Summary IP test

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Overview: This document outlines the procedures and specifications for IP testing of water and dust according to DIN EN 60529 and ISO 20653 standards. It includes various water and dust exposure tests to ensure the durability and protection of devices under different environmental conditions.

Water Testing Specifications:

Drip Water Test: Utilizes a 0.4mm drip nozzle with a drip rate of 1mm/min. The device under test (DUT) is placed on a turntable with a 10-minute test duration.
Spray Water Test: Involves nozzles with a flow rate of 0.07l/min (DIN) and 0.1l/min (ISO) at 0.8bar pressure. The DUT is positioned centrally on a turntable with a 10-minute test duration.
Jet Water Test: Uses a 6.3mm nozzle with a flow rate of 12.5l/min at 0.3bar pressure. The DUT is placed 2.5-3m from the nozzle with a minimum test duration of 3 minutes.
High-Pressure Water Jets: Conducted with a 12.5mm nozzle at 100l/min and 1 bar pressure. The DUT is tested for a minimum of 3 minutes.
Immersion Tests: Temporary and continuous immersion tests are conducted with specific water levels above the enclosure, with durations according to application requirements.

Dust Testing Specifications:

Dust-Protected and Dust-Tight Tests: Utilize talcum dust at 2kg/m³ for a duration of 2 to 8 hours with negative pressure applied to the test specimen.
Dust Exposure Test: Involves swirling dust using SAE nozzles with a dust quantity of 3-5kg. The DUT is positioned at least 150mm from chamber walls for a 5-hour test duration.
Arizona Dust Test: Conducted with a dust concentration of 2k/m³ for 20 cycles, ensuring no harmful dust ingress.

Additional Tests:

Rain and Water Spray Tests: Include various configurations with different water pressures and temperatures, ensuring the DUT's resistance to water ingress.
Pressure Water-Jetting Test: Evaluates coatings with specific water pressures and temperatures, ensuring durability under high-pressure conditions.

Conclusion: The document provides detailed procedures for testing the ingress protection of devices against water and dust, ensuring compliance with international standards and enhancing product reliability in adverse conditions.

Catalog excerpts

iPXI ■ DIN EN 60529 / ISO 20653: Drip rate: 1mm/min ■ Position of DUT: Turntable (1rpm), eccentricity 100 mm ■ Position of DUT: In 4 fixed positions of 15° tilt ■ Test duration: 10min (4 x 2.5min per position) ■ ISO 20653: 0.1l/min per nozzle at approx. 0.8bar water pressure ■ 0 0.4mm nozzles distributed over 120° ■ Position of DUT in the centre of the turntable, max. 200 mm distance to the swivel tube ■ DIN EN 60529: Rotation of the turntable after 5 min / test duration 10 min ■ ISO 20653: Turntable 1-3rpm, support not perforated, test duration 10min ■ ISO 20653: 0.1l/min per nozzle at approx. 0.8bar water pressure ■ 0 0.4mm nozzles distributed over 180° ■ Position of DUT in the centre of the turntable, max. 200 mm distance to the swivel tube ■ ISO 20653: Turntable 1-3rpm, perforated support, test duration 10min IPX5 ■ DIN EN 60529 / ISO 20653: 12.5l/min at approx. 0.3bar water pressure ■ Position of DUT: 2.5 - 3m distance to the nozzle ■ Test duration: 1min/m2 DUT surface, min. 3min ■ DIN EN 60529 / ISO 20653: 100l/min at approx. 1 bar water pressure ■ Position of DUT: 2.5 - 3m distance to the nozzle ■ Test duration: 1min/m2 DUT surface, min. 3min ■ DIN EN 60529 / ISO 20653: Water level above the enclosure: 0.15m from top edge, 1m from bottom edge IPX8 ■ DIN EN 60529 / ISO20653: Water level above the enclosure: according to application (stricter than IPX7) ■ Test duration: according to application (stricter than IPX7) ■ Small housings (< 250mm) centred on turntable / Align spray nozzles with outer contour / Distance nozzle - DUT: 125mm +/- 25 Test duration: 30s per position (0/30/60/90°) ■ ISO 20653: 0.6l/min per nozzle at approx. 4bar water pressure ■ 0 0.8mm nozzles distributed over 180° ■ Position of DUT in the centre of the turntable, max. 200 mm distance to the swivel tube ■ Test duration 10 min, turntable 1-3rpm, perforated support IPX6K ■ ISO 20653: 75l/min per nozzle at approx. 10bar water pressure ■ ISO 20653: 14-16l/min at approx. 80-100bar water pressure ■ Distance nozzle - DUT: 100-150mm / Align spray nozzles to outer contour ■ Test duration: 30s per position (0/30/60/90°)

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IP TESTING DUSTACCORDING TO DIN EN 60529 & ISO 20653 IP5X ■ DIN EN 60529: talcum dust 2kg/m3 for enclosures cat. 1 and 2 for test duration: min. 2h / max. 8h, with negative pressure on the test specimen (cat. 1): 20mbar ■ No dust ingress in harmful quantities for function and safety ■ DIN EN 60529: Talcum dust 2kg/m3 for enclosure cat. 1 (cat. 2 is added to 1) for test duration: min. 2h / max. 8h, with negative pressure on the test specimen: 20mbar ■ No dust d eposits in the enclosure iP5XK ■ ISO 20653: Arizona dust (A2 or equivalent): 2k/m3 with test duration 20 cycles (6s dust swirling and...

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