Hi Brian, It is reasonable to state that an IP22 device is not intended for outdoor use or where exposed to water. A much higher IP rating would be required for reliable operation outdoors, and most people who purchase outdoor equipment would not accept a product with only an IP22 rating.
Ted Eckert The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily represent those of my employer. From: Brian Kunde <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, February 14, 2022 6:23 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [EXTERNAL] [PSES] IP Code Question An IP code of IPx2 implies the enclosure protects against the ingress of water drops at 15° tilt. Now, most PC enclosures protect the electronics from occasional exposure to water drops, but it is not designed to be exposed to water drops continuously. So can you rate an electronic device IP22, for instance, but not intend it to be used outside or in an environment where it is exposed to water on a regular basis? Thanks for your input. The Other Brian - ---------------------------------------------------------------- This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.ieee-pses.org/emc-pstc.html<https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ieee-pses.org%2Femc-pstc.html&data=04%7C01%7Cted.eckert%40microsoft.com%7C4ce61c687e5247612a0508d9efc5986e%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C0%7C0%7C637804454232433514%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=NBaWxB5Cw%2BLLDO1bL8ZhLi5wAgQv8yG5aI1O78x8XbQ%3D&reserved=0> Attachments are not permitted but the IEEE PSES Online Communities site at http://product-compliance.oc.ieee.org/<https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fproduct-compliance.oc.ieee.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cted.eckert%40microsoft.com%7C4ce61c687e5247612a0508d9efc5986e%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C0%7C0%7C637804454232433514%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=X98YN%2F9cJbvh%2B3uHVcrmJjdbFrSFd6d8T7r07sV5pro%3D&reserved=0> can be used for graphics (in well-used formats), large files, etc. Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/<https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ieee-pses.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cted.eckert%40microsoft.com%7C4ce61c687e5247612a0508d9efc5986e%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C0%7C0%7C637804454232433514%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=5Z0USWFZ%2FC98X9BKnEL9eP34%2BLNFy8JvJHs0ez1PXq4%3D&reserved=0> Instructions: http://www.ieee-pses.org/list.html (including how to unsubscribe)<https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ieee-pses.org%2Flist.html&data=04%7C01%7Cted.eckert%40microsoft.com%7C4ce61c687e5247612a0508d9efc5986e%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C0%7C0%7C637804454232433514%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=k8n78EFKeSBsjWkHSGkD1dHpODaLYJ%2FPGzB5tj8YjU8%3D&reserved=0> List rules: http://www.ieee-pses.org/listrules.html<https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ieee-pses.org%2Flistrules.html&data=04%7C01%7Cted.eckert%40microsoft.com%7C4ce61c687e5247612a0508d9efc5986e%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C0%7C0%7C637804454232433514%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=MW30sei0eD6EAS8V9NSVylo4IINx4%2FOte36rDWw8UNs%3D&reserved=0> For help, send mail to the list administrators: Scott Douglas <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Mike Cantwell <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> David Heald <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> - ---------------------------------------------------------------- This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to <[email protected]> All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.ieee-pses.org/emc-pstc.html Attachments are not permitted but the IEEE PSES Online Communities site at http://product-compliance.oc.ieee.org/ can be used for graphics (in well-used formats), large files, etc. Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ Instructions: http://www.ieee-pses.org/list.html (including how to unsubscribe) List rules: http://www.ieee-pses.org/listrules.html For help, send mail to the list administrators: Scott Douglas <[email protected]> Mike Cantwell <[email protected]> For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher: <[email protected]> David Heald: <[email protected]>
