The Impact Drop Test is used to define the IK rating of a product to BS EN 62262 and beyond. A hammer weighing 10 kg is attached to a drop bar which is positioned above the luminaire.
Different heights are used to generate a specific level of energy, measured in Joules. Our specially designed drop test rig tests our luminaires from IK11 (50 joules) up to IK20 (250 joules).
The fitting is hit on its most vulnerable surface 3 times at the same point. The luminaire is examined after each impact to ensure that there is no damage.
Compliance is met if there is no access to live parts after the 3rd impact.
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