What Is IP65? What IP Rating Do Outdoor LED Walls Need?

We believe you have heard of IP65 before, so what is it? Before introducing it, let us discuss the “IP” rating first. “IP” is the abbreviation of “Ingress Protection”. The IP rating is the protection level against the intrusion of foreign objects for the electrical equipment shell. It is defined by the international standard EN 60529 (British Standard BS EN 60529:1992).

The IP rating is composed of two digits, the first digit indicates dust-proof; the second digit indicates waterproof. The larger the number, the better the effect of protection. Specific protection levels and effects are shown in the following table: