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European Encloser Related Standards
The International Electrotechnical Commission's (IEC)
uses Ingress Protection (IP codes). A two digit numerical rating system
used to identify an enclosure's ability to resist external
environmental influences. The first digit defines the degree of
protection against solid objects; and the second digit defines the
degree of protection against water. These ratings are intended to
provide more informed choices and a safer work area.
First Digit 0-6
Protection against solid objects
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Second Digit 0-8
Protection against ingress of water
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| 0 |
No Protection |
0 |
No Protection |
| 1 |
Solid object Over 50mm |
1 |
Vertical Drips |
| 2 |
Solid object Over 12mm |
2 |
Dripping 15º from vertical |
| 3 |
2.5mm tool |
3 |
Spraying 60º from vertical |
| 4 |
1.00mm tool |
4 |
Splashing from all directions |
| 5 |
Dust Proof |
5 |
Low power Jetting from all directions |
| 6 |
Dust Tight |
6 |
Powerful jetting from all directions |
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7 |
Temporary immersion between 15cm and 1m |
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8 |
Continuous immersion under pressure |
Full requirements of the code are given in
BSEN60529:1992
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European Union (EU) directives are being harmonized for
health and safety, enviroment and consumer protection using the CE mark
(Communauté Européenne) an administrative mark which, in accordance
with the new EU Directives, has to appear on all products sold in the
European Union.
As manufacturers and distributors Millennium Lighting (UK) Ltd use the
CE logo to confirm to our customers that our products meet the
directives. In particularly the following: Products that fall within
the scope of EU Directive on electromagnetic compatibility have had to
have a CE label since 1996. Products that fall within the scope of EU
Low-Voltage Directive have had to have a CE label since 1997.
Further
information is available from the Europa web site
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Millennium Lighting (UK) Ltd makes every effort to ensure the accuracy
of technical details in our web site, we accept no responsibility or
liability for any damages or injury arising directly or indirectly from
any error or omission in such technical detail, whether caused by our
negligence or otherwise. Please also note that we reserve to right to
amend or delete this information without notice.
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Further information is available from the Europa web site

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