Before installing equipment outdoors, two key pieces of information are essential: its impact resistance and its protection against dust and water. These two criteria are summarized by two standardized ratings: the IP65 protection rating and the IK10 index. Understanding these values allows you to evaluate and compare equipment with confidence, whether dealing with LED light fixtures, spotlights, solar panels, or access control readers.<\/p>\n
Before installing outdoor equipment, two pieces of information are essential: its resistance to impact and its resistance to water and dust. These two criteria are summarized by two standardized indicators, the IP65 protection rating and the IK10 rating. Understanding these values makes it possible to confidently choose and compare equipment, whether it’s LED luminaires, spotlights, solar panels, or access control readers.<\/p>\n
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Protection ratings are used to assess how well electronic devices withstand various types of risk. Since access control devices are often installed outdoors, they need to withstand potentially harsh conditions: rain, splashes, dust, or attempted tampering. Several factors are measured to determine their level of protection:<\/p>\n
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These benchmarks provide a common language, independent of the manufacturer, for objectively comparing two pieces of equipment. A housing with a high rating is better protected, and therefore more reliable over time.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”center” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” color_override=”#00d96b” icon_family=”none” text=”Discover our quality commitments” margin_top=”50″ margin_bottom=”30″ margin_left=”20″ margin_right=”20″ url=”https:\/\/lineguard-access.com\/en\/responsible-approach\/our-quality-commitments\/”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n
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These two ratings are often listed side by side. Equipment marked “IP65 IK10” combines excellent protection against water and dust with maximum mechanical strength.<\/p>\n
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The IK rating quantifies an electrical or electronic device’s ability to withstand mechanical impacts. This rating indicates how well the enclosure \u2014 meaning the body of the product \u2014 can withstand physical impacts.<\/p>\n
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Impact resistance tests generally involve dropping objects of varying weights and heights, depending on the IK level being tested. Each level corresponds to an impact energy expressed in joules.<\/p>\n
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IK ratings are expressed as follows:<\/p>\n
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The higher the value, the greater the impact resistance. IK10 is the highest level: the housing withstands an impact of 20 joules (equivalent to a 5 kg mass falling from a height of 40 cm). This IK10 rating is sought after for equipment exposed to vandalism: outdoor LED luminaires, spotlights, floodlights, or access control readers in public places.<\/p>\n
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The IP rating, short for “Ingress Protection,” is an international standard defined by the International Electrotechnical Commission. It classifies equipment according to its protection against the ingress of solids and liquids.<\/p>\n
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IP ratings are formed as follows:<\/p>\n
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As with the IK rating, the higher the value, the more effective the protection against the element in question.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n <\/p>\n
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The IP65 protection rating breaks down into two pieces of information:<\/p>\n
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IP65 equipment therefore offers total protection against dust and good resistance to water jets. It is one of the most common ratings for equipment intended for outdoor environments, as it covers most situations: rain, dust, and jet cleaning. However, an IP65 housing is not designed to be submerged: for immersion, a higher rating is required (IP67 or IP68). IP65 remains the benchmark for LED luminaires, spotlights, solar panels, and access control devices exposed to the elements.<\/p>\n
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| Rating<\/b><\/td>\n <\/p>\n | Dust (1st digit)<\/b><\/td>\n <\/p>\n | Water (2nd digit)<\/b><\/td>\n <\/p>\n | Typical use<\/b><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/p>\n |
| IP44<\/span><\/td>\n | Solid objects > 1 mm<\/span><\/td>\n | Splashing water<\/td>\n | Damp indoor areas, sheltered outdoor areas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n <\/p>\n |
| IP65<\/span><\/td>\n | Fully dust-tight<\/td>\n | Water jets<\/td>\n | Exposed outdoor areas (rain, dust)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n <\/p>\n |
| IP67<\/span><\/td>\n | Fully dust-tight<\/td>\n | Temporary immersion (1 m, 30 min)<\/td>\n | Outdoor, occasional immersion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n <\/p>\n |
| IP68<\/span><\/td>\n | Fully dust-tight<\/td>\n | Prolonged immersion (> 1 m)<\/td>\n | Severe environments<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/p>\n <\/h3>\nHow does IP65 differ from IP44 or IP67? The gap with IP44 is clear: the latter only blocks solid objects larger than 1 mm and simple splashes, whereas IP65 ensures total protection against dust and resistance to water jets. Compared to IP67 and IP68, IP65 offers the same dust protection but lower water resistance: it withstands jets but not immersion. The choice therefore depends on the actual risk of exposure to water.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”883″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n What environments and equipment is IP65 suited for?<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n The IP65 rating is suited to outdoor environments where equipment is exposed to the elements without being submerged:<\/p>\n
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