IP
(International Protection)
code- Levels of Protection
6
IP XX
First digit "X", Protection against solids.
Protection against the contact of external solid bodies and the access to
dangerous parts.
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Level
0
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No protection
>50 mm.
Protect against the access with
any large surface of the body,
such as the back of a hand,
but no protection against deliberate
contact with a body part.
>12.5 mm.
Protect against the access with
fingers or similar objects.
>2.5 mm.
Protect against the access with tools,
thick wires, etc.
>1 mm.
Protect against the access with
most wires, screws, etc.
Dust protected
Ingress of dust is not entirely
prevented, but it must not enter in
sufficient quantity to interfere with the
satisfactory operation of the equipment;
complete protection against contact
Dust tight
No ingress of dust;
complete protection against contact
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Description of
test condition
Dimensions of the
test material
