LED waterproof power level distinction
2019-08-12 16:41:48
IP68 is the most advanced dustproof and waterproof specification. The IP68 grade equipment represents the ability to completely prevent dust from entering, and under certain pressure, it can be immersed for a long time without damaging the equipment. IP67 means that it can completely prevent dust from entering, and it can be immersed in water for a short time under a certain pressure.
IP67 and IP68 are mainly different numbers behind IPXX, but the previous values are the same, which means the dustproof performance is the same, but the waterproof performance is different. IP67 is short-time water immersion, and IP68 level can withstand long-time water intake, which is the difference.
IP68 test standard
Degree of protection against solids: complete prevention of dust ingress.
Water protection rating: continuous water immersion under a certain pressure.
This definition is rather vague. In fact, the test of ip68 waterproof level, its test equipment, test conditions and test time should be recognized by both the supply and demand sides, and its severity is naturally higher than any of the following levels.
For example, some brands of waterproof connectors IP68 waterproof test is: ensure that the water depth of 10 meters, work for 2 weeks, without water; put 100 meters water depth, damage test for 12 hours, still can maintain good product performance.
Application and considerations
In industrial applications, IP protection must be considered.
For standard industrial systems in closed buildings, IP54 protection = dust protection and splash protection.
IP65 protection is recommended for outdoor systems (automobiles, etc.). Ash and water proof.
Protection class ≤ IP40 is only for touch protection or only when the system is mounted on a rack (eg bracket).
IP20 protection should not be used on forklift systems in outdoor warehouses.
Not all systems provide a high level of protection and there is no problem at all. High water resistance usually requires a completely closed installation, which usually causes heat dissipation problems. A system error caused by overheating may occur. Therefore, an additional heat sink is required.
IP68 waterproof power supply is usually only IP grade, IP is the abbreviation of Ingress Protection, IP68 grade is the protection level of foreign equipment intrusion of electrical equipment shell, such as three anti-cell phone, waterproof and dustproof electrical appliances, etc., through IP level, can quickly judge Waterproof and dustproof performance of the device. IP68 is the most advanced dustproof and waterproof specification. The IP68 grade equipment represents the ability to completely prevent dust from entering, and under certain pressure, it can be immersed for a long time without damaging the equipment.
IP67 means that it can completely prevent dust from entering, and it can be immersed in water for a short time under a certain pressure. IP67 power supply and IP68 power supply are mainly different numbers behind IPXX, but the previous values are the same, which means the dustproof performance is the same, but the waterproof performance is different. IP67 is short-time water immersion, and IP68 level can withstand long-time water intake. This is the difference.
