Environmental testing - Part 2-30: Tests - Test Db: Damp heat, cyclic (12 h + 12 h cycle)
Executive summary
Environmental testing of components, equipment or other articles for use, transportation and storage under conditions of high humidity combined with cyclic temperature changes.
Abstract
This part of EN 60068 determines the suitability of components, equipment or other articles for use, transportation and storage under conditions of high humidity - combined with cyclic temperature changes and, in general, producing condensation on the surface of the specimen. If the test is being used to verify the performance of a specimen whilst it is being transported or stored in packaging then the packaging will normally be fitted when the test conditions are being applied.
For small, low mass specimens, it may be difficult to produce condensation on the surface of the specimen using the procedure. Users should consider the use of an alternative procedure such as that given to EN 60068-2-38.
History and related standards
This European Standard supersedes BS EN 60068-2-30:1999 which is withdrawn.
This European Standard includes the following cross references:
IEC 60068-2-38, IEC 60068-3-6, IEC 60068-1:1988, IEC 60068-5-2.