Form No.: VIAT:QS:02:10:405-406 REV.
DATA SHEET / TEST STANDARD
MAGNETIC OIL LEVEL GAUGE MODEL 405-406
Test Specification Acceptance Criteria Reference
Standard
1. Dimensions: Conforms to drawing
2. Routine Tests:
a) Leakage test at 2.5 kg/cm2 (250 kPa) air pressure for 5 No leakage in form of air bubbles observed IEC 60076-22-
minutes at ambient temperature. 1:2019
EN 50216-5: 2002
b) Pointer and float moves smoothly & uniformly with Visual inspection IEC 60076-22-
respect to each other within a tolerance of 5° angle. 1:2019
EN 50216-5: 2002
c) Operation of switch (20 operations) (Switched models Operates with maximum tolerance of 5˚ angle before indicated IEC 60076-22-
only) dial marking. 1:2019
EN 50216-5: 2002
d) Short duration dielectric test (Switched models only) Withstood the voltage satisfactorily for one minute without IEC 60076-22-
Between circuits and earth: 2kV RMS AC for 1 minute. tripping of HV test setup. 1:2019
Between contacts in open position: 1kV RMS AC for 1 EN 50216-5: 2002
minute.
3. Type Tests:
a) Switch Rating: Should withstand in all test conditions. EN 50216-5: 2002
11A 125/250V AC No failure in short duration dielectric test after cyclic testing at IEC 60076-22-
0.5A 125V DC; 0.25A 250V DC maximum loading. 1:2019
Switch contact life test for 1000 cycles Contact rating should be as specified after 1000 operations.
b) Vacuum withstand test: 2.5 kPa absolute pressure All routine tests repeated and passed. EN 50216-5: 2002
vacuum for 24 hours IEC 60076-22-
1:2019
4. Environmental Tests:
a) UV Test: Resistant to 504 hours of exposure of UV- No significant discoloring, peeling or chipping of external ASTM G-154
Condensation cycle. paints. IEC 60076-22-
No degradation of any external polymers. 1:2019
b) Vibration Test: IEC 60721-3-4
Non-stationary vibration causing a vertical shock of 100 No malfunctioning of contacts during and after test. EN50216-2: 2002
m/s2, with type 1 spectrum IEC 60076-22-
Stationary sinusoidal vibration as per class 4M4 No loosening of any hardware. 1:2019
according to IEC 60721-3-4. All repeat routine tests passed.
c) Temperature Test: Tested to withstand temperature No visible change of shape, melting, cracking, leakage or No
range as below. visible change of shape, melting, cracking, leakage or
I. For NBR: -40oC to +100oC deformations of any parts. No significant degradation or
II. For FVMQ: -60oC to +150oC damage to surface coatings, paintings or finish.
All routine test repeated and passed after temperature cycles.
d) Enclosure Protection: Ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust shall not EN 60529
Exposure to dust and water as per IP 65 specification penetrate in a quantity to interfere with satisfactory operation
of the apparatus or impair safely.
Water projected in jets against the enclosure from any
direction shall have no harmful effects.
No failure of short duration dielectric test after exposure.
e) Saltwater Spray Test: No visual signs of corrosion. No loss in functionality or ASTM B117-11
720 hours exposure apparent strength. All routine tests repeated and passed after ISO 12944-6
exposure.
REV. Change
NO.
DESCRIPTION Approved By Date of Approval
Initiated by
Leakage test parameter changed, 1 KV HV test, Minimum contact life of
05 switch, vacuum withstand test added, acceptance criteria of environmental test SB A. Gupta 02.12.13
& ref. standard added and format modified
Switch rating modified, HV test as per drawing, eliminated the vibration test and IP test
06 acceptance criteria changed. TS 407 removed
RKR A. Gupta 14.01.19
07 Standard IEC 60076-22-1:2019 added RKR Archit Gupta 27.12.19
08 Clarity on switching tolerance & salt water test updated RKR Archit Gupta 08.12.22
09 FVMQ added RKR Archit Gupta 31.10.24
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