UV than sunlight 14000 W 158 1.48 2.90
Weathering tests requiring full spectrum match 5000 W 40 0.37 0.78
Quartz Cira on Type S Boro
and/or lower test temperatures 14000 W 166 1.55 3.04
Cira on Soda Lime
Lightfastness test for automotive interior
Quartz + Float Glass in 91 0.75 2.20
materials to meet GMW 3414TM
Auxiliary Lantern
Type S Boro + 335
Lightfastness test for automotive interior
Quartz nm Long Pass Filter 45 0.34 1.06
materials to meet Ford FLTM B0 116-01
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Filter Combinations Irradiance Ranges W/m2
Test Conditions
Inner Outer Wattage 300-400 nm
Min.
X enot est ® Alph a+ Max.
4 Infrared + Simulation of solar radiation behind window glass 950 W 40
UV Special Glass
3 Window Glass at higher temperatures 2750 W 140
2 Infrared + Simulation of solar radiation behind window glass for 950 W 40
UV Special Glass
5 Window Glass AATCC TM 16H-1998 2750 W 140
950 W 40
7 Infrared UV Special Glass Simulation of solar radiation behind window glass (e.g. ISO 105 B02) 2750 W 140
6 Infrared + Simulation of solar global radiation outdoors (daylight) – 950 W 40
UV Special Glass
UV Window (e.g. Marks & Spencer, ISO 105 B04) 2750 W 140
Simulation of solar radiation behind window glass at higher temperatures, 950 W 40
10 Window Glass UV Special Glass
for testing of automotive interior materials (e.g. ISO 105 B06) 2750 W 110
950 W 40
10 XENOCHROME 320 UV Special Glass Non-aging for simulation of solar radiation behind window glass (e.g. AATCC TM 16) 2750 W 180
Non-aging for simulation of solar global radiation outdoors (daylight) 950 W 40
10 XENOCHROME 300 UV Special Glass
according to CIE publication No. 85 Table 4 2750 W 220
Simulation of outdoor solar radiation in accordance with CIE publication 950 W 40
Daylight Extended IR UV Special Glass
No. 85, Table 4, normal temperatures (e.g. ISO 4892-2 or ISO 11341) 2750 W 125
Min.
Xenotest Beta+/Beta+ FD Max.
1200 W 35
11 XENOCHROME 320 UV Special Glass Non-aging for simulation of solar radiation behind window glass (e.g. ISO 105 B02) 2800 W 100
Non-aging for simulation of solar global radiation outdoors (daylight) 1200 W 45
11 XENOCHROME 300 UV Special Glass
according to CIE publication No. 85 Table 4 (e.g. ISO 4892-2, 11341) 2800 W 120

Min.
Xenot est 1 50 S + Max.
950 W 30
7 Infrared UV Special Glass Simulation of solar radiation behind window glass 2750 W 70
6 Infrared + Simulation of solar global radiation outdoors (daylight) – 950 W 30
UV Special Glass
UV Window needed for older standard requirements 2750 W 70
Min.
Xenot est 2 20/ 220+ Max.
Non-aging filters for simulation of solar radiation behind window glass 1200 W 30
11 XENOCHROME 320 UV Special Glass compliant to ISO 105-B02 2800 W 50
Non-aging filters for simulation of solar global radiation 1200 W 30
6 TM 16 UV Special Glass
behind window glass compliant to AATCC TM 16 2800 W 50

Filter Combinations Irradiance Ranges W/m2

Test Conditions
Inner Outer Wattage 300-3000 nm
MH MHG
S C 3 40 M H/M H G Max. Min./Max.
Indoor Flat Simulation of solar radiation behind window glass 996 664/996
Outdoor Flat Simulation of solar global radiation outdoors (daylight) 1200 800/1200

MH MHG
S C 6 00 M H/M H G Max. Min./Max.
Indoor Flat Simulation of solar radiation behind window glass 830 664/996
Outdoor Flat Simulation of solar global radiation outdoors (daylight) 1000 800/1200
MH MHG
S C 1 000 M H/MHG Max. Min./Max.
Indoor Flat Simulation of solar radiation behind window glass 830 664/996
Outdoor Flat Simulation of solar global radiation outdoors (daylight) 1000 800/1200

