IP Rating
Also known as ingress protection code.[1][2]
Format
| IP | Solid Particle protection | Liquid ingress protection |
|---|---|---|
| X | Unknown | |
| 0 | No protection | |
| 1 | Solid object larger than 50mm | Vertically falling water drops (Drizzle) |
| 2 | Solid object larger than 12,5mm | Vertically falling water drops (Drizzle) when at 15° angle |
| 3 | Solid object larger than 2,5mm | Water spray up to 60° |
| 4 | Solid object larger than 1,0mm | Water spray/splash from any direction |
| 5 | Ingress possible without interfere | Water jets from any direction |
| 6 | No dust ingress | Powerful water jets / heavy seas |
| 7 | N/A | Temporary submersion (max: 1m @ 30min) |
| 8 | N/A | Continuous submersion
(Ingress possible without interference) Test depth: Avg. 1m, Max. 3m |
| 9 | N/A | No water ingress for high pressure jets |