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Page 1: UL India Laboratory Capabilities

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UL INDIA LABORATORY

Testing Capabilities

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Photo Voltaic Laboratory

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Key Features

� NABL Accredited Laboratory

� Calibrated Equipment

� Controlled Ambient

� Exhaustive UPS & DG Backup power

� Centralized & Overnight Test Monitoring system

� Remote Monitoring System (IP Camera)

� Safe Work Environment

� Qualified Staffs

� Lean Work Flow

� High Visibility

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Lean Lab Layout

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Applicable Standards

� UL 1703 - Flat plate photovoltaic modules

and panels

� IEC 61215 - Crystalline Silicon terrestrial

photovoltaic modules – Design and type

approval

� IEC 61646 - Thin film terrestrial photovoltaic

modules – Design and type approval

� IEC 61730-1 - Photovoltaic module safety

qualification – Requirement for construction

� IEC 61730-2 - Photovoltaic module safety

qualification – Requirement for testingAccreditation/Approvals/

Recognitions

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List of Tests as per UL- 1703

o Leakage Current Test (As Rcvd)

o Dielectric Voltage Withstand Test(As Rcvd)

o Wet Insulation Resistance Test (As Rcvd)

o Wiring Compartment Securement Test (As Rcvd)

o Voltage and Current Measurement

o Temperature Cycling Test

o Water Spray Test (Leakage + DWV)

o Bonding Resistance Test

o Reverse Current Overload Test

o Humidity Cycling Test (Pre & Post Testing to be done)

o Strain Relief Test

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List of Testing as per UL- 1703 (cont’d)

o Cut Test

o Push Test (Leakage)

o Impact Test

o Mechanical Loading Test

o Terminal Torque Test

o Knockout Test

o Bending Test

o Low Temperature Impact Test

o Crush Resistance Test

o Mold Stress Relief Distortion Test

o Hot-Spot Endurance Test

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List of Testing – IEC 61215/61646

o Visual Inspection

o Maximum Power Determination

o Insulation Test

o Measurement of temperature Coefficients

o Measurement of NOCT

o Performance at STC and NOCT

o Performance at Low Irradiance

o Outdoor exposure Test

o Hot-spot Endurance Test

o UV Preconditioning

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List of Testing – IEC 61215/61646 (cont’d)

o Thermal Cycling Test

o Humidity Freeze Test

o Damp Heat Test

o Robustness of termination Test

o Wet Leakage Current Test

o Mechanical Load test

o Hail Test

o Bypass Diode Thermal Test

o Light Soaking (61646)

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Specifications :

Make:- Spire; Model:- 4600SLP; Class A

Simulator

Standards Used :

UL 1703; IEC 61215/61646; IEC 61730-1 ;

IEC 61730-2; MNRE; RDSO

Tests :

o Voltage and Current Measurement

o Maximum Power Determination

o Performance at Low Irradiance

o Measurement of temperature Coefficients

o Initial & Final measurements of PV modules

Products Testes :

o Crystalline PV modules

o Thin film PV modules

Test Duration : 20 mints

Samples Required : 1

Solar Sun Simulator

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Surge Voltage and Partial Discharge

Specifications :

Make: EM Test Equipment’s

Voltage range: 10 KV

Standards Used :

IEC 61730-1 ; IEC 61730-2;

Tests :

o Surge voltage

Products Tested : (Few examples)

o PV modules

Specifications :

Make: MPS Test Equipment’s

Voltage range: 10 KV DC

Standards Used :

IEC 61730-1 ; IEC 61730-2;

Tests :

Partial Discharge

Products Tested : (Few examples)

o PV modules( Back Sheet)

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Specifications :

Make: Ascott

Internal size: 1 x 1.8 mtr

Temperature: 50 deg C & 95% RH

Standards Used :

MNRE; RDSO: ASTM 117

Tests :

o Corrosion Testing

Products Tested :

o PV modules and Outdoor exposed

products

Test Duration : 96 hrs and depends

upon customer requirement

Samples Required : 1

Salt Spray Chamber

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Walking Chambers – Normal Size

Specifications :

Make:- ESPEC;

Temp. range:- -650C to 1500C

Humidity range:- 35% to 95% RH

Internal Size (mtrs):- 2.32(W)x4.0(D)x2.88 (H)

Data recording though web controller

Standards Used :

UL 60601; UL60950; UL 61010; UL 1703;

