As you are probably aware, there are no exact equivalencies between IP & NEMA/UL Type ratings since they are based on different standards/tests. The only standard that I am aware of that provides a general comparison guide between the two is the 2003 version of NFPA 79 (Table F.5.5).
Sincerely, Nick Momcilovic Product Safety Quad/Tech, Inc. A Subsidiary of Quad/Graphics Sussex, Wisconsin 414-566-7915 phone 414-566-9576 fax [email protected] www.qtiworld.com From: Sotherden, Jim (IndSys, GEFanuc, NA) [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2003 9:46 AM To: 'emc-pstc' Subject: IP ratings vs Nema Ratings Group, I am trying to find a cross reference between Nema ratings for enclosures and IP ratings for enclosures. I have looked at three different cross references and come up with three different answers. Thanks, Jim Sotherden Agency Coordinator/Test Engineer GE Fanuc Automation NA Route 29N & 606, Charlottesville, VA 22911 PH: (434) 978-6224 Fax: (434) 978-5102 Dial Com *277-6224 Email: [email protected] Web: www.gefanuc.com This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. Visit our web site at: http://www.ewh.ieee.org/soc/emcs/pstc/ To cancel your subscription, send mail to: [email protected] with the single line: unsubscribe emc-pstc For help, send mail to the list administrators: Ron Pickard: [email protected] Dave Heald: [email protected] For policy questions, send mail to: Richard Nute: [email protected] Jim Bacher: [email protected] Archive is being moved, we will announce when it is back on-line. All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.ieeecommunities.org/emc-pstc This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. Visit our web site at: http://www.ewh.ieee.org/soc/emcs/pstc/ To cancel your subscription, send mail to: [email protected] with the single line: unsubscribe emc-pstc For help, send mail to the list administrators: Ron Pickard: [email protected] Dave Heald: [email protected] For policy questions, send mail to: Richard Nute: [email protected] Jim Bacher: [email protected] Archive is being moved, we will announce when it is back on-line. All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.ieeecommunities.org/emc-pstc
