Ingress Protection for Lighting Products - IP Versus UL Rated for Wet Locations

Ingress Protection Testing for Lighting Products
This Paper discusses the IEC 60529 and UL50/UL50E standards, when they're required, typical ratings, fixtures/equipment required for testing and IP/UL ratings equivalency. Download.

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Ingress Protection (IP) Testing Per IEC 60529 for Lighting Products

Intertek helps you substantiate your marketing IP marketing claims per IEC 60529.

If your Lighting product is intended for Outdoor or Industrial Applications, Ingress Protection (IP) Testing per IEC 60529 is a great way to ensure that your enclosure will withstand the Moisture and Dust environments to which it may be subjected.

An independent test report from Intertek will help you substaniate your marketing claims.

IP Rating Matrix:

First Number (Dust):

IP 0x - No Protection
IP 1x - Objects > 50mm
IP 2x - Objects > 12mm
IP 3x - Objects > 2.5mm
IP 4x - Objects > 1mm
IP 5x - Dust Protected (Vacuum)
IP 6x - Dust Tight

Second Number (Moisture):

IP x0 - No Protection
IP x1 - Vertically Dripping Water
IP x2 - 75 to 90 Degrees Dripping Water
IP x3 - Sprayed Water
IP x4 - Splashed Water
IP x5 - Water Jets
IP x6 - Powerful Water Jets
IP x7 - Effects of Immersion
IP x8 - Indefinite Immersion

to see how Intertek can help your organization with Ingress Protection (IP) Testing Per IEC 60529 for Lighting Products.