Salt Fog Test

 

 

Outdoor TV Salt Fog Test Synopsis

A SunBriteTV / SunBriteDS outdoor Pro Series HDTV was placed in a salt-fog chamber for 7 days, simulating 3 years of use in higher-heat, salt-weather conditions. The TV was left running continuously during the 7-day test. At the end of the test, the Pro Series LED HDTV was completely operational, with delicate internal components completely protected by the television’s durable powder-coated, rust-proof aluminum exterior. See test details below.

 

Data Report Number PR023723

Salt Fog Testing of
46 Inch LCD TV

Revision A

August 29, 2013

 

This report and the information contained herein represent the results of testing of only those articles/products identified in this document and selected by the client. The tests were performed to specifications and/or procedures approved by the client. National Technical Systems (“NTS”) makes no representations expressed or implied that such testing fully demonstrates efficiency, performance, reliability, or any other characteristic of the articles being tested, or similar products. This report should not be relied upon as an endorsement or certification by NTS of the equipment tested, nor does it present any statement whatsoever as to the merchantability or fitness of the test article or similar products for a particular purpose. This document shall not be reproduced except in full without written approval from NTS.

 

Job Information Sheet
PR023723, Rev. A

REFERENCES
ISO/IEC 17025:2005(E), General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories, May 15, 2005

 

Rev. No.	Date	Page No.	Description
Original	8/27/13	-
A	8/29/13		Revised per E-Mail dated August 27, 2013
		1-4, 6-7	Corrected Part Name to read "46 Inch LCD TV"

 

	Prepared by:
			Carole Clark, Technical Writer
	Approved by:
			Randall Shaw, Technical Reviewer
	Reviewed by:
			Janice Saari, Quality Assurance Manager

 

Test Summary

This report summarizes testing performed in accordance with the relevant contractual documentation listed on the Job Information Page. This document presents an overview of the test program and deviations. It is the responsibility of the NTS client to evaluate pass/fail criteria on test unit's functionality.

Test Profile Pages provide a description of test levels.

The Test Equipment List summarizes the equipment used for testing. This list also contains calibration dates.

The test sequence below summarizes the order in which testing was performed.

 

Test#	Test Description	Start Date	End Date
1	Salt Fog (46 Inch LCD TV)	8/9/13	8/16/13

 

Comments:
Test #1 Salt Fog (46 Inch LCD TV): The salt fog testing consisted of salt fog exposure for 168 hours with the TV on during exposure. The TV was checked for operation every day for 7 days of exposure. At the completion of testing, the TV remained operational.

 

Test Matrix
Part Name	Part Number	Serial Number	Quantity
46 Inch LCD TV	4610C5824	SB4610HD	1

 

Test Equipment List

This equipment is calibrated according to ISO/IEC 17025:2005(E) and calibration is traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Calibration records are maintained on file at National Technical Systems.

Program Start Date:     8/9/2013

SC Asset #	Description	Cal. Due	Cal. Date	Test Name
SC-3765	Salt Fog Chamber	Maint.	Only	Salt Fog
SC-3767	Air Temp. Controller	Indication	Only	Salt Fog
SC-3766	Chamber Controller	Indication	Only	Salt Fog
SC-4551	Graduated Cylinder	NPCR	NPCR	Salt Fog
SC-4552	Graduated Cylinder	NPCR	NPCR	Salt Fog
SC-3773	Hydrometer	NPCR	NPCR	Salt Fog
SC-2338	Field Point Module	11/8/2013	11/8/2012	Salt Fog
SC-7203	PH Meter	6/13/2014	6/13/2013	Salt Fog
SC-7036	Conductivity Meter	11/30/2013	11/30/2012	Salt Fog
SC-4040	Salt Fog SO2 Chamber	Maint.	Only	Salt Fog SO2
SC-4052	Temperature Controller	4/2/2014	4/2/2013	Salt Fog SO2
SC-4054	Tower Temp. Controller	4/2/2014	4/2/2013	Salt Fog SO2
SC-4691	Graduated Cylinder	NPCR	NPCR	Salt Fog SO2

 

Salt Fog (46 Inch LCD TV)
Test Data

Temperature    95.7 °F	Relative Humidity    98%	Deviation    | Y | X | N
Support Method:	Placed on test rack.
Preparation of Test Items(s):	Placed in test chamber.
Orientation of Test Items(s):	Per customers direction.
Solution    Salt    5%	H2O    DI        (by weight)    pH of Solution    6.81/6.77
at    74.5 °F	Specific Gravity of Solution:    1.036/1.035    at    74.5 °F
Start Date and Time:    8/9/2013, 14:30		Nozzle Pressure:    114 PSI
Chamber Temp.:   95.7 °F	Water Column Temperature:    116.2 °F

Elapsed Time (hours)	Collected Solution (Volume 802cm (ml/hr) Collector   1 Collector 2		Collected pH Value	Solution Specific Gravity	Chamber Temp (°F)
24 hour	34 ml	31 ml	6.81 / 6.78	1.036 / 1.035	95.6F
48 hour	33 ml	35 ml	6.80 / 6.77	1.035 / 1.037	95.9F
72 hour	35 ml	34 ml	6.78 / 2.78	1.037 / 1.036	95.4F
96 hour	36 ml	34 ml	6.76 / 6.77	1.035 / 1.035	95.6F
120 hour	33 ml	35 ml	6.78 / 6.77	1.037 / 1.038	95.2F
144 hour	32 ml	36 ml	6.79 / 6.81	1.036 / 1.037	94.9F
168 hour	34 ml	33 ml	6.80 / 6.82	1.037 / 1.037	95.9F

 

Summary	Y	N	Comments
Test Anomalies		X	No anomalies.
Physical Damage Noted:		X	Minimal
UUT Functional Testing:	X		Operating during test.

 

Comments:
The salt fog test consists of a salt fog exposure for 168 hours with the TV on during exposure. The TV will be checked for operation every day up to 7 days of exposure. At completion of the test, the test unit remained operational.

 

Test Operator:

Michael Rudy

 

Test Photographs

 

Photograph 1:     Salt Fog Test Setup

 

Photograph 2:     Salt Fog Test Setup

 

Photograph 3:     Post Salt Fog Test

 

Photograph 4:     Post Salt Fog Test

 

Photograph 5:     Post Salt Fog Test