IEC 60529 Protection Rating
IP06 Rating
IP06 provides level 0 protection against solids and level 6 protection against liquids, as defined by IEC 60529.
0First digit: Solid protection
No protection against solid objects
Test
None
No test required
6Second digit: Liquid protection
Protection against powerful water jets (12.5 mm nozzle) from any direction
Test method
12.5 mm nozzle at 3 meters distance
100 liters/min at 100 kPa for 3+ minutes
How IP06 compares
| Rating | Solids | Liquids |
|---|---|---|
| IP05 | No protection against solid objects | Protection against water jets (6.3 mm nozzle) from any direction |
| IP06 | No protection against solid objects | Protection against powerful water jets (12.5 mm nozzle) from any direction |
| IP07 | No protection against solid objects | Protection against temporary immersion in water (up to 1 meter depth for 30 minutes) |
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