Borgmann Aquaponics Hydroponics
IP Protection Class Nomenclature
All our Control systems are assigned to an IP protection class in order to clearly define the environmental conditions for operation. Here is an overview of the classifications we use.
the letter always present in the designation of the protection species IP two code numbers (generally without space between them) are appended. These indicate the scope of protection a housing offers with regard to contact or foreign bodies (first indicator) and moisture or water (second indicator).
If one of the two identification numbers does not need or should not be specified, it is replaced by the letter X (for example „IPX1“). If necessary, defined letters can be added to the number combination to more precisely describe the type of protection. ISO 20653 provides for the letter K for the marking of road vehicle equipment for individual identification numbers.
First code of the IP code - Protection against foreign objects and contact
| 1. Identification number | Meaning: | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 20653 | DIN EN 60529 | Protection against foreign bodies | Protection against contact |
| 0 | no protection | no protection | |
| 1 | Protected against solid foreign matter of diameter ≥ 50 mm | Protected against access with the back of the hand | |
| 2 | Protected against solid foreign bodies of diameter ≥ 12.5 mm | Protected against access with one finger | |
| 3 | Protected against solid foreign bodies of diameter ≥ 2.5 mm | Protected against access with a tool | |
| 4 | Protected against solid foreign bodies of diameter ≥ 1.0 mm | Protected against access with a wire | |
| 5K | 5 | Protected against dust in damaging quantity | complete protection against contact |
| 6K | 6 | dustproof | complete protection against contact |
More detailed explanations can be found in the respective standards.
Note: While DIN EN 60529 defines IP5X and IP6X, these two types of protection are called IP5 in ISO 20653 Part 9KX and IP6KX.
Second identifier of the IP code - Protection against water
| 2. Identification number | Meaning: Protection against water | |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 20653 | DIN EN 60529 | |
| 0 | no protection | |
| 1 | Protection against drip water | |
| 2 | Protection against falling drip water when the housing is tilted up to 15° | |
| 3 | Protection against falling spray water up to 60° against the vertical | |
| 4 | Protection against splashing water on all sides | |
| 4K | Protection against splashing water on all sides with increased pressure | |
| 5 | Protection against jet water (nozzle) from any angle | |
| 6 | Protection against strong jet water | |
| 6K | Protection against strong jet water under increased pressure, specific to road vehicles | |
| 7 | Protection against temporary submersion | |
| 8 | Protection against permanent submersion. Unless otherwise stated, protection of up to 1 meter of water depth is provided. Other water depths must be specified or agreed separately | |
| 9 | Protection against water during high-pressure/steam jet cleaning, especially agriculture | |
| 9K | Protection against water during high-pressure/steam jet cleaning, specific for road vehicles | |
More detailed explanations can be found in the respective standards.
Note: DIN EN 60529 does not define IPX9K. ISO 20653 does not define IPX9, only IPX9K.
Up to the protection level IPX6 (for DIN EN 60529) or IPX6K (for ISO 20653), the lower protection levels are included. For the higher types of protection, this does not automatically apply to water protection levels 7, 8 and 9K. If inclusion of a lower protection class is required, this is indicated by a double designation, for example IPX6K/IPX9K.
Translation of: https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schutzart
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