Weathering tests.

An enhanced digital control system has been introduced for the Ci4000 Xenon-Arc Weather-Ometer, giving operators more flexibility and control of their accelerated weathing testing, according to the company. One of the most notable changes is said to be a modem, full color TFT touch-screen display with intuitive icons for easier interpretation of operating parameters and warnings. However, at the heart of the upgrade is the embedded control system that replaces the PLC controller of the previous generation. Internally, analog control circuits were replaced with a robust digital network for more reliable and accurate control and monitoring of the data. Memory capacity is said to have been significantly increased, allowing additional features and functions previously managed by external controllers, such as water resistivity and lamp water temperature. Now, with a single control system, operators are said to be more efficient in analyzing instrument performance, monitoring test parameters and performing calibration procedures. Among other standard features and benefits of the control system are said to be sub-cycle repeat programming for copying standard and saving them as templates, a full color trend plot screen with large memory, a smart media card interface for test data portability, smart sensors that communicate their status to the touch panel at power-up, and more.

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