Symbols used
classification fixture classification in accordance with electrical insulation class.
class I with functional electrical insulation and connected to the earth circuit of the electrical system.
class II with double insulation and/or reinforced insulation which does not require earthing.
class III designed for connection to low-voltage power supply circuits.
fixture classification in accordance with the flammability class of the support surfaces.
the fixture can be installed on normally inflammable surfaces.
IP protection degree The lighting fixture protection degree is indicated by the prefix IP (International Protection) followed by two significant figures, the first of which identifies the degree of protection against the penetration of solids and the second against the penetration of liquids (ref: EN 60529). The prefix IK indicates the fixture's degree of protection against mechanical knocks in accordance with EN 50102.
FIRST DIGIT The degree of protection against penetration of solids indicates: 2_ Fixture tested against the penetration of solids with a diameter greater than 12 mm 3_
Fixture tested against the penetration of solids with a diameter greater than 2.5 mm
4_
Fixture tested against the penetration of solids with a diameter greater than 1 mm
5_
Fixture protected against dust
6_
Fixture completely protected against dust
the fixture is suitable for installation in furniture.
IK protection degree SECOND DIGIT The degree of protection against penetration of liquids indicates: _0 Not protected
DEGREE OF PROTECTION AGAINST KNOCKS The degree of protection against knocks indicates:
_1
Fixture protected against dripping
IK00 not protected
_3
Fixture protected against rain
_4
Fixture protected against spraying liquid
_5
Fixture protected against jets of water
_6
Fixture protected against pressurised jets of water
_7
Fixture watertight when immersed
_8
-m Fixture watertight when submerged
for example: IP65
IK01 IK02 IK03 IK04 IK05 IK06 IK07 IK08 IK09 IK10
protected against a knock with energy of 0.15 J protected against a knock with energy of 0.2 J protected against a knock with energy of 0.35 J protected against a knock with energy of 0.5 J protected against a knock with energy of 0.7 J protected against a knock with energy of 1J protected against a knock with energy of 2J protected against a knock with energy of 5J protected against a knock with energy of 10 J protected against a knock with energy of 20 J
NOTE: IP68 fixture only suitable for installation where continuous immersion is accidental, and at a maximum depth of 1.3 m.
standards and certification Lighting fixtures are designed in accordance with ISO EN 9001-2008 quality procedures, and constructed in compliance with EN 60598-1 European standards. CE-marked products satisfy all applicable EC directive requirements and guarantee the product can be sold freely in all countries belonging to the European Community.
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