Introduction:

IPX3 and IPX4 Oscillating Tube Tester meets the requirements of IEC60529 and other major standards. A touch screen controller is used to establish the test and control oscillation range, speed, and time of test. The controller and other operating components are enclosed in a stainless steel cabinet.

Numerous tubes are available to meet differing specimen sizes. These tubes are made of stainless steel and come with nozzles that can be shut off. This allows the same tube to be used for IPX3 and IPX4 with a simple adjustment to some of the nozzles.

The tubes oscillate to almost 180° either side of vertical. The degree of oscillation can be set on the touch screen controller or one of the three pre-set values, 90°,120°, or almost 180°, can be selected.

A specimen support is also included. It is supplied with two specimen bases - one perforated for IPX4 and one non-perforated for IPX3. The support is made from stainless steel and mounted on wheels for easy maneuverability and adjustment. It offers height adjustments that range from 855mm to 1300mm.  The oscillating tubes are manufactured with orifice radii of 200 mm to 1600 mm with a progressive ratio of 200 mm.

Application:

The oscillating tube tester is one of several methods used to test the water protection capabilities of enclosures for electronic items that are expected to be exposed to rain or water spray. This test is used to meet the requirements of IPX3 and IPX4 in IEC 60529. In the test described in IPX3 and IPX4 with an oscillating tube, the specimen is placed in the center point of the semicircle defined by the oscillating tube. It is then subjected to a spray of water at a defined pressure to test for leakage.

The oscillating tube will have spray holes over 120° of the tube for IPX3 and over the full 180° for IPX4. In IPX3 the tube will oscillate to 60° either side of the vertical. For IPX4 the tube travels through an angle of almost 360° The specimen needs to be placed within 200mm of the tube. For this reason different size tubes are needed to test different size specimens

Features:

Touch screen controller

Oscillating tubes are stainless steel

Stainless steel nozzles removable for cleaning or replacing

Nozzles can be turned on or off to adjust the arc of the spray from the tube

Water supply unit includes water filter, pump, flow meter, electromagnetic valve and switch valve.

Two available flow rates to meet major standards

Oscillating tube angle can be adjusted freely from 40° to almost 360°

Stainless steel specimen support with easy height adjustment and two specimen bases.

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