Plastics - Parameters comparing the spectral irradiance of a laboratory light source for weathering applications to a reference solar spectral irradiance (ISO/TR 18486:2018)

This document specifies a calculation method which allows calculating a parameter which compares the spectral irradiance of a laboratory radiation source for weathering application to a reference solar spectral irradiance.

Kunststoffe - Berechnung der Qualitätsanpassung der spektralen Verteilung eines Sonnensimulators mit Bezug auf eine referenzspektrale Verteilung der Sonnenstrahlung (ISO/TR 18486:2018)

Dieses Dokument legt eine Methode zur Berechnung eines Parameters fest, anhand dessen sich die spektrale Bestrahlungsstärke einer Laborstrahlungsquelle für Bewitterungsanwendungen mit einer spektralen Referenzbestrahlungsstärke vergleichen lässt.

Plastiques - Paramètres de comparaison de la distribution spectrale d'une source de lumière de laboratoire pour les applications de vieillissement et d'une distribution spectrale solaire de référence (ISO/TR 18486:2018)

Polimerni materiali - Parametri za primerjanje sevalnega spektra laboratorijskega svetlobnega vira, ki se uporablja za simuliranje vremenskih vplivov, z referenčnim sončnim sevalnim spektrom (ISO/TR 18486:2018)

Ta dokument določa računsko metodo, s katero se izračuna parameter, ki primerja
sevalni spekter laboratorijskega svetlobnega vira, ki se uporablja za simuliranje vremenskih vplivov, z referenčnim sončnim
sevalnim spektrom.

General Information

Status
Published
Public Enquiry End Date
31-Oct-2018
Publication Date
08-Jan-2019
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
03-Jan-2019
Due Date
10-Mar-2019
Completion Date
09-Jan-2019

Relations

Effective Date
26-Dec-2018
Effective Date
18-Oct-2017

Overview

CEN ISO/TR 18486:2018 (ISO/TR 18486:2018) defines a calculation method to compare the spectral irradiance of a laboratory radiation source (solar simulator) used for weathering tests with a reference solar spectral irradiance. The Technical Report provides objective, repeatable parameters to quantify how well a solar simulator fits a chosen reference sun spectrum or a specific action spectrum relevant to polymer/photo‑chemical responses.

Key Topics and Requirements

  • Purpose: Provide objective factors (characterizing parameter f) that quantify the spectral fit between a laboratory source and a reference solar spectrum or an action spectrum.
  • Calculation method: Scale the laboratory source spectrum to the reference within a chosen wavelength range, then compute a deviation parameter f. An ideal fit yields f = 0; larger f values indicate worse fitting.
  • Wavelength selection: Choose a wavelength range (λ1 to λ2) relevant to the test or material; ranges should be larger than 10 nm. Annex A lists typical ranges for different applications.
  • Action spectra: When the polymer’s action spectrum s(λ) is known, scale and compare weighted spectral irradiances to assess photochemical relevance.
  • Spectral resolution: Measurements and calculations require 1 nm spectral resolution.
  • Reference spectra: The document recommends using solar spectra calculated with the SMARTS2 model (ISO/TR 17801, ASTM G177) because older references (e.g., CIE 85:1989) have limitations.
  • Informative content: Examples for commercial solar simulators and typical parameters are provided in Annex A.

Applications and Who Uses It

  • Materials scientists and polymer test laboratories evaluating artificial weathering and photochemical ageing.
  • Manufacturers and users of solar simulators and laboratory radiation sources who need to validate spectral performance.
  • Quality assurance and R&D teams selecting or qualifying lamps for accelerated weathering tests, photochemistry, photo‑dermatology, or thermal-stress experiments.
  • Standards bodies and test method authors integrating objective spectral-fit metrics into test procedures.

Practical benefits include clearer acceptance criteria for solar simulators, consistent reporting of spectral fitness, and improved alignment of laboratory weathering to real-world solar exposure.

Related Standards

  • ISO/TR 17801 - reference on solar spectral irradiance modeling (SMARTS2)
  • ASTM G177 - reference solar spectra using SMARTS2
  • CIE 85:1989 - historic reference spectrum (noted as limited; under revision)

Keywords: ISO/TR 18486:2018, CEN ISO/TR 18486, spectral irradiance, solar simulator, laboratory radiation source, weathering, action spectrum, plastics, SMARTS2, accelerated weathering.