IEC 61215/61646; IEC 61730-1 ; IEC 61730-2

Tests :

o Humidity conditioning

o Thermal cycling

o Thermal simulation

o Aging

o Performance at various T and RH

o Humidity freeze

Products Tested : (Few examples)

o PV modules; ITE; measuring & medical products

o Industrial Panels and control products PV modules

Test Duration : As per STD

Samples Required : As per STD/Customer protocol

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Walk-In Chamber - Mega Size

Specifications :

Make:- ESPEC;

Temp. range:- -650C to 1500C

Humidity range:- 35% to 95% RH

Internal Size (mtrs):- 3.04(W)x3.65(D)x 2.38(H)

Data recording though web controller

Standards Used :

UL 60601; UL60950; UL 61010; UL 1703;

IEC 61215/61646; IEC 61730-1 ; IEC 61730-2

Tests :

o Humidity conditioning

o Thermal cycling

o Thermal simulation

o Aging

o Performance at various T and RH

o Humidity freeze Products Tested : (Few examples)

o PV modules; ITE; measuring & medical products

o Industrial Panels and control products PV modules

Test Duration : As per STD

Samples Required : As per STD/Customer protocol

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Hot Spot Endurance

Specifications :

Make:- Custom made

Standards Used :

UL 1703

Tests :

o Hot spot endurance

Products Testes :

o Crystalline PV modules

o Thin film PV modules

Test Duration : 100 cycles; 1 hrs/cycle

Samples Required : 2

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Module Breakage

Specifications :

Make:- Custom made

Standards Used :

UL 1703

Tests :

o Module breakage

Products Testes :

o Crystalline PV modules

o Thin film PV modules

Test Duration : 10 min

Samples Required : 1

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Rain and Outdoor Testing

Rain Test Apparatus

Lab TAT

Sample Preparation:15min

Test Duration:1 Hour

No. of samples: 01

Dielectric Tester + Leakage

Current Tester

Lab TAT

Sample Preparation:15min

Test Duration :5min

No. of Samples:01

IV Curve Tracer (Outdoor Testing)

Lab TAT

Sample Preparation Depends

Test Duration on test

conditions

No. of Samples: 01

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Hi-Tech & Lighting Laboratory

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Lean Lab layout

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Testing CategoriesHi-Tech

o Information Technology Equipment

o Consumer Electronics

o Medical Equipment

o Measuring Devices

Components

o Motors

o Low Voltage Transformers

o Capacitors

Luminaries

o Portable Luminaires,

o Fixed Luminaires

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Information Technology Equipment's

Standards Covered:

o UL 60950-1 First and Second Edition

o IEC/EN 60950-1 First and Second Edition

o CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1

General Products

o Power Supplies

o Desktop Computers

o Laptops

o IP Camera

o RF Repeater etc…

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Accreditation/Approvals/Recognitions

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Consumer Electronics

Standards Covered:

o UL 60065-7

o IEC/EN 60065-7

o CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60065

o IEC 62087

General Products

o Television

o Audio & Video Equipment's

o LED Displays

o Camera etc..

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Accreditation/Approvals/Recognitions

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Medical & Measuring Equipment's

Standards Covered:

o UL 60601-1 Second Edition

o IEC/EN 60601-1 Second Edition

o CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 601-1

o IEC/UL 61010-1

o Particular Standards

General Products

o Patient Monitoring System

o Incubators & Baby Warmers

o ECG Machine

o Photo Therapy Unit

o Power Analyzer etc…

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Accreditation/Approvals/Recognitions

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Luminaries

Standards Covered:

o UL 153

o IEC/EN 60598-1

o IEC/EN 60598-2-4

o CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 12

General Products

o Table Luminaires

o Floor Luminaires

o Wall Mounted Luminaires

o Ceiling / Pendant Luminaires etc..

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Accreditation/Approvals/Recognitions

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Components

Standards Covered:

� MOTORS

� UL 1004

� BIS Standards

� LOW VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS

� UL 5085

� CAPACITORS

� UL 810

� IEC 60252-2

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Accreditation/Approvals/Recognitions

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Electrical Testing

o Hi Pot Test or Electric Strength Test:

� Voltage: 0 – 10KV AC & DC.

� Leakage Current: Up to 200 mA

� Duration: Up to 900 Sec

� Supply: 50 or 60 Hz

o Bonding Conductor Test:

� Voltage: Up to 6 VAC.

