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Ingress Protection (IP) Code Testing

ISO 17025

Ingress protection is the degree of protection provided by the product enclosure. In many cases, the level of protection provided by the enclosure is marked on the product in the form of an "IP" code. For example, IP 55 would indicate a dust protected (first digit 5) piece of equipment which is protected against water jets (second digit 5).

IP Ratings Breakdown

Understanding -Relevant Product Standard- for IP Testing

IP Testing vs NEMA Testing

Indoor vs Outdoor Testing Lab

Differences between 60529 and 60598-1

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Objects > 50mm

IP1X

Dripping water

IPX1

Objects > 12mm

IP2X

Tilted dripping at 15° N

IPX2

Objects > 2.5mm

IP3X

Spraying water

IPX3

Objects > 1.0mm

IP4X

Splashing water

IPX4

Dust Protection

IP5X

Splashing (High Pressure)

IPX4K

Dust tight

IP6X

Water jets

IPX5

Heavy seas

IPX6

Heavy seas (High Pressure)

IPX6K

Immersion

IPX7

Submersion

IPX8

Steam Jet Cleaning (HiPr)

IPX9K

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What is the relevant International Product Standard?
All testing is performed in accordance with IEC 60529. Any IP test requirements outlined in the product standard supercedes IEC 60529. If the relevant product standard does not outline test requirements, then IEC 60529 will be used.

Is the unit a Category 1 enclosure? (only for IP5X)
A unit is deemed Category 1 if normal operation causes reductions in the internal pressure relative to the surrounding air.

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Ingress Protection Testing Resources

http://www.productsafet.com/products.php
To order ingress protection testing equipment, click on the Product Safety link above.

http://www.certifigroup.com/CEArtIPTestBB.pdf
Article on ingress protection testing from Compliance Engineering Magazine.

http://www.certifigroup.com/NEMAvsIP.pdf
Comparison chart for ingress protection and NEMA ratings.

http://www.nema.org/prod/be/enclosures/
For more information on NEMA Enclosure ratings, go the the NEMA Enclosure page.

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/tools.html
Outdoor products recalled by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).