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Job No: Start of Test Date: End of Test Date:

PRODUCT DETAILS
Tests requested as per IS/IEC 60529: 2001 Degree of Protection Provided by Enclosure (IP code)
Product: Serial. No:
Model/ Size/Range: Make:
Testing procedure according to work instruction SCL/WI:
Temperature & humidity at the Start of test: °C; %. End of test: °C & %

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1. 5 Degrees of protection against access to hazardous parts and against
solid foreign objects indicated by the first characteristic numeral
5.1 Protection against access to hazardous parts
First characteristic numeral:
Test conditions according to
sub-clause 12.2 :
Compliance checked :
5.2 Protection against solid foreign objects
First characteristic numeral:
Test conditions according to
sub-clause 13.2 or 13.4 or 13.5
Compliance checked :
2. 6 Degrees of protection against ingress of water indicated by the second
characteristic numeral
Second characteristic numeral :
Test conditions according to
sub-clause 14.2.1 to 14.2.8 as
applicable :
Compliance checked :
3. 7 Degrees of protection against access to hazardous parts indicated by
the additional letter
Additional letter :
Test conditions according to
sub-clause 15.2 :
Compliance checked :

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4 8 Supplementary letters
Additional supplementary letter :
Test conditions according to sub-
clause 15.2 :
Compliance checked :
5 9 IP code designations
6 10 Marking
Specified in relevant product
standards :
Such standard also specify the
method of marking which is to be
used when :
-one part of an enclosure has a
different degree of protection to
that of another part of the same
enclosure :
-the mounting position has an
influence on the degree of
protection :
-the maximum immersion depth
and time are indicated :

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7 11 General requirements for tests

11.1 Atmospheric conditions for water
or dust tests
-temperature
-relative humidity :
-air pressure :
11.2 Test samples
-number of samples tested :
-conditions for mounting,
assembling and positioning of the
samples :
-pre-conditioning, if any :
-tested energized or not :
-tested in motion or not :
The manufacturer’s instructions
shall apply in the absence of such
specifications :
11.3 Application of test requirements
and interpretation of test results :
-responsibility of the relevant
technical committee :
-in the absence of such
specification the requirement of
this standard shall apply :
Combination of test conditions for
11.4 the first characteristic numeral :
First characteristic numeral :
11.5 Empty enclosures :
Detailed requirements shall be
indicated by the enclosure
manufacturer in his instructions for
the arrangement and spacing of
hazardous parts or parts which
might be affected by the
penetration of foreign objects or
water :
The manufacturer of the final
assembly shall ensure that after the
electrical equipment is enclosed
the enclosure meets the declared
degree of protection of the final
product :

Table 12 Access probes for the tests for protection of persons against access to hazardous parts
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First
characteristic Degree of protection Application
numeral
0 Non-protected

Protected against access to hazardous parts with the back of a hand.

The access probe, sphere of 50 mmØ, shall have adequate
1
clearance from hazardous parts.
Test force: 50 N ± 10 %

Protected against access to hazardous parts with a finger.

The jointed test finger of 12 mmØ, 80 mm length, shall have
2
adequate clearance from hazardous parts.
Test force: 10 N ± 10 %

Protected against access to hazardous parts with

a tool. The access probe of 2.5 mmØ, shall not
3
penetrate.
Test force: 3 N ± 10 %
Protected against access to hazardous parts with a
wire. The access probe of 1.0 mmØ, shall not
4
penetrate.
Test force: 1 N ± 10 %
Protected against access to hazardous parts with a
wire. The access probe of 1.0 mmØ, shall not
5
penetrate.
Test force: 1 N ± 10 %
Protected against access to hazardous parts with a
wire. The access probe of 1.0 mmØ, shall not
6
penetrate.
Test force: 1 N ± 10 %
NOTE : In the case of the first characteristic numerals 3, 4, 5 and 6, protection against access to hazardous parts
is satisfied if adequate clearance is kept. The adequate clearance should be specified by the relevant
product committee in accordance with 12.3. Due to the simultaneous requirement specified in table 2,
the definition “shall not penetrate” is given in table 1 of IS 60529.

