The IP (Ingress Protection) rating defines the level of protection of equipment against the intrusion of solid objects and liquids. This classification is defined by the international standard IEC 60529, widely used in industry to rate electronic equipment.
An IP rating consists of two digits:
The higher the number, the greater the level of protection.
| Level | Protection |
|
IP0x |
No protection |
| IP1x | Objects > 50 mm |
| IP2x | Objects > 12,5 mm |
| IP3x | Objects > 2,5 mm |
| IP4x | Objects > 1 mm |
| IP5x | Dust protection |
| IP6x | Dustproof |
| Level | Protection |
|
IPx1 |
Vertical dripping water |
| IPx4 | Water splashes |
| IPx5 | Water jets |
| IPx6 | Powerful water jets |
| IPx7 | Temporary immersion |
| IPx8 | Prolonged immersion |
| IPx9K | High-pressure, high-temperature water jets |
The most commonly used protection rating in industrial computing, whether for industrial PCs, industrial screens, panel PCs or rugged tablets, is IP65: equipment that is dustproof and protected against water jets.
Intronix Systems solutions cover several levels of protection suitable for industrial environments:
This approach allows integrators and systems engineers to select the level of protection that is truly suited to their industrial architecture.
IP stands for Ingress Protection. This rating indicates the level of protection a device has against dust and water ingress.
IP ratings are defined by the international standard IEC 60529.
IP65 protects against standard water jets, while IP66 protects against more powerful water jets.
IP65 protects against water jets, while IP67 protects against temporary immersion in water.
IP67 corresponds to standardised temporary immersion, while IP68 guarantees prolonged immersion under conditions defined by the manufacturer.
No. Shock resistance depends on other standards such as MIL-STD-810.
In most cases, IP20 is sufficient because the cabinet protects the equipment.
Industrial tablets used in the field generally have IP65, IP67 or IP68 protection.
Equipment intended for washdown environments generally uses IP69K.
A high IP rating indicates a high level of protection, but the actual performance is always influenced by the conditions of use and installation.
IP69K protects against high-pressure jets, while IP68 protects against immersion. The two ratings meet different needs.
Yes. IP67 equipment is designed to withstand rain and humidity.
Mobile equipment is directly exposed to the elements and therefore requires enhanced protection.
No. Chemical resistance depends on the materials used in the casing.
Yes, provided it is installed in a protective cabinet or enclosure.
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