ButterflyMX IP65 Rating

ButterflyMX video intercoms are usually installed at a property’s front door or gate. This means our intercoms are often outside. So you might be wondering: How does the intercom withstand the weather, like rain, snow, or dust? The answer is the ButterflyMX IP65 rating.

All ButterflyMX outdoor intercoms are IP65 rated, meaning they are designed to withstand rain, cold, heat, snow, dust, and cleaning agents and can be installed in areas where temperatures range from -40ºF to +140 ºF (-40ºC to +60 ºC ).

 

We break down:

 

What the ButterflyMX IP65 rating means

IP rating system (defined by the IEC) ranks a device’s level of Ingress Protection. An Ingress Protection rating refers to how protected a device is against elements, particularly dust and water.

 

IP65 has two descriptive components:

  • The ‘6’ component
  • The ‘5’ component

 

The ‘6’ rating refers to dust protection and means that the intercom is fully protected against dust.

The ‘5’ rating refers to water protection and means that the intercom is protected against low-pressure water from any angle (for example, rain), but it is not protected against high-pressure water (think power washers) or full submersion into a pool.

 

Why the ButterflyMX IP65 rating matters

The ButterflyMX IP65 rating ensures that your intercom has a long lifespan regardless of weather conditions. However, you should still take care not to install the intercom where it may be exposed to any unnaturally strong water jets. Also, avoid mounting it close to or underneath drainage pipes.

When you select an intercom for your building, it’s important to choose one with an IP65 rating. This way, you won’t have to constantly replace your intercom, which is both costly and time-consuming.

 

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Frank Frehill

Director of Partner Operations
Frank joined ButterflyMX in 2019, bringing an operations mindset to the team. Over the years, he has held various roles as the company scaled, including Installation Project Manager, Project Management Team Lead, and Director of Technical Solutions.

In his current role as Director of Partner Operations, he focuses on managing and growing relationships with National Physical Security Integrators across North America, including building the infrastructure to support a growing network of partners. Before ButterflyMX, Frank spent years working at a startup specializing in mobile location data for commercial real estate, where he gained deep industry expertise in technology-driven solutions for property management.

Frank lives in Stamford, Connecticut, with his wife, Maddie, and their dog, Beanie. A golf enthusiast who loves traveling to try new courses, when he's not on the tee box, he's cheering on his favorite New England sports teams.

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