IP Codes
Protection codes | against the intrusion of dust first digit IP_x | against the intrusion of water second digit IPx_ |
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0 | unprotected | unprotected |
1 | protected against solid objects dia 50.0 mm and more | protected against dripping water |
2 | protected against solid objects dia 12.5 mm and more | protected against dripping water when the enclosure is tilted up to 15° |
3 | protected against solid objects dia 2.5 mm and more | protected against spraying water |
4 | protected against solid objects dia 1.0 mm and more | protected against splashing water |
5 | protected against dust | protected against water jets |
6 | dust tight | protected against powerful water jets |
7 | protected against harmful effect when being temporarily immersed in water | |
8 | protected against harmful effect when being permanently immersed in water | |
9k | protected against close-range high pressure, high temperature spray downs |