Mechanical structures for electronic equipment - Tests for IEC 60917 and IEC 60297 - Part 1: Environmental requirements and tests, safety aspects for cabinets, racks, subracks and chassis

This part of IEC 61587 specifies environmental requirements, test set-up, as well as safety aspects for empty enclosures, i.e. cabinets, racks, subracks and chassis under indoor conditions. The purpose of this standard is to establish defined levels of physical performance in order to meet certain requirements of storage, transport and final location conditions. It applies in whole or part only to the mechanical structures of cabinets, racks, subracks and chassis, but it does not apply to electronic equipment. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: 1) Rephrasing “performance level” by “classification”. 2) Reference to fire hazard testing according to IEC 60695-11-10 in 8.2.1. 3) Intended applications replaced by application examples. 4) Static load test, distributed dummy load locations for ETSI and 19” removed. 5) Table “Static load distribution within the cabinet” IEC 60297-2 changed to IEC 60297-3- 100. 6) IEC 60917 subrack 625 mm wide has been removed, as it is not a common width. 7) Parts of the document relevant to outdoors have been removed (reference to 61969 series).

Mechanische Bauweisen für elektronische Einrichtungen - Prüfungen für IEC 60917 und IEC 60297 - Teil 1: Umweltrelevante Anforderungen und Prüfungen, Sicherheitsaspekte für Schränke, Gestelle, Baugruppenträger und Einschübe

Structures mécaniques pour équipement électronique - Essais pour la CEI 60917 et la CEI 60297 - Partie 1: Essais climatiques, mécaniques et aspects de la sécurité des baies, bâtis, bacs à cartes et châssis

La CEI 61587-1:2011 spécifie les exigences environnementales, le montage d'essai, ainsi que les aspects de la sécurité des enveloppes vides, c'est-à-dire des baies, bâtis, bacs à cartes et châssis, dans des conditions d'intérieur. L'objet de la présente norme est d'établir des niveaux définis de performance physique, afin de satisfaire à certaines exigences de stockage, de transport et de conditions d'emplacement final. Elle ne s'applique totalement ou partiellement qu'aux structures mécaniques des baies, bâtis, bacs à cartes et châssis, mais elle ne s'applique pas aux équipements électroniques. Cette troisième édition annule et remplace la deuxième édition parue en 2007. Elle constitue une révision technique. Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente:  - Reformulation de 'niveau de performance' en 'classification;  - Référence aux essais relatifs aux risques du feu, conformément à la CEI 60695-11-10, en 8.2.1;  - Applications prévues remplacées par exemples d'applications;  - Essai de charge statique, emplacements des charges de simulation réparties pour ETS1 et 19' supprimés;  - Dans le Tableau 'Répartition des charges statiques à l'intérieur d'une baie', CEI 60297-2 modifiée en CEI 60297-3-100;  - Suppression de la largeur de bacs à cartes de 625 mm selon la CEI 60917, qui n'est pas une largeur commune;  - Suppression des parties du document applicables à l'extérieur (référence à la série CEI 61969).

Mehanske strukture za elektronsko opremo - Preskušanje za IEC 60917 in IEC 60297 - 1. del: Okoljevarstvene zahteve in preskusi, varnostni vidiki za ohišja, stojala, okvire in šasije

