IP RATINGS

IP RATINGS
IP RATINGS
Degree of protection to BS EN60529/DIN 0470
IP Ratings Guide
Table II (2nd characteristic numeral)
The IP classification system designates the degree of protection
provided by an enclosure against solid objects or water ingress.
Table I shows degrees of protection against solid objects, Table II shows
degrees of protection against water.
Degree of Protection against water
IP x x
Digit
0
Non-protected
Table I
Table II
Table I (1st characteristic numeral)
Degree of Protection against solid objects
1
Protected against dripping water.
Digit
2.5mm
1.0mm
180
0
2
Non-protected
Protected against dripping water when tilted up to
15º.
1
3
Protected against a solid object greater than 50mm,
such as a hand.
Protected against spraying water at an angle of up
to 60º.
2
4
Protected against a solid object greater than
12.5mm, such as a finger.
Protected against splashing water from any
direction.
3
5
Protected against a solid object greater than
2.5mm, such as wire or a tool.
Protected against jets of water from any direction.
4
6
Protected against a solid object greater than
1.0mm, such as wire or thin strips.
Protected against heavy seas or powerful jets of
water. Prevents ingress sufficient to cause harm.
5
7
Dust-protected.
Prevents ingress of dust sufficient to cause harm.
Protected against the effects of temporary immersion
in water.
6
8
Dust tight.
No ingress of dust.
Protected against the effects of continuous
immersion in water.
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