Ingress Protection What is the IP Code ? The IP Code refers to the different levels of protection the enclosure provides and gives a means of classifying the degrees of protection from dust, water and impact afforded by electrical equipment and enclosures. For your IP Rating Converter click here. The code is separated into two characteristic numerals, the first numeral indicates the protection of hazardous parts and protection of equipment against ingress of foreign solid objects. The second numeral indicates protection of equipment against harmful ingress of liquids. Why does a Product need to be IP Tested ? The IP Standard is designed to test a products suitability for a specific environment. Many call up IP testing as a basic requirement for environmental testing against external influences such as water ingress, dust ingress and protection against contact with live parts. What IP Tests can Baseefa conduct ? Baseefa can carry out any IP testing as detailed in the table at the foot of the page. What Documentation will I Receive ? Certificate of Test Product submitted for test identified by serial number. Certificate of Test states that product with serial number xxxx has an ingress protection rating of IPXX. A fixed price quotation and timescale is available by completing the attached application form   and returning it to david.brearley@baseefa.com Design Certificate Product submitted for test along with drawings which fully define the design in all aspects relating to how ingress protection is provided. Design certificate issued stating that all products made in accordance with the drawings listed on the certificate are suitable for an IPXX rating. A price quotation and timescale is available on receipt of drawings, by completing the attached application form, and returning them both to david.brearley@baseefa.com Materials / Products Tested | Types of Test / Properties Measured / Range of Measurement | Standard Specifications / Equipment / Techniques Used | Enclosures for Electrical Equipment | IP1X Protected against solid objects greater than 50 mm diameter IP2X Protected against solid objects greater than 12 mm diameter IP3X Protected against solid objects greater than 2.5mm diameter IP4X Protected against solid objects greater than 1.0 mm diameter IP5X Dust Protected, Excluding : Objects greater than 2000 x 1000 x 1000 mm, Max weight: 140 kg IP6X Dust Tight, Excluding : Objects greater than 2000 x 1000 x 1000 mm, Max weight 140 kg IPX3 Protected against spraying water IPX4 Protected against splashing water IPX5 Protected against water jets IPX6 Protected against heavy seas IPX7 Protected against the effects of temporary immersion, Excluding : Objects greater than 1500 x 650 x 850 mm IPX8 Protected against long term immersion. Test parameters, depth and duration, decided by the manufacturer. Contact us to discuss requirements. | BS EN 60529:1992, Amds 1 and 2 IEC 60529:2001, Amd 1 |
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