Ta del standarda IEC 61587 določa okoljevarstvene zahteve, vzpostavitev preskusov ter varnostne vidike za prazne okrove, tj. ohišja, stojala, okvire in šasije v notranjih pogojih. Namen tega standarda je vzpostaviti opredeljene ravni fizičnega delovanja za izpolnjevanje določenih zahtev v zvezi s pogoji shranjevanja, transporta in končne lokacije. V celoti ali v delih velja le za mehanske strukture ohišij, stojal, okvirov in šasij, vendar ne velja za elektronsko opremo. Ta izdaja vključuje naslednje znatne tehnične spremembe glede na prejšnjo izdajo: 1) Zamenjava pojma »raven delovanja« s pojmom »razvrstitev«. 2) Sklicevanje na požarno ogroženost v skladu s standardom IEC 60695-11-10 v točki 8.2.1. 3) Nameravani načini uporabe so zamenjani s primeri uporabe. 4) Preskus statične obremenitve, lokacije razporejene navidezne obtežbe za ETSI in 19” so odstranjeni. 5) Tabela »Razporeditev statične obremenitve v ohišju« IEC 60297-2 je spremenjena v IEC 60297-3-100. 6) Okvir širine 625 mm iz standarda IEC 60917 je odstranjen, ker ni običajne širine. 7) Deli dokumenta, relevantni za uporabo na prostem, so odstranjeni (sklicevanje na skupino 61969).

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 61587-1:2012
01-maj-2012
Mehanske strukture za elektronsko opremo - Preskušanje za IEC 60917 in IEC
60297 - 1. del: Okoljevarstvene zahteve in preskusi, varnostni vidiki za ohišja,
stojala, okvire in šasije
Mechanical structures for electronic equipment - Tests for IEC 60917 and IEC 60297 -
Part 1: Environmental requirements and tests, safety aspects for cabinets, racks,
subracks and chassis
Mechanische Bauweisen für elektronische Einrichtungen - Prüfungen für IEC 60917 und
IEC 60297 - Teil 1: Umweltrelevante Anforderungen und Prüfungen, Sicherheitsaspekte
für Schränke, Gestelle, Baugruppenträger und Einschübe
Structures mécaniques pour équipement électronique - Essais pour la CEI 60917 et la
CEI 60297 - Partie 1: Essais climatiques, mécaniques et aspects de la sécurité des
baies, bâtis, bacs à cartes et châssis
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61587-1:2012
ICS:
31.240 Mehanske konstrukcije za Mechanical structures for
elektronsko opremo electronic equipment
SIST EN 61587-1:2012 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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SIST EN 61587-1:2012

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SIST EN 61587-1:2012

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 61587-1

NORME EUROPÉENNE
March 2012
EUROPÄISCHE NORM

ICS 31.240 Supersedes EN 61587-1:2007


English version


Mechanical structures for electronic equipment -
Tests for IEC 60917 and IEC 60297 series -
Part 1: Environmental requirements, test set-up and safety aspects for
cabinets, racks, subracks and chassis under indoor conditions
(IEC 61587-1:2011)


Structures mécaniques pour équipement Mechanische Bauweisen für elektronische
électronique - Einrichtungen - Prüfungen für IEC 60917
Essais pour les séries CEI 60917 et CEI und IEC 60297 -
60297 - Teil 1: Umgebungsanforderungen,
Partie 1: Exigences environnementales, Prüfaufbau und Sicherheitsaspekte für
montage d’essai et aspects de la sécurité Schränke, Gestelle, Baugruppenträger
des baies, bâtis, bacs à cartes et châssis und Einschübe bei Bedingungen in
dans des conditions d’intérieur Innenräumen
(CEI 61587-1:2011) (IEC 61587-1:2011)



This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2011-12-13. CENELEC members are bound to comply
with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard
the status of a national standard without any alteration.

Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
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SIST EN 61587-1:2012
EN 61587-1:2012 - 2 -
Foreword
The text of document 48D/481/FDIS, future edition 3 of IEC 61587-1, prepared by SC 48D, "Mechanical
structures for electronic equipment", of IEC TC 48, "Electromechanical components and mechanical
structures for electronic equipment" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by
CENELEC as EN 61587-1:2012.

