IP02 vs IP5X
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP02 and IP5X are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 5) and liquid protection (level 2 vs 0). IP02 is rated for no protection and dripping water at 15° tilt, while IP5X provides dust-protected and no protection.
Engineered to deliver no protection against solid objects and protection against vertically falling drops of water when the enclosure is tilted up to 15° from its normal position.. Classified as IEC 60529 ingress protection code IP02, it pairs solid level 0 with liquid level 2.
IP5X is dust-protected (limited ingress, no harmful deposit) with water protection not specified. Used where dust limitation matters but the equipment is kept dry.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP02
0 — No Protection
IP5X
5 — Dust-Protected
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP02
2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP5X
0 — No Protection
Dust-tight
IP02
No
IP5X
Limited
Water-jet resistant
IP02
No
IP5X
No
Submersible
IP02
No
IP5X
No
Outdoor suitable
IP02
No
IP5X
No
The exact difference (IP02 vs IP5X)
Solid protection
IP02
Level 0 — No Protection
IP5X
Level 5 — Dust-Protected
IP02 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP5X provides "Dust-Protected" (level 5). IP5X is 5 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP02
Level 2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP5X
Level 0 — No Protection
IP02 provides "Dripping Water at 15° Tilt" (level 2), while IP5X provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP02 is 2 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP5X offers higher overall protection than IP02. Choose IP5X for harsher environments; IP02 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.