IP Probe 41 and 43.

Test Probes 41 and 43 are typically used for testing electrical and electronic devices’ protection against access to hazardous parts, in accordance with the IEC 61032 standard. These probes are crucial for evaluating devices with certain protection levels to ensure safety.

IP Probe 41 Specifications:

• IEC 61032 Standard: Used for testing access to hazardous parts, especially hot or electrically charged components. The shape and dimensions of the probe are defined in IEC 61032, Figure 16.

Technical Specifications:

• Length: 80 mm
• Diameter: 30 mm
• Tip Length: 21.5 mm
• Handle: 50 mm diameter, 80 mm length
• Application: Provides protection against access to hot parts and other components that could pose a risk of contact.

IP Probe 43 Specifications:

• IEC 61032 Standard: Used for testing access protection in electrical devices, as defined in IEC 61032, Figure 17.

Technical Specifications:

• Length: 100 mm
• Tip Diameter: 30 mm
• Handle: 80 mm length, 50 mm diameter
• Application: Measures access risks to hazardous parts in electrical devices, commonly used in IP classification tests.

Relevant Standards:

• IEC 61032: Protection of persons and equipment (Clause 6.2) defines the probe types and conditions for access tests. Probes check the possibility of accessing hazardous parts through openings.
• EN 61032: The European adaptation of the IEC 61032 standard.
• EN 60529: Probes are used for access protection tests at various levels, such as IPXXB and IPXXC.
• UL 61032: The U.S. standard for access protection, in compliance with IEC 61032.
• TSE: In Turkey, probes are used in accordance with TS EN 61032, aligning with European standards.

Test probes 41 and 43 are defined in IEC 60529 for verifying IP code access protection.

Standard reference

Access probes are specified in IEC 61032 (and referenced by IEC 60529 for the first characteristic numeral). Probe 41 and Probe 43 are rigid test wires/pins used to verify protection against access to hazardous parts for the higher IP2X–IP4X access classes (e.g. 1.0 mm wire). The probe dimensions and applied force follow the standard.