IEC 62196 Electric Vehicle Integrated IPX1~8 Waterproof Test System
Complied Standards & Clauses
IEC 62196-1Ed.4CDV:2020 clause 20.2.
Equipment Overview
This IPX1~8 waterproof test system conforms to IEC 60529:2013. This
system includes following:
| No. | Name | IP Code | Remark |
| 1. | Vertical Rain Drip Test Apparatus
| IPX1~2 | Controlled by Control Cabinet on IPX7 |
| 2 | Oscillating Tubes Test Apparatus | IPX3~4 | Controlled by Control Cabinet on IPX7 |
| 3 | Spray Nozzle | IPX3~4 | Controlled by Control Cabinet on IPX7 |
| 4 | Hose Nozzle | IPX5~6 | Controlled by Control Cabinet on IPX7 |
| 5 | Integrated Immersion Chamber & Water Supply Tank & Control Cabinet | IPX7 | Inner chamber size: Controlled by Control Cabinet on IPX7 |
| 6 | Deep Immersion Tank | IPX8 | Controlled by Control Cabinet on IPX7 |
| 7 | Turntable | Accessory for IPX1~IPX6 | Controlled by Control Cabinet on IPX7 |
Vertical Rain Drip Test Apparatus
Overview:
This test device is to verify Protection against Vertically Falling
Water Drops. It is designed and manufactured in accordance with the
standard requirement of IEC60529 IPX1 and IPX2.
1. The rise and fall of the drip box is controlled by the motor.
2. Stainless steel fine filter for dirt filtration.
3. Adopts compressed air to blow the needle water, to prevent water
reactive substances and atmospheric blocking needle.
4. Stainless steel general medical needle nozzle, easy to buy, not
easy to rust.
5. Needle nozzle and needle nozzle seat using taper connection, can
be easily replaced without the tool, individual damage to the
needle nozzle can be easily replaced quickly.
Technical parameter:
| Application | Applies to conduct IPX1, IPX2 testing. |
| Rain area | 1200mmX1200mm |
| Tank material | Stainless steel |
| Dripping aperture | ￠0.4mm |
| Hole distance | 20mm |
| Rainfall Flow | 1mm/Min, 3mm/Min, user-set parameters (error: + 0.5mm / min). |
| Water dripping height | 200mm (automatically control by the test equipment) |
| Test time | 10Min, can be set according to the need |
| Draining | Automatically emptying the tank water after the test is completed |
| Body material | Industrial aluminum alloy |
| Dimensions (LxDxH) | Customized |
| Machine structure | Wall Mount |
Oscillating Tubes Test Apparatus
Overview:
Oscillating tube tester is designed and manufactured in accordance
with the standard requirement of IEC60529 IPX3 and IPX4.
The oscillating tube part of this device is controlled by
adjustable-speed motor and crank-link mechanism. This device is
reciprocating swing from the place of ±60°to another one of
±175°with the speed required by the standard through machine
adjusting angle.
The angle adjustment is accurate. The structure is stable and
durable. It cooperates with turntable through which the rotating of
90°can be achieved.
Technical parameter:
| No. | Item | parameters |
| 1 | Water supply | Water flow rate＞10L/min±5% clean water without inclusion. This device is equipped with clean water filtration unit |
| 2 | Needle hole | Φ0.4mm |
| 3 | Included angle of two holes | IPX3:120°; IPX4:180° |
| 4 | Oscillating tube swing angle | Max. ±175° can be preset (Note: standard requires IPX3:120°; IPX4:360°, but due to there is
turntable under oscillating tube during test, so 360° cannot
achieved during actual testing, if without turntable, then 360° can
be achieved) |
| 5 | Raining speed | IPX3: 4s/time (2×120°); IPX4: 12s/time (2×360°); |
| 6 | Water flow | Can be set according to the size of the pendulum and the number of
the pin holes (0.07 L/min per hole) |
| 7 | Testing time | 0.01S～99 hours 59mins,can be preset |
| 8 | Pressure gauge | 0~0.25MPa |
| 9 | Site requirements | Dedicated IP waterproof test room, the ground should be flat with
illumination 10A waterproof leakage switch (or socket) used for equipment. With
good function of inflow and drainage. Ground installation |
| 10 | The area | According to the oscillating tube chose |
Spray Nozzle
Overview:
The spray nozzle is designed and manufactured in accordance with
IEC60529 IPX3 and IPX4. Some parts of the enclosure cannot be wet
by the oscillating tube. Under this circumstance, the handheld
spray nozzle is used by manual.
The difference between IPX3 and IPX4 is that the baffle should be
removed in the IPX4 test.
Technical parameter:
| No. | Item | Parameter |
| 1 | Water supply | Water flow rate is 50～150kpa clean water without inclusion. |
| 2 | Spray nozzle parameters | external diameter: Ф102mM spherical diameter: SФ75.5mm There is a middle hole and There are 24 holes in the internal
circle of holes of which the included angle is 30°. There are 96
holes in the external circle of holes of which the included angle
is 15°. 121 holes in total. The hole diameter: Ф0.5mm It is made of brass. |
| 3 | Water flow | 10L/min±5%, Flow meter is adjustable |
| 4 | Range of pressure gauge | 0～0.4Mpa |
| 5 | Baffle | Removable |
| 6 | Pressure gauge | 0~0.25MPa |
| 7 | Site requirements | Dedicated IP waterproof test room, the ground should be flat with
illumination With good function of inflow and drainage. |
Hose Nozzle
Overview:
The hose nozzle is designed and manufactured in accordance with
IEC60529 IPX5 and IPX6.
