EN 60068-2-61:1993
(Main)Environmental testing - Part 2: Test methods - Test Z/ABDM: Climatic sequence
Environmental testing - Part 2: Test methods - Test Z/ABDM: Climatic sequence
Specifies a 'climatic sequence' for products, primarily components, that is based on clause 7 of IEC 68-1. Includes guidance for specification writers and those performing the test.
Umweltprüfungen - Teil 2: Prüfverfahren - Prüfung Z/ABDM: Reihenfolge von klimatischen Prüfungen
Essais d'environnement - Partie 2: Méthodes d'essai - Essai Z/ABDM: Séquence climatique
Décrit en détail un essai composite spécifiant une "séquence climatique" pour des spécimens, en premier lieu des composants, basé sur l'article 7 de la CEI 68-1; il comprend un guide dans des annexes informatives à l'usage des rédacteurs de spécifications et des personnes réalisant les essais.
Environmental testing - Part 2: Test methods - Test Z/ABDM: Climatic sequence
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 19-Oct-1993
- Withdrawal Date
- 31-Aug-1994
- Technical Committee
- CLC/SR 104 - Environmental conditions, classification and methods of test
- Drafting Committee
- IEC/TC 104 - IEC_TC_104
- Parallel Committee
- IEC/TC 104 - IEC_TC_104
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
- Start Date
- 20-Oct-1993
- Completion Date
- 21-Jan-2026
Overview
EN 60068-2-61:1993 - Test Z/ABDM: Climatic sequence - is a CLC-adopted environmental testing standard that specifies a climatic sequence for electrical and electronic products, primarily components. The standard is based on clause 7 of IEC 68-1 and provides both the sequence of climatic stresses to be applied and practical guidance for specification writers and test laboratories that perform the test.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope and purpose: Defines the intent and limits of the climatic sequence test for components and similar products.
- Test designation: Identifies the test as Z/ABDM (Climatic sequence) within the EN/IEC 60068 series of environmental tests.
- Sequence methodology: Specifies the order and interaction of climatic stresses to simulate realistic environmental exposure. While the standard text provides the formal sequence, it centers on combining controlled climatic conditions to assess product robustness.
- Guidance for specification writers: Advises how to reference and tailor the climatic sequence in product specifications, including pass/fail criteria and applicability to component types.
- Guidance for test performers: Describes practical test execution considerations, documentation, and evaluation procedures to ensure repeatable and comparable test results.
- Reference to IEC 68-1 clause 7: Uses the framework and terminology from IEC 68-1 for consistency across environmental testing standards.
Applications
EN 60068-2-61 is useful for organizations that need to validate environmental durability and reliability of components and assemblies:
- Design and reliability engineers assessing product behavior under combined climatic stresses.
- Quality and compliance teams specifying environmental qualifications for supplier contracts and procurement.
- Test laboratories implementing standard climatic sequence procedures and producing reports for certification.
- Manufacturers of electronic components requiring standardised climatic sequence testing as part of product validation and lifecycle testing.
- R&D groups using the sequence to reproduce field-like climate conditions in accelerated testing.
Related standards
- IEC 68-1 (clause 7) - foundational guidance referenced by EN 60068-2-61.
- Other parts of the EN/IEC 60068 series - for individual climatic, mechanical, and environmental test methods that may complement the climatic sequence.
This standard is essential when you need a harmonized, repeatable approach to simulate realistic climatic exposure for components - ensuring reliable product performance and consistent environmental qualification across suppliers and test laboratories.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 60068-2-61:1993 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Environmental testing - Part 2: Test methods - Test Z/ABDM: Climatic sequence". This standard covers: Specifies a 'climatic sequence' for products, primarily components, that is based on clause 7 of IEC 68-1. Includes guidance for specification writers and those performing the test.
Specifies a 'climatic sequence' for products, primarily components, that is based on clause 7 of IEC 68-1. Includes guidance for specification writers and those performing the test.
EN 60068-2-61:1993 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 19.040 - Environmental testing. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Environmental testing - Part 2: Test methods - Test Z/ABDM: Climatic sequenceUmweltprüfungen -- Teil 2: Prüfverfahren - Prüfung Z/ABDM: Reihenfolge von klimatischen PrüfungenEssais d'environnement -- Partie 2: Méthodes d'essai - Essai Z/ABDM: Séquence climatiqueEnvironmental testing -- Part 2: Test methods - Test Z/ABDM: Climatic sequence19.040Preskušanje v zvezi z okoljemEnvironmental testingICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 60068-2-61:1993SIST EN 60068-2-61:2001en01-september-2001SIST EN 60068-2
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