|
Number |
1st number |
|
Brief description |
Brief explanation of which foreign bodies must not be allowed to penetrate into the casing |
|
2nd number |
|
Brief description |
Details on the protection to be provided by the casing |
|
IP20 |
1st number |
2 |
Protected from solid foreign bodies |
Fingers and the like up to 80 mm long. Foreign bodies greater than 12 mm dia. |
|
2nd number |
0 |
Unprotected |
No special protection. |
|
IP...1 |
2nd number |
1 |
Protected from water droplets |
Water droplets (droplets falling vertically) do not cause any damage. |
|
IP...3 |
2nd number |
3 |
Protected from water splashes |
Water spray from an angle of up to 60° from the vertical must not cause any damage. |
|
IP...4 |
2nd number |
4 |
Protected from water splashes |
Water splashes from any direction must not cause any damage. |
| IP...5 |
2nd number |
5 |
Protected from water jets |
Water jets from any direction must not cause any damage. |
| IP...7 |
2nd number |
7 |
Watertight (immersible) |
No water in dangerous quantities may penetrate when immersed in water in the given conditions in terms of pressure and time. |
| IP...8 |
2nd number |
8 |
Tight to pressurized water (under water) |
The equipment is suitable for continuous operation under water in the conditions stated by the manufacturer. |
| IP4... |
1st number |
4 |
Protection from foreign bodies greater than 1 mm |
Wires or strips thicker than 1 mm. Foreign bodies greater than 1 mm dia. |
| IP5... |
1st number |
5 |
Dust-protected |
Dust penetration is not completely prevented but dust does not penetrate in quantities which inhibit proper operation. |
| IP6... |
1st number |
6 |
Dust-tight |
No dust penetration. |