The following dates are fixed:
(dop) 2012-09-13
• latest date by which the document has
to be implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national (dow) 2014-12-13

standards conflicting with the
document have to be withdrawn

This document supersedes EN 61587-1:2007.
EN 61587-1:2012 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to EN 61587-1:2007:
1) Rephrasing “performance level” by “classification”.
2) Reference to fire hazard testing according to EN 60695-11-10 in 8.2.1.
3) Intended applications replaced by application examples.
4) Static load test, distributed dummy load locations for ETSI and 19” removed.
5) Table “Static load distribution within the cabinet” EN 60297-2 changed to EN 60297-3-100.
6) EN 60917 subrack 625 mm wide has been removed, as it is not a common width.
7) Parts of the document relevant to outdoors have been removed (reference to EN 61969 series).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.

Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61587-1:2011 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.

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Annex ZA
(normative)

Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications

The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

NOTE  When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.

Publication Year Title EN/HD Year

IEC 60068-1 - Environmental testing - EN 60068-1 -
Part 1: General and guidance


IEC 60068-2-1 - Environmental testing - EN 60068-2-1 -
Part 2-1: Tests - Test A: Cold


IEC 60068-2-2 - Environmental testing - EN 60068-2-2 -
Part 2-2: Tests - Test B: Dry heat


IEC 60068-2-6 - Environmental testing - EN 60068-2-6 -
Part 2-6: Tests - Test Fc: Vibration
(sinusoidal)


IEC 60068-2-11 - Environmental testing - EN 60068-2-11 -
Part 2: Tests - Test Ka: Salt mist


IEC 60068-2-27 - Environmental testing - EN 60068-2-27 -
Part 2-27: Tests - Test Ea and guidance:
Shock


IEC 60068-2-30 - Environmental testing - EN 60068-2-30 -
Part 2-30: Tests - Test Db: Damp heat, cyclic
(12 h + 12 h cycle)


IEC 60068-2-42 - Environmental testing - EN 60068-2-42 -
Part 2-42: Tests - Test Kc: Sulphur dioxide
test for contacts and connections


IEC 60068-2-43 - Environmental testing - EN 60068-2-43 -
Part 2-43: Tests - Test Kd: Hydrogen sulphide
test for contacts and connections


IEC 60068-2-49 - Environmental testing - - -
Part 2: Tests - Guidance to Test Kc: Sulphur
dioxide test for contacts and connections


IEC 60068-2-52 - Environmental testing - EN 60068-2-52 -
Part 2: Tests - Test Kb: Salt mist, cyclic
(sodium chloride solution)


IEC 60068-2-75 - Environmental testing - EN 60068-2-75 -
Part 2-75: Tests - Test Eh: Hammer tests



IEC 60297 Series Dimensions of mechanical structures of the EN 60297 Series
482,6 mm (19 in) series


IEC 60512-1-1 - Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests EN 60512-1-1 -
and measurements -
Part 1-1: General examination - Test 1a:
Visual examination


IEC 60529 - Degrees of protection provided by enclosures - -
(IP Code)

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SIST EN 61587-1:2012
EN 61587-1:2012 - 4 -
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60654-4 - Operating conditions for industrial-process EN 60654-4 -
measurement and control equipment -
Part 4: Corrosive and erosive influences


IEC 60695-11-10 - Fire hazard testing - EN 60695-11-10 -
Part 11-10: Test flames - 50 W horizontal and
vertical flame test methods


IEC 60721-3-3 - Classification of environmental conditions - EN 60721-3-3 -
Part 3: Classification of groups of
environmental parameters and their
severities - Section 3: Stationary use at
weatherprotected locations


IEC 60917 Series Modular order for the development of EN 60917 Series
mechanical structures for electronic
equipment practices


IEC 60950-1 - Information technology equipment - Safety - EN 60950-1 -
Part 1: General requirements


IEC 61010-1 - Safety requirements for electrical equipment EN 61010-1 -
for measurement, control and laboratory use -
Part 1: General requirements


IEC 61587-2 - Mechanical structures for electronic EN 61587-2 -
equipment - Tests for IEC 60917 and
IEC 60297 -
Part 2: Seismic tests for cabinets and racks


