{"id":4296,"date":"2022-11-04T18:58:54","date_gmt":"2022-11-04T10:58:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/business.playground.my-alfred-dev.com\/blog\/?p=4296"},"modified":"2022-11-07T15:46:14","modified_gmt":"2022-11-07T07:46:14","slug":"what-is-ip-rating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/what-is-ip-rating\/","title":{"rendered":"What is an IP Rating? Understanding Weatherproof Ratings on Security Cameras"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>An IP rating, or \u2018ingress protection\u2019 rating, is an international standard used to indicate how resistant a product is to both solids and water.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone that\u2019s been on the lookout for a security camera for outdoors will have seen IP ratings thrown around to advertise weatherproofing, but there\u2019s more to it than just a random string of letters and numbers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An IP rating expresses specific information about how resistant the device is to solid foreign objects and water determined through testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out below what an IP rating is, what the numbers indicate, and what ratings should be prioritized for outdoor security cameras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/what-is-ip-rating\/#What_is_Ingress\" title=\"What is \u2018Ingress\u2019?\">What is \u2018Ingress\u2019?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/what-is-ip-rating\/#How_Protected_is_My_Security_Camera_from_Dust_and_Solids\" title=\"How Protected is My Security Camera from Dust and Solids?\">How Protected is My Security Camera from Dust and Solids?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/what-is-ip-rating\/#Is_My_Security_Camera_Waterproof\" title=\"Is My Security Camera Waterproof?\">Is My Security Camera Waterproof?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/what-is-ip-rating\/#What_IP_Rating_Should_My_Security_Camera_Have\" title=\"What IP Rating Should My Security Camera Have?&nbsp;\">What IP Rating Should My Security Camera Have?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Ingress\"><\/span><strong>What is \u2018Ingress\u2019?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018Ingress\u2019 is the capacity for something to \u2018go in\u2019 or enter something else.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An ingress rating is how protected a product is from having solids or water enter into it. So, an IP rating represents a product\u2019s ability to resist ingress; the first number represents solids (dust, dirt, insects), while the second number represents water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An IP rating is expressed as \u2018IPXY\u2019, X being a number from 0 to 6, and Y being a number from 0 to 9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s common to come across products with IP ratings with only one number given, like \u2018IPX7\u2019. This would mean that there is no ingress protection against solids at all, but there is decent ingress protection against water.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, 7 would mean the product is protected from immersion between 15 cm to 1 m in depth. Yes, the numbers do in fact represent specific promises to the consumer. What are they?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Protected_is_My_Security_Camera_from_Dust_and_Solids\"><\/span><strong>How Protected is My Security Camera from Dust and Solids?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ingress protection against solids are ranked from 0 to 6. It is the first of the two numbers listed in the rating. See what each number means below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IP Rating &#8211;&nbsp;Solid Foreign Objects (e.g. dust, debris)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>0<\/td><td>No protection against solid foreign objects<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Protection against solid foreign objects of 50mm in diameter or more<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Protection against solid foreign objects of 12.5mm in diameter or more<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Protection against solid foreign objects of 2.5mm in diameter or more<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Protection against solid foreign objects of 1mm in diameter or more<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Dust-protected<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Dust-tight<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-003b1929a6cc805ba263b5f63fe7a276\">Source:&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iec.ch\/ip-ratings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.iec.ch\/ip-ratings<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An IP rating of 0 for solid foreign objects is sometimes just represented as an X instead of a 0, but it means the same thing\u2014the security camera is not protected against the ingress of solid foreign objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That doesn\u2019t, however, mean that the security camera is going to be completely unusable due to dust and debris swamping the inside of it. The product may just not have been tested for that type of ingress protection, so the X can indicate a \u2018missing\u2019 test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-bce9f8da8c91312a30259f6031fa50db\">In fact, the reason users should care about having electronic devices with ingress protection against solids is because electrical devices are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polycase.com\/techtalk\/heavy-duty-electronics-enclosures\/what-is-ingress-protection.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sensitive to solids like dust and dirt<\/a>, reducing safety hazards caused by equipment failure. Ingress protection gets more life out of the device. In especially hot, dry climates, a significantly overheated battery could cause dust and other materials inside it to catch alight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ingress protection against solids may not seem especially important to most consumers. This is understandable, because hunting for a decent security camera for outdoor monitoring brings to mind waterproofing, not the need for protection against solid things.