MH MHG
S C 2 000 M H/MHG Max. Min./Max.
Indoor Flat Simulation of solar radiation behind window glass 830 664/996
Outdoor Flat Simulation of solar global radiation outdoors (daylight) 1000 800/1200
*To match Atlas® filter combinations to performance-based standards requirements, contact your local Atlas representative.
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Filter Combinations Irradiance Ranges W/m2
Test Conditions
Base Additional Wattage 300-400 nm 340 nm 420 nm
Min.
S unt e st ® XXL/ XXL + Max.
900 W 40 0.32 0.75
Coated Quartz Glass1 None Simulation of severe (unnatural) UV stress 1900 W 65 0.60 1.44
Non-aging for simulation of solar global radiation 900 W 40 0.32 0.75
Coated Quartz Glass1 Daylight
outdoors (daylight) 1900 W 65 0.60 1.44
Non-aging for simulation of solar radiation 900 W 30 0.26 0.65
Coated Quartz Glass1 Window Glass
behind 3 mm window glass 1900 W 65 0.56 1.28
Simulation of severe (unnatural) UV stress 900 W 40 0.32 0.75
Uncoated Quartz Glass2 None
at elevated temperature 1900 W 65 0.60 1.44
Non-aging for simulation of solar global radiation outdoors 900 W 40 0.32 0.75
Uncoated Quartz Glass2 Daylight
(daylight) at elevated temperature 1900 W 65 0.60 1.44
Non-aging simulation of solar radiation behind 900 W 30 0.26 0.65
Uncoated Quartz Glass2 Window Glass
3 mm window glass at elevated temperature 1900 W 65 0.56 1.28

Min.
S unt e st XLS+ Max. 300-400 nm 300-800 nm LUX (klx)
900 W 27 250 45
Uncoated Quartz Glass3 None Simulation of severe (unnatural) UV stress
1900 W 65 765 130
900 W 27 250 45
Uncoated Quartz Glass3 Daylight Non-aging for simulation of outdoor solar radiation (daylight)
1900 W 65 765 130
Non-aging for simulation of daylight behind window glass 900 W 27 250 45
Uncoated Quartz Glass3 Window Glass (solar radiation behind 3mm window glass) 1900 W 60 765 130
Simulation of solar radiation behind 6 mm window glass,
Solar ID65 e.g. for photostability testing of pharmaceuticals; 900 W 27 250 45
Uncoated Quartz Glass3
meets CIE ID65 according to ICH Guideline 1900 W 60 765 130

Simulation of exposure inside stores or supermarkets, 900 W 250 45

Uncoated Quartz Glass3 StoreLight™
e.g. for testing of food, beverages and packaging 1900 W 765 130

Min.
S unt e st CPS/CP S + Max. 300-800 nm
800 W 250
Coated Quartz Glass None Filter system A (max. UV): Simulation of severe (unnatural) UV stress
1700 W 765
800 W 250
Coated Quartz Glass UV Special Glass Filter system B: Simulation of solar global radiation outdoors (daylight)
1700 W 765
800 W 250
Coated Quartz Glass Special Window Glass Filter system C: Simulation of exposure behind 3 mm window glass
1700 W 765
Filter system D: Simulation of severe (unnatural) UV stress 800 W 250
Uncoated Quartz Glass None at elevated temperature 1700 W 765
Filter system E: Simulation of solar global radiation outdoors 800 W 250
Uncoated Quartz Glass UV Special Glass (daylight) at elevated temperature 1700 W 765
Filter system F: Simulation of solar radiation behind 3 mm window 800 W 250
Uncoated Quartz Glass Special Window Glass glass at elevated temperature 1700 W 765
Filter system G (Solar ID65): Simulation of solar radiation
Special Window Glass behind 6 mm window glass, e.g. for photostability testing of 800 W 250
Coated Quartz Glass 1700 W 765
Plus Solar ID65 pharmaceuticals; meets CIE ID65 according to ICH Guideline
Filter system H (Solar Standard): Simulation of solar radiation 800 W 250
Coated Quartz Glass Solar Standard outdoors according to DIN 67501:1999 1700 W 765
Filter system I (StoreLight): Simulation of exposure inside stores or 800 W 250
Coated Quartz Glass StoreLight supermarkets, e.g. for testing of food, beverages and packaging 1700 W 765

1 Coated quartz glass for use in a SUNTEST XXL/XXL+

with Alu-reflector standard lamp cassette.
2 Uncoated quartz glass for use in a SUNTEST XXL/XXL+
with selectively reflecting mirrored lamp cassette.
3 Production standard. Coated Quartz available, allowing lower test
temperatures via selective reflection of IR-radiation.

