High-intensity xenon weathering testing in a more compact, energy-efficient system.
The IWASAKI XER-W85 EYE Super Xenon Tester is a xenon arc weathering tester designed for accelerated evaluation of materials and products under controlled light, temperature, humidity, and spray conditions. It supports irradiance up to 180 W/m² over the 300–400 nm range and combines a compact footprint with updated touch-panel controls.
The IWASAKI XER-W85 EYE Super Xenon Tester provides high-intensity xenon arc exposure for controlled accelerated weathering and material durability testing.
The system uses a water-cooled 7.5 kW xenon arc lamp to expose test specimens to controlled irradiation conditions. Automatic irradiance control supports a range of 60 to 180 W/m² over the 300–400 nm measurement wavelength range, including high-intensity xenon weathering tests at 180 W/m².
Irradiation, irradiation with water spray, and dark cycles can be combined to reproduce controlled accelerated weathering conditions. Temperature and humidity are also controlled within the system to support repeatable environmental exposure testing.
The renewed XER-W85 reduces equipment footprint and power consumption compared with the previous model while introducing updated touch-panel software for improved visibility, operation, maintenance notification, and test-sequence monitoring.
Automatic irradiance control from 60 to 180 W/m² supports standard and high-intensity xenon weathering conditions over the 300–400 nm measurement range.
Xenon arc exposure provides a spectral distribution that closely approximates sunlight, supporting accelerated weathering evaluation with strong correlation to natural outdoor exposure.
The XER-W85 reduces equipment footprint by approximately 28% compared with the previous XER-W83, making replacement and installation easier.
Optimized system design reduces power consumption by approximately 10% compared with the previous XER-W83.
The renewed refrigeration system reduces refrigerant global warming potential by approximately 67% compared with the previous model.
Irradiation, irradiation with water spray, and dark-cycle conditions can be combined to create controlled accelerated weathering test sequences.
Updated software improves visibility and operation, including maintenance and calibration notifications and a segmented display for understanding test-sequence progress.
Optional network functionality allows test progress and equipment status to be monitored from a connected PC.
| Model | XER-W85 |
|---|---|
| Product Type | EYE Super Xenon Tester |
| Light Source | Water-cooled 7.5 kW xenon arc lamp |
| Inner Filter | Quartz glass (option available) |
| Outer Filter | Borosilicate glass (option available) |
| Test Method | Irradiation, irradiation with spray, and dark-cycle combinations. Water spray can be applied during irradiation or before or after dark cycles. |
| Irradiance Control Range | 60–180 W/m² |
| Irradiance Control | Automatic |
| Measurement Wavelength Range | 300–400 nm |
| Irradiation Uniformity | 90% or higher |
| Sample Capacity | 54 samples [70 × 150 mm] |
| Effective Irradiation Area | 5,670 cm² including BPT panel* |
| Temperature Control | Black panel temperature during irradiation: 40–110°C* |
| Humidity Control | Up to approximately 75% RH during irradiation; available conditions depend on the selected test conditions. |
| Power Consumption | 16 kW |
| Power Supply | Three-phase 3-wire, 200 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Input Current | 65 A |
| Dimensions |
1,090 mm (W) × 1,490 mm (D) × 1,850 mm (H) Excluding projections |
| Weight | Approx. 600 kg |
* BPT = Black Panel Thermometer. Available temperature and humidity control ranges depend on test conditions. Specifications and appearance are subject to change as part of the manufacturer's product improvement program.
