Water Resistance Test Chamber IPX3 IPX4 IPX5 IPX6 Tester IEC60529 IP Code Testing
Water Resistance Test Chamber IPX3 IPX4 IPX5 IPX6 Tester IEC60529 IP Code Testing
Complied Standards & Clauses
Conforms to IEC60529:1989 +A1:1999 +A2:2013 <Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)> IPX3, IPX4, IPX5, IPX6 test, figures 4 and figure 6..
Product Overview
This waterproof test equipment simulates natural water exposure conditions such as rain, sea spray, and river water to evaluate the durability and protection level of electronic and electrical products. It is essential for testing enclosures to prevent damage like corrosion, deformation, mildew, and electrical failures caused by water ingress, helping to avoid costly losses and safety hazards such as short circuits and fires.
Widely applied in outdoor lighting, household appliances, automotive parts, and other electronic devices, the equipment rigorously assesses product performance under controlled climatic water impact conditions. It enables manufacturers to verify compliance with protection standards, improve product design, and ensure reliable factory inspections.
The device subjects products to water jets and sprays conforming to international standards (IEC60529:1989 +A1:1999 +A2:2013), specifically IPX3, IPX4, IPX5, and IPX6 protection levels. A rotating turntable inside a stainless steel chamber ensures uniform exposure. Oscillating spray tubes simulate realistic water impact patterns, allowing precise assessment of enclosure sealing and waterproof integrity.
Observation windows with internal LED lighting facilitate monitoring during tests, while the robust steel construction ensures durability for long-term use.
Technical Parameters
|
Parameter Category |
Specification |
|---|---|
| Inner Chamber Size | 1000mm (L) × 1000mm (W) × 1000mm (H) |
| Outer Chamber Size | 1480mm (L) × 3800mm (W) × 1800mm (H) |
| Turntable Diameter | 400 mm |
| Turntable Max Load | 10 kg |
| Turntable Speed | 1–5 r/min (adjustable) |
| Turntable Rotation Method | Always clockwise / clockwise and counterclockwise alternate |
| Flow Adjustment Method | Manual adjustment via flow meter on control panel |
| Test Time Range | 0–999 minutes |
| Sample Power Supply | Waterproof socket inside chamber for powering samples during test |
| Equipment Dimensions | Approx. 2770mm (L) × 1330mm (W) × 1750mm (H) |
| Total Weight | Approx. 350 kg |
| Required Installation Space | 3.2m (L) × 2m (W) × 2m (H) |
| IPX3/IPX4 Oscillating Tubes | |
| Tube Radius | R200 mm & R400 mm |
| Spray Distance to Sample | Within 200 mm |
| Swing Angle | ±60° (IPX3), approx. ±160° (IPX4) |
| Spray Pressure | 80–150 kPa |
| IPX5/IPX6 Jet Nozzles | |
| IPX5 Aperture Diameter | 6.3 mm |
| IPX6 Aperture Diameter | 12.5 mm |
| IPX5 Flow Rate | 12.5 ± 0.625 L/min |
| IPX6 Flow Rate | 100 ± 5 L/min |
| Jet Distance | 2.5 m |
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