IK & IP Ingress Protection Rating

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IP Rating
IK Rating
NEMA Ratings

What are IK and IP?

In video surveillance, the camera ruggedness rating is indicated by an alphanumeric index – IKxx and IPxx.

IKxx – camera resistance to mechanical damage.

IPxx – protection against the effects of small particles, dust and moisture.

IP Rating

What is IP Rating

Rating IP is an international standard according to IEC 60529 indicating how the camera is protected against moisture and dust entering the housing. The IP rating can be used to determine the level of weather resistance that the camera can demonstrate, whether it will be able to operate in snowfall or other weather conditions that could potentially affect the quality of the images the camera receives and its uninterrupted operation.

The level of protection of the video camera is shown by two numerals after “IP”, for example, IP67, the first numeral “6″ – indicates the resistance of the camera to dust, and the second “7″ – for protection against moisture.

The camera’s resistance to dust (first numeral, after IP):

0 – no protection

1 – camera protection from solid objects larger than 5 cm

2 – protection from solid objects larger than 1.2 cm

3 – protection from solid objects larger than 0.25 cm

4 – protection from solid objects larger than 0.1 cm

5 – dustproof camera, a small amount of dust can get into the camera body, however, it does not affect the operation of the camera

6 – dust-tight chamber, fully protected against dust and deposits

The camera’s resistance to moisture entering the housing (second numeral):

0 – no protection

1 – protection from vertically falling drops of water that do not affect the operation of the camera

2 – protection from spraying water at an angle of up to 15° from horizontal

3 – protection from spraying water at an angle of up to 60° from horizontal

4 – protection from splashing, spraying water on all sides (slight penetration of moisture is possible)

5 – protection from a weak water jet (possible insignificant penetration of moisture inside the housing)

6 – protection from a strong water jet (slight penetration of moisture is allowed)

7 – protection from submerging the camera in water for a short time (up to 30 minutes) to a depth of up to 1 meter

8 – protection from the immersion of the camera in water for up to 30 minutes to a depth of more than 1 meter

9 – protection from prolonged immersion in high temperature pressurized water

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IP Rating Chart

IP44

Cameras with less than IP44 protection are cameras designed for indoor use only.

IP65

Cameras with a rating of between IP44 and IP65 are cameras that require additional protection when installed outdoors.

IP66, IP67

IP66 and IP67 rated cameras are outdoor cameras that can work in all weather conditions, including heavy precipitation and wind, without additional protection.

IP68

IP68 rated cameras are dust-proof and are capable of being completely immersed in water for up to 30 minutes.

IK Rating

What is IK protection?

IK ratings are an international standard as defined in IEC 62262 which describe the ability of a camera structure to withstand various types of mechanical damage. The Rating IK indicates how rugged the camera housing is and the level of protection against mechanical impacts it can guarantee.

The protection level of the camera is indicated by two numerals after the letter designation, the cameras can have a protection level from 00 to 10 (the exposure level is measured in Joule). The meaning of the ratings are summarized below:

Up to IK05 – the camera housing can withstand an impact of up to 1 J

IK06-IK07 – the camera can withstand an object weighing up to 500 grams falling from a low height

IK08 – the camera can withstand an impact of up to 5 J (equivalent to a fall from a height of an object weighing more than 1500 grams)

IK10

IK09-IK10 rated cameras are high-strength/anti-vandal-resistant cameras, withstanding an impact of 10 to 20 J.

IK Rating Chart

What IK rating should my camera have?

If you are looking for a vandal-resistant camera, you need a camera with a particular IK rating. A vandal-resistant camera is necessary if you install it at a level that is easy for vandals to reach, or in an area where crime is more likely. If this is the case, you should choose the most vandal-resistant camera that you can afford, preferably a camera with an IK10 rating.

If vandal resistance is not a deciding factor for you, the IK rating does not matter. In some cases, the IK rating is not even stated in the specifications if the camera is not considered vandal-resistant (antivandal).

NEMA ratings

What is NEMA IP rating?

NEMA is the U.S. Standard of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.

NEMA vs IP

NEMA rating chart

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