The IP indicator characterizes the products level protection.
The first number corresponds to the protection level for solids and the second one for liquids.
| Indication | For the first figure | For the second figure |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No protection | No protection |
| 1 | Protection against the upper solid bodies in 50mm | Protection against the vertical falls of drops |
| 2 | Protection against the upper solid bodies in 12mm | Protection against waterfalls with a slope of 15° maximum |
| 3 | Protection against the upper solid bodies in 2.5mm | Protection against the water in rain |
| 4 | Protection against the upper solid bodies in 1mm | Protection against the projections of water |
| 5 | Protection against the dust | Protection against fountains |
| 6 | Total protection against the dust | Protection against waves |
| 7 | Protection against the effects of the dumping | |
| 8 | Protection against the effects of the prolonged dumping |
Example:
| Indication of protection | Solid body | Liquid body |
|---|---|---|
| IP | 6 | 5 |
This table is defined by standards DIN40050, IEC 529, 5490.