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8 12 Tests for protection against access to hazardous parts indicated by the
first characteristic numeral
12.1 Access probes according to
Table VI are used :
12.2 Test conditions as specified :
12.3 Acceptance conditions :
Adequate clearance is kept
between access probe and
hazardous parts :
12.3.1 For low-voltage equipment :
The access probe shall not
touch hazardous live parts :
12.3.2 For high-voltage equipment
The equipment shall be capable
of withstanding the dielectric
tests as specified in the relevant
product standard applicable to
the equipment :
Where an enclosure includes
sections at different voltage
levels the appropriate
acceptance conditions for
adequate clearance shall be
applied for section :
12.3.3 For equipment with hazardous
mechanical parts :
The access probe shall not
touch hazardous mechanical
parts :

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Table 13 Test means for the tests for protection against solid foreign objects
First
characteristic Degree of protection Application
numeral
0 Non-protected
Protected against solid foreign objects of 50 mmØ and
greater. The object probe, sphere of 50 mmØ, shall not
1
fully penetrate 1).
Test force: 50 N ± 10 %
Protected against solid foreign objects of 12.5 mmØ and
greater. The object probe, sphere of 12.5 mmØ, shall not
2
fully penetrate 1).
Test force: 30 N ± 10 %
Protected against solid foreign objects of 2.5 mmØ and
greater. The object probe, sphere of 2.5 mmØ, shall not
3
penetrate at all 1).
Test force: 3 N ± 10 %
Protected against solid foreign objects of 1.0 mmØ and
greater. The object probe, sphere of 1.0 mmØ, shall not
4
penetrate at all 1).
Test force: 1 N ± 10 %
Dust Testing Equipment
Whether reductions in pressure below the atmospheric pressure are
present or not, ingress of dust is not totally preventive, but dust
shall not penetrate in a quantity to interfere with satisfactory
5
operation of the apparatus or to impair safety.
(Talcum powder have to go through the measured sieve by Φ 50 um
wire that are spacing 75 um in squared, per volume and union
Talcum powder have to be 2 kg/m3)
In Dust Testing Equipment, the test sample has to have no ingress
of dust after testing atmospheric pressure present condition for 8 hr.
(Talcum powder have to go through the measured sieve by Φ 50 um
6 wire that are spacing 75 um in squared, per volume and union
Talcum powder have to be 2 kg/m3)
Products in volume ...............................................:
Target intake volume (Products in volume 80)... :
Suction volume (Max product in volume 60) ..... :
Actual Suction volume ....................................... :
Suction pressure (Up to 2 kPa) ......................... :
Test time (Up to 8 time) ..................................... :
1)
NOTE : The full diameter of the object probe shall not pass through an opening of the enclosure. Due to the
simultaneous requirement specified in table 2, the definition “shall not penetrate” is given in table 1.

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9 13 Tests for protection against solid foreign objects indicated by the first
characteristic numeral
13.1 Test means and the main test
conditions according to table
VII are used :
13.2 Test conditions for first
characteristic numerals 1,2, 3,4
Object probe is pushed against
any openings of the enclosure
with the force specified in table
VII :
13.3 Acceptance conditions for first
characteristic numerals 1, 2, 3,4 :
The protection is satisfactory if
the full diameter of the probe
does not pass through any
opening :
13.4 Dust test for first characteristic
numerals 5& 6 :
Tests are conducted as specified
and classified according to its
category 1 or 2 :
If it is impractical to test the
complete enclosure in the test
chamber, one of the following
procedures shall be applied:
-testing of individually enclosed
sections of the enclosure :
-testing of representative parts
of the enclosure, comprising
components such as doors,
ventilation openings, joints, shaft
seals, etc., in position during test 
-testing of a smaller enclosure
having the same full-scale
design details :
13.5 Special conditions for first
characteristic numeral 5 :
13.5.1 Test conditions as specified :

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13.5.2 Acceptance conditions :
The protection is satisfactory if
talcum powder has not
accumulated in a quantity or
location such that, as with any
other kind of dust, it could
interfere with the correct
operation of the equipment or
impair safety :
No dust shall deposit where it
could lead to tracking along the
creepage distances :
13.6 Special conditions for first
characteristic numeral 6 :
13.6.1 Test conditions as specified :
13.6.2 Acceptance conditions :
The protection is satisfactory if
no deposit of dust is observable
inside the enclosure at the end of
the test :

