IEC 60529 Protection Rating
IP53 Rating
IP53 provides level 5 protection against solids and level 3 protection against liquids, as defined by IEC 60529.
5First digit: Solid protection
Dust-protected. Limited ingress of dust permitted, not enough to interfere with operation
Test
Dust chamber, talcum powder
8 hours in dust chamber with pressure differential; no harmful deposits
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 IP53 compares
| Rating | Solids | Liquids |
|---|---|---|
| IP52 | Dust-protected. Limited ingress of dust permitted, not enough to interfere with operation | Protection against vertically falling water drops when enclosure is tilted up to 15 degrees |
| IP53 | Dust-protected. Limited ingress of dust permitted, not enough to interfere with operation | Protection against spraying water at angles up to 60 degrees from vertical |
| IP54 | Dust-protected. Limited ingress of dust permitted, not enough to interfere with operation | Protection against splashing water from any direction |
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