Testing laboratory for environmental and external influences

Machines, devices and electronic systems are exposed to a wide range of environmental and external influences. Safe and reliable operation must be guaranteed even under these sometimes extreme conditions. The IFA reproduces these external influences in various test procedures, which are used as a basis for evaluation in accordance with the relevant standards.

IP protection class tests, climatic environmental influences, sun and rain simulation

Two photos that show a small building, a climatic chamber. In the top picture the climatic chamber is closed, while in the bottom picture it is open, showing the inside of the climatic chamber.

Outdoor climate chamber with built-in sun and rain simulation, in which IP protection type tests can be carried out (spray and jet water) and various climate parameters can be programmed.
 Source: IFA

Climatic chamber/IP protection class tests

Dimensions of the test chamber
H x B x T: 2200 mm x 3000 mm x 3200 mm

Possible climate parameters
Temperature range: -40 °C bis 90 °C
Humidity range: 10 % rF bis 95 % rF

Possible IP protection class tests
IPX3/4 (spray water)
IPX5/6/6K (jet water)

Selected standards:

  • IEC 60529 (Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code))
  • IEC 60068-2-1 (Cold)
  • IEC 60068-2-2 (Dry heat)
  • IEC 60068-2-14 (Change of temperature)
  • IEC 60068-2-30 (Damp heat)

Testing shock and vibration


Picture of an Electrodynamic vibration system for vibration and shock with an orange high-visibility vest

Electrodynamic vibration system for vibration and shock
 Source: IFA

Selected standards:

  • EC 60068-2-6 (Vibration, sinusoidal)
  • IEC 60068-2-64 (Vibration, broadband random and guidance)
  • IEC 60068-2-27 (Shock)

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) assessment

Selected standards:

  • IEC 61000-6-2 (Immunity standard for industrial environments)
  • IEC 61000-6-4 (Emission standard for industrial environments)
  • IEC 61000-6-7 (Immunity requirements for equipment intended to perform functions in a safety-related system (functional safety) in industrial locations)

Electrical safety testing


A collage made up of 4 pictures, showing the electrical safety testing

Electrical safety testing following DIN EN IEC 60204-1
 Source: IFA

Selected standard:

  • IEC 60204-1 (Electrical equipment of machines)
  • DIN EN 61140 (Protection against electric shock)

Contact

Dennis Weigel
Tel: +49 30 13001-3560