IEC 61587-3 2006 Mechanical structures for electronic EN 61587-3 2006
equipment - Tests for IEC 60917 and
IEC 60297 -
Part 3: Electromagnetic shielding performance
tests for cabinets, racks and subracks


IEC 62262 - Degrees of protection provided by enclosures EN 62262 -
for electrical equipment against external
mechanical impacts (IK code)

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SIST EN 61587-1:2012
IEC 61587-1
®

Edition 3.0 2011-11
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
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Mechanical structures for electronic equipment – Tests for IEC 60917 and
IEC 60297 series –
Part 1: Environmental requirements, test set-up and safety aspects for cabinets,
racks, subracks and chassis under indoor conditions

Structures mécaniques pour équipement électronique – Essais pour les séries
CEI 60917 et CEI 60297 –
Partie 1: Exigences environnementales, montage d’essai et aspects de la
sécurité des baies, bâtis, bacs à cartes et châssis dans des conditions
d’intérieur

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SIST EN 61587-1:2012
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
1 Scope and object . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Classification of environmental conditions . 7
5 General . 8
6 Climatic tests . 9
6.1 General . 9
6.2 Cold, dry heat and damp heat (cyclic) . 9
6.3 Industrial atmosphere . 10
7 Mechanical tests. 11
7.1 General . 11
7.2 Static and dynamic mechanical load tests for subracks . 11
7.2.1 Static mechanical load tests . 11
7.2.2 Vibration and shock tests. 14
7.3 Static and dynamic mechanical load tests for cabinets and racks . 17
7.3.1 Lifting tests . 17
7.3.2 Stiffness tests . 18
7.3.3 Vibration and shock tests. 19
7.3.4 Impact tests . 21
8 Safety aspects . 22
8.1 General . 22
8.2 Earth bond . 22
8.2.1 General . 22
8.2.2 Test procedure . 22
8.3 Flammability . 22
8.4 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) . 22

Figure 1 – Test set up for subracks for the static load test . 11
Figure 2 – Static load test, single force for subracks IEC 60297 series . 12
Figure 3 – Static load test, single force for subracks IEC 60917 series . 13
Figure 4 – Test set up for subracks for vibration and shock tests . 14
Figure 5 – Lifting test for cabinets and racks . 17
Figure 6 – Stiffness test for cabinets and racks . 18
Figure 7 – Test set up for a cabinet for vibration and shock tests . 19

Table 1 – Examples showing references to tests . 8
Table 2 – Classifications for cold, dry heat and damp heat . 9
Table 3 – Classifications for industrial atmosphere . 10
Table 4 – Static mechanical load classifications for subracks of the IEC 60917 series . 13
Table 5 – Test set-up for subracks according to the IEC 60297 series . 15
Table 6 – Test set-up for subracks according to the IEC 60917 series . 15
Table 7 – Vibration and shock classifications for subracks . 16
Table 8 – Classifications levels for lifting and stiffness . 18

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61587-1  IEC:2011 – 3 –
Table 9 – Static load distribution within the cabinet . 19
Table 10 – Vibration and shock classifications for cabinets . 20
Table 11 – Impact classifications for cabinets . 21
Table 12 – Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) . 23

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
____________

MECHANICAL STRUCTURES FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT –
TESTS FOR IEC 60917 AND IEC 60297 SERIES –

Part 1: Environmental requirements, test set-up
and safety aspects for cabinets, racks, subracks
and chassis under indoor conditions


FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote
international co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To
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6) All users should ensure that they have the latest edition of this publication.
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8) Attention is drawn to the Normative references cited in this publication. Use of the referenced publications is
indispensable for the correct application of this publication.
9) Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this IEC Publication may be the subject of
patent rights. IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
International Standard IEC 61587-1 has been prepared by IEC sub-committee 48D:
Mechanical structures for electronic equipment, of IEC technical committee 48:
Electromechanical components and mechanical structures for electronic equipment.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2007. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
1) Rephrasing “performance level” by “classification”.
2) Reference to fire hazard testing according to IEC 60695-11-10 in 8.2.1.
3) Intended applications replaced by application examples.

