Interpower assembles Outdoor Outlets that conform to International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 60529 standards (Section 4.2), and National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) 250 standards (Table A-1: Conversion Of NEMA Enclosure Type Ratings To IEC 60529 Enclosure Classification Designations) that bear an Ingress Protection (IP) rating that is internationally recognized for “sealing” properties of electrical equipment from elements such as dust, water, and insertable objects such as tools. IP ratings have a two-digit code. The first digit of the code indicates the degree that persons are protected against contact with moving parts, and the degree that equipment is protected against solid foreign material intruding into an enclosure. This rating has a range from 0-6, with “0” being no special protection and “6” being dust-tight. Three (3) would mean the outlet is protected from tools and wires.

The second digit indicates the degree of protection of the outlet against the harmful entry of moisture such as humidity, rain, or water jets. The range of scale runs from 0-9, with “0” indicating no special protection and “9” indicating the outlet is protected against high-pressure spraying and steam-jet cleaning. Three (3) indicates protection against sprayed water, and “8” is protection from total submersion in water. >> Learn more

June 24, 2021 at 1:00pm

From sensors embedded in fabrics to textile computing, wearable technologies are fast becoming commonplace in our everyday lives. The emergence of this electronic design sector speaks for itself, as consumers continue to gain trust in having their bodies live in harmony with electronics. EP&T Magazine will host a panel of experts in the field of wearable electronics to discuss some of the current trends in this broad category. This includes everything from ‘hearables’ and smart rings, to futuristic proof of concept devices that are on the consumer doorstep. >> Register now