The IP Code is published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
Classifies and rates the degree of protection provided against the intrusion (including body parts such as hands and fingers), dust, accidental contact, and water by mechanical casings and electrical enclosures.
0 No protection against contact and
ingress of objects.
1 Protected against any large surface
of the body, such as the back of
a hand. Protected against solid
objects greater than 50mm in size.
2 Protected against access to
hazardous parts by a finger or
similar object. Protected against
solid objects greater than 12.5mm
in size.
3 Protected against access to
hazardous parts with a tool or
thick wire. Protected against solid
objects greater than 2.5mm in size.
4 Protected against access to
hazardous parts with a wire, screw,
etc. Protected against solid objects
greater than 1mm in size.
5 Protected against access to
hazardous parts. Dust protected.
6 Protected against access to
hazardous parts. Dust-tight.
0 No protection.
1 Protected against water drops.
2 Protected against water drops at a
15 degree angle.
3 Protected against water spray at a
60 degree angle.
4 Protected against water sprayed
from all directions. Limited ingress
permitted.
5 Protected against low pressure jets
from all directions.
6 Protected against strong jets
of water. For use on ship decks.
Limited ingress permitted.
7 Protected against the effects of
temporary submersion in water.
Test requires 30 minutes at 1 meter
depth.
8 Protected against the effects of
long term submersion. Customer
specification applies to a specified
pressure and specific testing
maybe required.
9 Protected against high pressures
associated with steam cleaning.