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SIST EN 61587-1:2012
61587-1  IEC:2011 – 5 –
4) Static load test, distributed dummy load locations for ETSI and 19” removed.
5) Table “Static load distribution within the cabinet” IEC 60297-2 changed to IEC 60297-3-
100.
6) IEC 60917 subrack 625 mm wide has been removed, as it is not a common width.
7) Parts of the document relevant to outdoors have been removed (reference to 61969
series).
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
48D/481/FDIS 48D/495/RVD

Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
A list of all parts of the IEC 61587 series, under the general title Mechanical structures for
electronic equipment – Tests for IEC 60917 and IEC 60297 series, can be found on the IEC
website.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data
related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.

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MECHANICAL STRUCTURES FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT –
TESTS FOR IEC 60917 AND IEC 60297 SERIES –

Part 1: Environmental requirements, test set-up
and safety aspects for cabinets, racks, subracks
and chassis under indoor conditions



1 Scope and object
This part of IEC 61587 specifies environmental requirements, test set-up, as well as safety
aspects for empty enclosures, i.e. cabinets, racks, subracks and chassis under indoor
conditions.
The purpose of this standard is to establish defined levels of physical performance in order to
meet certain requirements of storage, transport and final location conditions. It applies in
whole or part only to the mechanical structures of cabinets, racks, subracks and chassis, but
it does not apply to electronic equipment.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document.
For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition
of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
IEC 60068-1, Environmental testing – Part 1: General and guidance
IEC 60068-2-1, Environmental testing – Part 2-1: Tests – Test A: Cold
IEC 60068-2-2, Environmental testing – Part 2-2: Tests – Test B: Dry heat
IEC 60068-2-6, Environmental testing – Part 2-6: Tests– Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal)
IEC 60068-2-11, Environmental testing – Part 2-11: Tests – Test Ka: Salt mist
IEC 60068-2-27, Environmental testing – Part 2-27: Tests– Test Ea and guidance: Shock
IEC 60068-2-30, Environmental testing – Part 2-30: Tests– Test Db: Damp heat, cyclic (12 h +
12 h cycle)
IEC 60068-2-42, Environmental testing – Part 2-42: Tests – Test Kc: Sulphur dioxide test for
contacts and connections
IEC 60068-2-43, Environmental testing – Part 2-43: Tests – Test Kd: Hydrogen sulphide test
for contacts and connections
IEC 60068-2-49, Environmental testing – Part 2-49: Tests – Guidance to test Kc: Sulphur
dioxide test for contacts and connections
IEC 60068-2-52, Environmental testing – Part 2-52: Tests – Test Kb: Salt mist, cyclic (sodium,
chloride solution)

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SIST EN 61587-1:2012
61587-1  IEC:2011 – 7 –
IEC 60068-2-75, Environmental testing – Part 2-75: Tests – Test Eh: Hammer tests
IEC 60297 (all parts), Dimensions of mechanical structures of the 482,6 mm (19 in) series
IEC 60512-1-1, Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements – Part 1-1:
General examination – Test 1a: Visual examination
IEC 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
IEC 60654-4, Operating conditions for industrial-process measurement and control equipment
– Part 4: Corrosive and erosive influences
IEC 60695-11-10, Fire hazard testing – Part 11-10: 50 W horizontal and vertical flame test
methods
IEC 60721-3-3, Classification of environmental conditions – Part 3: Classification of groups of
environmental parameters and their severities – Section 3: Stationary use at
weatherprotected locations
IEC 60917, (all parts), Modular order for the development of mechanical structures for
electronic equipment practices
IEC 60950-1, Information technology equipment – Safety – Part 1: General requirements
IEC 61010-1, Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and
laboratory use – Part 1: General requirements
IEC 61587-2, Mechanical structures for electronic equipment – Tests for IEC 60917 and
IEC 60297 – Part 2: Seismic tests for cabinets and racks
IEC 61587-3: 2006, Mechanical structures for electronic equipment – Tests for IEC 60917 and
IEC 60297 – Part 3: Electromagnetic shielding performance tests for cabinets, racks and
subracks
IEC 62262, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment against
external mechanical impacts (IK code)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
indoor condition
a location at which the product is protected from weather influences
3.2
test sample
the unit under test, dummy loaded where necessary in order to achieve realistic results
4 Classification of environmental conditions
The climatic conditions are derived from IEC 60721-3-3 and IEC 60654-4.
The shock and vibration conditions are derived from IEC 60721-3-3.

