What is the IK rating standard for indoor lighting?

The IK level refers to the impact protection level of the equipment shell. Usually, the protection requirements of IK and IP appear together. For outdoor electronic equipment, whether it is overhead, buried or ordinary outdoor placement, it needs to have corresponding IP and IK requirements. The IK level is determined by the free fall impact of the pendulum in joules. The specific reference standard is the protection level (IK code) of the electrical equipment enclosure against external mechanical impact.

Application of the IK code Generally, the degree of protection applies to the overall housing. If some parts of the enclosure have different degrees of protection, the corresponding protection levels should be marked. If the relevant product committee decides to require the marking of the IK code, the marking requirements shall be specified in detail in the relevant product standard. The product standard should also specify the marking method to be used in the following cases:

1. The protection level of one part of the same shell is different from that of other parts;

2. The installation status will affect the protection level of the enclosure.

Application of the IK code Generally, the degree of protection applies to the overall housing. If some parts of the enclosure have different degrees of protection, the corresponding protection levels should be marked. If the relevant product committee decides to require the marking of the IK code, the marking requirements shall be specified in detail in the relevant product standard. The product standard should also specify the marking method to be used in the following cases:

1. The protection level of one part of the same shell is different from that of other parts;

2. The installation status will affect the protection level of the enclosure.

The IK level is an internationally accepted digital code used to indicate the degree of protection of electrical equipment enclosures against external mechanical impacts. According to IEC 62262:2002 and IEC 60068-2-75:1997 standards, it is the protection ability of electrical equipment enclosures for internal equipment when subjected to external impact.

IK00 - Unprotected

IK01 - Withstand 0.14J impact force (equivalent to the impact of a 0.25KG object falling from a height of 56mm on the surface)

IK02 - Withstand 0.2J impact force (equivalent to the impact of a 0.25KG object falling from a height of 80mm on the surface)

IK03 - Withstand 0.35J impact force (equivalent to the impact of a 0.2KG object falling from a height of 140mm on the surface)

IK04 - Withstand 0.5J impact force (equivalent to the impact of a 0.25KG object falling from a height of 200mm on the surface)

IK05 - Withstand 0.7J impact force (equivalent to the impact of a 0.25KG object falling from a height of 280mm on the surface)

IK06 - Withstand 1J impact force (equivalent to the impact of a 0.25KG object falling from a height of 400mm on the surface)

IK07 - Withstand 2J impact force (equivalent to the impact of a 0.5KG object falling from a height of 400mm on the surface)

IK08 - Withstand 5J impact force (equivalent to the impact of a 1.7KG object falling from a height of 300mm on the surface)

IK09 - Withstand 10J impact force (equivalent to the impact of a 5KG object falling from a height of 200mm on the surface)

IK10 - withstand 20J impact force (equivalent to the impact of a 5KG object falling from a height of 400mm on the surface)