Table. I – IP Code – Ingress Protection of Solid objects
Short Description & IP Code Application Tips
0 = Not Protected
IP1X = Protected against ingress of solid objects of Ø 50 mm and bigger – Use Handled Sphere Probe
IP2X = Protected against ingress of solid objects Ø 12 mm and bigger – Use Jointed Finger Probe
IP3X = Protected against ingress of solid objects Ø 2,5 mm and bigger – Use Rode Wire Probe Ø 2,5 mm
IP4X = Protected against ingress of solid objects Ø 1,0 mm and bigger – Use Rode Wire Probe Ø 1,0 mm
IP5X = Protected against dust/powder – e.g. – Use Dust Chamber Without Vacuum – Use Dust Chamber Tester
IP6X = Fully protected against dust/powder – e.g. – Use Dust Chamber With Vacuum 200 mmH20 – Use Dust Chamber Tester
Table. II – IP Code – Ingress Protection of Liquids
Short Description & IP Code Application Tips
0 = Not Protected
IPX1 = Protected against water drops – Use Drip Box Tester
IPX2 = Protected of a specimen in a position of tilt against water drops – Use Drip Box Tester & Turn Table
IPX3 = Protected Against Spraying of Water – Use Oscillating Tube Tester or Spray Nozzle
IPX4 = Protected Against Splashing Spray of Water – Use Oscillating tube Tester or Spray Nozzle
IPX5 = Protected Against Jet of Water – Use Jet Nozzle With IPX5 Tip
IPX6 = Protected Against Strong Jet of Water – Use Jet Nozzle With IPX6 Tip
IPX7 = Protected Against Timered Immersion – Use Immersion Tank
IPX8 = Protected Against Continued Immersion – Use Immersion tank IPX9K = Protected Against High Pressure and Temperature Water Jet Tester (this item will arrive soon at our inventory)
