10.2. Description of IP Classification
IPN
N
1
2
Manufacturer
0: Non-protected
1: Protected against solid foreign objects of 50 mm Ø
and greater
2: Protected against solid foreign objects of 12,5 mm Ø
and greater
3: Protected against solid foreign objects of 2,5 mm Ø
N1
and greater
4: Protected against solid foreign objects of 1,0 mm Ø
and greater
5: Dust-protected
6: Dust-tight
0: Non-protected
1: Protection against vertically falling water drops
2: Protection against vertically falling water drops when
enclosure tilted
3: Protected against spraying water
4: Protected against splashing water
5: Protected against water jets
N2
6: Protected against powerful water jets
7: Protected against the effects of temporary immersion
in water
8: Protected against the effects of continuous immersion
in water
TM
Ameda Inc.
485 Half Day Road
Suite 320
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
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