Ip Classification Codes - Icom IC-F9011 User Manual

Ingress Protection (IP) ratings are developed by the European Committee for Electro Technical
Standardization.
International Standard IEC 60529 outlines an international classification system that describes the
sealing characteristics of electrical equipment. The classification system defines the level of protection
provided by enclosures to prevent the ingress of foreign objects and moisture into the electrical
equipment.
The classification system uses the "IP" code, or "Ingress Protection" code, to define the level of seal. An IP
number contains two numbers (i.e. IP57) in most instances which relate to the level of protection provided
by an enclosure or housing. Either number may be shown as "X" (i.e. IPX6 / IP7X) to indicate the "X" part is
not tested.
Degrees of Protection (Foreign Bodies) – 1st Digit
IP Level Description of Protection Level
0 Not protected
Protected against foreign solid objects
of 50 mm diameter and greater
1
(Protects against a large surface of the
body, such as the back of a hand)
P t t d Protected against foreign solid objects i t f
of 12.5 mm diameter and greater
2
(Protects against fingers or similar
objects)
Protected against foreign solid objects
3 of 2.5 mm diameter and greater
(Protects against tools, thick wires, etc.)
Protected against foreign solid objects
of 1.0 mm diameter and greater f 1 0 di
4
(Protects against most wires, screws,
etc.)
Protected from the amount of dust that
5 would interfere with normal operation
Dust tight
6 (No ingress of dust; complete protection
against contact)
8
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IP Classification Codes

Code letters
1st Digit
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IP 5 7
Degrees of Protection (Moisture) – 2nd Digit
IP Level
0 Not protected
Protected against vertically falling water
1
drops
Protected against vertically falling water Protected against vertically falling water
2
drops when enclosure is tilted up to 15º
Protected against water sprayed at an
3 angle up to 60º on either side of the
vertical
Protected against water splashed
4 against the component from any
direction
Protected against water projected in jets
5
from any direction
Protected against water projected in
6
powerful jets from any direction
Protected against temporary immersion
7 7 in water between 15cm and 1m for in water between 15cm and 1m for
30min.
Protected against continuous immersion
8
in water beyond 1m.
2nd Digit
Description of Protection Level