Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Defined IP ratings for different type of environment

Type of assemblies / Type of environment                                         Standards and sub-clause                                            Minimum degree of protection

Switchgear and control gear assembly: enclosed switchboard     IEC 60439-1 sub-clause 2.3.3 Not defined

Assemblies for outdoor installation                                                         IEC 60439-1 sub-clause 7.2.1.3                                    IPX3

Assemblies with protection by total insulation                                    IEC 60439-1 sub-clause 7.4.3.2.2                                IP2XC

Installations in normal environments

Live parts which are not be touched intentionally                             IEC 60364-4 sub-clause 412.2.1                   IPXXB (IP2X)

Live parts which are readily accessible (horizontal top)                   IEC 60364-4 sub-clause 412.2.2                                   IPXXD (IP4X)

Installations in locations containing a bath tube or shower basin

Zones 1 and 2                                                                                                    IEC 60364-7 sub-clause 701.512.2                              IPX4

Zone 3                                                                                                                  IEC 60364-7 sub-clause 701.512.2                              IPX1

Zones 1–2–3 public baths where water jets are used for

cleaning purposes                                                                                           IEC 60364-7 sub-clause 701.512.2                              IPX5

Installations for swimming-pools

Zone 0                                                                                                                  IEC 60364-7 sub-clause 702.512.2                              IPX8

Zone 1                                                                                                                  IEC 60364-7 sub-clause 702.512.2                              IPX5

Zone 2 for indoor locations                                                                          IEC 60364-7 sub-clause 702.512.2                              IPX2

Zone 2 for outdoor location                                                                         IEC 60364-7 sub-clause 702.512.2                              IPX4

Zone 2 where water jets are used for cleaning purposes               IEC 60364-7 sub-clause 702.512.2                              IPX5

Installations for rooms and cabins containing sauna heaters         IEC 60364-7 sub-clause 703.512.2                              IP24

Assemblies for construction sites (ACS)                                                                 IEC 60439-4 sub-clause 7.2.1.1                                    IP44

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