IEC 60529 IPX1-IPX8 Waterproof Test System for Enclosure Ingress Protection

IEC 60529 IPX1-IPX8 Waterproof Test System for Enclosure Ingress Protection

Product Overview

The Integrated IPX1-IPX8 Waterproof Test System SN4418 is a modular water ingress testing solution for evaluating the protection of electrical and electronic enclosures against water penetration.

Designed according to IEC 60529:2013, the system integrates multiple test methods from IPX1 to IPX8 into one coordinated laboratory solution. It can be configured for products ranging from household electrical appliances and lighting equipment to electrical enclosures and other products requiring IP waterproof and ingress protection testing.

This system includes following:

1. IPX1-IPX2 Vertical Rain Drip Test Apparatus

The vertical rain drip apparatus is designed to simulate vertically falling water drops. The drip box can be automatically raised or lowered, while the stainless-steel drip plate provides stable water distribution.

Specifications:

2. IPX3-IPX4 Oscillating Tubes Test Apparatus

The oscillating tube tester uses a motor-driven crank-link mechanism to generate controlled reciprocating water spray. Multiple tube radii are available for different enclosure dimensions.

Technical parameters:

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	The size of the oscillating tube	Standard coming with R200mm, R400mm, R600mm, R800mm, R1000mm R1200mm, R1400mm, R1600mm oscillating tubes, made of stainless steel
3	Needle hole	Φ0.4mm
4	Included angle of two holes	IPX3:120°; IPX4:180°
5	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)
6	Swing speed	IPX3: 4s/time (2×120°); IPX4: 12s/time (2×360°);
7	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)
8	Testing time	0.01S～99 hours 59mins,can be preset
9	Pressure gauge	0~0.25MPa
10	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
11	The area	According to the oscillating tube chose

3. IPX3-IPX4 Spray Nozzle

For enclosure areas that cannot be adequately exposed by the oscillating tube, the handheld spray nozzle provides an alternative test method.

The spray nozzle is designed and manufactured in accordance with IEC60529 IPX3 and IPX4. The difference between IPX3 and IPX4 is that the baffle should be removed in the IPX4 test.

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4. IPX5-IPX6 Hose Nozzle

The hose nozzle module is designed for powerful water jet testing and supports separate flow requirements for IPX5 and IPX6.

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5. IPX7 Integrated Immersion Chamber & Water Supply Tank & Control Cabinet

The integrated water supply unit serves as the central control section for the waterproof testing system. It provides controlled water flow and temperature for different IP test levels and also functions as the IPX7 immersion chamber and IPX8 water supply system.

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6. IPX8 Deep Immersion Tank

The Deep Immersion Tank is designed and manufactured in accordance with IEC60529 IPX8.

Technical parameters:

1 pressure vessel: stainless steel tank, diameter 0.6 meter, height 1.2 meter.

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

7.Turntable

The tiltable rotating stage is the necessary accessory for IPX1~IPX6 test.

Why Choose an Integrated IPX Test System?

One Platform for IPX1-IPX8

Instead of installing separate waterproof testing machines for every IP level, the integrated configuration brings multiple water ingress testing methods together in one laboratory solution.

Controlled Water Flow & Temperature

The centralized water supply system supports both small-flow and large-flow applications, with programmable water temperature and flow control.

PLC + Touchscreen Operation

Test parameters can be preset and monitored through the PLC-controlled 7-inch touchscreen interface, simplifying daily operation and improving test repeatability.

Flexible Laboratory Configuration

Different oscillating tube sizes, spray methods, immersion equipment and turntable configurations allow the system to be adapted to different test samples and laboratory layouts.

Designed for IP Code Testing

The system is designed around IEC 60529 IPX1-IPX8 waterproof testing requirements, making it suitable for laboratories involved in enclosure ingress protection, electrical product testing and compliance testing.