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QUV-Lamps

UV Lamps for QUV Accelerated Weathering Testers

Available lamp types and their applications:

Fluorescent lamps used in QUV® accelerated weathering testers emit mainly ultraviolet rather than visible or infrared light. All are electrically equivalent to an ordinary 40-watt fluorescent. However, each lamp type differs in the total amount of UV energy emitted and in its wavelength spectrum. Your exposure application determines which type of UV lamps should be used:

  • Download Technical Bulletin: A Choice of Lamps for the QUV Accelerated Weathering Tester

QUV tester software updates:

It is important to ensure you have the most up-to-date software installed on your tester. Visit this page to obtain the most recently-released software versions for QUV testers.

 

Lamp safety and installation:

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The QUV weathering tester’s ultraviolet lamps may cause severe sunburn or eye inflammation if not used properly. The following documents contain important safety information on ultraviolet hazards and should be carefully reviewed before operating your QUV tester.

  • Download Technical Bulletin: Important Safety Information on Ultraviolet Hazards
  • Download PSDS: Fluorescent Lamps

 

Fluorescent UV Lamp Specifications

Fluorescent UV lamps from Q-Lab come with an industry-leading warranty when used in QUV accelerated weathering testers. Achievable irradiance levels and warranties are detailed in the QUV Specification Bulletin

Notes:
  • Lamp warranties for QUV testers with irradiance control require an updated UC10 or CR10 calibration within the past 12 months.
  • Some older QUV testers may require a main controller upgrade to achieve the above lamp warranties with plus (+) lamps. Contact Q-Lab Repair for more information.
  • Return any lamps not meeting the above to Q-Lab, shipping costs prepaid, for full replacement. This is a full warranty and is never reduced or prorated based upon percentage lifetime achieved.
Liability is limited to replacing any lamps which are defective in materials or workmanship and are returned to our factory, shipping costs prepaid. Liability in all events is limited to the purchase price paid. Damage due to accident, abuse or poor laboratory conditions is not covered. Labor cost is not covered. Q-Lab Corporation makes no other warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, except as may be expressly provided by Q-Lab Corporation in writing. Q-Lab Corporation shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential, special or contingent damages arising out of the sale or use of any product.

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