The IP & IK of the lighting fixtures is very important in the application. Have a good understanding of IP and IK help you how to choose luminaries and reduce maintenance cost.

What’s IP and IK ?

• Degrees of protection provided by the enclosures housing low and medium voltage equipment  are defined by the French standards NF EN 60 529 (IP) and NF EN 50 102 (IK).

• The degree of protection is indicated by the IP code, which comprises the letters IP followed by two characteristic numerals. IP = code indicating degree of protection provided by the enclosure against access to dangerous parts, penetration of solid foreign bodies and penetration of liquids.

• The degree of protection against external mechanical impact is indicated by the IK code, which comprises the letters IK followed by two characteristic numerals. IK = code indicating degree of protection provided by the enclosure against external mechanical impact.