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Ik rating for light fitting
2020-01-06

IK level: indicates protection against mechanical shock.

IEC / TR 62696: 2011 (E) covers testing and classification of luminaires according to IEC 62262.

The application of the IK rating to lighting equipment is considered a performance issue and has no direct relationship with the safety regulations of the IEC 60598 standard concerning the safety of lighting equipment.

Application according to the IK code specified in the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Technical Report-Version 1.0 2011-04.


IK Rating
Degree of protection
IK00


No protection


IK01


Protected against 0.14 joules impact.

Equivalent to impact of 0.25 kg mass dropped from 56 mm above impacted surface.


IK02


Protected against 0.2 joules impact.

Equivalent to impact of 0.25 kg mass dropped from 80 mm above impacted surface.


IK03


Protected against 0.35 joules impact.

Equivalent to impact of 0.25 kg mass dropped from 140 mm above impacted surface.


IK04


Protected against 0.5 joules impact.

Equivalent to impact of 0.25 kg mass dropped from 200 mm above impacted surface.


IK05


Protected against 0.7 joules impact.

Equivalent to impact of 0.25 kg mass dropped from 280 mm above impacted surface.


IK06


Protected against 1 joules impact.

Equivalent to impact of 0.25 kg mass dropped from 400 mm above impacted surface.


IK07


Protected against 2 joules impact.

Equivalent to impact of 0.5 kg mass dropped from 400 mm above impacted surface.


IK08


Protected against 5 joules impact.

Equivalent to impact of 1.7 kg mass dropped from 300 mm above impacted surface.


IK09


Protected against 10 joules impact.

Equivalent to impact of 5 kg mass dropped from 200 mm above impacted surface.


IK10


Protected against 20 joules impact.

Equivalent to impact of 5 kg mass dropped from 400 mm above impacted surface.



Ratings that demonstrate the degree of Impact Protection (IK) are critical for street, roadway and other lighting products. IP ratings are required per IEC/EN 60598-2-3 for all roadway and street applications. IK ratings are required in specific applications when high impact glass provides protection for the enclosed lamp.


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