Basic IPX Ratings (Waterproof Standards):

IPX2
Light mist, do not immerse
IPX4
Rain, splashing water, do not immerse
IPX7
Submerged to 1 meter for 30 minutes

In-depth IPX Ratings Information:

IPX0

IPX1


IPX2


IPX3


IPX4

IPX5


IPX6


IPX7

IPX8
No special protection

Protected against falling water Equivalent to 3-5mm rainfall per minute for a duration of 10 minutes. Unit is placed in its normal operating position.

Protected against falling water when tilted up to 15 degrees - Same as IPX-1 but unit is tested in 4 fixed positions - tilted 15 degrees in each direction from normal operating position.

Protected against spraying water - Water spraying up to 60 degrees from vertical at 10 liters/min at a pressure of 80-100kN/m2 for 5 min.

Protected against splashing water - Same as IPX-3 but water is sprayed at all angles.

Protected against water jets - Water projected at all angles through a 6.3mm nozzle at a flow rate of 12.5 liters/min at a pressure of 30kN/m2 for 3 minutes from a distance of 3 meters.

Protected against heavy seas - Water projected at all angles through a 12.5mm nozzle at a flow rate of 100 liters/min at a pressure of 100kN/m2 for 3 minutes from a distance of 3 meters.

Protected against water immersion - Immersion for 30 minutes at a depth of 1 meter.

Protected against water submersion - The equipment is suitable for continual submersion in water under conditions which are identified by the manufacturer.