IP Ratings - Dust and Water Resistance

Learn about IP Certifications and see how Getac IP certified dust and water-resistant tablets and laptops can help you work in challenging environments.

 

What is an IP rating?

IP (Ingress Protection) ratings are used to describe different levels of protection against dust, water, and foreign body intrusion for electrical enclosures. IP qualifications are defined in the international standard EN 60529 and aim to denote exact levels of waterproof or dust-proof casings. Typically, IP ratings are composed of two letters, “IP,” followed by two numbers.

What do the IP rating numbers mean?

First digit

The first digit of an IP rating denotes the level of protection from solid ingression, from things as large as hands, to particles as small as dust. The first digit can range from 0 (no protection) to 6 (complete protection from dust ingression) with the levels in between varying by particle size (protection from 50mm, 12.5mm, 2.5mm, 1.0mm particles).


Second digit

The second digit of an IP rating denotes the level of protection from liquid ingression, including liquid droplets, rain, spray, submersion and spills. It goes from 0 (no protection) to 9 (protection against continuous submersion in water within certain limits and conditions).


IP Rating example digit

A certified IP67 tablet would be completely protected from dust and protected against temporary immersion in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. Getac offers solutions with highly rated intrusion and moisture protection, allowing professionals to work in challenging conditions when dust and moisture are present.


Digits marked 'X'

In IP ratings, X is sometimes used in place of a rating. ‘X’ is used to replace the variable if either the water resistance or dust resistance is unimportant or unknown. It does not signify that there is no protection for the rating it replaces (in which case it would be represented as 0). For example, a product rated IP20 is protected against solid objects greater than 12.5mm and is certified to have no liquid protection. A product rated IP2X is known and certified to be protected against solid objects greater than 12.5mm but the certified liquid resistance for that product is not available or known.


IP Rating Table

First DigitSymbolSolid Protection*Second DigitSymbolLiquid Protection*
0N/ANot Protected0N/ANot Protected
1Protected against solid objects greater than 50mm1Protected against vertically dripping water when the product is upright
2Protected against solid objects greater than 12.5mm2Protected against dripping water when tilted up to 15 degrees
3Protected against solid objects greater than 2.5mm3Protected against spraying water with the device tilted up to 60 degrees from its upright position
4Protected against solid objects greater than 1.0mm4Protected against splashing water from any direction
5Dust cannot ingress in an amount sufficient to affect the normal operation of the device5Protected against jetting water projected from a 6.3mm nozzle at 12.5 litres per minute
6Dust tight; dust cannot ingress6Protected against powerful jetting water (12.5 mm nozzle, 100 litres per minute)
7Protected against the effects of immersion in water up to 1m for 30 minutes

How are IP rated solutions tested

IP ratings are certified by independent testing companies. Waterproof tests are performed in a controlled environment with either a 12.5mm or 6.3mm nozzle. The water pressure is then altered and applied to certify various levels of water tightness.

Getac IP-Certified Rugged Computing Solutions

Getac offers a broad variety of rugged laptops and rugged tablets that are built with IP ratings from IP65 to IP67 to help professionals benefit from the advantages of a powerful computing solution in highly challenging environments. Filter and search through Getac’s IP rated offerings below to find the computing solution that best fits your needs.

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  • IP65

  • MIL-STD 461G

  • MIL-STD 810H

A140
Tablets | Fully Rugged | 14-Inch | Windows

The A140 delivers exceptional performance, reliable security. and a spacious 14-inch display with wide viewing angles.

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  • ANSI

  • IP66

  • MIL-STD 461G

  • MIL-STD 810H

B360
Laptops | Fully Rugged | 13.3-Inch | Windows

The B360 is PCMag Editor's Choice winner and Best Rugged Laptop awardee in 2023. It features a 13.3-inch FHD screen with 1,400 nits LumiBond display.

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  • ANSI

  • IP66

  • MIL-STD 461G

  • MIL-STD 810H

B360 Pro
Laptops | Fully Rugged | 13.3-Inch | Windows

The B360 Pro fully rugged laptop has a 13.3-inch FHD display and packed with additional configurable features for work in tough environments.

  • ANSI

  • IP66

  • MIL-STD 461G

  • MIL-STD 810H

F110
Tablets | Fully Rugged | 11.6-Inch | Windows

The F110 was named the Best Rugged Tablet in 2021 by ZDNet and in 2023 by TechRadar. It has a slim form factor and an 11.6-inch FHD screen.

  • ANSI

  • IP66

  • MIL-STD 461G

  • MIL-STD 810H

FirstNet Ready® Getac Computers
Tablets | Fully Rugged | 12.5-Inch | Windows

The K120, which is now FirstNet Ready®, provides adaptability for various in-the-field work and is engineered to work the way you work.

  • ANSI

  • IP66

  • MIL-STD 461G

  • MIL-STD 810H

K120
Tablets | Fully Rugged | 12.5-Inch | Windows

The K120 is a multi-functional tablet with 12.5-inch FHD screen. It is engineered to work through a variety of usage modes and accessories.

  • ANSI

  • IP65

  • MIL-STD 461G

  • MIL-STD 810H

T800
Tablets | Fully Rugged | 8-Inch | Windows

The T800 has an 8.1-inch screen, a thin, ergonomic design, reliable battery life, and no-compromise rugged features.

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  • ANSI

  • IP66

  • MIL-STD 461G

  • MIL-STD 810H

UX10
Tablets | Fully Rugged | 10-Inch | Windows

The UX10 was named 2023 Best Rugged Tablet by Techradar. It is a 10.1-inch portable device with incredible rugged performance.

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  • ANSI

  • IP65

  • MIL-STD 461G

  • MIL-STD 810H

V110
Laptops | Fully Rugged | 11.6-Inch | Windows

The V110 is a compact and lightweight laptop with an 11.6-inch display that can transform to fit different user scenarios.

  • IP65

  • MIL-STD 810H

X500 Server
Laptops | Fully Rugged | 15-Inch | Windows

The X500 fully rugged server is 16.1 x 11.4 x 4.6 inches in size, featuring a 15.6-inch full HD display and hardware RAID controller.

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  • IP66

  • MIL-STD 461G

  • MIL-STD 810H

X600
Laptops | Fully Rugged | 15-Inch | Windows

Delivering a spacious 15.6” screen and cutting-edge computing in a fully-rugged notebook chassis, the X600 enables power and productivity wherever you go.

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  • IP66

  • MIL-STD 461G

  • MIL-STD 810H

X600 Pro
Laptops | Fully Rugged | 15-Inch | Windows

Featuring state-of-the-art computing power and designed with expansion in mind, the X600 Pro delivers capability without compromise.