TEST REPORT

545 EAST ALGONQUIN RD., SUITE F ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005 USA

Project No. G101297091 August 12, 2013

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REPORT NO. 101297091CHI-001

INGRESS PROTECTION (IP66) AND

HOSEDOWN TESTING
ON A EXPLOSION PROOF DIGITAL
INTERCOM STATION, MODEL E1-SM
RENDERED TO

FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATION

2645 FEDERAL SIGNAL DRIVE
UNIVERSITY PARK, IL. USA

INTRODUCTION

This report gives the results of the tests for protection against solid foreign objects and protection against water on an
Explosion Proof Digital Intercom Station, Model E1-SM. A prototype sample in good condition was provided by the
client on August 6, 2013 and tested at Intertek’s Arlington Heights, IL facility.

AUTHORIZATION

This investigation was authorized by Signed Quotes 500472406 and 500473608, dated 08/05/13 and 08/08/13.

TEST METHOD

A sample of the Explosion Proof Digital Intercom Station, Model E1-SM was evaluated for conformance to the tests for
protection against dust & water and also was subjected to the Hosedown test to the Standards noted below.

Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP Code)

IEC 60529: Second Edition

UL Standard for Safety Enclosures for Electrical Equipment, Environmental Considerations

UL 50E: First Edition

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of the Intertek name or one of its marks for the sale or advertisement of the tested material, product or service must first be approved in writing by Intertek. The
observations and test results in this report are relevant only to the sample tested. This report by itself does not imply that the material, product, or service is or has ever
been under an Intertek certification program.
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GENERAL

These test methods describe the degree of protection indicated by:

The first character numeral Protection of the equipment against the ingress of dust
The second character numeral Protection of the equipment inside the enclosure against
harmful ingress of water

These test methods also describe NEMA Type 4 Hosedown

TEST – FIRST CHARACTER NUMERAL 6

METHOD

The sample was tested in a dust chamber similar to figure 2 of the standard. Talcum power was maintained in
suspension by an air current. The chamber contained 2 kg of powder for every cubic meter of its volume. The talcum
power used was able to pass through a square meshed sieve whose nominal wire diameter is 50 µm and whose
nominal free distance between wires was 75µm. The powder was not used for more than 20 tests.

The sample under test was supported inside the test chamber and the pressure inside the enclosure was
maintained below the surrounding atmospheric pressure by a vacuum pump. The suction connection was made
to the cable inlet hole. The other holes were treated as intended for normal use on site.

The object of the test was to draw into the enclosure, by means of depression, a volume of air 80 times the
volume of the sample enclosure tested without exceeding the extraction rate of 60 volumes per hour. The
depression is not to exceed 2 kPa (20 mbar) on the manometer shown in figure 2.

If an extraction rate of 40 to 60 volumes per hour is obtained the duration of the test is 2 h.

If, with a maximum depression of 2 kPa (20 mbar), the extraction rate is less than 40 volumes per hour, the test is
continued until 80 volumes have been drawn through, or a period of 8 h has elapsed.

RESULTS OF TEST – PASS

The results comply with the requirements since there wasn’t accumulation of talcum powder in a quantity or
location such that it could interfere with the correct operation of the equipment or impair safety.
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TEST – SECOND CHARACTER NUMERAL 6

METHOD

During the test, the water temperature was not to differ by more than 5 K from the temperature of the sample under
test. If the water temperature is more than 5 K below the temperature of the specimen, a pressure balance was to be
provided for the enclosure.

During the test, the moisture contained inside the enclosure may partly condense. The dew which may thus deposit is
not to be mistaken for ingress of water.

The surface are of the enclosure is calculated with a tolerance of 10 %.

The test is made by spraying the enclosure from all practicable directions with a stream of water from a standard test
nozzle as shown in figure 6.

The conditions to be observed are as follows:

- internal diameter of the nozzle: 12.5mm;

- delivery rate: 100 I/min ± 5 %;

- water pressure: to be adjusted to achieve the specified delivery rate;

- core of the substantial stream: circle of approximately 120 mm diameter at 2.5 m distance from nozzle;

- test duration per square meter of enclosure surface area likely to be sprayed: 1 min;

- minimum test duration: 3 min;

- distance from nozzle to enclosure surface: between 2.5 m and 3 m.

RESULTS OF TEST - PASS

The results comply with the requirements since there wasn’t any water that entered the enclosure.
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TEST – HOSEDOWN

METHOD

The enclosure and its external mechanisms were subjected to a stream of water from a hose that has a 25 mm
inside diameter (1 inch inside diameter) nozzle that delivers at least 240 L per minute (65 gallons per minute). The
water was directed at all joints from a distance of 3.0 – 3.5 m (10 – 12 feet). The nozzle was moved along each
joint one time at a uniform nominal rate of 6 mm/s (1/4 inch per second). A conduit may be installed to equalize
internal and external pressures, but didn’t serve as a drain.

RESULTS OF TEST –

The results comply with the requirements since there wasn’t any water that entered the enclosure.
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DESCRIPTION

The sample provided is an Explosion Proof Digital Intercom Station, Model E1-SM

PHOTOS
Photo 1 – Model E1-SM following IP6X test.

Photo 2 – No sign of talc entry at microphone

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Photo 3 – Front Subassembly free of talc.

Photo 4 – Main Enclosure free of talc.

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Photo 5 – No water detected in Microphone.

Photo 6 – No water detected in Front Assembly

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Photo 7 – No water detected in Main Enclosure

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CONCLUSION

The results of the tests indicate that the Explosion Proof Digital Intercom Station, Model E1-SM, met the
requirements of the degree of ingress protection rating of IP66 and also the requirements of the Type 4 Hosedown
test.

This Test Report completes our evaluation of this model, covered by Intertek Project No. G101297091. If there are
any questions regarding the results contained in this report, or any of the other services offered by Intertek, please do
not hesitate to contact the undersigned.

Please note; this Test Report does not represent authorization for the use of any Intertek certification marks.

Report prepared by: Report reviewed by:

James Bernard Jr Syed Rizvi

Engineer Engineering Manager