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IEC 60529 IPX1/IPX2 Drip Box Water Test Chamber | Vertical & 15° Tilted Dripping Water Ingress Protection Verification Equipment
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Second Characteristic Numeral 1 to 4: Dripping, Spraying, and Splashing Water Tests
Water protection levels 1 through 4 define resistance to low-velocity water, ranging from simple vertical dripping (IPX1) to full 360-degree splashing (IPX4). The second characteristic numeral indicates protection against harmful effects due to water ingress, tested with fresh water. Lower levels focus on drops and low-pressure projection. For all these tests, the acceptance condition is…
IPX5 and IPX6 classify resistance to direct, pressurized water streams, distinguished by the nozzle size and flow rate used during testing
Second Characteristic Numeral 5 and 6: Pressurized Water Jet Tests Degrees IPX5 and IPX6 define the enclosure’s capability to withstand forceful water jets, simulating conditions like hosing down. Both tests utilize a standard hose nozzle (Figure 6) and require spraying the enclosure from all practicable directions. The water pressure is adjusted solely to achieve the…
Optional Letters for Enhanced Access and Test Condition Specificity
Optional additional letters (A-D) specify enhanced human access protection, while supplementary letters (H, M, S, W) define critical testing conditions and intended application. The IP Code allows for the inclusion of two sets of optional letters that modify or add context to the core protection rating. Additional Letters (A, B, C, D): Protection against access…
First Characteristic Numeral 5 and 6: Detailed Dust Management and Testing
IP5X mandates limited, harmless dust ingress while IP6X requires absolute dust-tightness, both verified using standardized vacuum and duration tests. The highest two degrees of the first characteristic numeral specifically address the penetration of dust. These levels require specialized testing using a dust chamber (Figure 2) and finely sifted talcum powder. The testing procedure depends on…
The IP Code uses a mandatory two-numeral system, IPXX, optionally extended by supplementary letters to indicate specific protection levels and test conditions
The degree of protection provided by an enclosure is designated by the IP Code in a specific arrangement consisting of up to five parts: If a characteristic numeral is not required to be specified, it must be replaced by the letter “X” (“XX” if both are omitted). For example, IPX5 means the protection against solids…
IPX9 is a specialized degree, introduced by Amendment 2, classifying protection against highly stressful, short-range water jets used in rigorous cleaning environments
Second Characteristic Numeral 9: High Pressure, High Temperature Jet Test The degree of protection IPX9, introduced by Amendment 2, is specific to enclosures resisting high pressure and temperature water jets. Water projected from any direction under these extreme conditions must not have harmful effects. The test procedure involves a specialized fan jet nozzle (Figures 7,…