IEC 60068-2-18:2000 Withdrawn

Environmental testing - Part 2-18: Tests - Test R and guidance: Water

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Abstract

IEC 60068-2-18:2000 Provides methods of test applicable to products which, during transportation, storage or in service, may be subjected to falling drops, impacting water or immersion. The primary purpose of water tests is to verify the ability of enclosures, covers and seals to maintain components and equipment in good working order after and, when necessary, under a standardized dropfield or immersion in water. These tests are not corrosion tests and should not be considered and used as such. The effects of a large temperature difference between the water and the specimen, such as increased water ingress resulting from pressure changes, as well as thermal shock, are not simulated. Established water tests in other standards are not intended to simulate natural rainfall and their quoted intensities are too high to be adopted for that purpose. Therefore, in addition to the high-intensity severities, Test R includes an artificial rain test based upon natural conditions but not taking into account high wind speeds generally associated with natural rain. Guidance is given on the applicability of the tests and the severities to be selected. It has the status of a horizontal standard in accordance with IEC Guide 104.

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Publication typeInternational Standard
Publication date2000-10-18
Withdrawal date2017-03-10
Edition2.0
Available language(s)English/French, Spanish
TC/SCTC 104 - Environmental conditions, classification and methods of testrss
ICS19.040 - Environmental testing
Stability date  2017
Pages75
File size751 KB

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