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Ingress Protection
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The first digit of the ingress protection rating (IP 2_) signifies protection against ingress
by solid objects. The number “2” indicates that the design prevents any solid object
larger than 12.0 mm from contacting any hazardous internal components (e.g. moving
parts, electrical hazards) when all covers and guards are in place.
The second digit of the ingress protection rating (IP _X) signifies protection against
ingress by liquids. The letter “X” indicates that ingress protection against liquid is not
required to be specified for this application. The testing system is protected only against
hazards caused by the incidental spillage of liquids.
Note that in many cases, pragmatic improvements against solid and liquid ingress have
been implemented in the design to improve durability and longevity of the testing
system.
Solid particle ingress
Solid particles and other debris, particularly conductive or abrasive dust (e.g. metal
scale, carbon-based composite fibers) may cause damage to the testing system if
allowed to accumulate. If your testing application generates debris, follow these special
precautions:
• Clean the testing system and adjacent areas frequently with a vacuum or soft brush
to prevent any accumulation of debris.
• As part of periodic maintenance, contact Instron
®
Service to inspect the inside of
the testing system for accumulation of debris, and clean it if necessary.
• Clean all outer surfaces thoroughly before performing any service. This prevents
debris from falling onto the internal components of the testing system.
Liquid ingress
Any liquid spill onto the testing system may cause equipment damage. Incidental liquid
spills will not pose a hazard to the operator if properly addressed.
Take particular care when using any accessory that could spill liquid onto the testing
system (e.g. condensation from an environmental chamber, BioBath, or hydraulic
accessories).
Instron
®
sells a variety of accessories, such as drip trays, that can be used to reduce the
impact of spilled liquids on your testing system.
If a liquid spill occurs:
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