The requirements for indoor use of gimbals are not high, and the various indicators of the environment for the use of gimbals are mainly targeted at outdoor use. This includes IP protection levels that limit environmental temperature, humidity, and dust and water resistance.
The temperature range of the gimbal used in general outdoor environments is -20 ℃ to+60 ℃. If used in lower temperature environments, a temperature controlled heater can be installed inside the gimbal to achieve a lower temperature limit of -40 ℃ or lower. The humidity index is generally 95% non condensing. The dustproof and waterproof IP rating should reach IP66 or above. The level of IP protection reflects the sealing degree of the equipment, mainly referring to dust prevention and liquid intrusion. It is an international standard that complies with the BS5490 standard in 1997 and the IECS529 standard in 1976. The first numerical value after IP represents the degree of sealing protection against solids, the second digit represents the degree of protection against liquids, and the third digit represents the degree of protection against mechanical impact and collision. In addition, in practical use, suitable materials and protective layers should be selected according to the environment. For example, iron shells are not suitable for use in humid and corrosive environments.
The reliability of a gimbal is generally measured by indicators such as mean time between failures (MTBF), mean time to repair (MTTR), mean time to failure (MTTF), and the maximum number of times it can be turned on or off.
The application range of gimbal is very wide, and various special industries also have certain requirements for gimbal. Due to the special use environment, gimbal products need to have special protective performance to meet the on-site environment. Common types include underwater gimbal, high-temperature gimbal, low-temperature gimbal, anti-corrosion gimbal, and explosion-proof gimbal. Special gimbals have strict requirements for the materials used, protection levels, protection methods, etc., and must comply with corresponding industry specific standards. Among them, the explosion-proof gimbal is more prominent.
