DEEP SEA ELECTRONICS DSEGenset DSE3110 - IP CLASSIFICATIONS; NEMA CLASSIFICATIONS

Specification
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2.12.1 ENCLOSURE CLASSIFICATIONS
2.12.1.1 IP CLASSIFICATIONS
The modules specification under BS EN 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures
IP65 (Front of module when module is installed into the control panel with the optional sealing gasket).
IP42 (front of module when module is installed into the control panel WITHOUT being sealed to the panel)
First Digit
Second Digit
Protection against contact and ingress of solid objects
Protection against ingress of water
0
No protection
0
No protection
1
Protected against ingress solid objects with a
diameter of more than 50 mm. No protection
against deliberate access, e.g. with a hand, but
large surfaces of the body are prevented from
approach.
1
Protection against dripping water falling vertically. No
harmful effect must be produced (vertically falling drops).
2
Protected against penetration by solid objects with
a diameter of more than 12 mm. Fingers or similar
objects prevented from approach.
2
Protection against dripping water falling vertically. There
must be no harmful effect when the equipment (enclosure)
is tilted at an angle up to 15° from its normal position
(drops falling at an angle).
3
Protected against ingress of solid objects with a
diameter of more than 2.5 mm. Tools, wires etc.
with a thickness of more than 2.5 mm are prevented
from approach.
3
Protection against water falling at any angle up to 60° from
the vertical. There must be no harmful effect (spray water).
4
Protected against ingress of solid objects with a
diameter of more than 1 mm. Tools, wires etc. with
a thickness of more than 1 mm are prevented from
approach.
4
Protection against water splashed against the equipment
(enclosure) from any direction. There must be no harmful
effect (splashing water).
5
Protected against harmful dust deposits. Ingress of
dust is not totally prevented but the dust must not
enter in sufficient quantity to interface with
satisfactory operation of the equipment. Complete
protection against contact.
5
Protection against water projected from a nozzle against
the equipment (enclosure) from any direction. There must
be no harmful effect (water jet).
6
Protection against ingress of dust (dust tight).
Complete protection against contact.
6
Protection against heavy seas or powerful water jets.
Water must not enter the equipment (enclosure) in harmful
quantities (splashing over).
2.12.1.2 NEMA CLASSIFICATIONS
NOTE: There is no direct equivalence between IP / NEMA ratings. IP figures shown are
approximate only.
12 (Front of module when module is installed into the control panel with the optional sealing gasket).
2 (front of module when module is installed into the control panel WITHOUT being sealed to the panel)
1
IP30
Provides a degree of protection against contact with the enclosure equipment and against a limited amount of falling
dirt.
2
IP31
Provides a degree of protection against limited amounts of falling water and dirt.
3
IP64
Provides a degree of protection against windblown dust, rain and sleet; undamaged by the formation of ice on the
enclosure.
3R
IP32
Provides a degree of protection against rain and sleet:; undamaged by the formation of ice on the enclosure.
4 (X)
IP66
Provides a degree of protection against splashing water, windblown dust and rain, hose directed water, undamaged
by the formation of ice on the enclosure. (Resist corrosion).
12/12K
IP65
Provides a degree of protection against dust, falling dirt and dripping non-corrosive liquids.
13
IP65
Provides a degree of protection against dust and spraying of water, oil and non-corrosive coolants.