Protection classes
The degree of protection classes indicates the suitability of electrical equipment (for example, appliances, lighting and Installation material) for various environmental conditions.
With regards to their suitability for various environmental conditions the protected systems are divided into appropriate protection classes divided into so-called IP codes.
The lights supplied by us are built according to DIN VDE 01711 EN 60598, tested and approved by VDE. This stands for Quality and durability, provided that procedures used during the assembly are carried out in accordance to the DIN VDE0100 regulations.
Ambient temperature during lighting according to DIN VDE 0711: 25° C
Nomenclatur according DIN 40050 | Protection class VDE0710 | Allocation according to VDE0100 |
IP40 | Covered | Dry rooms without dust |
IP50 | Dust proof | Dusty rooms, fire hazardous industrial premises |
IP54 | Dust an splash proof | Moist rooms, fire hazardous industrial premises |
IP65 | Dust tight and jet proof | For wet and moist areas |