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 Spectral Power
Distribution Charts

Right Light™ vs. Daylight

2.0
Spectral Power Distribution Charts
The charts below are representative 1.5

Irradiance (W/m2/nm)
Spectral Power Distribution (SPD) graphs
of our accelerated weathering light sources 1.0
as compared to sunlight. A variety of filter
combinations are available for our Xenon
0.5
and Metal Halide light sources (see pages
Filtered Xenon
6-8), which can help alter the SPD to Daylight 0.0
provide the closest match to your 250 275 300 325 350 375 400
end-use environments. Wavelength (nm)

(Note- scales vary to highlight specific SPDs)

Right Light Filter System vs. Type S Boro/Soda Lime vs.

Sunlight vs. Type S/Type S Daylight Behind Window Glass
1.000 2.0
Log Scale (Irradiance)

1.5
Irradiance (W/m2/nm)

0.100

1.0
Filtered
0.010
TypeS/TypeS Xenon Behind
0.5
Window Glass
Right Light
Daylight Behind
Sunlight Window Glass
0.001 0.0
288 292 296 300 304 308 312 316 320 250 275 300 325 350 375 400
Wavelength (nm) Wavelength (nm)

Type S Boro/Soda Lime vs. XenoChrome 320 vs.

Daylight Behind Window Glass Daylight Behind Window Glass
3.0 3.0

2.5 2.5
Irradiance (W/m2/nm)
Irradiance (W/m2/nm)

2.0 2.0

1.5 1.5
Daylight Behind
Window Glass
1.0 1.0
Daylight Behind Xenotest® Alpha+
Window Glass HE- XENOCHROME 320 0.5
0.5
Filtered Xenon Xenotest Beta+
Behind Window Glass 0.0 LM- XENOCHROME 320 0.0
300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800
Wavelength (nm) Wavelength (nm)

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Ford FLTM B0 116-01 and GMW 3414 TM

vs. Daylight Behind Window Glass SAE J2412/J2527 vs. Daylight
6.0 3.0

5.0 2.5
GMW 3414 TM
Irradiance (W/m2/nm)

Irradiance (W/m2/nm)
Ford FLTM B0 116-01 4.0 2.0
Daylight Behind
Window Glass 3.0 1.5
(normalized at 420 nm
@ 1.06 W/m2) 2.0 1.0
Daylight Behind
Window Glass 1.0 0.5
(normalized at 420 nm
SAE J2412/J2527
@ 2.2 W/m2) 0.0 Daylight 0.0
300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800
Wavelength (nm) Wavelength (nm)

Filtered Metal Halide Behind Window Glass

Filtered Metal Halide vs. Daylight
vs. Daylight Behind Window Glass
2.5 2.5

2.0 2.0
Irradiance (W/m2/nm)
Irradiance (W/m2/nm)

1.5 1.5

1.0 1.0
Filtered Metal
Halide Behind
0.5 Window Glass 0.5
Filtered Metal Halide CIE85 T4 Behind
CIE85 T4 0.0 Window Glass 0.0
280
480
680
880
1080
1280
1480
1680
1880
2080
2280
2480

280
480
680
880
1080
1280
1480
1680
1880
2080
2280
2480
Wavelength (nm) Wavelength (nm)

Fluorescent UV Lamps vs. Daylight Emmaqua® vs. Daylight

0.8 7.0 8.0
0.7 EMMAQUA 6.0 7.0
Target Board
0.6 6.0
5.0
Irradiance (W/m2/nm)

Irradiance (W/m2/nm)

Avg. Miami
Concentration Factor

0.5 Sunlight 5.0

26º S Direct 4.0
0.4 4.0
Concentration 3.0
0.3 Factor 315-400 nm 3.0
UVA 340 nm
(avg.=5.6) 2.0
UVA 351 nm 0.2 2.0
Linear Concentration 1.0
UVB 313 nm 0.1 Factor 315-400 nm 1.0
Daylight 0.0 (avg.=5.6) 0.0 0.0
250 275 300 325 350 375 400 290 300 310 320 330 340 350 360 370 380 390 400
Wavelength (nm) Wavelength (nm)

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