Hazardous Location Lighting Glossary of Terms

Glossary Term

IP Ratings

IEC 60529 classification showing protection against solids and liquids; the first digit measures solids (dust) resistance and the second digit measures liquids (water) resistance

IP65: Dust-tight, protected against low-pressure water jets from any direction
IP66: Dust-tight, protected against powerful water jets or heavy seas
IP67: Dust-tight, protected against temporary immersion in water up to 1 meter
IP68: Dust-tight, protected against continuous immersion beyond 1 meter, depth and duration specified by manufacturer

Synonyms:
Ingress Protection
IP65
IP66
IP67
IP68

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