Degree of Protection (IP Code)- IPX1 to IPX8 and IP2X, IP5X, IP6X
IPX1 Test: The IPX1 dripping water test mesures a products resistance to droplets of water falling vertivally at a rate of 1mm per minute. The product is put on a turn table that rotates at the speed of one revolution per minute during the controlled environmetal test. water dropped from height of around 200mm on to the surface of the product usually the test lasts about ten minutes.
IPX2 Test: By assessing the product resistance to water entry from a 5 degree slanted angle. the IPX2 dripping water test improves upon the IPX1 test with a flow velocity of 3mm per minute and a test time of 4 x 2.5minutes (a total of 10mins). The test conditions are identical to IPX1.
IPX3 and IPX4 Test: Ingress Protection Testing evaluate the level of protection an enclosure provides against instrusions. Two such sets of ingress protection test involve exposing the equipment under test (EUT), to spraying water and splashing water.
IPX3 -Spraying Water Test- Defined as water falling as a spray at any angle upto 60°C, The requirement is that the equipment under test shall experience no harmful effects from the water being sprayed against the enclosure from any direction.
IPX4 -Splashing Water Test- Defined as water splashing a,gainst the enclosure from any direction. The requirement is that the equipment under test shall experience no harmful effects from the water being sprayed against the enclosure from any direction.
IPX5 Water Jet Testing- Defined as water protected by nozzle (6.3mm). The requirement is that the equipment under test shall experience no harmful effects from water being sprayed against the enclosure from any 5. The test details include a test duration of atleast three minutes, water volume of 12.5litres ± 5% per minute and pressure of 30kN/m² at distance of three meters 30kpa.
IPX6 Powerful Water Jet Testing- Defined as water protected by nozzle (12.5.3mm). The test details include a test duration of atleast 3mins, water volume of 100litres per minute and pressure of 100kN/m² at distance of 3meters 100kpa.
IPX7 and IPX8 Testing: IPX7 and IPX8 are specific levels of ingress protection (IP) ratings that define the water resistance of electronic devices. IPX7 denotes protection against immersion in water upto 1meter for 30mins, while IPX8 indicates protection against continuous immersion beyond 1.5meter depth. These tests are commonly condusted on various devices, including smart phone, smart watches and other electronic gadgets.
IP2X Testing: IP2X Testing is a type of ingress protection testing that measures the level of protection a product provides against solid objects that are smaller than 12.5mm in diameter, The IP2X rating indicates that the product is protected against the entry of any object that is larger than 12.5mm in diameter and longer than 80mm in length .
IP5X Testing: IP5X ingress protection testing is a standard test used to determine the level of protection provided by a product against the entry of solid objects. This type of testing is used to determine whether a product is suitable for use in environments where dust, dirt and other small particles may be present. The IP5X rating indicates that a product is protected against the entry of any dust that may harm the products performance. During the testing process the product is exposed to a controlled environment where a specified amount of dust is dispersed. The product is then exmined the determine if any dust has entered the enclosre. If no dust is found inside the product, the product is considered to have passed the test and is given an IP5X rating (Talcum Powder, Portland Cement) (Rate of Dust: 45microns to 75microns)
IP6X Testing: IP6X Testing is a type of ingress protection testing that measures the level of protection provided by a product against the entry of dust and other small particles. The IP6X rating indicates that a product is completely protected against the entry of dust and other small particels. During the IP6X testing process the products is exposed to a controlled environment where a significant amount of dust is dispersed. The product is then examined to determine if any dust has entered the enclosure. If no dust is found inside the product, the product is considered to have passed the test is given an IP6X rating.
IPX6K Testing: The IPX6K protection rating describes the level of protection for equipment against high-pressure water jets. Ensure that the enclosure protects internal equipment from high-pressure water jets from all directions. The enclosure is subjected to high-pressure water jets from a specific nozzle. The distance between the nozzle and the enclosure is 2.5 to 3meters. The water flow rate is 75litres per minute, with a pressure of approximately 1000kPa. The test duration is atleat 3minutes for each direction.
IPX9K Testing: IPX9K testing is one of the most rigorous water resistance test, designed to evaluate a products durability under extremely high-pressure, high-temperature water jets. The test setup involves a sealed chamber with a specialized nozzle system that sprays water at 80 to 100bars of pressure and temperature reaching upto 80°C ± 5°C products are subjected to jets from various angles and the table chamber rotates the product to ensure every side is exposed to intense water impact. This method is particularly valuable for industrial products and automotive components that encounters harsh cleaning processess or extreme weather.
