IEC 60529 Protection Rating
IP03 Rating
IP03 provides level 0 protection against solids and level 3 protection against liquids, as defined by IEC 60529.
0First digit: Solid protection
No protection against solid objects
Test
None
No test required
3Second digit: Liquid protection
Protection against spraying water at angles up to 60 degrees from vertical
Test method
Oscillating tube or spray nozzle
10 liters/min at 50-150 kPa for 5-10 minutes depending on surface area
How IP03 compares
| Rating | Solids | Liquids |
|---|---|---|
| IP02 | No protection against solid objects | Protection against vertically falling water drops when enclosure is tilted up to 15 degrees |
| IP03 | No protection against solid objects | Protection against spraying water at angles up to 60 degrees from vertical |
| IP04 | No protection against solid objects | Protection against splashing water from any direction |
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