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(idea) by mattbw (3.7 wk) (print)   ?   (I like it!) 1 C! Sun May 27 2001 at 11:03:58

The terms "water resistant"/"waterproof" are not concrete, so the environmental waterproofing rating of enclosed electronic equipment is codified formally by tests specified by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard 529:
  • IPX0 - Ordinary use; no water resistance tested
  • IPX1 - Protected against vertically falling water drops
  • IPX2 - Protected against vertically falling water drops when enclosure tilted up to 15 degrees
  • IPX3 - Protected against spraying water
  • IPX4 - Protected against splashing water
  • IPX5 - Protected against water jets
  • IPX6 - Protected against powerful water jets
  • IPX7 - Protected against temporary immersion in water
  • IPX8 - Suitable for continuous immersion
For all weather outdoor equipment, e.g. GPS or Surveying equipment, an IPX rating of 4 or better is essential.

(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Wed Dec 22 1999 at 4:21:32

Wa"ter*proof` (?), a.

Proof against penetration or permeation by water; impervious to water; as, a waterproof garment; a waterproof roof.

 

© Webster 1913.


Wa"ter*proof`, n.

1.

A substance or preparation for rendering cloth, leather, etc., impervious to water.

2.

Cloth made waterproof, or any article made of such cloth, or of other waterproof material, as rubber; esp., an outer garment made of such material.

 

© Webster 1913.


Wa"ter*proof` (?), v. t.

To render impervious to water, as cloth, leather, etc.

 

© Webster 1913.


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