� Current: Up to 60 Ampere

� Duration: Up to 999 Sec

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Electrical Testing(Cont’d)

o Temperature measurement

� Range: -200 to 400 Degree Celsius

� Thermocouple: J, T, K Type

� Centralized Data Logging System

� Elevated Temperature -70 to 150 Degree Celsius

o Leakage Current measurement

� Simpson 228, 229 (IEC-60990)

� 0-3 mA

� Various Medical Leakage measuring Networks

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Hysteresis Dynamometer

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Specifications :

Make:- Magtrol

HD 815 - 28 Nm - Upto 5 HP motor

HD 715 - 6.5 Nm - Upto 2 HP motor

HD 515 - 1.7 Nm - Upto 0.5 HP motor

Standards Used :

UL 1004; UL2111; IS 325; IS 996

Tests :

o Input rating

o Running temperature rise

o Running overload

o Pullout torque

o Full load torque characteristics

Products Tested : (Few examples)

o Impedance protected motors

o Thermal protected motors

o Universal motors

Test Duration : 20 mints

Samples Required : 1

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Humidity Chamber – Small Size

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Specifications :

Make:- ESPEC

Temp. range:- -700C to 1500C

Humidity range:- 20% to 98% RH

Internal Size :- 1 meter cube

Standards Used :

UL 60601; UL60950; UL 61010; EN

60598-1

Tests :

o Humidity conditioning

o Thermal cycling

o Thermal simulation, Aging

o Performance at various T and RH

Products Tested : (Few examples)

o Lighting, measuring & medical

o Industrial Panels control products

Test Duration : As per standard

Samples Required : As per standard

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Hot Air Oven

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Specifications :

Make:- Kaleidoscope

Temp. range:- Ambient to 1000C

Test space:- 1000x1000x1500mm (WxDxH)

Temp & RH Data recording

Standards Used :

UL 60601; UL60950; UL 61010; EN 60598-1

Tests :

o Thermal conditioning

o Thermal simulation, Aging

o Performance at various Temp

Products Tested : (Few examples)

o Lighting, measuring & medical products

o Industrial Panels control products

Test Duration : As per STD

Samples Required : As per STD/Customer

protocol

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Specifications :

Make: C N Envirosystem

Model: Aerial-2000-1

Internal Size: 2000 X 1000 X 1100mm (WxDxH)

Standards Used :

IEC 60529

Tests :

o IP5X, IP6X to IP67

Products Testes :

o Luminaires

o Control Panels

o Appliances

o Industrial Products

Test Duration : As per standard

Samples Required : 1

Dust Chamber

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Specifications :

Make: C N Envirosystem

Model: Aerial-3500-IXX

Internal Size: 1500 X 1500 X 1500mm (WxDxH)

Standards Used :

IEC 60529

Tests :

o IP4X, IP5X, IPX1 to IPX6

Products Testes :

o Luminaires

o Control Panels

o Appliances

o Industrial Products

Test Duration : As per standard

Samples Required : 1

Ingress Protection (Water) Chamber

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Mechanical Test

o Accessibility Probes

� Various accessible probes as per IEC/UL

standards.

o Force Tester

� Up to 200 Kg

o Impact Hammer

� 0.2 J to 1 J

o Impact Ball

� Diameter:50 mm

� Weight: 500 G

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o Steady Force Tester

� Up to 200Kg

o Draft Free Enclosure

� As per standard IEC 60598

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Mechanical Test

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Power & Control Laboratory

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IS Standards Capabilities

� IS/IEC 60898(Pt-1):2002 - Circuit-breakers for over current protection for household and similar installations (MCB)

� IS 12640(Pt-1):2008 - Residual current operated circuit-breakers without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCCBs)

� IS 12640(Pt-2):2008 - Residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCBOs)

� IS/IEC 60947(Pt-4/Sec-1):2000 upto 315Amp -Contactors and Motor Starter

� IS/IEC 60947(Pt-5/Sec-1):2003 - Control Circuit Devices and Switching elements -Electromechanical control circuit devices

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Accreditation/Approvals/Recognitions

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IEC & UL Standards Information(Cont’d)

� UL 60947-1 3rd edition

� UL 60947-4-1A 2nd edition

� UL 60947-5-2 2nd edition

� UL 60947-5-1 3rd edition

� UL 61131-2 2nd edition

� UL 61800-5-1

� UL508

� UL 486A-486B

� UL1059

� UL467

� UL746 A & C

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Accreditation/Approvals/Recognitions

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10kA Short Circuit Facility

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Specifications :

Control Station: Semica data systems & Sarman

Engineering

Standards Used :

UL 508; IEC 60898 ; 61008; 61009; 60947

Tests :

o All Short circuit test for IEC 60898; 61008;

61009.

o For other product category upto 10KA at

voltage upto 690V at any Power factor.