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In reality, burglars are far from the only threat to homes and other buildings. Minimizing fire hazards is extremely important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-4f01f2e657c3581ac676ec48731607f9\">Protecting homes, workplaces, and other environments isn\u2019t just a matter of surveillance. Get a refresher on what\u2019s needed to <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/thanksgiving-safety-tips\/\">protect your space in time for Thanksgiving<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_My_Security_Camera_Waterproof\"><\/span><strong>Is My Security Camera Waterproof?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ingress protection against water is ranked from 0 to 9. It is the second of the two numbers listed in an IP rating. Learn what the numbers mean below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IP Rating &#8211;&nbsp;Water<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>0<\/td><td>No protection against water<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Protection against water drops that fall vertically<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Protection against water drops that fall vertically even when the enclosure is titled up to 15 degrees<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Protection against water sprayed up to an angle of 60 degrees vertically<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Protection against splashing water from any direction (tested for 10 minutes)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Protection against low-pressure water jets from any direction<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Protection against high-pressure water jets from any direction<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>Protection against temporary water immersion of 15 cm to 1 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>Protection against continuous water immersion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>Protection against high pressure, high temperature water jets from any direction<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-d295e473828e36dbf17fa52fc7713384\">Sources:&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iec.ch\/ip-ratings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.iec.ch\/ip-ratings<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enclosurecompany.com\/ip-ratings-explained.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.enclosurecompany.com\/ip-ratings-explained.php<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to note the reference to <em>water, <\/em>not liquids. So if the kids are especially prone to dumping apple juice all over electronic devices, don\u2019t say we didn\u2019t warn you when the warranty falls through!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with solids, it\u2019s not uncommon to see 0 represented as an X instead. Likewise, this can also indicate a lack of testing. 9 is also sometimes represented as K.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The numbers in the ranking can be understood as being an indication of the \u2018severity\u2019 of exposure to water, from least severe to most severe. A product with a water ingress protection rating of 1 or 2 might be fine in very light rain with no wind, but a product with a rating of 5 or above will be more than capable of withstanding torrential rain blowing in from all directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s crucial to only use security cameras with a water ingress rating of 5 or above for outdoor use. Though a device with a ranking of 1 to 4 would, realistically, work just fine in most cases, it can\u2019t be said to be completely \u2018waterproof\u2019 in the same way a camera with a ranking of 5 to 9 is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-7b3e07190b98eaba65be71972a0484de\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\">Just because a camera has protection against water ingress, doesn\u2019t mean the rain won\u2019t try its darndest to blur the lens and obstruct the image. Keep devices dry with <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-make-a-waterproof-camera-cover\/\">a DIY waterproof cover<\/a> for outdoor security cameras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_IP_Rating_Should_My_Security_Camera_Have\"><\/span><strong>What IP Rating Should My Security Camera Have?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All security cameras being used outdoors should have a high degree of protection against solid foreign objects for the sake of usability and safety. It\u2019s rare to come across a reputable security camera that isn\u2019t completely dust tight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The absence of a rating doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that it is dangerous to use the product, but it does mean that it might not have been tested adequately to confirm what degree of ingress protection it has.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for water protection, a rating of 5 or higher is perfect for outdoor use. Even if it seems excessive in warmer climes, a neighbor accidentally hosing down the garden security camera when watering their flowers is comparable to a low-pressure water jet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having reviewed and ranked dozens of security cameras, I\u2019d hazard a confident guess that most devices designed for outdoor use have an IP rating of either IP65 or IP67, meaning that they are dust-proof and water resistant.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s unusual for a consumer security camera to have the max IP rating of 9 for protection against water. Unless the device is to be used in a warehouse with high powered jets, it really isn\u2019t all that necessary, either.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, it\u2019s common for outdoor security cameras to have the max IP rating of 6 for protection against solid foreign objects, reflecting its importance in reducing safety issues caused by dust, debris, and creepy crawlies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-4fd18612cf619b835e02e8ff05672437\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\">Security camera got a bug problem? No amount of ingress protection is going to solve it. 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