Difference of test conditions between IPX5 and IPX6 waterproof test equipments

IPX5 and IPX6 waterproof test equipments are waterproof tests of two different levels. However, in LISUN, the two waterproof levels are combined into an IPX56 water spray test box, and water is sprayed to the tested shell in all possible directions with a test nozzle that meets the standard.

When conducting the IPX5 waterproof test, it is generally necessary to select the level 5 enclosure protection level test. Similarly, when conducting the IPX6 waterproof test, it is necessary to start the performance of the level 6 waterproof system.

Test conditions for waterproof performance of IPX5 and IPX6:
Test conditions of IPX5 waterproof test equipment:
1. Nozzle inner diameter: 6.3 mm;
2. Water flow: (125 ± 0.625) Lmin);
3. Water pressure: adjust according to the specified water flow;
4. The central part of the main flow: a circle with a diameter of about 40 mm at 2.5 m from the nozzle;
5. Water spraying time per square meter of shell surface: about 1 min;
6. Test time: 3 min;
7. Distance from nozzle to shell surface: 2.5 m~3m.

Test conditions of IPX6 waterproof test equipment:
1. Spray inner diameter: 12.5 mm;
2. Water flow: 100 ± 5) L/min;
3. Water pressure: adjust according to the specified water flow;
4. The central part of the main water flow: a circle with a diameter of about 120mm at 2.5m from the nozzle;
5. Water spraying time per square meter of shell surface: about 1 min;
6. Test time: 3 min;
7. Distance from nozzle to shell surface: 2.5 m~3 m.

Functional parameters of IPX5 and IPX6:
1. External dimension of spray test chamber: about 3560 * 1050 * 1600mm (including 2450mm long water conduit);
2. Inner box size: about 600 * depth 600 * height 600mm;
3. Volume of water storage tank: about 32L, size: about 450 × 360 wide × 200mm high;
4. Size of sample turntable: 400mm in diameter;
5. IPX5 spray hole diameter: 6.3mm;
6. IPX6 spray hole diameter: 12.5mm;
7. IPX5 water spray flow: 12.5 ± 0.625 (L/min);
8. IPX6 spray water flow: 100 ± 5 (L/min).

The test method for ipx6 waterproof grade is as follows:
1. Adjust the water spraying position: turn on the machine, click to enter the “Manual Screen”, click “IPX6 Start”, and adjust the flowmeter to 100L/min; Observe whether the water spraying point is close to the center; If the spraying water and distance are large, manually adjust the angle of the spray gun;
2. Install the sample: open the box door and fix the sample at the center of the turntable;
3. Enter the test interface and click “IPX6”; Then enter the “Test Parameters” interface, and set the test time and power on/off time;
4. Return to the “Test Interface” and confirm again that the sample has been bound; Click “Test Start” to start the test;
5. Observe the flowmeter: check whether the upper surface of the buoy corresponds to the standard flow scale; If it does not meet the requirements, the user shall make fine adjustment. When the test reaches the set time, the test will stop automatically and an alarm interface will appear after the test is completed;
6. If the sample is charged for testing, it is required to cut off the sample power supply after the test is completed, then take out the sample and check the results;
7. If there is no need for subsequent test, please press the power button to shut down.

LISUN lauched JL-X waterproof test machine is according to IEC60529:1989 +A1:1999 +A2：2013 《Degrees of protection provided by enclosures(IP Code)》, IEC60598, IEC60335 and IEC 60034-5, GB/T-2423.2, GB4208, GB7000.1. The JL-X includes the following test grades: IPX1, IPX2, IPX3, IPX4, IPX5, IPX6, IPX7 and IPX8 (Refer to page 51 of IEC60529). It is widely used in the authentication test organization for the products such as electrical & electronic products, LED luminaires as well as in the relevant quality control department for the waterproof detection of the enclosures protection grades.

Waterproof Jet Test Device (JL-56): With water supply device size is 1000x1000x600mm, the nozzle diameter is ф6.3mm (IPX5 waterproof test ) and ф12.5mm (IPX6 waterproof test). The water speed is 12.5 ±0.626L/min for IPX55 and 100 ±5L/min for IPX6

Waterproof Test Machine JL-56

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