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What are IP Ratings?

In the dynamic world of electronics, safeguarding devices against environmental elements is imperative. This is precisely where IP ratings, or Ingress Protection ratings, come into play. They serve as a standardised code that defines the level of protection an electronic device offers against solids and liquids.

The IP rating, also known as the IP code, categorises the level of protection offered by an enclosure for electrical equipment operating at voltages up to 72.5 kV. These ratings are established according to the global standard EN 60529, which is represented by the British Standard BS EN 60529:1992. This standard sets out specific levels of effectiveness in sealing against "ingress," which refers to the potential entry of external elements like tools, dirt, and liquid water.

IP ratings are represented by two digits, each holding specific significance. The first digit indicates the level of protection against solid particles, while