Explanation of IP Classifications
| IP |
First digit indicates protection against solids |
IP |
Second digit indicates protection against liquids |
| 4 |
Protection against foreign bodies with diameters > 1mm |
4 |
Protected against splash water |
| 5 |
Completely dust proof, protection against deposits of dust inside |
5 |
Protected against water jets (from all directions) |
| 6 |
Completely dust tight, protection against ingress of dust |
6 |
Protected against the ingress of water upon temporary flooding |
| 7 |
Protected against the ingress of water upon diving |