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IP Codes

Protection
codes
against the intrusion of dust
first digit IP_x
against the intrusion of water
second digit IPx_
0unprotectedunprotected
1protected against solid objects
dia 50.0 mm and more
protected against dripping water
2protected against solid objects
dia 12.5 mm and more
protected against dripping water when
the enclosure is tilted up to 15°
3protected against solid objects
dia 2.5 mm and more
protected against spraying water
4protected against solid objects
dia 1.0 mm and more
protected against splashing water
5protected against dustprotected against water jets
6dust tightprotected against powerful water jets
7 protected against harmful effect when
being temporarily immersed in water
8 protected against harmful effect when
being permanently immersed in water
9k protected against close-range high
pressure, high temperature spray downs