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MET offers a nearly limitless array of environmental simulation capabilities. Below is a sampling of the testing MET's Environmental Simulation Laboratory can perform for you:

Acceleration Testing	Acidic Atmosphere Testing	Acoustic Noise Testing
Airborne Contaminants Testing	ASTM B117 Testing	Automotive Testing
Blowing Rain Testing	Chemical Exposure Testing	Compression Testing
Corrosion Testing	Crash Safety Testing	Dielectric Constant Testing
Dissipation Factor Testing	Drip-Proof Testing	Drop Testing
Electric Motor Testing	Elongation Testing	Enclosure Testing
ESS Testing	Fatigue Testing	Flammability Testing
Fluid Contamination Testing	Freezing Rain Testing	Functional Shock Testing
Fungus Testing	Hammershock Testing	Helicopter Nozzle Testing
High Voltage Testing	Hi-Pot Testing	Humidity Testing
Hurricane Testing	Icing Testing	IEC 60068 Testing
Illumination Testing	Immersion Testing	Low Pressure Testing
NAVMAT Testing	NEMA Testing	Q Testing
Rain Testing	Random Testing	Rapid Decompression Testing
SAE J1455 Testing	Salt Fog Testing	Salt Spray Testing
Sand and Dust Testing	Seismic Testing	Shipboard Testing
Shock Testing	Sine Testing	SO2 Testing
Solar Radiation Testing	Solvents Testing	Sound Power Testing
Sound Pressure Testing	Tank Testing	Temperature Testing
Tension Testing	Thermal Shock Testing	Thermal Vacuum Testing
Vibration Testing	Volume Resistivity Testing	Weatherproof Testing
Weathertight Testing	Wind Testing

Seismic Simulator

MET boasts one of the largest and most capable seismic test systems in the United States. With a table area of 6’ x 6’, a 6000 lb. capacity, and a center of gravity as high as 60”, the system can accommodate large cabinets or multiple rack systems. The installation includes an electric overhead crane for the safe and efficient movement of test systems.

The new system is capable of performing the seismic and vibration tests required by NEBS GR-63-CORE, GR-487-CORE, and MIL-STDs 810F and 167. The earthquake simulator at MET includes Team Corporations voice coil servo valves for high frequency response, a T film slip table for precise control of all off-axis motions, and HydraShaker actuators with high force capacity. These high precision components are pivotal in the production of trouble-free test systems.

MET's Union City, CA, features an Airborne Contaminants chamber, giving MET Airborne Contaminant testing capabilities on both coasts. This addition now permits complete NEBS testing in the Union City facility. The new ABC chamber has a large capacity, able to handle full-size telecommunications racks.

Flame Testing

As a Verizon-certified Independent Testing Laboratory for NEBS, MET provides fully upgraded flame test capabilities to Verizon requirements, in our Baltimore and California facilities. Our flame test facilities incorporate wide angle photo lenses with the ability to view a 9-foot-high, six-frame-wide, bay of equipment from the ground to the top. Radiant heat sensors and termocouple mounting assure precision and repeatability, when located at the required distances. Our heavy duty flame-proof overhead cable tray better simulates Central office cable configurations.
For more information on these and many other environmental facilities, e-mail info@metlabs.com.

Solar Radiation Testing

MET's current environmental simulation capabilities include enhanced Fiber to the Premises testing per GR-49, GR-950, GR-771, GR-487 and GR-2898 requirements. MET can test to the full UV A & B, visible and near infrared range cited in Telcordia standards. Additionally, MET's upgraded solar radiation testing capabilities also includes MIL-STD-810, Method 505, Procedures I & II; and DIN 75 220.
For more information on these and many other environmental facilities, e-mail info@metlabs.com.

Fungus Testing

MET Labs can perform the required fungus testing called out in Telecordia standards (and ASTM G.21) for fiber optic components, enclosures and cable. Fungus testing is also required in Mil standards as defined in Method 508.5 of MIL-STD 810F.

Enclosure Testing

MET performs all testing required in NEMA 250 - Enclosures for Electrical Equipment. Additionally, MET tests to IEC 529 - Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP Code), including drip test, spraying test, splashing water, water jets and full penetration.