Ip (International Protection); Code- Levels Of Protection - Lex System SHARK series Assembly Manual

IP
(International Protection)
IP XX
First digit "X", Protection against solids.
Protection against the contact of external solid bodies and the access to
dangerous par
Image Level

code- Levels of Protection

Dimensions of the
test material
0 —
1
>50 mm.
>12.5 mm.
2
>2.5 mm.
3
4 >1 mm.
5 Dust protected
6
Dust tight
10
Description of test condition
No protection
Protect against the access with
any large surface of the body,
such as the back of a hand,
but no protection against deliberate
contact with a body part.
Protect against the access with
fi ngers or similar objects.
Protect against the access with tools,
thick wires, etc.
Protect against the access with
most wires, screws, etc.
Ingress of dust is not entirely
prevented, but it must not enter in
suffi cient quantity to interfere with the
satisfactory operation of the equipment;
omplete protection against contact
No ingress of dust;
complete protection against contact