paupar 0 Posted May 4, 2012 Can I use an IP55 camera for outdoor use? It would be exposed to both sunlight and rain. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeromephone 6 Posted May 6, 2012 No you need a IP 66 rating or higher I think 55 is indoor rated google the rating scale an it will tell you what all the numbers mean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soundy 1 Posted May 6, 2012 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_Code The first digit is "solid particle protection" - 5 means, "Ingress of dust is not entirely prevented, but it must not enter in sufficient quantity to interfere with the satisfactory operation of the equipment; complete protection against contact" Second digit is "liquid ingress protection" and 5 means, "Water projected by a nozzle (6.3mm) against enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects." IP55 should be fine outdoors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thewireguys 3 Posted May 6, 2012 Can you YES should you NO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soundy 1 Posted May 6, 2012 Liquid ingress rating on IP55 is no different than IP65, which ARE used outdoors regularly... so why is IP55 outdoors such a bad idea? Assuming, of course, it does properly meet the requirement that "Ingress of dust is not entirely prevented, but it must not enter in sufficient quantity to interfere with the satisfactory operation of the equipment; complete protection against contact"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
