Overloaded Connector Interpretation Of The Ip In The First "x"

The definition of the heavy duty connector 5 pin waterproof rating is relatively strict and straightforward. While IP serves as a guide to technical specifications, the last two digits each represent a specific range and meaning, but they cannot be separated. We typically use "IPXX" for general descriptions. Here, I'll explain each step by step. The first "X" stands for "dustproof"—the level of protection against solid objects—and the second "X" represents "IPXX."

Let's start with the first "X": With an IP rating of 0, a test of heavy duty connector 6 pin for unprotected water is meaningless. With an IP rating of 1, heavy duty electrical contacts protects against the intrusion of solid objects larger than 50mm, equivalent to hand contact. With an IP rating of 2, heavy duty industrial connector protects against the intrusion of solid objects larger than 12mm, roughly the size of a finger. With an IP rating of 3, heavy duty male female connector protects against the intrusion of solid objects larger than 2.5mm, such as small tools or wires. With an IP rating of 4, heavy duty multi pin connectors protects against the intrusion of solid objects larger than 1mm, such as the thickness of a stripped cable. With an IP rating of 5, heavy connector protects against damage from dust ingress. When the IP is 6, heavy duty cable connectors can completely prevent dust from entering, so the technology is most mature when the first "X" reaches 6.