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
