The IP rating refers to the level of resistance a product has to the ingress of water and particulates.
The IP rating, governed by EN 60529, is divided into two numbers. The first number defines a product’s resistance to the ingress of particulates or foreign objects. Whereas the second refers to water resistance, varying from a few falling drops to complete immersion under pressure.
IP Rating
| EN 60259 | 1st code number – protection against contact and foreign objects |
| 0 | No protection against contact and foreign objects |
| 1 | Back of the hand protection, protection against solid foreign objects with a Ø> 50mm |
| 2 | Protection against access with a finger / – against solid foreign objects with a Ø> 12.5mm |
| 3 | Protection against access with a tool / – against solid foreign objects > Ø from 2.5mm |
| 4 | Protection against access with a wire / – against solid foreign objects with a Ø from> 1.0mm |
| 5 | Complete protection against contact with live parts / against harmful internal dust deposits |
| 6 | Complete protection against contact with live parts / against the ingress of dust (dust-tight) |
| EN 60259 | 2nd code number – protection against moisture and water |
| 0 | No protection against moisture and water |
| 1 | Protected against vertically falling dripping water |
| 2 | Protected against dripping water falling at an angle (15 ° from the vertical) |
| 3 | Protected against spray water (up to 60 ° from the vertical) |
| 4 | Protected against splash water on all sides |
| 5 | Protected against water jets from any angle |
| 6 | Protected against strong water jets |
| 7 | Protected against temporary immersion |
| 8 | Protected against permanent submersion at a given depth |
| 9 | Protected against close-range high pressure, high-temperature spray downs |
| 9K | Particularly protected against close-range high pressure, high-temperature spray downs |
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Testing the IP Rating of our Luminaires
Our luminaires are tested in our wet room with precise high-pressure jets for 15 minutes. We also simulate continuous rain. Products with extremely high protection ratings undergo long-term testing in a dip tank.
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