Understanding IP Ratings (Ingress Protection)
Have you ever seen "IP55" or something similar written on the specs of a mobile or handheld radio? Do you know what it means? "IP" stands for "Ingress Protection" and is a standard
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The IP code or Ingress Protection code indicates how well a device is protected against water and dust. It is defined by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) under the international standard IEC 60529which classifies and provides a guideline to the degree of protection provided by mechanical casings and. In the original IEC 60529 standard from year 1976, the letters IP are used without providing an explanation, and referred as "characteristic letters". 40050-9 extended the newer IEC 60529 rating system with an IP69K rating for high-pressure, high-temperature wash-down applications. Enclosures conforming with ISO 20653:2013 must be both dust-tight (IP6X) and able to withstand high-pressure and steam cleaning. • •– IK code on resistance to mechanical impacts• •for military equivalents In the U.
