Drivedia - IP Ratings Explained

 1st Numeral ( IPXX) 2nd Numeral (IPXX)
0 - No Protection 0 - No Protection
1 - Protection against solid foreign objects of 50mm Ø and greater 1 - Protected against vertically falling water drops
2 - Protection against solid foreign objects of 12.5mm Ø and greater 2 - Protected against vertically falling water drops when enclosure is tilted up to 15 degrees
3 - Protection against solid foreign objects of 2.5mm Ø and greater 3 - Protected against spraying water
4 - Protection against solid foreign objects of 1mm Ø and greater 4 - Protected against splashing water
5 - Dust Protected 5 - Protected against water jets
6 - Dust Tight 6 - Protected against powerful water jets

7 - Protected against the effects of temporary immersion in water

8 - Protected against the effects of continuous immersion in water

9 - Protected against high pressure and really powerful water jets
X - Not Tested X- Not Tested

 

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