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 digit | For the second digit |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No protection | No protection |
| 1 | Protection against solid bodies >50mm | Protection against vertically falling drops of water |
| 2 | Protection against solid bodies >12mm | Protection against waterfalls with a slope of 15° maximum |
| 3 | Protection against solid bodies > 2.5mm | Protection against rain |
| 4 | Protection against the solid bodies > 1mm | Protection against splashing water from all directions |
| 5 | Protection against dust | Protection against water jets |
| 6 | Total protection against dust | Protection against waves |
| 7 | Protection against immersion effects | |
| 8 | Protection against continuous immersion effects |
Example:
| Indication of protection | Solid body | Liquid body |
|---|---|---|
| IP | 6 | 5 |
This table is defined by standards DIN40050, IEC 529, 5490.