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Using sensitive IT equipment in difficult environmental conditions and demanding use cases requires greater protection from external influences like dust and liquids. Those looking for a robust industrial PC for tough environments can easily see how resilient a server is by checking its IP code (IP = International Protection).
At Thomas-Krenn, we build our servers to IP protection standards. We can even certify systems for their respective standard if desired. IP codes consist of two digits: The first relates to the system's dirt and dust resistance; the second represents its resistance to water. The higher the digit, the more resistant the server is.
For instance, IP5X and higher ratings provide complete protection for the respective system against dust; an IPX4 rating provides protection against water splashes from any direction. In industrial environments, the most popular classification is IP54, as this rating provides sufficient protection for most use cases. But if you need a more robust system, Thomas-Krenn can help you here too: We offer various industrial servers with IP protection classes up to IP67.
You can browse all of our IPC systems here.
First digit | Solid particle protection | Second digit | Liquid ingress protection | |
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0 | No protection | 0 | No protection | |
1 | Protection against the ingress of solid foreign objects with a diameter of > 50 mm |
1 | Protection against dripping water (vertically falling drops) | |
2 | Protection against the ingress of solid foreign objects with a diameter of > 12.5 mm |
2 | Protection against dripping water with up to 15° tilt | |
3 | Protection against the ingress of solid foreign objects with a diameter of > 2.5 mm |
3 | Protection against spraying water at any angle up to 60° from the vertical | |
4 | Protection against the ingress of solid foreign objects with a diameter of > 1 mm |
4 | Protection against water splashes | |
5 | Dust protected | 5 | Protection against water jets | |
6 | Dust-proof | 6 | Protection against higher powered water jets | |
7 | Protection against limited submersion (up to 1m) | |||
8 | Protection against submersion at greater depths and durations | |||
9 | Protection against high-pressure and high-temperature water jets |