A02 DOR_Weatherometer.pdf

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS:

Weatherometer Testing Equipment

1. Description of Requirements:

The weatherometer testing equipment is required to simulate accelerated outdoor ambient conditions. Specifically, the weatherometer is required to generate ambient conditions that simulates, solar radiation, temperature, and relative humidity measured at Earth's surface. At the minimum the testing equipment is required to simulate controlled solar radiation generated in the ultraviolet to visible electromagnetic spectrum ranges. The equipment is required to simulate controlled temperature that is representative of high heat conditions measured in arid and tropical geographically regions. The equipment must be able to precisely monitor high relative humidity conditions. The weatherometer testing equipment must also meet the following requirements:

• Weatherometer Geometry:

a. Overall Floor Weight: 90-kg

b. Overall Width: 90-cm

c. Overall Depth: 54-cm

d. Overall Height: 62-cm

e. Overall Footprint: 150-cm x 170-cm

f. Usage Suitability: Bench Top

g. Specimen Rack Type: Flatbed

h. Exposure:

i. Overall Exposure Area: 1170-cm^2

ii. Overall Exposure Footprint: 39-cm x 30-cm

iii. Surface: Static, Horizontal, and Flat

iv. Sample Type Accommodation: 3-Dimensional

• Operational:

i. Power Requirements:

i. Universal Electrical Configuration: Yes

ii. Voltage Range: [208-240] VAC

iii. Amps: 60

iv. Phases: 3

v. Grounding: Earth Ground/No Neutral

j. HVAC Requirements:

i. Automatic Blower Speed Control: Yes

ii. Laboratory Hood Ventilation for Lamp Outlet: Yes

iii. Maximum Power Usage: 13 MJ/h

k. Relative Humidity Monitored: Yes

l. Temperature:

i. Fan Controlled: Yes

ii. Direct Setting and Control of Black Standard: Yes

iii. Black Standard Range: [45-100] °C

m. Light Source:

i. Xenon Arc Lamp

ii. Wattage: 1700-W

iii. Minimum 1500 Hours Lamp Life

iv. Fully Assembled “Plug & Play” Cassette

v. Air-Cooled

vi. Non-Aging Aluminum Reflector

n. Filter:

i. Test Type: Sun Test In Accordance to CIE-85 Reference Sun

ii. Test Condition: Simulation of Outdoor Solar Radiation (Daylight)

iii. Material Type: Outer Non-Aging Uncoated Quart Glass

iv. Wattage Range: [900-1900] W

o. Minimal Spectrum Operating Ranges:

i. Ultraviolet C (UVC): [100 – 280] nm

ii. Ultraviolet B (UVB): [280 – 315] nm

iii. Ultraviolet A (UVB): [315 – 400] nm

iv. Visible Range (Light): [380 – 700] nm

p. Minimal Simulated Solar Irradiance:

i. Automatic Control of Irradiance: Yes

ii. Direct Setting and Control of Spectrum Range: [300 – 400] nm

iii. Direct Setting and Control of Irradiance Range: [40 – 65] W/m2

iv. Visible Range (Light): [380 – 700] nm

• Sensors:

a. Irradiance

b. Black Standard Temperature (BST) design in accordance with ISO 4892-1

c. CHT/RH

d. Humidity

e. Light

• Calibration Sensors:

a. Irradiance BST

b. Temperature BST

c. Tray

• Digital Control System:

a. Display:

i. Tilting Digital Touchscreen with Color

ii. Provides Diagnostic Messages

iii. Testing Protocol (Setup: Manual/Auto Start, Operating Times, Running, Countdown, On/Off Sensor Modes, Pre-Defined, and User Defined)

iv. Data Acquisition (Real-Time Simultaneous Display, Reporting, and Transfer)

v. All Testing Parameters Shown on Screen and Monitored During Test: E, BST, CHT, and RH

b. Menus:

i. Machine (Setup, Calibration, and Diagnostics)

ii. Testing Protocol (Setup, Running, User Defined)

iii. Data Acquisition (Real-Time Simultaneous Display, Reporting, and Internal

Memory Storage)

c. Test Software: Included

d. Data Output Options: RS232 and Memory Card

e. Network Connectivity: Capable but NOT REQUIRED

• Customer Care Program:

a. Free Warranty: Minimum 12-Months After Delivery To ERDC Customer (Parts & Labor)

b. Onsite Installation: Required

c. Onsite Calibration: Required

d. Onsite Preventive Maintenance (1 year): Required

e. Onsite Demonstration: Required

f. Online Free Seminars: Required

g. Online Free Technical Testing Documents: Required

• Test Standards Capabilities:

a. ASTM:

i. C1442

ii. C1501

iii. D3424

iv. D5071

v. D6695

vi. E896

vii. G151

viii. G155

b. GB

i. T8427

ii. T16422

c. ICH

i. Q1B

ii. Q5C

d. ISO

i. 4892-1

ii. 4892-2

iii. 10977

iv. 11431

v. 11979-5

2. Equipment/Fixtures Accessory Packages:

Equipment/Fixtures Accessory Packages Quantity

Weatherometer Testing Equipment (90-cm x 54-cm x 62-cm) 1

Power Requirements ([208-240] VAC, 60-Amps, 3-Phase)] 1

Glass Day Light UV Filter (300-nm) 1

Sensor (CHT/RH) 1

Vent Hood 1

Sensor (300-400 BST) 1

Calibration Sensor (Tray) 1

Calibration Sensor (Irradiance & BST) 1

Customer Care Program (Free 1-yr) 1

3. Additional Technical Documents Included In Contract Submittal Requirements:

a. Signed Letter on Manufactures Letterhead That Identifies the Submitter By Business

Name As An Approved/Registered as Primary or Reseller of Weatherometer Testing Equipment.

b. Signed Letter on Submitter’s Letterhead Indicating the Ability To Provide Direct In-House After Sale Technical Support by Phone and Email of Specified Weatherometer Testing Equipment.

c. Provide Equipment Product Specifications on Manufactures Letterhead as Evidence That Proves Requirements Can Be Meet.

4. Shipping Costs:

Must Be Included In Quote.

5. Weatherometer Testing Equipment Delivery Date/Location:

90 days after contract award.

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