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What does IPX1 mean and how to do IPX1 waterproof test?

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IPX1 is an international standard that was developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) to identify the degree of protection that electronic and electrical equipment provide against the intrusion of water. IPX1 is used to identify the degree to which electronic and electrical equipment is protected against water and describes the level of protection against water that is provided against leaking. It is determined whether or not a product satisfies the standards of IPX1 by subjecting it to the IPX1 waterproof test. The technique for putting the product through its paces comprises holding it in an upright posture while water is poured over it at a rate of 3 millimeters per minute for a period of 10 minutes. If over the course of the test there is no evidence of any water getting into the product, then the test is regarded to have been successful. It is essential to keep in mind that the IPX1 test only analyzes the device's resistance to water that is dripping ...