IP code
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standard for protection against intrusion of dust and water
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Example IP code. From left to right: IP = Ingress Protection 2 = number from 0 to 6, or X 3 = number from 0 to 9, or X C = (optional) letter A, B, C or D H = (optional) letter H, M, S or W
IP65 touchscreen display IP65 LED lamp The IP code or Ingress Protection code indicates how well a device is protected against water and dust. It is defined by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) under the international standard IEC 60529 which classifies and provides a guideline to the degree of protection provided by mechanical casings and electrical enclosures against intrusion, dust, accidental contact, and water. It is published in the European Union by the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) as EN 60529.