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The IEC 62262:2002 standard deals with the classification of the levels of protection that enclosures provide against external mechanical impacts. This standard is applicable when the rated voltage of the equipment being protected is up to 72.5 kV. It is important to note that this standard is specifically meant for enclosures of equipment where other specific standards have already established the degrees of protection against mechanical impacts.

The standard uses the IK code to express the degrees of protection. The IK code is a numerical rating system from IK00 to IK10, where IK00 indicates no protection against mechanical impacts and IK10 indicates the highest level of protection against mechanical impacts. The IK code serves as a guide for manufacturers, designers, and users of electrical equipment to determine the appropriate level of protection needed for the specific equipment based on its application and environment.