IP water test types describe different exposures
- IP54
The code combines dust-protected and splashing-water requirements. Read the complete assembly and standard conditions.
- IP65
The code includes dust-tight and water-jet requirements. Correct cable, sealing faces and assembly remain necessary.
- IP66This term
The water duty differs from IP65 in the defined test severity. It does not alone establish immersion suitability.
- IP67
Temporary immersion is evaluated under specified test conditions. It is separate from jet and hot-water duties.
- IP68
The declared immersion conditions must be obtained for the actual assembly. The code does not give unrestricted underwater duty.
- IP69
The specified high-pressure, high-temperature water duty is its own test. It does not automatically establish an IP68 rating.
- IP69K / IPX9K
The K notation belongs to specified standards and test conventions. Confirm the exact document rather than treating notation alone as equivalence.
The final digit identifies a water test type, while the preceding digit addresses solids and access. Jet, immersion and hot-water duties must be checked under their respective requirements.
Conceptual test exposures without nozzle sizes, pressures, depths or durations. These panels do not imply cumulative coverage; IPX8 conditions are declared and IPX9 is a distinct test.