What is the protection class?
The protection class defines the suitability of an electrical device for specific environmental conditions. Depending on the classification, it is regulated whether and how the device must be protected against the ingress of moisture and other foreign bodies . The protection class also determines shock resistance .
What does IP protection class mean?
The abbreviation IP stands for International Protection . It is also commonly referred to as Ingress Protection , which translates as protection against intrusion . The abbreviation IP is followed by two code numbers that specify the precise classification of the protection type. These code numbers are defined in the German standard DIN EN 60529 and the international standard ISO 20653 .
IP protection classes table
How is the IP code structured?
Protection classes range from IP00 to IP69 or IP69K . The IP abbreviation is followed by two numbers . The first number indicates protection against contact and against foreign objects. The second number indicates protection against water. The following tables show the protection levels specified in the standards.
Protection against contact and foreign bodies