Technical parameter:
| No. | Item | IPX5 | IPX6 |
| 1 | Water supply | Water flow rate ＞ 12.5L/min±5% clean water without inclusion. It can be achieved by the stainless-steel water tank and
pressurized equipment | Water flow rate ＞100L/min±5% clean water without inclusion. It can be achieved by the stainless-steel water tank and
pressurized equipment |
| 2 | The nozzle diameter | Ф6.3mm | Ф12.5mm |
| 3 | Water flow | 12.5±0.625L/min,Flow meter is adjustable | 100±5 L/min,Flow meter is adjustable |
| 4 | The distance from jet nozzle to enclosure | 2.5~3m | 2.5~3m |
| 5 | Testing time | Not less than 1min/m²(not less than 3 mins) | Not less than 1min/m²(not less than 3mins) |
| 6 | Pressure gauge | 0~0.25MPa | 0~0.25MPa |
| 7 | Site requirements | Dedicated IP waterproof test room whose width is more than 3m, With good function of inflow and drainage. | Dedicated IP waterproof test room whose width is more than 3m, With good function of inflow and drainage. |
Integrated Immersion Chamber & Water Supply Tank & Control Cabinet
Overview:
The smart water supply and control system is used for supplying
water to IPX1~8 apparatus and controlling all the testing
processes, also used as IPX7 immersion chamber.
Technical Parameter:
1. The smart water supply and control system is applicable to:
(a) Water supply for IPX1~IPX6 waterproof test
(b) IPX7 water immersion test
(c) Water storage for IPX8 water tightness test
(d) Automatic control for the whole waterproof equipment
2. Water supply method: constant temperture water supply, constant
flow water supply, constant pressure water supply
3. Water supply control process: After user preset the water
temperature value, water flow value and water pressure value on the
touch screen, the temperature control system, electronic meters or
digital pressure gauge real-time monitor the current values, read
the values into PLC through the data conversion, then automatically
adjust the rotational speed of pump through the frequency
converter.
4. Water tempreture control: PID system automatically control and
detect water tempreture, range: room temperature ~ 65℃ (±3℃).
5. There are large flow and small flow two ways water supply.
6. Large flow water supply:
(a) It is applicable to IPX5~IPX6 strong water spray test and water
injection of IPX8
(b) Flow range: 10~100L/min
(c) Flow accuracy: ±0.5L/min
(d) Flowmeter: turbine flowmeter
(e) Water pump: stainless steel centrifugal pump
7. Small flow water supply:
(a) It is applicable to IPX1~IPX4 waterproof test
(b) Flow range: 1~10L/min
(c) Flow accuracy: ±0.5L/min
Flowmeter: turbine flowmeter
(d) Water pump: stainless steel centrifugal pump
8. Water storage tank:
(a) It is applicable to water storage of IPX5~IPX6 strong water
spray test, water injection of IPX8, IPX7 immersion
(b) Observation window: toughened glass window
(c) Depth gauge: stainless steel
(d) Liquid level control: float switch + overflow pipe
9. IPX7 immersion automatic lift bracket
10. Control of IPX8
(a) Pressure range: 0~0.6Mpa
(b) Time range: 0~999999s
11. Control Cabinet:
(a) Flow detection: flow signal feedback through electronic
flowmeter
(b) Flow setting: set on touch screen
(c) Temperature detection: PID
(d) Controller: Mitsubishi PLC
(e) Friendly interface: 7 inch, color touch screen
(f) Control Function: constant temperature water supply, constant
flow water supply, constant pressure water supply, and test time
control.
(g) Protection function: leakage protection, overload protection,
short circuit protection
12. Filter: stainless steel shell, fine filter core
13. Body material: industrial aluminum alloy
14. Outer dimension: 1400mmX750mmX1600mm
15. Power supply: Three phases AC 380V, 50HzDeep Immersion Tank
Overview:
The spray nozzle is designed and manufactured in accordance with
IEC60529 IPX8.
Technical parameters:
1 pressure vessel: stainless steel tank.
2 pressure adjustment range: 0 ~ 5bar (can be customized).
3 pressure system: stainless steel pump + frequency converter.
4 pressure gauge accuracy: 0.25 degree, range: 6bar.
5 test time: 0-99min.
6 maximum limit pressure: 5bar.
7 pressure protection: pressure switch protection.
8 connect to the water supply equipment by 3/4 high pressure steel
wire hose connection
Turntable
Overview:
The tiltable rotating stage is the necessary accessory for
IPX1~IPX6 test.
Technical parameter
| Turntable diameter | Customized |
| Turntable speed | 1rpm |
| Tiltable angle | Can achieve 0° and 15° |
| Test angle of rotation | 90° , continuous rotation |
| Body material | Industrial aluminum alloy |
| Dimensions (LxDxH) | 1200X1200X250mm |
| Aluminum base with casters |
| Reversible control, rotational movement control by the control
cabinet |
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