IP Protection
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IP Protection
 

IP (Ingress Protection) protection refers to a standard rating system that defines the degree of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment against the intrusion of foreign objects (such as dust and dirt) and moisture (such as water). The IP rating is defined by IEC 60529 standard.

The IP rating is typically represented by the letters “IP” followed by two digits. The first digit indicates the level of protection against solid objects, while the second digit indicates the level of protection against liquids.

IP65

 

IP65

 

Protection against the penetration of solid matter and dust.

Protection against the penetration of liquids.

0

Non-protected

0

Non-protected

1

Protected against solid matter greater than 50 mm

1

Protected against vertical water splashes (condensation)

2

Protected against solid matter greater than 12 mm

2

Protected against water splashes of up to 15° of the vertical

3

Protected against solid matter greater than 2.5 mm

3

Protected against water splashes of up to 60° of the vertical

4

Protected against solid matter greater than 1 mm (e.g. small tools, small cables, etc.)

4

Protected against water projections in all directions

5

Protected against dust (without damaging sediment)

5

Protected against water assault in all directions

6

Protected against dust

6

Protected against water assault similar to heavy seas

 

 

7

Protected against immersion

 

 

8

Protected against prolonged effects of underwater immersion

 

 

9K

Protected against high-pressure, high temperature jets of water and steam