IEC 60529:2013 pdf free download.Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code).The size of this pdf file is 49.9M.
This standard describes a system for classifying the degrees of protection provided by th enclosures of electrical equipment.Whist this system is suitable fo Ith most types of electrical equipment, it should not be assumed that all the listed degrees of protection are applicable to a particular type of equipment. The manufacturer of the equipment should be consulted to determine the degrees of protection available and the parts of equipment to which the stated degree of protection applies.
The adoption of this classification system, wherever possible, Will promote uniformity in methods of describing the protection provided by the enclosure and
tests to prove the various degrees of protection. It should also reduce the number of types of test devices necessary to test a wide range of products.
This second edition of IEC 60529 takes account of experiences with the first edition, and clarifies the requirements. It provides for an optional extension of the P Code by an additional letter A, B, C or D if the actual protection of persons against access to hazardous parts is higher than that indicated by the first characteristic numeral.
In general, enclosures with an IP coding to the first edition would be eligible for the same code according to this edition.
IEC 60529:2013 applies to the classification of degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment with a rated voltage not exceeding 72,5 kV.