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
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2001 Anchor Court, Suite B
Thousand Oaks, California 91320
Testing Division
20970 Centre Pointe Parkway
Santa Clarita, California 91350
Job Information Sheet
PR023723, Rev. A
CLIENT INFORMATION
REFERENCES |
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ISO/IEC 17025:2005(E), General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories, May 15, 2005 |
Rev. No. | Date | Page No. | Description |
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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: | ![]() |
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Carole Clark, Technical Writer | |||
Approved by: | ![]() |
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Randall Shaw, Technical Reviewer | |||
Reviewed by: | ![]() |
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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 |
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1 | Salt Fog (46 Inch LCD TV) | 8/9/13 | 8/16/13 |
Comments: |
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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 ITEM LIST
Test Matrix | |||
Part Name | Part Number | Serial Number | Quantity |
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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 |
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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
SALT FOG TEST
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) |
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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 |
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Test Anomalies | X | No anomalies. | |
Physical Damage Noted: | X | Minimal | |
UUT Functional Testing: | X | Operating during test. |
Comments: |
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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