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What Is An IP Rating?: Resistance To Solid Objects and Dust Resistance To Water

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What is an IP rating?

The IP (Ingress Protection) rating is an international standard for measuring a devices levels of resistance to dust and water. The rst digit in the two-digit IP code
indicates the level of protection against solid objects, including dust. The second digit indicates how resistant a device is to water. To obtain its IP rating, your
smartphone, tablet, or accessory must undergo certified, independent testing.
Resistance to solid objects and dust

Resistance to water

IP0X. No special protection

IPX0. No special protection

IP1X. Protected against solid objects > 50 mm in diameter.

IPX1. Protected against dripping water.

IP2X. Protected against solid objects > 12.5 mm in diameter.

IPX2. Protected against dripping water when tilted up to 15 degrees from normal position.

IP3X. Protected against solid objects > 2.5 mm in diameter.

IPX3. Protected against spraying water.

IP4X. Protected against solid objects > 1 mm in diameter.

IPX4. Protected against splashing water.

IP5X. Protected against dust; limited ingress (no harmful deposit).

IPX5. Protected against low-pressure water jet spray for at least 3 minutes.

IP6X. Dust tight.

IPX6. Protected against heavy jet spray for at least 3 minutes.

IPX7. Protected against the effects of immersion in up to 1 metre of water for 30 minutes.

IPX8. Protected against the effects of continued immersion in water at depths greater than
1 metre. The exact conditions are specified for each device by the manufacturer.

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