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SIST-TP CEN ISO/TR 18486:2019 is a technical report published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Plastics - Parameters comparing the spectral irradiance of a laboratory light source for weathering applications to a reference solar spectral irradiance (ISO/TR 18486:2018)". This standard covers: This document specifies a calculation method which allows calculating a parameter which compares the spectral irradiance of a laboratory radiation source for weathering application to a reference solar spectral irradiance.

This document specifies a calculation method which allows calculating a parameter which compares the spectral irradiance of a laboratory radiation source for weathering application to a reference solar spectral irradiance.

SIST-TP CEN ISO/TR 18486:2019 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 83.080.01 - Plastics in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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Plastics - Parameters comparing the spectral irradiance of a laboratory light source for
weathering applications to a reference solar spectral irradiance (ISO/TR 18486:2018)
Kunststoffe - Berechnung der Qualitätsanpassung der spektralen Verteilung eines
Sonnensimulators mit Bezug auf eine referenzspektrale Verteilung der Sonnenstrahlung
(ISO/TR 18486:2018)
Plastiques - Paramètres de comparaison de la distribution spectrale d'une source de
lumière de laboratoire pour les applications de vieillissement et d'une distribution
spectrale solaire de référence (ISO/TR 18486:2018)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: CEN ISO/TR 18486:2018
ICS:
83.080.01 Polimerni materiali na Plastics in general
splošno
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

CEN ISO/TR 18486
TECHNICAL REPORT
RAPPORT TECHNIQUE
December 2018
TECHNISCHER BERICHT
ICS 83.080.01 Supersedes CEN ISO/TR 18486:2017
English Version
Plastics - Parameters comparing the spectral irradiance of
a laboratory light source for weathering applications to a
reference solar spectral irradiance (ISO/TR 18486:2018)
Plastiques - Paramètres de comparaison de la Kunststoffe - Berechnung der Qualitätsanpassung der
distribution spectrale d'une source de lumière de spektralen Verteilung eines Sonnensimulators mit
laboratoire pour les applications de vieillissement et Bezug auf eine referenzspektrale Verteilung der
d'une distribution spectrale solaire de référence Sonnenstrahlung (ISO/TR 18486:2018)
(ISO/TR 18486:2018)
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This document supersedes CEN ISO/TR 18486:2017.
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TECHNICAL ISO/TR
REPORT 18486
Second edition
2018-12
Plastics — Parameters comparing the
spectral irradiance of a laboratory
light source for weathering
applications to a reference solar
spectral irradiance
Plastiques — Paramètres de comparaison de la distribution spectrale
d'une source de lumière de laboratoire pour les applications de
vieillissement et d'une distribution spectrale solaire de référence
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Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Symbols . 1
5 Significance . 2
6 Requirements . 2
7 Calculation methods . 2
7.1 Characterizing parameter for a wavelength range . 2
7.1.1 Choice of the wavelength range . 2
7.1.2 Scaling condition . 3
7.1.3 Characterizing parameter f for a wavelength range . 4
λ1-λ2
7.2 Characterizing parameter for a known action spectrum . 4
7.2.1 Choice of the wavelength range with action spectrum . 4
7.2.2 Scaling condition with action spectrum . 4
7.2.3 Characterizing parameter f with action spectrum . 5
s(λ)1-s(λ)2
Annex A (informative) Examples for parameters of some commercially available solar
simulators . 6
Bibliography . 8
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ISO/TR 18486:2018(E)
Introduction
Laboratory radiation sources generate radiation which is intended to simulate a defined “reference
sun” as perfect as possible, where the fitting to the spectral irradiance in the materials sensitive range
is most important. So far, the fitting is described verbally only (e.g. standards concerning artificial
weathering) and the user decides for himself if the spectral irradiance E(λ) indicated by the producer
of the laboratory radiation source agrees suitable enough with the “reference sun” for his specific
application or, occasionally, the classification describes the fitting to a wanted “reference sun” only
insufficiently (e.g. for standard
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