IP(International Protection)Code

IP (International Protection) codes are described based on the standards of IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission).

IPcode

Degree of protection against solid object

0

Non-protected

1

Solid object such as human fist (diameter of 50mm or more) shall not penetrate into product.

2

Solid object such as human fingers (diameter of 12.5mm) shall not penetrate into product.

3

Solid object such as tool (diameter of more than 2.5mm) shall not penetrate into product.

4

Solid object such as wire (diameter of more than 1.0mm) shall not penetrate into product.

5

Ingress of dust shall not deteriorate performance and safety of product

6

Dust-tight, No ingress of dust

Degree of protection against water

0

Non-protected

1

Vertically falling water drops shall have no harmful effect on installed product

2

Vertically dripping water on installed product that is tilted up to an angle of 15° shall have no harmful effect.

3

Sprayed water to installed product at any angle up to 60° from the vertical shall have no harmful effect.

4

Water splashing against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effect.

5

Water protected by a nozzle against enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effect.

6

Water protected in powerful jets against enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effect.

7

Water protected. Protected against the effect of temporary immersion in water.

8

Waterproof. Protected against the effect of continuous immersion in water.