Introduction
Degree of protection
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3 Introduction
3.1 Degree of protection
The degree of protection given in the technical data indicates the suitability
of the housings for various ambient conditions and also the protection of
persons against potential risks when used. The letters IP (International Pro
tection) which are always present in the designation, are followed by two
digits. These indicate which degree of protection a housing offers against
contact or foreign objects (first digit) and moisture (second digit).
MGCplus devices are available with degree of protection IP20.
IP 2 0
Code
index
Degree of protection
against contact and
foreign objects
Code
index
Degree of protection
against water
2 Protection against contact
with fingers, protection
against foreign objects
with > 12 mm
0 No water protection