Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP Code)
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The IEC 60529:1989+AMD1:1999 CSV standard is a classification system that defines the levels of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment with a rated voltage not exceeding 72.5 kV. It is applicable for various types of electrical equipment and is widely used in industries such as manufacturing, construction, and electronics.
The standard consists of the second edition from 1989 and its amendment 1 from 1999. It includes the contents of the corrigenda of January 2003, September 2007, and October 2009. This consolidated version eliminates the need to order the amendment separately.
The standard assigns an IP code to each enclosure, indicating the degree of protection it provides against the ingress of solid objects (such as dust) and water. The IP code consists of two digits. The first digit ranges from 0 to 6 and represents the level of protection against solid objects, while the second digit ranges from 0 to 9 and represents the level of protection against water.
The IEC 60529 standard is essential for manufacturers and designers of electrical equipment as it helps ensure that the equipment is appropriately protected against environmental factors. It facilitates the proper selection of enclosures based on the specific requirements and expected operating conditions of the equipment, thus enhancing safety and reliability.
| Edition | 2.1 |
| ICS Codes | 13.260 - Protection against electric shock. Live working 29.020 - Electrical engineering in general |
| Language(s) | English + French |
| File Size | 1.3 MB |
