IEC 60529 Protection Rating
IP04 Rating
IP04 provides level 0 protection against solids and level 4 protection against liquids, as defined by IEC 60529.
0First digit: Solid protection
No protection against solid objects
Test
None
No test required
4Second digit: Liquid protection
Protection against splashing water from any direction
Test method
Oscillating tube or spray nozzle
10 liters/min at 50-150 kPa for 5-10 minutes; enclosure tested from all sides
How IP04 compares
| Rating | Solids | Liquids |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| IP05 | No protection against solid objects | Protection against water jets (6.3 mm nozzle) from any direction |
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