The degree protection,
ensured the enclosure equipment the cubicle containing the equipment expressed the code which gives the level protec
tion against access hazardous parts, the ingress foreign bodies and/or the ingress water, compliance with IEC 60529, IEC 60947-1.
* According DIN 400 50-9
88 Pilot Devices 1SFC151004C0201
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Besides the symbol, the complete code has two figures followed (optionally) two additional letters. short description the elements
used coding given below.5 Tool
4 Diameter Wire
5 Limited protection against dust Wire
6 Total protection against dust Wire
Second Figure Against entrance water having harmful effect
0 protection
1 Vertical dripping
2 Dripping vertical angle 15°
3 Rain vertical angle 60°
4 Splashing
5 Low pressure water jet
6 Powerful water jets
7 Temporary immersion
8 Permanent immersion
9K* High Pressure, High Temperature washdown
Note:The type enclosure cubicle which the equipment must installed prevails with respect the degree protection.
IP.5 Finger
3 Diameter 2. code Figures Letters Specifications for installation protection Protection Persons
First Figure Against ingress foreign bodies Against access hazardous parts with:
0 protection protection
1 Diameter Back hand
2 Diameter 12.Degrees Protection
General
In installation, the degree protection required for electrical equipment depends the environmental characteristics.
