Professional cable systems

IP rating table (dust and moisture protection)

Possible IP Code Values

IP x 0  IP x 1  IP x 2  IP x 3  IP x 4  IP x 5  IP x 6  IP x 7  IP x 8 
IP 0 x IP 00
IP 1 x IP 10 IP 11 IP 12
IP 2 x IP 20 IP 21 IP 22 IP 23
IP 3 x IP 30 IP 31 IP 32 IP 33 IP 34
IP 4 x IP 40 IP 41 IP 42 IP 43 IP 44
IP 5 x IP 50 IP 54 IP 55
IP 6 x IP 60 IP 65 IP 66 IP 67 IP 68
Schemes of test methods for the degree of protection (IPxx) against the penetration of foreign solids, dust, water. (in accordance with International Electrotechnical Commission IEC 598 and European Norm EN 60598)

Protection against foreign solids, dust

First digit of IP ( X x) Protection type Test Method Diagram
0 No protection
1 Protected against solid objects> = 50 mm Ball with a diameter of 50 mm and a standard test probe
2 Protected against solid objects> = 12.5 mm 12.5 mm ball and standard test probe
3 Protected against solid objects> = 2.5 mm standard test lead (or 2.5 mm wire)
4 Protected against solid objects> = 1.0 mm standard test lead (or 1.0 mm wire)
5 Partial dust protection Dust chamber (circulation of talcum powder)
6 Complete dust protection Dust chamber (circulation of talcum powder)

Water resistant

Second digit of IP (x X ) Protection type Test Method Diagram
0 No protection
1 Protection against condensation drops falling vertically Irrigation system in artificial rain chamber
2 Protection against drops falling at an angle up to 15 o Irrigation system in artificial rain chamber
3 Protection against drops falling at an angle up to 60 o Sprinkler with swivel outlet
4 Splash protection from any angle Sprinkler with swivel outlet
5 Protection against jets falling from any angle Hydraulic pump with hose and nozzle Ø 6.3 mm, water flow 12.5 l / min
6 Protection against the dynamic effects of water currents (sea wave) Hydraulic pump with hose and nozzle 12.5 mm in diameter, water flow 100 l / min
7 Protection against water ingress when immersed at a certain depth and time Immersion in a bath with a water layer of 1 m
eight Protection against water for unlimited diving time to a certain depth

Tests according to the method agreed with the customer or end user