Tuesday, April 26, 2011

IP Ratings

Occasionally IP ratings are discussed for our line of load measuring equipment. The IP Code (International Protection Rating) consists of the letters IP followed by two digits and an optional letter.

Defined in international standard IEC 60529, it classifies the degrees of protection provided against the intrusion of solid objects, dust, accidental contact, and water in electrical enclosures. The standard aims to provide users more detailed information than vague marketing terms such as waterproof.

Please find the information below as future reference for your requirements.

The IP or International Protection rating consists of the letters IP followed by two digits. The first defines the protection afforded against solid objects and dust, while the second covers water ingress. The definitions can be seen as below


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