Single station Home Appliance Testing Equipment Kettle Withdrawn Test With 15A Output Current

Home Appliance Testing Equipment Kettle Withdrawn Test With 15A Output Current

Standard of Home Appliance Testing Equipment:

IEC 60335-2-15 Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2-15: Particular requirements for appliances for heating liquids clause 22.103;

IEC 60335-2-14 Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2-14: Particular requirements for kitchen machines clause 22.103;

IEC 60335-2-3 Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons clause 22.105;

Feature of Home Appliance Testing Equipment:

The appliance coupler of cordless kettles shall be constructed to withstand the stresses occurring during normal use.

The two live pins of the kettle are connected together and an external resistive load is connected in series with the supply. The external load is such that the current is 1,1 times rated current.

The kettle is placed on its stand and withdrawn 10 000 times at a rate of approximately 10 times per minute. The test is continued for a further 10 000 times without current flowing.

The test is carried out without current flowing if the connection contacts cannot make or break on load.

Parameter of Kettle Withdrawn Testing Equipment:

FAQ

1. What is the primary purpose of this "single-station home appliance testing device," and which products is it designed to test?
Answer: The core purpose of this single-station home appliance testing device (Model HJ0613A) is to perform plug-in/unplug endurance testing for electric kettles. Specifically, in accordance with Clause 22.103 of the IEC 60335-2-15 standard, it verifies the ability of the power coupler on cordless electric kettles to withstand the stress of repeated insertion and removal during normal use. While the primary test samples are cordless electric kettles, the device is also suitable for testing similar liquid-heating or kitchen appliances, such as cordless blenders and cordless irons. By simulating the repeated plugging and unplugging actions of daily use, the device effectively evaluates the long-term reliability of the appliance's power connection interface.

2. The device features a 15A output current capability; what specific role does this parameter play in the testing process?
Answer: The device incorporates a built-in load system capable of 0–250V and 0–15A operation; the 15A output current capability is a key technical specification. During testing, this parameter enables "load-bearing" plug-in/unplug tests. Per IEC 60335-2-15 requirements, the test involves short-circuiting the kettle's two live pins and connecting an external resistive load in series to ensure the test current reaches 1.1 times the rated current. The 15A current capacity ensures the device can accommodate the rated current ranges of mainstream electric kettles, allowing for the detection of potential issues—such as poor contact or abnormal heating—while simulating actual powered operation. It also automatically determines sample compliance by monitoring the conduction current.

3. What does the "single-station" design of this device entail, and what are its main technical specifications?
Answer: The "single-station" design means that the testing device accommodates and tests only one sample at a time. This design is optimized for laboratory-based type testing and R&D verification scenarios, enabling in-depth, controlled durability analysis of individual samples. Key technical specifications include:

Plug-in/unplug speed: 0–30 cycles/minute (adjustable).

Plug-in/unplug stroke: 0–100 mm (preset via touchscreen). Test cycles: 0–999,999 (preset-able); capable of performing the 10,000-cycle loaded test and subsequent 10,000-cycle no-load test required by standards.

Control method: PLC-based control with a touchscreen interface for parameter setting, automatic operation, and data monitoring.

4. To which specific standards is this equipment designed? What is the significance of this for testing?
Answer: The equipment is designed and manufactured in strict accordance with multiple IEC international safety standards, ensuring the authority, comparability, and compliance of test results. Key applicable standards include:

IEC 60335-2-15 (Particular requirements for appliances for heating liquids), Clause 22.103: The direct basis for the insertion/withdrawal durability test of cordless electric kettle couplers.

IEC 60335-2-14 (Particular requirements for kitchen machines), Clause 22.103: Applicable to similar appliances such as cordless blenders.

IEC 60335-2-3 (Particular requirements for electric irons), Clause 22.105: Applicable to similar tests for cordless electric irons.
Adherence to these standards ensures that the testing methods, load conditions, and pass/fail criteria align with internationally recognized safety certification requirements for household appliances (such as CB, CE, and CCC), making the equipment a vital tool for ensuring product compliance when entering target markets.

5. How does the equipment determine pass/fail status? Is data management convenient?
Answer: The equipment utilizes an integrated intelligent system to perform automatic pass/fail assessment and data management:

Automatic assessment: The equipment uses a built-in current detection function to monitor the continuity of the sample's circuit in real-time. During insertion/withdrawal cycles, if an open circuit or poor contact occurs—causing an abnormal interruption in current—the system automatically flags the sample as failed and records the fault information.

Data management: It employs PLC intelligent control and a touchscreen HMI, supporting the display of cycle counts (0–999,999). All test parameters (such as speed, stroke, and cycle count) and operational data can be set and viewed via the screen; certain configurations support data export via interfaces like USB, facilitating test report generation and quality traceability.