BS EN 60068-2-2:2007

What is BS EN 60068-2-2 - Environmental dry heat testing about? 

BS EN 60068-2-2 is a standard that covers environmental dry heat testing, ensuring the quality assurance and consistency of the product with respect to changing temperature variations. 

BS EN 60068-2-2 deals with dry heat tests applicable both to heat-dissipating and non heat-dissipating specimens. For non heat-dissipating specimens, Tests Bb and Bd do not deviate essentially from earlier issues. 

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

The dry heat tests in BS EN 60068-2-2 are subdivided as follows: 

Dry heat test for non heat-dissipating specimens 

• With gradual change of temperature, Bb 

Dry heat tests for heat-dissipating specimens 

• With gradual change of temperature, Bd 
• With gradual change of temperature, specimen powered throughout, Be 

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

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

Who is BS EN 60068-2-2 - Environmental dry heat testing for? 

BS EN 60068-2-2 on environmental dry heat testing applies to: 

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

Why should you use BS EN 60068-2-2 - Environmental dry heat 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. Dry heat testing is usually used to ensure quality assurance for electronic components operating at high temperatures. 

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

BS EN 60068-2-2 provides users guidance on the application of tests for non heat-dissipating specimens versus heat-dissipating specimens, test descriptions, test procedure, and information for relevant specifications, enabling users to assess the product and its condition at high temperatures. 

With obedience and compliance to BS EN 60068-2-2, users can assess the product with respect to changing temperature conditions, ensuring the product’s dependability, durability and prevention of material deterioration. 

What’s changed since the last update? 

BS EN 60068-2-2:2007 supersedes BS EN 60068-2.2:1993, which is now withdrawn.