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IP Rating — Ingress Protection — Meaning & Usage

An IP code describes tested enclosure protection against access, solid objects and water under specified conditions.

Reference authority
IEC symbols — OMRON reference glossary
Programme / market
International
Mark type
Informational symbol
Artwork access
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Source checked
23 September 2026

What this mark means

An IP code describes tested enclosure protection against access, solid objects and water under specified conditions. Use the exact tested code and any conditions stated for the model.

Before using this resource

  1. Use the exact tested code and any conditions stated for the model.
  2. Match the symbol, any accompanying value and the applicable market to the approved product or packaging specification.
  3. Keep the source reference and selected artwork with the proof for the final reviewer.

A detail worth checking

An IP rating is not a blanket waterproof claim. Different digits refer to different tests.

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Useful to know

What should I check before using IP Rating — Ingress Protection?

An IP rating is not a blanket waterproof claim. Different digits refer to different tests. Use the exact tested code and any conditions stated for the model.

Does downloading the artwork give me permission to use it?

This image is an identification reference. Use the responsible organisation’s current specification and artwork route for production use.

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