First digit: protection against solid objects and dust
Second digit: protection against moisture and water
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Unprotected |
Protected against dripping water |
Protected against rain |
Protected against spraying water |
Protected against low-pressure jets of water |
Waterproof |
Waterproof under pressure |
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Unprotected |
IP00 |
IP01 |
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Protected against touch |
IP10 |
IP11 |
IP13 |
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Protected against touch |
IP20 |
IP21 |
IP23 |
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Protected against thin objects |
IP40 |
IP41 |
IP43 |
IP44 |
IP45 |
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Dust-protected |
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IP54 |
IP55 |
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Dust-tight |
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IP65 |
IP67 |
IP68 |
Protection classes
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Class I |
The appliance is protected through the use of basic insulation and electrical earthing. A portable appliance in this class must have a plug with a protective earth. |
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Class II |
The appliance is double-insulated. Class II appliances bear the double-insulation symbol. Portable appliances in this class have a Europlug. |
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Class III |
A Class III appliance is designed to be connected only to a safety voltage (SELV) power source. Lighting systems in Class III require a separate transformer. |