A system which is established to determine the resistance of electrical or mechanical devices to dust, water or external impacts. IP protection degreesis located in the following table:

 

 

Resistance to liquids

Resistance to solids

 

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

0

IP00

IP01

IP02

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

IP10

IP11

IP12

IP13

 

 

 

 

 

2

IP20

IP21

IP22

IP23

 

 

 

 

 

3

IP30

IP21

IP32

IP33

IP34

 

 

 

 

4

IP40

IP41

IP42

IP43

IP44

IP45

IP46

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

IP54

IP55

IP56

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

IP65

IP66

IP67

IP68

 

IP test categories are primarily three classes:

  • Strength class against solids
  • Resistance class against liquids
  • Strength class against mechanical factors

However, as can be seen in the table above, the IP test categories are formed only in the resistance class to solids and liquids.

TS 3033 EN 60529 These categories, defined within the scope of protection standards (IP code) provided by enclosures, determine the degree of protection of electrical or mechanical tools and equipment. This is a standard that determines whether the products in question meet the required safety and quality standards and takes into account international norms.

The degrees of protection have the same meaning as the numbers in the IP code as shown in the table above. The first of these figures shows the level of resistance of the product to solids and materials, while the second shows the level of resistance of the product to liquids.

For example, if a product has an IP21 license, it means that the product is protected against solid objects longer than 12 mm, that is, it is not affected by finger touching, nor is it affected by vertical drops of water.

IP protection By identifying the categories in this way, on the one hand, it is ensured that production is made in accordance with the quality standards for the manufacturers, and on the other hand, detailed information is given to the consumers and reliable information is provided about the product.

Then IP test categoriesbased on the resistance of electrical or mechanical products to solids and liquids:

  • IP tests against solids and materials:
    • 0 = Tests to determine if there is any protection
    • 1 = Protection tests against solids longer than 50 mm
    • 2 = Protection tests against solids longer than 12 mm
    • 3 = Protection tests against solids longer than 2,5 mm
    • 4 = Protection tests against solids longer than 1 mm
    • 5 = Dust protection tests
    • 6 = Dust proof tests
  • IP tests against liquids:
    • 0 = Tests to determine if there is any protection
    • 1 = Protection against vertical drops of water
    • 2 = Protection against vertical drops of water at an angle of 15
    • 3 = Protection against vertical drops of water at an angle of 60
    • 4 = Splash water protection test
    • 5 = Protection test against low pressure water
    • 6 = Protection against high pressure water
    • 6K = Protection test against increased pressure water
    • 7 = Temporary immersion protection test
    • 8 = Continuous immersion protection test
    • 9 = Protection against high temperature water
  • IP tests against mechanical influences:
    • 0 = Tests to determine if there is any protection
    • 1 = Protection test against impact energy of 0,225 joules
    • 2 = Protection test against impact energy of 0,375 joules
    • 3 = Protection test against impact energy of 0,5 joules
    • 4 = Protection test against impact energy of 2 joules
    • 5 = Protection test against impact energy of 6 joules
    • 6 = Protection test against impact energy of 20 joules

As a result of the IP tests carried out in the authorized laboratories, consumers are provided with more detailed information than the vague marketing expressions such as water resistance or impact resistance used by the manufacturers for their products. The IP codes documented as a result of the tests prove that the products meet the appropriate conditions. If there is insufficient data to indicate a degree of protection of the product against solids or liquids during testing, an “X yerine is used instead of a number. For example, if a product with a degree of protection against solids has not been established, the product can be licensed IPX7 if it provides protection against temporary immersion. That is, the “X” mark should not be considered as a lack of protection.

For electrical or mechanical products IP tests and those who require more detailed information on these issues, certification TÜRCERT Technical Control and Certification company should apply to managers and employees. TÜRCERT, in all his worksOperates in accordance with TS EN ISO / IEC 17025 standard.