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 Code Chart
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).
| 1st Digit | Protection Against Foreign Objects | 2nd Digit | Protection Against Moisture |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Not protected | 0 | Not protected |
| 1 | Protected against objects > 50 mm | 1 | Protected against dripping water |
| 2 | Protected against objects > 12 mm | 2 | Protected against dripping water tilted 15° N |
| 3 | Protected against objects > 2.5 mm | 3 | Protected against spraying water |
| 4 | Protected against objects > 1.0 mm | 4 | Protected against splashing water |
| 5 | Dust protected | 5 | Protected against water jets |
| 6 | Dust tight | 6 | Protected against heavy seas |
| 7 | Not applicable | 7 | Protected against the effects of immersion |
| 8 | Not applicable | 8 | Protected against submersion |
Understanding -Relevant Product Standard- for IP Testing
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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
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