Test Duration : Depends upon the product

category.

Samples Required : As Per Standard.

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28-Days & Temperature Rise Test Bench

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Specifications :

Make:- SCR Electroniks.

Voltage range: Minimum 30VAC, 50 Hz

Current range: 0.5 to 125A continuous

Environmental Chamber: 25 to 40 deg C

Standards Used :

IEC 60898; 61008; 61009; 60947

Tests :

o Temperature rise

o 28 days test

o Over current

o Tripping test

Products Tested : (Few examples)

o MCB’s; RCCB’s; RCBO’s; Relays

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RCCB & RCBO Residual Current Characteristics

Test Bench

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Specifications :

Make:- SCR Electroniks

Voltage range: 0 to 300 VAC, 50 Hz

All test corresponding to sensitivity 10mA to

300 mA is possible, as per IEC 61008 & 61009.

Standards Used :

IEC61008; 61009

Tests :

o RCCB/RCBO type testing

Products Tested : (Few examples)

o RCCB’s; RCBO’s;

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Tripping Characteristic Bench

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Specifications :

Make:- SCR Electroniks.

Voltage range: 3 to 12 VAC, 50 Hz

Thermal current: 0.5A to 125A

Magnetic current: Upto 2000A (100 ms)

Standards Used :

IEC 60947; 60898; 61009;UL508

Tests :

o Tripping characteristics

o Calibration test

Products Tested : (Few examples)

o MCB’s; RCBO’s; Relays;

o MPCB’s

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AC Pilot Duty Endurance

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Specifications :

Make:- Sarman engineering

Voltage range: 25 to 660 VAC, 50 Hz

Make current: Upto 100A

Break current: Upto 10A

Duty cycle – As per standard

Standards Used :

IEC 60947-5-1

UL 508

Tests :

o Pilot duty endurance

o Normal endurance

Products Tested : (Few examples)

o Contactors; Overload relays; Auxiliary

devices

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DC Pilot Duty Testing

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Specifications :

Make:- Sarman Engineering.

Voltage range: 99 to 660 VDC,

Duty current: 0.1A to 7.5A

Duty cycle – As per standard

Standards Used :

IEC 60947-5-1

UL 508

Tests :

o Pilot duty endurance

o Normal endurance

Products Tested : (Few examples)

o Contactors; Overload relays; Auxiliary

devices

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Impulse Generator

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Specifications :

Make:- EMC Partner

Voltage range – 750 to 19.5 Kv

Peak – Positive/Negative

Standards Used :

IEC 60947; 60898; 61008; 61009; UL 508

Tests :

o Impulse voltage test

Products Tested : (Few examples)

o MCB’s; RCCB’s ; RCBO’s; Contactors

Test Duration : 45 mints

Samples Required : As Per Standard

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Glow Wire Testing

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Specifications :

Make:- SCR Electroniks.

Standards Used :

IEC 60898; 61008; 61009; 60947

Tests :

o Glow wire test

Products Testes :

o MCB; RCCB; RCBO; Contactor

Test Duration : 20 mints

Samples Required : As per standard

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Low Voltage and High Current Source

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Specifications :

Make: Sarman

Voltage range: 3 to 6 VAC, 50 Hz

Current range: 10 to 2000A continuous

2000A to 6000A (10 Secs)

Standards Used :

UL 508; 1059; 486A; 486B; 467;

IEC 60947; 60898; 61008; 61009

Tests :

o Temperature rise

o Heat cycling

o Short time current

o Over current

Products Tested : (Few examples)

o Contactors, Terminal connectors, Ground

rods, Lugs

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MCB Endurance Testing

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Specifications :

Make:- SCR Electroniks

Voltage range: 25 to 480 VAC, 50 Hz

Test current: 0.5 to 125A

Duty cycle – 2 :28, 2: 13

Standards Used :

IEC 60898; 61008; 61009

Tests :

o Endurance testing

Products Tested : (Few examples)

o MCB’s; RCCB’s; RCBO’s;

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Overload Endurance Testing

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Overload endurance test 3 phase rating configuration

