BS EN 60068-2-30:2005

What is BS EN 60068-2-30 - Environmental testing for high humidity about?

BS EN 60068-2-30 is a standard that covers Environmental testing for high humidity, ensuring operational stability, performance and quality in components and equipment.

BS EN 60068-2-30 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 BS EN 60068-2-30 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.

Who is BS EN 60068-2-30 - Environmental testing for high humidity for?

BS EN 60068-2-30 on Environmental testing for high humidity applies to:

• Environmental testing agencies
• Simulation testing services
• Testing agents and inspectors
• Quality assurance services

Why should you use BS EN 60068-2-30 - Environmental testing for high humidity?

Environmental testing is a measure of the performance of equipment under different environmental conditions. This test comprises one or more temperature cycles in which the relative humidity is maintained at a high level to determine the operability of equipment in high humidity conditions. The upper temperature of the cycle and the number of cycles determine the test severity.

BS EN 60068-2-30 provides users guidance on cyclic damp heat testing for determining the suitability of components and equipment in high humidity conditions. BS EN 60068-2-30 also provides users guidance on construction requirements, temperature tolerances, stabilizing period and more, enabling users to accurately measure the impact of humidity on equipment.

BS EN 60068-2-30 provides users guidance on the testing chamber, severities, initial measurements, conditioning, intermediate measurements, recovery, final measurements, and information for relevant specifications, ensuring the accuracy and precision in determining the impact of high humidity on the integrity and operability of the product.

With obedience and compliance to BS EN 60068-2-30, users can implement an environmental test for determining the impact of high humidity on components and equipment, ensuring safety, stability and durability.

What’s changed since the last update?

BS EN 60068-2-30:2005 supersedes BS EN 60068-2-30:1999, which is now withdrawn.

Changes in BS EN 60068-2-30:2005 include:

• Editorial changes
• Addition of normative references
• Addition of guidance for temperature tolerances
• Period for recovery has been extended