Covering - Vivotek IP Surveillance Overview

Chap.5 Camera Housing and Mounting
Table 5.1 Degree of protection against dust represented by first digit of IP rating
Prevents device from accessing hazardous parts
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Table 5.2 Degree of protection against water represented by second digit of IP rating
Prevent the damage of penetration of water into the housing
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

5.1.3 Covering

The two main types of coverings are transparent and smoke. A housing with a smoke cover makes the camera's
shooting direction invisible and can be used if people feel uneasy with the perception of the cameras pointing at
them.
38
Non-protected
Protected against solid foreign objects 50 mm diameter and larger
Protected against solid foreign objects 12.5 mm diameter and larger
Protected against solid foreign objects 2.5 mm diameter and larger
Protected against solid foreign objects 1.0 mm diameter and larger
Dust Protected
Dust-tight
Non-protected
Protected against drips
Protected against drips if the housing is bent at an angle of 15°
Protected against spray-water
Protected against splash-water
Protected against jet-water
Protected against strong jet-water
Protected against the effects of temporary submersion in water
Protected against the effects of permanent submersion in water