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IP Rating & IC Rating of LED Downlights
IP (Ingress Protection) Rating and Meaning
An IP rating consists of two digits. The two digits represent different forms of environmental influence:
- 1st digit - protection against ingress of solids.
- 2nd digit - protection against ingress of liquids.
The larger the value of each digit, the greater the protection. Here are the details which are related to downlights:
| IP.. | 1st digit (solids) | 2nd digit (liquids) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No protection | No protection |
| 1 | Protected against solid objects over 50mm | Protected against vertically falling drops of water or condensation. |
| 2 | Protected against solid objects over 12.5mm | Protection against direct sprays of water up to 15 degrees from vertical |
| 3 | Protected against solid objects over 2.5mm | Protection against direct sprays of water up to 60 degrees from vertical |
| 4 | Protected against solid objects over 1.0mm | Protected against splash water from any direction. |
| 5 | Limited protection against dust ingress. (no harmful deposit) | Protected against low pressure water jets from any direction. Limited ingress permitted. |
| 6 | Totally protected against dust ingress. | Protected against high pressure water jets from any direction. Limited ingress permitted. |
| 7 | N/A | Protected against short periods of immersion in water. |
IP (Ingress Protection) Rating Requirements
There are 4 common combinations for downlights and other residential lights - IP20, IP44, IP65, IP67
- IP20 - suitable for interior using at dry areas.
- IP44 - suitable for interior using at wet areas, like bathroom. Also suitable for external use in soffits and porches etc. Our 10w dimmable LED downlights and 13w dimmable LED downlights are all meet this rate.
- IP65 - suitable for interior and exterior using (non-immersion)
- IP67 - suitable for interior and exterior using, the same rating as iPhone 7
IC (Insulation Contact) Rating and Meaning
IC (Insulation Contact) rating is required for downlight classifications as described AS/NZS60598.2.2 Amendment A. There are 5 classifications listed belew and IC-F is the highest insulation rating available. Our 10w dimmable LED downlights and 13w dimmable LED downlights are all meet the IC-F rate.
| Classification | Icon | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| NON-IC | Not allowed to have any insulation within 100mm and cannot be installed in residential buildings | |
| CA135 |  | Type CA 135, closed abutted, recessed luminaire where fixed, building insu-lating material that can safely be exposed continuously to temperatures up to 150°C must not cover but may closely abut the sides of the luminaire. |
| CA80 |  | Type CA 80, closed abutted, recessed luminaire where fixed, building insulat-ing material that can safely be exposed continuously to temperatures up to 90°C must not cover but may closely abut the sides of the luminaire. |
| IC |  | Type IC recessed luminaire where building insulation that can safely be ex-posed continuously to temperatures up to 90°C may abut and cover the lu-minaire. |
| IC-F |  | Type IC-F recessed luminaire where building insulation that can safely be exposed continuously to 90°C may abut or cover the luminaire. Resistant to ingress of external matter. |