Motion F5 and C5 - Durability Testing

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The rugged F5 and C5 are designed and tested for real-world, field-ready conditions. The F5 / C5 has been rigorously tested to conditions field workers may occasionally face, such as bumps, drops or the exposure to wind, heat and rain. The following shows the type of tests that the Motion F5 and C5 have passed in order to meet or exceed compliance for the IP54 rating.

Test Type

Description

Drop

Motion’s drop test was performed in accordance with
MIL-STD-810F. The Motion systems were dropped a total of 26 times while operating from a height of 36 inches onto plywood over concrete.

Vibration

Motion’s vibration test was conducted in accordance with IEC 60068-2-6. We conducted both operational and non-operational tests.

  • Operational: 1.5G, 5-500Hz
  • Non-Operational: 2.5G, 5-500Hz

Water Resistance
The water resistance test was conducted in accordance with IEC 60529 IP54. The number four is defined as “splashing water”. Water was sprayed against the unit from all directions with no harmful effects.

Humidity

The operational humidity test was performed over a range of temperatures, humidity levels and times. The table below summarizes the test modes:

  • Operational: 20% to 85% without condensation
  • Storage: 95% without condensation

Dust Resistance
 The dust resistance test was conducted in accordance with IEC 60529 IP54. The number five is defined as “dust protected”. This means that the ingress of dust is not entirely prevented, but it must not enter in sufficient quantity to interfere with the satisfactory operation of the equipment.

High Temperature

The operational temperature test was performed in accordance with IEC 60068-2-1 and IEC60068-2-2. This included a temperature range from 5°C to 40°C for three cycles over a 24 hour period.

  • Operational: +5°C to +35°C

The storage temperature test was conducted across the following range of temperatures:

  • Storage: -30°C to +60°C

Thermal Shock
 The operational thermal shock test was conducted in accordance with IEC 60068-2-14.
The non operational thermal shock test was conducted as follows:
• -30°C/2 hrs, 60°C/2hrs for 12 Testing Cycles

Altitude
 The operational altitude test was performed at 10,000 feet at 5°C for 12 hours and 40°C for 12 hours.
The non operational test was performed at 15,000 feet at -30°C and all Motion systems passed without incident.

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