Protection classes · Safety classes
These classes provide information on a luminaires stability in withstanding the ingress of
dust, solid bodies and water in accordance with EN 60598 / VDE 0711.
The respective degree of protection IP (International Protection) is printed on the luminaire
as a number system according to IEC 529.
You can find the classification of the degrees of protection in accordance with EN 60598
in the table on this page.
You can find information (in accordance with EU
regulation 874/2012) about the energy efficiency
of the lamps which can be used in our luminaires
at www.bega.com.
Energy efficiency of the lamps
Protection classes 1. Code number: Protection against solid objects
IP 1x
Protection against solid objects ≥ 50 mm
IP 2x
Protection against solid objects ≥ 12 mm
IP 3x
Protection against solid objects ≥ 2.5 mm
IP 4x
Protection against solid objects ≥ 1 mm
IP 5x
Dust protected
IP 6x
Dust-tight
Protection classes 2. Code number: Water protection
IP x1
Protected against vertically dripping water
IP x2
Protected against drops of water falling at angles up to 15°
IP x3
Protected against spray water falling at angles up to 60°
IP x4
Protected against splashing water
IP x5
Protected against water jets
IP x6
Protected against strong water jets
IP x7
Protected against occasional immersion
IP x8...m
Protected against continuous immersion to the specified
depth in metres
Safety classes
Safety class I designates luminaires with
an earth connection.
In the event of a fault, the power supply
is switched off by overload/residual current
protective devices.
Safety class II designates luminaires that have
not only functional insulation but also additional
protective insulation. Under fault conditions, no
dangerous voltage can reach metal parts which
can be touched. Many safety class I luminaires
are also available in safety class II.
Please contact us.
Safety class III designates luminaires operating
on extra-low safety voltage.
They can only be connected to safety transformers
in accordance with EN 61558 / VDE 0570,
EN 61347/ VDE 712 or VDE 0100 Part 410.
The transformer must be approved for this type
of installation.
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