IP Water Ingress Test Equipment

A stainless-steel test solution compliant with IP water ingress standards, with closed-loop water recirculation, adjustable flow rate, and an integrated turntable.

It runs the full IPX1/X2/X3/X4/X5/X6 ingress test range. Test fittings can easily be swapped by hand to match the test being run.

The machine has two main parts: the test chamber and the standoff tube.

The test chamber is built from stainless chrome sheet. It consists of a watertight reservoir and a turntable for mounting the test specimen. Table diameter (Ø350–Ø500 mm) is set to customer specification. Interior lighting and a plexiglass cover allow the test to be observed from outside.

The standoff tube is 400 mm in diameter and 2,5 m long. A flow meter and a manual valve set the water flow. A crank handle adjusts the height to suit the product under test. It is used for IPX5/X6 water jet tests.

Device moves and locks into place with little effort.

Technical Specifications

Chamber Dimensions: 1000x1000x1500 mm (W × L × H)

Standoff Tube Dimensions: 580x2500x1340 mm (W × L × H)

Gearmotor Power: 400 V / 0,18 kW / 24 rpm

Pump Power: 220 V / 1,1 kW / 0–120 L/min

Electrical Connection: 380 V / 1,3 kW (220 V optional)

IP Test Equipment Technical Drawings

** All dimensions are given in mm.

** Chamber dimensions can be customized to meet customer requirements.

General Description

IPX1 TEST CONDITIONS

WATER USED: Fresh water or pure water must be used during the test.

DURATION: Test duration must be 10 minutes.

WATER FLOW RATE: 0,25 L/min (To reach this flow rate, the flow meter is monitored and adjusted via the valve.)

ROTATION SPEED: 1 rpm

PRESSURE and TEMPERATURE: Atmospheric pressure / Room temperature

DISTANCE: The distance between the drip box and the test specimen must be at least 200 mm.

IPX2 TEST CONDITIONS

WATER USED: Fresh water or pure water must be used during the test.

DURATION: Test duration must be 10 minutes. (4×2,5 min)

WATER FLOW RATE: 0,75 L/min (To reach this flow rate, the flow meter is monitored and adjusted via the valve.)

ROTATION SPEED: Fixed at 15° tilt, no rotation

PRESSURE and TEMPERATURE: Atmospheric pressure / Room temperature

DISTANCE: The distance between the drip box and the test specimen must be at least 200 mm.

IPX3 TEST CONDITIONS

WATER USED: Fresh water or pure water must be used during the test.

DURATION: Test duration must be 5 minutes.

WATER FLOW RATE: 10 L/min ±5% (To reach this flow rate, the instantaneous flow is monitored on the flow meter and adjusted via the valve.)

ROTATION SPEED: 10 rpm (Optional)

TUBE ROTATION ANGLE: ±60° (120° total)

PRESSURE and TEMPERATURE: Atmospheric pressure / Room temperature

DISTANCE: The distance between the oscillating tube and the test specimen must be approximately 300 mm.

IPX4 TEST CONDITIONS

WATER USED: Fresh water or pure water must be used during the test.

DURATION: Test duration must be 10 minutes.

WATER FLOW RATE: 10 L/min ±5% (To reach this flow rate, the instantaneous flow is monitored on the flow meter and adjusted via the valve.)

ROTATION SPEED: 10 rpm (Optional)

TUBE ROTATION ANGLE: ±120° (240° total)

PRESSURE and TEMPERATURE: Atmospheric pressure / Room temperature

DISTANCE: The distance between the oscillating tube and the test specimen must be approximately 300 mm.

IPX5 TEST CONDITIONS

WATER USED: Fresh water or pure water must be used during the test.

DURATION: Test duration must be 3 minutes.

WATER FLOW RATE: 12,5 L/min ±5% (To reach this flow rate, the instantaneous flow is monitored on the flow meter and adjusted via the valve.)

ROTATION SPEED: 20 rpm

PRESSURE and TEMPERATURE: Atmospheric pressure / Room temperature

DISTANCE: The distance between the nozzle and the test specimen must be between 2.5 m and 3 m.

IPX6 TEST CONDITIONS

WATER USED: Fresh water or pure water must be used during the test.

DURATION: Test duration must be 3 minutes.

WATER FLOW RATE: 100 L/min ±5% (To reach this flow rate, the instantaneous flow is monitored on the flow meter and adjusted via the valve.)

ROTATION SPEED: 20 rpm

PRESSURE and TEMPERATURE: Atmospheric pressure / Room temperature

DISTANCE: The distance between the nozzle and the test specimen must be between 2,5 m and 3 m.

Test Evaluation Criteria

·        After the test, the exterior of the equipment is should be dried and the interior should be inspected.

·        No water or moisture of any kind should be present inside the device.

·        The electronic components of the device must remain fully functional.

·        The device must not show any physical deformation due to pressure.