Protection classes
Our statements on the resistance of the luminaires to the ingress of dust, solid foreign bodies and water are made in accordance with EN 60598 / VDE 0711. The respective degree of protection IP (International Protection) is indicated on the luminaire by the marking system according to IEC 529.
Protection classes 1st code number: Protection against solid foreign objects
IP 1x · Protection against ingress of solid objects ≥ 50 mm
IP 2x · Protection against ingress of solid objects ≥ 12 mm
IP 3x · Protection against ingress of solid objects ≥ 2.5 mm
IP 4x · Protection against ingress of solid objects ≥ 1 mm
IP 5x · Dust protected
IP 6x · Dust-tight
Protection classes 2nd code number: Water protection
IP x1 · Protection against vertically dripping water
IP x2 · Protection against drops of water falling at angles of up to 15°
IP x3 · Protection against spray water falling at angles of up to 60°
IP x4 · Protection against splash water
IP x5 · Protection against water jets
IP x6 · Protection against strong water jets
IP x7 · Protection against occasional immersion
IP x8…m · Protection against continuous immersion
Information about BEGA products in North America
BEGA North America manufactures in the Americas for the Americas. Products are manufactured with the appropriate specifications and in conformance with UL, CSA, and NOM listing standards. If you reside in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, or the Caribbean Sea, please visit BEGA North America’s website for product information and local support.