IP Ratings and Descriptions
First Numeral - Protection of persons against access to hazardous parts and protection of equipment against foreign solid
objects.
Second Numeral - Indicates the degree of protection against the harmful ingress of water. |
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X |
No specified protection (not tested). |
X |
No specified protection (not tested). |
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0 |
No protection. |
0 |
No protection. |
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1 |
Protection against objects larger than 50 mm and against accidental access to hazardous parts by the back of the hand. |
1 |
Protection against drops of water falling vertically. |
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2 |
Protection against objects larger than 12.5 mm and against accidental access to hazardous parts with a finger. |
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Protection against vertically falling water drops when enclosure tilted up to 15 degrees. |
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3 |
Protection against tools, wires or other solid objects larger than 2.5 mm. |
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Protection against spraying water.
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4 |
Protection against solid objects larger than 1 mm. |
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Protection against splashing water. |
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5 |
Protection against the entry of dust in sufficient quantity to interfere with the operation of equipment. |
5 |
Protection against water jets. |
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6 |
Completely protected from the entry of dust. |
6 |
Protection against powerful water jets. |
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7 |
Protection against the effects of temporary immersion in water. |
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8 |
Protection against the effects of continuous immersion in water. |
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