BS EN 60068-2-1:2007

What is BS EN 60068-2-1 - Cold environmental testing about? 

BS EN 60068-2-1 is a standard that serves technical specifications for cold environmental testing, ensuring the integrity and consistency of the product with respect to changing temperature variations. 

BS EN 60068-2-1 deals with cold tests applicable to both non heat-dissipating and heat-dissipating specimens. For non heat-dissipating specimens, Tests Ab and Ad do not deviate essentially from earlier issues. Test Ae has been added primarily for testing equipment that requires being operational throughout the test, including the conditioning periods. 

The object of the BS EN 60068-2-1 cold test is limited to the determination of the ability of components, equipment or other articles to be used, transported or stored at low temperature. 

Cold tests in BS EN 60068-2-1 are subdivided as follows: 

Cold tests for non heat-dissipating specimens 

• With gradual change of temperature (Ab) 

Cold test for heat-dissipating specimens 

• With gradual change of temperature, (Ad) 
• With gradual change of temperature, specimen powered throughout, Ae 

The procedures given in BS EN 60068-2-1 are normally intended for specimens that achieve temperature stability during the performance of the test procedure. 

Note: Cold tests covered by BS EN 60068-2-1 do not enable the ability of specimens to withstand or operate during the temperature variations to be assessed. 

Who is BS EN 60068-2-1 - Cold environmental testing for? 

BS EN 60068-2-1 on cold environmental testing applies to: 

• Quality assurance services 
• Safety assurance services 
• Environment testing laboratories 
• Simulation testing services 

Why should you use BS EN 60068-2-1 - Cold environmental testing? 

Environmental testing is the process of determining product performance in specific environments, such as excessively hot or cold temperatures. Potential flaws can be found during testing, and product changes can be implemented at an early stage. 

BS EN 60068-2-1 provides users guidance on three cold tests depending on the specimen type and the temperature change. BS EN 60068-2-1 also provides users with a step-by-step procedure for the method correctly, enabling users to do the method correctly. 

BS EN 60068-2-1 provides users guidance on the application of tests for non heat-dissipating specimens versus for heat-dissipating specimens, test description, test procedure, and test report, enabling users to assess the product and its condition at low temperatures. 

With obedience and compliance to BS EN 60068-2-1, users can assess the integrity of the product with respect to changing temperature conditions, ensuring the product’s quality, durability and reliability. 

What’s changed since the last update? 

BS EN 60068-2-1:2007 supersedes BS EN 60068-2.1:1993, which is now withdrawn.