Difference between revisions of "Water Rating"
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| − | Manufacturers test their devices for water resistance by subjecting them to various water pressure levels (usually translated to depths) under extremely controlled circumstances. | + | Manufacturers test their devices for water resistance by subjecting them to various water pressure levels (usually translated to depths) under extremely controlled circumstances in accordance to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_Code IP Code], International Protection Marking, IEC standard 60529. |
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|Any immersion of more than 1 meter, regardless of duration of immersion, or any immersion of more than 30 minutes, regardless of depth of immersion | |Any immersion of more than 1 meter, regardless of duration of immersion, or any immersion of more than 30 minutes, regardless of depth of immersion | ||
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| − | | | + | |IPX6 |
| − | | | + | |Protected against powerful jets of water. Water projected at all angles through a 12.5 mm nozzle at a flow rate of 100 liters/min at a pressure of 100 kN/m2 for 3 minutes from a distance of 3 meters |
| − | | | + | |Outdoor use in rough sea conditions |
| − | | | + | |Any sustained immersion |
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| + | |1 ATM | ||
| + | |Withstands pressures equivalent to a depth of 10 meters | ||
| + | |Improved resistance to rain, snow and splashes | ||
| + | |Showering, swimming and water-related activities | ||
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| + | |3 ATM | ||
| + | |Withstands pressures equivalent to a depth of 30 meters | ||
| + | |Showering, rain, snow, splashes and accidental immersion | ||
| + | |Swimming and water-related activities | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |5 ATM | ||
| + | |Withstands pressures equivalent to a depth of 50 meters | ||
| + | |Surface swimming, shallow snorkeling and similar activities | ||
| + | |High speed watersport surface impact may exceed this rating (ex. wipeout during motorized water sports) | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |10 ATM | ||
| + | |Withstands pressures equivalent to a depth of 100 meters | ||
| + | |Bathing, swimming and snorkeling | ||
| + | |Deep water scuba diving and high speed water sports | ||
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| + | Note: Even if a device is above a depth it's rated for, it might still suffer water ingression if it is subjected to an activity that creates pressure on it that exceeds that depth rating. | ||
Latest revision as of 23:32, 26 May 2015
Manufacturers test their devices for water resistance by subjecting them to various water pressure levels (usually translated to depths) under extremely controlled circumstances in accordance to the IP Code, International Protection Marking, IEC standard 60529.
| Water Rating | Definition | Suitable Activities | Unsuitable Activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPX7 | Withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes | Indoor/outdoor use in the presence of rain, snow or brief splashes of water | Any immersion of more than 1 meter, regardless of duration of immersion, or any immersion of more than 30 minutes, regardless of depth of immersion |
| IPX6 | Protected against powerful jets of water. Water projected at all angles through a 12.5 mm nozzle at a flow rate of 100 liters/min at a pressure of 100 kN/m2 for 3 minutes from a distance of 3 meters | Outdoor use in rough sea conditions | Any sustained immersion |
| 1 ATM | Withstands pressures equivalent to a depth of 10 meters | Improved resistance to rain, snow and splashes | Showering, swimming and water-related activities |
| 3 ATM | Withstands pressures equivalent to a depth of 30 meters | Showering, rain, snow, splashes and accidental immersion | Swimming and water-related activities |
| 5 ATM | Withstands pressures equivalent to a depth of 50 meters | Surface swimming, shallow snorkeling and similar activities | High speed watersport surface impact may exceed this rating (ex. wipeout during motorized water sports) |
| 10 ATM | Withstands pressures equivalent to a depth of 100 meters | Bathing, swimming and snorkeling | Deep water scuba diving and high speed water sports |
Note: Even if a device is above a depth it's rated for, it might still suffer water ingression if it is subjected to an activity that creates pressure on it that exceeds that depth rating.