Ever wanted to know what the IP rating on your Motorola MOTOTRBO two way radio actually is, and how it benefits you?
An IP rating, also know as International Protection or Ingresss Protection, is a 2 digital code which tells you how well your radio is sealed. IP rating are defined in international standard EN 60529, which you will most likely find on a number of electrical devices you own, e.g. your mobile phone.
An IP rating, also know as International Protection or Ingresss Protection, is a 2 digital code which tells you how well your radio is sealed. IP rating are defined in international standard EN 60529, which you will most likely find on a number of electrical devices you own, e.g. your mobile phone.
IP Numbers Explained
The first number refers to protection against solid objects:
# Object Size Example
0 — No protection against contact and ingress of objects1 >50 mm Protected against large objects
2 >12.5 mm Protected against fingers
3 >2.5 mm Protected against tools
4 >1 mm Protected against wires
5 Dust Dustproof: Dust may enter, but not enough to interfere with product operation
6 Dust Dust-tight: No dust may enter
The second number refers to protection against liquids:
# Protection
0 Not protected against liquid intrusion
1 Protected against vertical dripping water
2 Protected against water dripping at an angle
3 Protected against spraying water
4 Protected against splashing water
5 Protected against water jets
6 Protected against powerful water jets
7 Protected against immersion (up to 1m / 3ft)
8 Protected against immersion (beyond 1m / 3ft)
To find out more about the IP rating on you MotoTRBO digital portable radio, please view the MotoTRBO IP guide here.
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