“ Ingress Protection Codes “

[amberleaf]

“ Ingress Protection Codes “ ♫♫♫♫
BS-7671 does not give detailed information on IP codes.
The degree of protection afforded by an enclosure is indicated by two numbers and followed by an optional two letters.
First Number - Degree Of Mechanical Protection
0 - not protected
1 - protected from solid objects exceeding 50mm
2 - protected from solid objects exceeding 12mm
3 - protected from solid objects exceeding 2.5mm
4 - protected from solid objects exceeding 1.0mm
5 - dust protected
6 - dust tight
Second Number - Degree Of Water Protection
0 - not protected
1 - protected from dripping Water
2 - protected from dripping water when tilted up to 15 degrees
3 - protected from spraying water
4 - protected from splashing water
5 - protected from water jets
6 - protected from heavy seas
7 - protected from the effects of immersion
8 - protected from the effects of submersion
The letter X is used when a number is not required to be specified.
First Additional Letter
A - protected against access with the back of the hand
B - protected against access with a finger
C - protected against access with a tool
D - protected against access with a wire
Second Additional Letter
H - high voltage apparatus
M - tested for harmful effects due to the ingress of water when the movable parts of the Equipment are in motion
S - tested for harmful effects during to the ingress of water when the movable parts of the equipment are stationary
W - suitable for use under specified weather conditions and provided with additional protective features or processes

 

[acat]

Re: “ International Protection Codes “

Are you trying to put all these training establishments out of business keep up the good work




Chris

 

[deakin09]

Re: “ International Protection Codes “

Thanks amberleaf that will come in handy

 

[Spudnik]

Re: “ Ingress Protection Codes “

Hope you dont mind but ive edited the title

 

[scotsparky]

why have you eddited the tile from International to ingress jason??

 

[Spudnik]

Re: “ Ingress Protection Codes “

why have you eddited the tile from International to ingress jason??

Mainly because i feel it may be more recognised by the majority.

I can change it back if you prefer.

 

[scotsparky]

Just wondering. I know Ingress is the best known wording but he had used the correct wording.

 

[Spudnik]

Re: “ Ingress Protection Codes “

Just wondering. I know Ingress is the best known wording but he had used the correct wording.

I know, and i have offered to change it back if preferred.

 

[amberleaf]

Re: “ Ingress Protection Codes “

Visual Inspection Checklist : 611.3

● BS-Standards Inspection , does everything Comply 511.1 & 511.2
● Principal Visual Inspection , ( 17 Checks not all Applicable ) – see Section 611.
1. Connections 526.1 to 526.9.
2. Identity conductors 514.3.
3. Cable routing 512.2.1
4. Conductor sizing ( random selection ) 524 & 525 incl. Voltdrop allowance
5. Polarity of Switches 132.14
6. Polarity of ES lampholders 612.6
7. Protection against Thermal Effects and presence of Fire barriers 131.3 & 527.1
8. Electric shock protection – Basic Protection 410.
9. Electric shock protection – Fault Protection 410.
10. Prevention of mutual detrimental influences 515 ps ( damage )
11. Isolation and switching arrangements 537.
12. Presence of “ Undervoltage protective 445
13. Position and Identification of protective devices 132.14 & 514.
14. Labelling 514.
15. Equipment & protective measures to External influences 522.
16. Suitable access – Equipment 513. ( BS-EN 60670-22 or BS6220 / 526.3
17. Presence of Danger Notices 514
18. Availability of Diagrams and Notices 514.
19. Correctly erected and assembly of equipment 133 , 134 , & part 5