Degree of protection of the device The IP identifies the degree of protection of electrical equipment against the inflitration of external agents, solid or liquid in nature.
PROTECTION FROM SOLIDS - 1 Protected against infiltration of solid objects larger than 50mm
- 2 Protected against infiltration of solid objects larger than 12mm
- 3 Protected against infiltration of solid objects larger than 2.5mm
- 4 Protected against infiltration of solid objects larger than 1mm
- 5 Protected against infiltration of dust
- 6 Totally protected against dust infiltration
PROTECTION FROM LIQUIDS - 0 Not protected
- 1 Protected from vertically falling drops of water
- 2 Protected against falling water when tilted up to 15°
- 3 Protected against rain
- 4 Protected against splashes
- 5 Protected against water jets
- 6 Protected from waves
- 7 Protected against temporary immersion
- 8 Permanent watertight device, max depth 5m