Datasheet

PTV-031-R15-DSH-EN-JUN18
Temperature Testing
Vent durability for a range of
temperatures
METHODS:
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IEC 60068-2-1 (to -40 °C)
▪
IEC 60068-2-2 (to +125 °C,
or +150 °C for PolyVent XS)
▪
IEC 60068-2-14
(cycling: -40 °C to +125 °C,
or to +150 °C for PolyVent XS)
Solar Industry Testing
PolyVent XL only
Durability in solar applications
METHODS:
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IEC 62108 10.8 (humidity freeze–
high temperature | humidity
followed by freezing temperature)
▪
IEC 62108 10.9 (hail impact)
Flammability and
UV Resistance Testing
Not applicable to Stainless Steel Materials
Resistance to open flame, radiant
heat and ultraviolet light
METHODS:
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UL 94 V-0 and UL 746C f1
All non-metal PolyVent
caps/bodies materials
▪
UL 94 V-0
All PolyVent O-ring materials
▪
UL 94 VTM-0
GORE Membranes in PolyVent XS,
Stainless Steel and Ex+
Explosive Environments
Testing
PolyVent Ex+ only
Durability in explosive environment
acc. to IECEx and ATEX
METHODS:
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ATEX directive 2014/34/EU
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IEC/EN 60079-0
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IEC/EN 60079-7
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IEC/EN 60079-31
CLASSIFICATION:
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Ex II 2G Ex eb IIC Gb
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Ex II 2D Ex tb IIIC Db
Mechanical Impact Testing
PolyVent Stainless Steel only
Vent resistance against external
mechanical impact when using
a 60° chamfer and 5.0 ± 0.5 Nm
torque.
METHOD:
▪
IEC 62262 (IK code: IK10)
Ingress Protection Testing
Vent protection against ingress
of particulates and water
METHODS:
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IEC 60529
–
IP65
–
IP66
–
IP67
–
IP68 (extended immersion:
2 meters for 1 hour; or up to
72 hours for PolyVent XS)
▪
ISO 20653
–
IP69K (available for all vents
except for PolyVent XS)
Humidity Testing
Vent durability in hot, humid
environments (accelerated aging test)
METHOD:
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IEC 60068-2-78
TEST CONDITIONS:
▪
85 °C
▪
85% relative humidity
▪
1000 hours
Salt Fog Testing
Vent resistance to salty environments
METHODS:
▪
IEC 60068-2-11 (salt fog)
▪
IEC 60068-2-52 (cyclic salt fog)
Corrosive Gas Testing
Vent durability in corrosive gas
environment (e.g., NO
x
, SO
x
, H
2
S, Cl
x
)
METHOD:
▪
GR-3108-CORE
Vibration Testing
Vent resistance against vibration
METHODS:
▪
ETSI EN 300 019-2-2
▪
IEC 60068-2-64
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