EDITING THE IP CODE
Where it is not necessary to specify a characteristic digit, it should be replaced by the letter “X”.
(“XX” when both digits are removed).
Additional letters and/or complementary letters may be removed without replacement.
If more than one complementary letter is used, alphabetical order must be applied.
Character One: This character indicates the level of protection against the ingress of foreign solid objects.
| Character | Article Entry | Access |
| 0 | Unprotected | Unprotected |
| 1 | Diameter ≥ 50 mm | With the outside of the hand |
| 2 | Diameter ≥ 12,5 mm | Finger |
| 3 | Diameter ≥ 2,5 mm | Instrument |
| 4 | Diameter ≥ 1,0 mm | Wire |
| 5 | Protected against dust | Wire |
| 6 | Dust Proof | Wire |
İkinci Karakter: Bu karakter etkileri zararlı su girişine karşı koruma seviyesini ifade eder.
| Character | Water Inlet |
| 0 | Unprotected |
| 1 | Vertical dripping |
| 2 | Dripping (15° inclined) |
| 3 | Spraying |
| 4 | Splash |
| 5 | Fountain |
| 6 | Powerful gushing |
| 7 | Temporary immersion |
| 8 | Continuous immersion |
Additional Letter: Indicates information about blocking access to dangerous sections. Its use is optional.
| Letter | Access |
| A | With the outside of the hand |
| B | Finger |
| C | Instrument |
| D | Wire |
Supplementary Letter: Indicates special cases. Its use is optional.
| Character | Special Situation |
| H | High voltage device |
| M | Moving during the water experiment |
| S | Immobilized during the water experiment |
| W | Weather conditions |