IP Codes

Protection codes	against the intrusion of dust first digit IP_x	against the intrusion of water second digit IPx_
0	unprotected	unprotected
1	protected against solid objects dia 50.0 mm and more	protected against dripping water
2	protected against solid objects dia 12.5 mm and more	protected against dripping water when the enclosure is tilted up to 15°
3	protected against solid objects dia 2.5 mm and more	protected against spraying water
4	protected against solid objects dia 1.0 mm and more	protected against splashing water
5	protected against dust	protected against water jets
6	dust tight	protected against powerful water jets
7		protected against harmful effect when being temporarily immersed in water
8		protected against harmful effect when being permanently immersed in water
9k		protected against close-range high pressure, high temperature spray downs