What is IPX2 IP rating and what equipment do you need to do IPX2 waterproof test?

IPX2 is a grade that indicates the amount of protection offered against water intrusion in electronic and electrical goods. This rating was specified and established by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The protection against water dripping off of a product is defined by the IPX2 standard when the product is tilted at an angle of 15 degrees from its usual position. This indicates that the product need to continue to be secured from water pouring off of it even when it is tipped at an angle of fifteen degrees.

You will need the following items in order to carry out an IPX2 waterproof test successfully:

  • Drip Box: A drip box is a container that is used to manage the pace and amount of water that is dripping onto the product that is being tested. This container also houses the product that is being tested.
  • Drip Rate Controller: A drip rate controller is a device that is used to control the amount of water that drips onto a product by varying the flow rate.
  • Inclination Device: A product may be tilted at an angle of 15 degrees from its usual position by using a device called an inclination device.
  • Equipment for Measuring: You are going to need some kind of measuring equipment in order to figure out how fast the water is flowing and to make sure that it is pouring at a rate of 3 millimeters per minute.

The following steps constitute the technique for carrying out an IPX2 waterproof test:

  • Make sure the testing apparatus is ready: Make sure that the equipment for measurement and inclination, as well as the drip box, drip rate controller, and inclination device, are all ready to be used.
  • Put the product in the drip box and make sure it stays there securely. Put the product in the drip box and make sure it stays there securely.
  • Raise the angle of the product: Utilize the mechanism that allows for inclination in order to tilt the product away from its typical position at an angle of 15 degrees.
  • Start the drip rate controller and adjust it so that it dispenses water at a rate of 3 millimeters per minute.
  • Start the timer by waiting for the first drop of water to land on the product before starting the timer.
  • During the first ten minutes of the test, carefully monitor the product to look for any telltale indicators that water has made its way inside.
  • Make a note of the results: Make sure you keep a record of the findings of the test, including any observations as well as the amount of water that was used in the experiment.

In conclusion, the IPX2 waterproof test is a useful method of evaluating the protection provided against dripping water in electronic and electrical products when the product is tilted at an angle of 15 degrees from its normal position. This test was developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). During the course of the test, water is poured over the product at a pace of 3 millimeters per minute for a period of 10 minutes, all the while keeping the product tilted at an inclination of 15 degrees. The IPX2 certification gives a greater degree of protection against water intrusion than the IPX1 rating, which primarily examines the product's protection against dripping water while it is in its usual position. The IPX2 designation also provides a better level of protection against dust ingress.

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