Climate chamber IPX series

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Overview
A stainless-steel, watertight test chamber designed to perform IP water ingress tests across the IPX1–IPX6 range. The system includes adjustable flow control, closed-loop water recirculation and an integrated rotary turntable for mounting specimens.

General description
The test system comprises two main assemblies: the test chamber with watertight reservoir and the standoff tube assembly. The turntable diameter is set to customer specification (Ø350–Ø500 mm). The chamber features interior lighting and a plexiglass observation cover. The standoff tube is nominally Ø400 mm and 2.5 m long; its height is adjustable by a crank handle. Test fittings can be swapped manually to match the specific IPX test in progress. The assembly locks in position with minimal effort.

Technical Specifications (detailed)

• Chamber dimensions: 1000 × 1000 × 1500 mm (W × L × H)
• Standoff tube assembly dimensions: 580 × 2500 × 1340 mm (W × L × H)
• Standoff tube nominal: Ø400 mm, length 2.5 m
• Turntable diameter: Ø350–Ø500 mm (set per customer)
• Gearmotor: 400 V / 0.18 kW / 24 rpm
• Pump: 220 V / 1.1 kW / 0–120 L/min
• Electrical connection: 380 V / 1.3 kW (220 V optional)
• Flow control: flow meter and manual valve; closed-loop water recirculation
• Observation: interior lighting and plexiglass cover

IPX1 Test Conditions

• Water: fresh or pure water
• Duration: 10 minutes
• Flow rate: 0.25 L/min (monitored via flow meter and adjusted by valve)
• Rotation speed: 1 rpm
• Pressure & temperature: atmospheric pressure / room temperature
• Distance: minimum 200 mm between drip box and specimen

IPX2 Test Conditions

• Water: fresh or pure water
• Duration: 10 minutes (4 × 2.5 min)
• Flow rate: 0.75 L/min (monitored and adjusted)
• Rotation/tilt: fixed at 15° tilt, no rotation
• Pressure & temperature: atmospheric pressure / room temperature
• Distance: minimum 200 mm between drip box and specimen

IPX3 Test Conditions

• Water: fresh or pure water
• Duration: 5 minutes
• Flow rate: 10 L/min ±5% (instantaneous flow monitored and adjusted)
• Rotation speed: 10 rpm (optional)
• Tube rotation angle: ±60° (120° total)
• Pressure & temperature: atmospheric pressure / room temperature
• Distance: approx. 300 mm between oscillating tube and specimen

IPX4 Test Conditions

• Water: fresh or pure water
• Duration: 10 minutes
• Flow rate: 10 L/min ±5% (instantaneous flow monitored and adjusted)
• Rotation speed: 10 rpm (optional)
• Tube rotation angle: ±120° (240° total)
• Pressure & temperature: atmospheric pressure / room temperature
• Distance: approx. 300 mm between oscillating tube and specimen

IPX5 Test Conditions

• Water: fresh or pure water
• Duration: 3 minutes
• Flow rate: 12.5 L/min ±5% (instantaneous flow monitored and adjusted)
• Rotation speed: 20 rpm
• Pressure & temperature: atmospheric pressure / room temperature
• Distance: nozzle to specimen between 2.5 m and 3 m

IPX6 Test Conditions

• Water: fresh or pure water
• Duration: 3 minutes
• Flow rate: 100 L/min ±5% (instantaneous flow monitored and adjusted)
• Rotation speed: 20 rpm
• Pressure & temperature: atmospheric pressure / room temperature
• Distance: nozzle to specimen between 2.5 m and 3 m

Test evaluation criteria

• After drying, inspect the interior for any water or moisture ingress
• No water must be present inside the device under test
• Electronic components must remain fully functional
• No physical deformation attributable to pressure

Key features / Technical highlights

• Test range: IPX1 to IPX6
• Stainless-steel, watertight reservoir with integrated turntable
• Adjustable turntable Ø350–Ø500 mm
• Ø400 mm standoff tube, 2.5 m nominal length
• Closed-loop recirculation, flow meter and manual valve for precise flow control
• Interior lighting and plexiglass observation cover for live inspection