What is IP code?
The IP code or ingress protection code indicates how well a device is protected against water and dust. It is defined by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) under the international standard IEC 60529 which classifies and provides a guideline to the degree of protection provided by mechanical casings and electrical enclosures against intrusion, dust, accidental contact, and water. It is published in the European Union by the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) as EN 60529.
How to understand IP code?
IP class consists of two parts, IP and two digits. The first digit means the level of solid particle protection. And the second digit means the level of liquid ingress protection. For example, most of our floodlights is IP66, which means that it has complete protection against contact (dust-tight) and can be against powerful water jets.
(the meaning of the first digital)
How to verify the IP code?
Just put lights under water? NO! NO! NO! Not professional way! In our factory, all of our outdoor lights, such as floodlights and street lights, must pass an experiment called “Rainfall test”. In this test, we use a professional machine (programmable waterproof test machine) which can simulate the real environment like heavy rain, storms by offering different power of water jet.
How to conduct the rainfall test?
First, we need to put the products into the machine and then turn on the light for one hour to reach a constant temperature which is close to the real situation.
Then, choose the water jet power and wait for two hours.
Finally, wipe the light to be dry and observe that if there is any water drop inside the light.
Which series products in your company can pass the test?
All the products above are IP66
All the products above are IP65
So actually, when you see our lights outside at rainy days, don’t worry! Just believe the professional test we did! Liper will try its best to ensure the quality of the light all the time!
Post time: Sep-24-2024