Std ProductTest

Name as per Std

Volts (Min to Max)

Current A Power Factor

60947-1 General General Std

60947-4-1 Contactor/Staters

Up to 690 Volts,9 to 2500 A,0.45 to 0.98 PF, 60947-5-1 Auxiliary

UL508 General

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Secureness Test Setup

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Specifications :

Make:- CK Enterprises

Torque : 1 ~ 600 lbf.in

Stations : 4

Standards Used :

IEC 60947

UL 467; 508; 486A; 486B

Tests :

o Conductor secureness

o Static heating sequence

Products Tested : (Few examples)

o Terminals of contactor, overload relays,

terminal block

o Lugs & Ground clamps

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Secureness Test Setup

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Specifications :

Make:- CK Enterprises

Torque : 1 ~ 600 lbf.in

Stations : 4

Standards Used :

IEC 60947

UL 467; 508; 486A; 486B

Tests :

o Conductor secureness

o Static heating sequence

Products Tested : (Few Examples)

o Terminals of contactor, overload relays,

terminal block

o Lugs & Ground clamps

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Pullout Testing

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Specifications :

Make:- CK Enterprises

Torque : 10 ~ 1000 kgs

Standards Used :

IEC 60947

UL 467

Tests :

o Conductor abnormal pullout

o Static heating sequence

Products Tested : (Few examples)

o Terminals of contactor, overload relays,

terminal block

o Lugs & Ground clamps

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Temperature Rise Testing - DC

o Range:

� Current : 5 to 1000A Continues,

1000 to 3000A (15 Sec).

� Voltage: 3 to 6Vac,50 Hz supply.

� Test: One sample

o Mode: Cyclic operation with single station

o TAT: 4 Hrs. including test setup,

Except cycling test

o Standards :

� IEC 60947-4-1,5-1,7-1,60898,61008,61009Series

� UL508 Series, UL1059,486 A & B,467,746 Etc…

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Mechanical Shock Testing - MCB

o Range:

� Spring constant:25 N/mm

� Sample: 180 mm Axis from the platform

� Mounting: Surface 200mm from Hing.

� Static force: 25 Nm Fixed metal stop plate

� Fall: 50 times allow.

� Axis: 90 Deg vertical

o Caution: During the tests, the circuit-breaker

shall not open.

o TAT: 30 Min / Sample’s

o Standards :

� IEC 60898,61008,61009 Series

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Adherence of Coating

o Sample Requirement:

� Copper jacketed ground rod

� Length : 457mm (18 in) length of

the rod with one end cut to a 45

Degree point.

o No of Samples: 1

o Standards :

� UL467

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UL , ManesarEnergy Efficiency Laboratory

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Agenda

� Introduction

� Photometric Lab

� Environmental Lab

� Refrigerator Lab.

� Upcoming facilities

� Question and Answer

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Principle:The mirror rotates around theluminaire and reflects all the lightintensity signal from every direction tothe fixed photo detector, thus toachieve the measurement of thespatial intensity distribution curve ondifferent flats. The instrument is fullysatisfied with the test requirements onthe directional properties of lightdistribution made by LM79-0, ESTand ERP meanwhile, it isrecommended by CIE70.

Photometry Lab (Goniophotometer )

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Features:Computerized measurementsof following parameters

• Spectroradiometric• Colorimetric• Spectral power distribution,

Chromaticity coordinates,• CCT , CRI• Luminous flux,• Electrical ( Current, voltage,

wattage, power factor etc)

Photometry Lab (Thermostatic Integrating Spher )

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Fully atomized life test racks for the LEDbulbs, CFL , TFL which are designed by UL.Individual lamp is monitor throughout its lifeduring testing in the life test and actual life oflamp is capture in case of failure. Themonitoring of life test area and reportgeneration is customized as per standardsneed. The racks operate under the controlledelectrical power supply (voltage, frequency)on UPS and controlled environmentalconditions specified in the standards.

