Intelligent Water Supply & Control Cabinet IPX3/4 Oscillating Tubes
Test Equipment IEC 60529-2013
Product Information For IPX3/4 Oscillating Tube Testing Equipment:
IPX3~4 oscillating tubes test system is designed and manufactured
according to IEC60529:2013. It is used for testing the IPX3/IPX4
waterproof level of electrical and electronic products.
The complete set of IPX3~4 oscillating tubes test system is
composed of one set of oscillating tube swing device, oscillating
tubes of R600mm and R1000 mm, a turntable, and an intelligent water
supply and control cabinet.
The intelligent water supply and control cabinet is composed of a
water supply tank, a water pump, and a control system. The test
water supply flow is controlled by a PLC, a frequency converter,
and a flow meter.
The IPX3-4 Oscillating Tubes Test System is a specific type of test
equipment used to evaluate the water resistance or ingress
protection (IP) rating of electronic devices, enclosures, and other
products. The IPX3-4 rating specifically pertains to the resistance
against water spray and splashing.
This test system consists of oscillating tubes that generate
controlled water sprays at varying angles and intensities. It is
designed to simulate specific environmental conditions, such as
rain or water splashing, to assess the product's ability to
withstand moisture penetration.
In an IPX3 test, the system produces a spraying water stream at an
angle of 60 degrees from the vertical direction onto the sample.
This simulates water spray coming from a rainfall source. The water
flow rate is typically set at 0.7 liters per minute, and the test
duration is usually five minutes.
For an IPX4 test, the spraying water stream is increased in
intensity. The sample is subjected to water sprayed from all
directions, including from above and the sides. The flow rate is
typically increased to 10 liters per minute, and the test duration
remains at five minutes.
During the test, the sample is placed inside a controlled enclosure
to prevent water from damaging any sensitive components or
mechanisms. After the test, the product is inspected for any signs
of water ingress, such as moisture, droplets, or damage to internal
components.
The IPX3-4 Oscillating Tubes Test System is widely used in
industries such as electronics, automotive, lighting, and outdoor
equipment manufacturing. It helps ensure that products meet the
required IP rating standards for water resistance and can withstand
various levels of exposure to water spray and splashing.
Technical Parameters For IPX3/4 Oscillating Tube Testing Equipment:
| 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 | Coming with R600mm, R1000mm oscillating tube, made of stainless
steel |
| 3 | Needle hole | Inside diameter: Φ0.4mm, distance between each two neighbor holes
is 50mm |
| 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° can not
achieved during actual testing, if without turntable, then 360° can
be achieved) |
| 6 | Raining speed | IPX3:4s/time (2×120°); IPX4:12s/time (2×360°); |
| 7 | Water flow | Can be set according to the size of the oscillating and the number
of the pin holes (0.07 L/minX per hole) 
|
| 8 | Testing time | 1-99999S can be preset |
| 9 | Pressure gauge | 0~0.25MPa |
| 10 | Turntable | Diameter: Φ600mm, rotation speed: 1r/min, bearing capacity: ≤50kgs |
| 11 | Site requirements | The ground should be flat, with good function of inflow and
drainage. The wall of the testing area should be waterproofing. 10A waterproof leakage switch (or socket) used for equipment. 0.6Mpa~0.8Mpa Compressed air is required, should be prepared by
user |
| 12 | Electrical control | PLC & touch screen |
| 13 | Power supply for this equipment | AC 230V±10%, 50Hz, 2KW |
| 14 | Power supply for sample | AC230V±10%, 10A |
