Water / Dust (IP)
Tests against solid foreign bodies IP1x to IP6x :
- IP1X to IP4X: degrees of protection against ingress of solid foreign bodies from ≥50mm to ≥1mm.
- IP5X: Dust test (dust protected)
- IP6X: Dust test (dust-tight)
Tests against ingress of water IPX1 to IPX9:
- IPX1, IPX2: dripping water
- IPX3: Spray water (swing arc, spray shower)
- IPX4, IPX4K: splash water (with increased pressure) (swing arc, spray shower)
- IPX5, IPX6: (strong) water jets
- IPX7, IPX8: temporary / permanent immersion
- IPX9K: high pressure / steam jet – cleaning (“Kärcher test”)