Photometry Lab (Life Test Racks )

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Computerized spectroradiometric and colorimetric parameters measurement like spectral powerdistribution, chromaticity coordinates, correlated color temperature, color rendering index, colortolerance, color difference of LED Chip at different junction temperature ( 15°C to 85°C)

Photometry Lab (Thermostatic Integrating Sphere for LED chip)

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Environmental Lab ( Environmental chambers)

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This Lab is having high performance Environmental test Chamberswith fully automatic control , dust chamber and rain test apparatusand Hot ovens. The products like luminaires , Lamps , Electrical /Electronic components , enclosures etc performance can beassessed under various environmental stresses like hightemperature , low temperature , dusty environment and rainyenvironment.The different sizes of environmental chambers accommodate test objects of different sizes and tests as per• Cold• Dry heat• Change of temp• Damp Heat, Steady State• Damp heat, steady state (unsaturated pressurized vapour) • Damp Heat, Cyclic • Damp Heat, Steady State

Temperature : (-)40 ⁰⁰⁰⁰C to 180 ⁰⁰⁰⁰C± 1⁰⁰⁰⁰C Relative Humidity : 10 % to 95%± 3 % Ramp rate

: 10 K per minute

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Lab has largest dust chamber of size ( 3 m x 2 m x 3m ,l x d x h) and rain test apparatus to test enclosures fordegree of protection against dust and water. This facilitieswill help manufactures for design and verification of theirproducts for the IP rating in accordance withIEC:60529/IS:12063 . The electrical enclosures likeelectrical panel , control box , distribution box , motors ,etc can be tested for the protection against ingress ofdust ( 1st numeral 1X/2X/3X/4X/5X/6X) and water ( 2nd

Numeral: X3/X4/X5/X6).

Environmental Lab ( Dust Chamber and Rain Test set up)

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This Lab is having test chamber as per ISO 15002with temperature environment control system and arefrigerator cooling performance test system The system isfully automatically controlled, capable of automaticmeasurement and recording and analysis of test results anddata. The system is intended for the operating conditions tests(temperature, humidity, ) suitable for 6 Refrigerators with size50l to 750l. The verification testing of house hold refrigeratorcan be performed for the energy efficiency requirement• As per BEE star rating scheme , • As per EPA Energy star scheme and various other nations

energy efficiency labeling system. • The system meets the conditions as per the national

standards IS 15750, IS: 1476, ASNZ 4474 , IEC: 62552:2007.

Refrigerator Lab ( Dust Chamber and Rain Test set up)

Feature:Six test benchesProgrammable controls - to suit R&D testing requirement.Hydro Carbon Refrigerant compatibility

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Up coming facilities

Washing Machine Lab: The verification testing will be performed for the energyefficiency requirement as per BEE star rating scheme , EPA Energystar scheme and various other nations energy efficiency labelingsystem. The system meets the conditions as per the nationalstandards IEC 60456

Performance Tests:a. Energy and Water consumptionb. Determination of Wash Performancec. Water Extraction Efficiencyd. Rinsing efficiency

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Up coming facilites

Consumer Electronic Appliance Lab: This Lab will be commission by

March 2012. The verification testing will be performed for the energy efficiency requirement as per BEE star rating scheme , EPA Energy star scheme and various other nations energy efficiency labeling system.

Performance Tests: a. Televisionb. Computer and Serverc. Printersd. Audio , video appliance

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Water Laboratory

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Specifications :

Make:- Olympus; Model:- BX 53

Tests :

o For counting protozoan oocyst( using FITC

and DAPI stain)

o For counting Microspheres

Products Tested :

o Water samples

Fluorescent Microscope

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Specifications :

Make:- HACH; Model:- DR/5000

Tests :

o Free chlorine and other halogens

o Metals-Iron, Manganese etc

o Halides

Products Tested :

o Water samples

Test Duration : 1 hour

Samples Required : Each test 100ml

Spectrophotometer

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Specifications :

Make:- Perkin Elmer; Model:- AA800 with

GFAS,FAS and FIAS

Tests :

o Metals

Products Testes :

o Water samples

Samples Required : 200ml

AAS-Graphite furnace/FIAS

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Specifications :

Make:- Shimadzu; Model:- TOCVCPH;

Tests :

o Total organic carbon estimation

o Inorganic carbon

o Total carbon

Products Testes :

o Water sample

Samples Required : 100ml

TOC analyzer

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Specifications :

Make:- Agilent Technologies; Model:-GC-

7890A , MS-5975C with auto sampler and Purge

& Trap

Tests :

o Volatile organics

o Semi volatile organic compounds

o Organo Pesticides

Products Tested :

o Water samples

o Water treatment chemicals

o Water treatment components

GCMS

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• BIS • BEE• UL FUS

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• Microbiology• Annual Inspection

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Contact Details

K S Patil Engineering Manager, Power & Control/EnergyDirect : 91-80-41384436Mobile : +91 9980519308Email : [email protected]

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