NEMA Rating - The
following chart provides a short guide to the classification
of enclosure/systems. Detailed descriptions can be obtained
by visiting the appropriate websites listed below.
NEMA
TYPE
Publication #250
IEC
TYPE
Publication #60524
Description
1
IP10
Protection
against limited amounts of falling dirt.
3
IP54
For
outdoor protection against rain, sleet, windblown dust,
and damage from external ice formation
4/4X
IP65
Protection
against corrosion, windblown dust and rain, splashing water,
hose-directed water, and damage from ice formation
6
IP67
Protection
against hose-directed water, the entry of water during
submersion at a limited depth, and damage from external
ice formation
12
IP52
Protection
against circulating dust, falling dirt, and dripping non-corrosive
liquids
