IP Rating – Definitions

IP Ratings

First Digit (Protection against ingress of solid bodies)

0 – Non-Protected

1 – Protected against solid objects greater than 50mm diameter

2 – Protected against solid objects greater than 12mm diameter

3 – Protected against solid objects greater than 2.5mm diameter

4 – Protected against solid objects greater than 1mm diameter

5 – Dust-protected

6 – Dust-tight

EXAMPLE:

IP44     Protected against solid objects greater than 1mm diameter AND against splashing water from any angle

Second Digit (Protection against ingress of moisture)

0 – Non-Protected

1 – Protected against dripping water falling vertically greater than 50mm diameter

2 – Protected against dripping water when the luminaire is tilted up to 15 degrees from its normal position

3 – Protected against spraying water falling on the luminaire at any angle up to 60 degrees from the vertical

4 – Protected against splashing water from any angle

5 – Protected against water jets from any direction

6 – Protected against powerful water jets

7 – Protected against immersion in water under defined conditions

8 – Protected against continuous submersion under manufacturers specified conditions

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