FIRE HAZARD TESTS |
Test type |
Tested products |
Reference standards
for tests |
Testing and measuring equipment |
Glowing/hot-wire based test |
Insulated materials |
IEC 60695-2-10:2013
IEC 60695-2-11:2014
IEC 60695-2-12:2011
IEC 60695-2-13:2011 |
- Glow wire tester,
model 4150, FRIBORG Sweden |
50 W horizontal and vertical flame test |
IEC 60695-11-10:2013 |
- Bunsen burner tester
model 4500, FRIBORG Sweden
- Flame calibration instrument,
model 4504, FRIBORG Sweden
- Oven VENTICELL 110
- Chronometer
- Digital caliper |
Ball pressure test |
IEC EN 60695-10-2:2014 |
- Ball pressure test equipment
- Oven VENTICELL 110
- Magnifying lens 10x
|
Determination of the proof and the comparative tracking indices in humid conditions (IRC/ITC) |
Solid insulated materials |
IEC 60112:2003 |
- Tracking tester, model 2.10, GALBUSERA Italia |
ENVIRONMENTAL TESTS |
Test type |
Tested products |
Reference standards
for tests |
Testing and measuring equipment |
Damp heat steady state test Cab
(Max. humidity 99%) |
Equipment and materials for electrical engineering |
IEC 60068-2-78:2013 |
- Climatic chamber 600 l,
type VC 4060, VÖTSCH Germany
- Climatic chamber 190 l,
type C180, WEISS Germany
- Climatic chamber 36 m3,
type KMHW-36S, KOMEG China
|
Cold test Ab
(Tmin -40º C) |
IEC 60068-2-1:2007 |
Dry heat test Bb
(Tmax: + 180º C) |
IEC 60068-2-2:2008 |
Damp heat (12h + 12h) cyclic test Db
(Max. humidity 99%) |
IEC 60068-2-30:2006 |
Change of temperature test
Na si Nb
(-40/+180) º C |
IEC 60068-2-14:2009 |
- Climatic chamber 600 l,
type VC 4060, VÖTSCH Germany
- Ovens type XU 968, XL 1400, FRANCE ETUVE
|
Salt mist test Ka |
IEC 60068-2-11:2001 |
- Salt mist chamber, type SC/KWT 1000, WEISS Germany |
Salt mist cyclic test Kb |
IEC 60068-2-52:2017 |
Sulfur dioxide test with general condensation of moisture |
SR EN ISO 6988:1997 |
- Sulphurous humid atmosphere testing equipment, VLM Germany |
UV test |
Electrotechnical materials |
SR EN 4892-2:2013 |
- SunTest, , type XLS +, ATLAS USA |
Tracking and erosion test. Salt mist 1000h |
Polymeric insulators |
IEC 62217:2013 |
- Salt mist chamber 8 m3
- HV generator
- Command and protection system |
Verification of degree of protection provided by enclosures
(max. IP 66) |
Electrotechnical equipment |
IEC 60529:2013 |
- Test probes
- Water spraying devices
- Dust chamber |
Determination of hardness |
Plastics rubber, ebonite, polymeric insulators |
ISO 868:2003
IEC 61952:2008
IEC 62217:2012 |
- Durometer (Shore hardness), type HBA 100-0, SAUTER Germany |
Water penetration test |
Electric cables |
IEC 60502-2:2014
HD 605.S2:2008 |
- Current source, type LET- 4000-RD, Euro SMC Spain
- Digital thermometer with optic fiber temperature sensors |
Waterproof test (ingress of moisture) |
HV current limiting fuses |
IEC 60282-1:2010 |
- Heating element
- Thermometer
- Chronometer |
Thermal shock test |
- Current source, type LET- 4000-RD, Euro SMC Spain |
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