IP ratings

Question 1

What does IP stand for?

Answer 1

Ingress Protection

Question 2

What is the first number in IPXX

Answer 2

Protection against solid objects

Question 3

What is the second number in IPXX

Answer 3

Protection against liquids

Question 4

What is IP2X

Answer 4

No holes bigger than 12.5mm²

Question 5

What is IP4X

Answer 5

No holes bigger than 1mm²

Question 6

What IP rating do the tops of electrical enclosures need to be?

Answer 6

IP4X.

Question 7

What IP rating does the bottom and sides of electrical enclosures need to be?

Answer 7

IP2X.