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The product specification in accordance with this standard may use the one or other severity
class. Combinations are also permitted.
5 General
The purpose of the mechanical tests is to ensure that cabinets, racks, subracks and chassis
will survive the normal handling during manufacture, storage, transportation, installation and
in the service environment.
In order to have, for the enclosure itself, some safety margin built-in, all classification
parameters are higher than parameters for the overall application itself. This should ensure
proper working of a complete unit in an application.
Unless otherwise specified all tests shall be done at room temperature (+20 °C – 25 °C).
The specified classifications of performance and kinds of tests of this standard can be
combined as required. Compliance to individual subclauses and levels is permissible.
Individual tests and severities are referred to by letters and numbers (see Table 1 for
examples which show a selection of representative and well-known values from each
subclause and relevant table).
The various tests should be performed using the same sample wherever it is possible.
Experience has shown that the sequence of tests listed in this standard (see also
IEC 60068-1) enables the test sequence to be performed using the same test sample except
where the individual test results preclude further testing of the same sample, i.e. the test
damages (destroys) the sample.
Table 1 – Examples showing references to tests
Test Subrack IEC 60297 Subrack IEC 60917 Cabinet
series series
Climatic C1 C2 C3
Industrial atmosphere A1 A2 A3
Static load SL1 SL1 SL2 SL3 SL4 SL5 SL6
Dynamic load DL1 DL2 DL3 DL4 DL5 DL6
(shock and vibration)

Impact – – K1 K2 K3
Protection (IP) IP20 IP20 IP20 IP30 IP42 IP54
Seismic performance – Ref IEC 61587-2
Shielding performance Ref IEC 61587-3

Application example:
A subrack in accordance with IEC 60917-2-2 complies with the following test requirements:
– climatic: C2 (see Table 2);
– industrial atmosphere: A1 (see Table 3);
– static load: SL2 (see Table 4);
– shock and vibration: DL1 (see Table 7);
– safety aspects: 8.2.1;
– protection to: IP30 (see Table 12).

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SIST EN 61587-1:2012
61587-1  IEC:2011 – 9 –
6 Climatic tests
6.1 General
It is the objective of the climatic tests to ensure that cabinets, racks and subracks will survive
the particular environment in which they will normally operate without degradation or creating
a hazard.
Climatic tests shall be selected by reference to the application examples given in Table 2 for
cabinets, racks and subracks.
In order to claim compliance at a given level, all test criteria for that requirement level shall be
met.
6.2 Cold, dry heat and damp heat (cyclic)
Table 2 – Classifications for cold, dry heat and damp heat
Classification Application examples Cold Dry heat Damp heat according
according to according to to IEC 60068-2-30
IEC 60068-2-1 IEC 60068-2-2 (cyclic 2×), variant 2,
upper limit
Tempe- Duration Tempe- Duration
rature (see rature (see
Note) Note)
°C h °C h °C
C1 Enclosed spaces without –10 16 55 16 55
particular stresses (for
example office, laboratory)
with temperatures between
–10 °C and +55 °C, 20 % to
80 % RH: non-condensing
C2 Enclosed spaces subject to –25 16 70 16 55
climatic stress (for example
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