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Table 14 Test means and main test conditions for the tests for protection against water
First
characteristic Degree of protection Application
numeral
0 Non-protected
Water that drops verticality has to be harmless drip box Fig.3,
enclosure on turntable
Water flow rate: 1 mm/min
1 Speed of Rotating platform: 1 r/min
Eccentricity: Approximately 100 mm
Duration of test: 10 min
When outskirts of the product have been tilted by 15o water that
drops verticality has to be harmless.
2 Drip box Fig.3, Enclosure in 4 fixed positions of 15o tilt water flow
rate: 3 mm/min
Duration of test: 2.5 min for each position of tilt
Vertical line of water that moves by ± 60o and its drops has to be
harmless
Oscillating tube Fig.4, Spray ± 60o from vertical,
Distance max. 200 mm
3 Water flow rate: each of watering pit 0.07 l/min ± 5 % per hole.
Duration of test: 10 min
Spray nozzle Fig. 5, Spray ± 60o from vertical
Water flow rate: 10 l/min ± 5 %
Duration of test: 1 min/m2 at least 5 min: min
The product must not be harmed in any direction even
splashing water. As for numeral 3, Spray ± 180o from vertical
Oscillating tube Fig.4, Spray ± 180o from vertical,
Distance max. 200 mm
4 Water flow rate: each of watering pit 0.07 l/min ± 5 % per hole
Duration of test: 10 min
Spray nozzle Fig. 5, Spray ± 180o from vertical,
Water flow rate: 10 l/min ± 5 %
Duration of test: 1 min/m2 at least 5 min: min
The product must not be harmed in any direction even a single jet
water.
Water jet hose nozzle Fig.6, Nozzle 6.3 mm diameter
5 Water flow rate: 12.5 l/min ± 5 %: l/min
Distance: 2.5 m to 3 m: m
Duration of test: 1 min/m2 at least 3 min : min

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10 14 Tests for protection against water indicated by the second
characteristic numeral
14.1, Test means and test conditions
are performed :
14.2 according to table VIII :
14.2.1 Test for second characteristic
numeral 1 with drip box :
14.2.2 Test for second characteristic
numeral 1 with drip box :
14.2.3 Test for second characteristic
numeral 3 with oscillating tube
or spray nozzle :
14.2.4 Test for second characteristic
numeral 4 with oscillating tube
or spray nozzle :
14.2.5 Test for second characteristic
numeral 5 with the 6.3mm
nozzle :
14.2.6 Test for second characteristic
numeral 6 with the 12.5mm
nozzle :
14.2.7 Test for second characteristic
numeral 7: Temporary
immersion between 0.15m and
1m :
14.2.8 Test for second characteristic
numeral 8: Continuous
immersion subject to
agreement :
14.3 Acceptance conditions :
It is the responsibility of the
relevant technical committee to
specify the amount of water
which may be allowed to enter
the enclosure and the details of
a dielectric strength test, if
any :
In general, if any water has
entered, it shall not :
-be sufficient to interfere with
the correct operation of the
equipment or impair safety :

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Table 14 Test means and main test conditions for the tests for protection against water
First
characteristic Degree of protection Application
numeral
The product must not be harmed in any direction even strong jet
water.
Water jet hose nozzle Fig.6, Nozzle 12.5 mm diameter
6 Water flow rate: 100 l/min ± 5 %: l/min
Distance: 2.5 m to 3 m: m
Duration of test: 1 min/m2 at least 3 min: min
Sink the product in the water by the Pressure and Time according
to regulation and the product must not be harmed.
Immersion tank water-level on enclosure with:
7 Height equal to or greater than 850 mm: the highst point of
enclosures located 0.15 m below the surface of the water
Height less than 850 mm: the lowest point of enclosures
located 1 m below the surface of the water
Duration of test: 30 min.
Unless there is a relevant product standard, the test conditions are
subject to agreement between manufacturer and user, but they shall
be more severe than those prescribed in IP X7 and they shall take
account of the condition that the enclosure will be continuously
8 immersed in actual use.
the lowest point of enclosures located below the surface of the
water: m
Duration of test: min

Result
Characteristic Code No. Result Remark

First
Pass
Fail
Second
Pass
Fail

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-deposit on insulation parts
where it could lead to tracking
along the creepage distances :
-reach live parts or wingdings
not designed to operate when
wet :
-accumulate near the cable end
or enter the cable if any :
For enclosure with drain-holes,
it should be proved by
inspection that any water which
enters does not accumulate and
that it drains away without
doing any harm to the
equipment :
For enclosures without drain-
holes, the relevant product
standard shall specify the
acceptance conditions if water
can accumulate to reach live
parts :
11 15 Test for protection against access to hazardous parts indicated by the
additional letter
15.1 Access probes to hazardous
parts according to table VI :
15.2 Test conditions as specified :
15.3 Acceptance conditions :
The protection is satisfactory if
adequate clearance is kept
between the access probe and
hazardous parts :

Remarks:

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