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Ingress Protection


IP (Ingress Protection) Code Symbols

The chart below illustrates the use of special symbols in the IP classification system. In the "1st digit" columns, note the grid-like symbols next to numbers 5 and 6. In the "2nd digit" columns numbers 3–8 are symbolized by teardrop shaped symbols, sometimes enclosed in a box or a triangle, sometimes unenclosed (7–8). These symbols can be placed on equipment to illustrate the IP protection provided.

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1st Digit Protection from solid objects 2nd Digit Protection from moisture
0 Non protected 0 Non protected
1 Protected against solid objects greater than 50mm 1 Protected against vertically dripping water
Protected against solid objects greater than 50mm Protected against vertically
dripping water
2 Protected against solid objects greater than 12.5mm 2 Protected against dripping water when tilted up to 15°
Protected against solid objects greater than 12.5mm Protected against dripping water when tilted up to 15°
3 Protected against solid objects greater than 2.5mm 3 Protected against spraying water
Protected against solid objects greater than 2.5mm Protected against spraying water
4 Protected against solid objects greater than 1.0mm 4 Protected against splashing water
Protected against solid objects greater than 1.0mm Protected against splashing water
5 Dust protected 5 Protected against jetting water
Dust protected Protected against jetting water
6 Dust tight 6 Protected against powerfully jetting water
Dust tight Protected against powerfully
jetting water
  Note : IEC 60529 does not specify sealing effectiveness against the following: mechanical damage of the equipment; the risk of explosions; certain types of moisture conditions, e.g., those that are produced by condensation; corrosive vapors; fungus; vermin. 7 Protected against powerfully jetting water
Protected against powerfully
jetting water
8 Protected against powerfully jetting water
Protected against powerfully
jetting water


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