IEC 60529 Test Finger Probe Kit IP1X IP2X IP3X IP4X IEC 60529

IEC 60335 IP1X IP2X IP3X IP4X Test Probe ABCD

Products Description:

IP1X-IP4X Test Fingers / Test Probes, designed in strict compliance with the standards of IEC 60529, GB/T 4208 and IEC 61032, are important instruments for the testing of IP solid particle protection rating (the first characteristic digit). They simulate the intrusion of human hands, fingers and tools respectively to verify the protection capability of product enclosures against solid foreign objects and accidental contact by the human body.

1.IP1X Test Probe A

To verify the product's capability to prevent the intrusion of solid foreign objects with a diameter of ≥50mm and protect human back of the hand from touching hazardous parts.

2.IP2X Test Finger B

To verify the product's capability to prevent the intrusion of solid foreign objects with a diameter of ≥12.5mm and protect human fingers from touching hazardous parts.

3.IP3X Test Probe C

To verify the product's capability to prevent the intrusion of solid foreign objects with a diameter of ≥2.5mm and protect human body from hazardous parts being contacted by tools.

4.IP4X Test Probe D

To verify the product's capability to prevent the intrusion of solid foreign objects with a diameter of ≥1.0mm and protect human body from hazardous parts being contacted by thin metal wires.

Details:

Item	Parameter	Figure
IP1X test probe 50.0 diameter sphere	Sphere diameter: 50 mm Guard diameter: 45 mm & guard thickness: 4 mm Handle length: 100 mm & handle diameter: 10 mm Required test force: 50 N ± 10 %
IP2X access probe Jointed test finger	Finger length: 80 mm and utmost diameter: 12 mm The finger consists of 2 joints able to be bent over an angle of up to 90° Stop face: 50 mm in diameter x 20 mm Required test force: 10 N ± 10 %
IP2X object probe 12.5 mm diameter sphere	Sphere diameter: 12.5 mm Guard diameter: 10 mm & guard thickness: 4 mm Handle length: 100 mm & handle diameter: 4 mm Required test force: 30 N ± 10 %
IP3X test probe Test rod	Rigid test rod length: 100 mm & rod diameter: 2.5 mm Stop face: 35 mm diameter sphere Handle length: 100 mm & handle diameter: 10 mm Required test force: 3 N ± 10 %
IP4X test probe	Rigid test wire length: 100 mm & wire diameter: 1.0 mm Stop face: 35 mm diameter sphere Handle length: 100 mm & handle diameter: 10 mm Required test force: 1 N ± 10 %

FAQ:

Q:What's The Difference Between IP1X IP2X IP3X IP4X IP Code Test Equipment?

A:Key Differences Between IP1X, IP2X, IP3X, and IP4X Tests

The core differences between IP1X IP2X IP3X and IP4X lie in test probe dimensions, applied force, protected particle size, and application scenarios, with each level progressively improving isolation against small solids and internal hazardous components.

Quick Reference Table

Item	Protection Against	Test Probe / Size	Applied Force	Pass Criterion	Typical Applications
IP1X	Solid objects ≥50mm (back of hand / large tools)	50mm steel ball	~50N	Probe shall not fully enter the enclosure	Large fixed equipment, cabinets
IP2X	Solid objects ≥12.5mm (fingers)	12.5mm test finger	~10N	Probe shall not enter the enclosure	Desktop appliances, small household electronics
IP3X	Solid objects ≥2.5mm (tools / thick wires)	2.5mm test probe	~3N	Probe shall not contact hazardous internal components	Light outdoor equipment, security devices
IP4X	Solid objects ≥1.0mm (thin wires / dust)	1mm test finger probe	~1N	Probe shall not contact hazardous internal components	Small outdoor electrical devices, power tools

Detailed Key Differences 1. IP1X -Test: A 50mm IP1X test steel ball probe is pressed into enclosure openings with a force of approximately 50N. -Purpose: Prevents the back of a hand or large tools from touching hazardous internal components and blocks large foreign objects from entering. 2. IP2X -Test: The IP2X 12.5mm spherical finger probe is applied to all openings with a force of approximately 10–30N. -Purpose: Prevents fingers from touching hazardous components; a common basic protection for household appliances. 3. IP3X -Test: The ip3x 2.5mm diameter IP test rod is inserted with a force of approximately 3N; it must not contact hazardous internal components. -Purpose: Prevents medium-sized foreign objects like screwdrivers or wires from touching hazardous components, enhancing protection for industrial scenarios. 4.IP4X -Test: A 1mm diameter IP test finger probe is inserted with a force of approximately 1N; it must not contact hazardous internal components. -Purpose: Prevents tiny foreign objects like thin wires or dust from touching hazardous components; a common protection for outdoor equipment.

Additional Notes Suffix Letters: Standard suffixes (A/B/C/D) further define test probes (e.g., B for fingers, C for tools, D for cables), directly corresponding to the levels above. Relationship to Dust Protection: IP1X–IP4X focus on preventing solid foreign objects from touching/entering equipment, while IP5X/IP6X are dedicated dust protection levels—these are distinct and should not be confused.