Waterproof Test Chamber – IPX1 IPX2 IPX3 IPX4 IPX4K IPX5 IPX6 IPX6K IPX9 Testing
Test Standards
This IP combined waterproof test chamber is designed to meet stringent international standards, including but not limited to:
- IEC 60529 (Degrees of Protection provided by Enclosures – IP Code)
- ISO 20653 (Road vehicles – Degrees of protection)
- DIN 40050-9 (Road vehicles – IP protection codes)
- IEC 60598-1 (Luminaires – General requirements and tests)
- IEC 60068-2-18 (Environmental testing – Tests for water)
- IEC 60034-5 (Rotating electrical machines – Degree of protection)
Applications
This chamber is ideal for testing the waterproof integrity of products across various sectors:
- Consumer Electronics: Smartphones, watches, headphones, speakers, cameras.
- Automotive Parts: Sensors, connectors, lighting systems (headlights, taillights), control units, infotainment systems.
- Medical Devices: Portable monitors, diagnostic equipment, surgical tools.
- Industrial Equipment: Connectors, control panels, outdoor enclosures, communication devices.
- Lighting Industry: Indoor and outdoor luminaires, street lights, industrial lighting.
Product Features:
- Heavy-duty Construction: Built with steel tubing and 304 stainless steel plates for durability.
- Multiple Test Ratings: Supports tests from IPX1 to IPX9/K including drip, water spray, strong jetting, and high-pressure sprays.
- Adjustable Parameters: Flow rate, pressure, and rotation speed are electronically adjustable for precision.
- User-Friendly Interface: Operate easily via the 7″ color touch screen with a PLC interface for real-time monitoring and control.
- Water Recycling System: Features an integrated water tank for efficient water use during tests.
- Independent Test Control: Each test rating is independently controlled to avoid interference between different tests.
- Automatic Completion: The machine stops automatically after completing each test cycle, saving time and effort.
- Safety Features: Includes overload protection, water shortage detection, and short-circuit protection for safe operation.
- Sample Energizing: Capability to energize samples during testing if required for real-world simulations.
Technical Parameters of Integrated Waterproof Test Chamber:
| General parameters | |
| Main material | #304 Stainless steel |
| Controller | 7” touch screen + PLC |
| Interior chamber dimensions | W1300 x D1300 x H1300 mm (Optional) |
| Water supply | Tap water (Recyclable) |
| Sample power supply | available |
| Turntable rotation | Forward / reverse alternately |
| Turntable speed | 1 ~ 5 rpm adjustable |
| Turntable height | Adjustable |
| Machine power | 3-phase, AC 380V, 50Hz or specified by user |
| IPX1/2 parameters | |
| Drip area | 1000 x 1000 mm (optional) |
| Needle diameter | 0.4 mm |
| Needle spacing | 20 mm |
| Water flow rate | 1 ~ 5 rpm adjustable |
| Turntable angle | 0° or 15° |
| Test duration | 10 min adjustable |
| IPX3/4/4K parameters | |
| Oscillating tube diameter | 600 mm (optional) |
| Inner diameter of oscillating tube | 15 mm |
| Open hole aperture | 0.4mm (IPX3 & IPX4), 0.8mm (IPX4K) |
| Open hole spacing | 50 mm |
| Swing angle of oscillating tube | IPX3 ± 60°(120°)IPX4, IPX4K ± 180° (355° in actuality) |
| Swing speed of oscillating tube | 1 second/60°4 seconds for 2 x 120°12 seconds for 2 x 360° |
| Water flow rate | 0.1L/min per open hole (IPX3/IPX4)0.6L/min per open hole (IPX4K)Electronically adjusted |
| Test duration | 10 min adjustable |
| IPX5/6/6K parameters | |
| Nozzle diameters | Dia. 6.3mm (IPX5,IPX6K)Dia. 12.5mm (IPX6) |
| Water jetting distance | Appr. 2.7 meters |
| Nozzle swing mode | Fixed or automatically swing up and down under control |
| Water flow rate | IPX5: 12.5 L/min±5%IPX6: 100L/min±5%IPX6K: 75 L/min±5%Electronically adjusted |
| Test duration | Min. 3 min adjustable |
| IPX9/9K parameters | |
| Test water temperature | 80℃±5℃ |
| Number of nozzles | 4 pcs |
| Spray angle | 0°, 30°, 60°, 90° |
| Water Impact force | 0.9 ~ 1.2N (Calibration device included) |
| Distance between nozzles and sample | 100 ~ 150mm adjustable |
| Water flow rate | 14 ~ 16L/min (Electronically adjusted) |
| Test duration | 30 seconds per position, 120 seconds in total for one cycle, or set arbitrarily |
