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Electrostatics - Part 4-9: Standard test methods for specific applications - Garments - Resistive Characterization

This part of IEC 61340 provides test methods for measuring the electrical resistance of garments used for static control applications. These test methods can be used for evaluating outer garments that are homogenously conductive or homogeneously dissipative, or that utilize surface conductive or surface dissipative components or elements. NOTE The test methods defined in this standard might not be able to measure materials with buried conductive layers. The resistance point-to-point test method tests the electrical resistance between the two sleeves, any two panels or any two or more electrically interconnected components of the static control garment, including the electrical resistance across the seams and cuffs of the garment as applicable. An alternate sleeve-to-sleeve test method is allowed, using clamps to hang a garment. Static control garments that electrically bond to the wearer and provide a path to ground from the wearer are evaluated using the resistance point-to-point test method, the resistance point to groundable point test method, as well as a system test to determine the resistance from the person through the garment to the groundable point of the garment system. A band resistance measurement test is provided in IEC 61340-4-6 which can be used for garments so equipped with cuffs that are intended to perform the same function as a wrist strap band. The system test with a person wearing a groundable static control garment system includes the ground cord that connects to the groundable point of the garment.

Elektrostatik – Teil 4-9: Standard-Prüfverfahren für spezielle Anwendungen – Kleidung – Resistive Charakterisierung

Électrostatique - Partie 4-9: Méthodes d'essai normalisées pour des applications spécifiques - Vêtements - Caractéristiques résistives

Elektrostatika - 4-9. del: Standardne preskusne metode za posebno uporabo - Oblačila - Uporovne značilnosti

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Publication Date: 02-Jul-2023
• ICS: 17.200.99 - Other standards related to thermodynamics
• ICS: 17.220.99 - Other standards related to electricity and magnetism
• ICS: 29.020 - Electrical engineering in general
• Technical Committee: CLC/SR 101 - Electrostatics
• Drafting Committee: IEC/TC 101 - IEC_TC_101
• Current Stage: 4060 - Enquiry results established and sent to TC, SR, BTTF - Enquiry
• Start Date: 04-Mar-2022
• Completion Date: 04-Mar-2022
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• Revises: EN 61340-4-9:2016 - Electrostatics - Part 4-9: Standard test methods for specific applications - Garments
• Effective Date: 27-Apr-2021

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN IEC 61340-4-9:2022
01-februar-2022
Elektrostatika - 4-9. del: Standardne preskusne metode za posebno uporabo -
Oblačila - Uporovne značilnosti

Electrostatics - Part 4-9: Standard test methods for specific applications - Garments -

Resistive Characterization
Électrostatique - Partie 4-9: Méthodes d'essai normalisées pour des applications
spécifiques - Vêtements - Caractéristiques résistives
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN IEC 61340-4-9:2021
ICS:
13.340.10 Varovalna obleka Protective clothing
17.220.99 Drugi standardi v zvezi z Other standards related to
elektriko in magnetizmom electricity and magnetism
oSIST prEN IEC 61340-4-9:2022 en

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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1 CONTENTS

3 FOREWORD ........................................................................................................................... 4

4 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 6

5 1 Scope .............................................................................................................................. 7

6 2 Normative references ...................................................................................................... 7

7 3 Terms and definitions ...................................................................................................... 8

8 4 Atmosphere for conditioning and testing .......................................................................... 8

9 5 Equipment and materials ................................................................................................. 9

10 5.1 Resistance measurement apparatus ....................................................................... 9

11 5.1.1 General ........................................................................................................... 9

12 5.1.2 Product qualification ........................................................................................ 9

13 5.1.3 Acceptance testing .......................................................................................... 9

14 5.1.4 Ohmmeter for testing personal ground path ..................................................... 9

15 5.2 Resistance measurement electrodes ....................................................................... 9

16 5.2.1 Cylindrical electrodes ...................................................................................... 9

17 5.2.2 Clamps/electrodes ........................................................................................... 9

18 5.2.3 Cuff test fixture .............................................................................................. 10

19 5.2.4 Hand-held electrode ...................................................................................... 10

20 5.3 Support surface .................................................................................................... 10

21 5.3.1 Insulative support surface .............................................................................. 10

22 5.3.2 Insulative sleeve inserts ................................................................................ 10

23 5.3.3 Insulative hangers ......................................................................................... 10

24 6 Test procedure .............................................................................................................. 10

25 6.1 Sample preparation ............................................................................................... 10

26 6.1.1 General ......................................................................................................... 10

27 6.1.2 Number of samples ........................................................................................ 10

28 6.2 Humidity requirements .......................................................................................... 10

29 6.3 Test procedures .................................................................................................... 11

30 6.3.1 General ......................................................................................................... 11

31 6.3.2 Resistance point-to-point ............................................................................... 11

32 6.3.3 Resistance point-to-groundable point ............................................................. 12

33 6.3.4 Cuff measurements ....................................................................................... 12

34 6.3.5 Groundable static control garment system ..................................................... 12

35 7 Product qualification ...................................................................................................... 12

36 8 Reporting....................................................................................................................... 13

37 Annex A (informative) Garment types and resistance values ................................................ 20

38 Annex B (informative) Data collection sheet (example) ........................................................ 21

39 Bibliography .......................................................................................................................... 23

41 Figure 1 – Test set-up – Resistance point-to-point (sleeve-to-sleeve procedure with

42 insulative sleeve inserts) ....................................................................................................... 14

43 Figure 2 – Test set-up – Resistance point-to-point (insulative sleeve inserted into

44 sleeve detail) ........................................................................................................................ 14

45 Figure 3 – Test set-up – Resistance point-to-point (panel-to-panel procedure with

46 insulative support surface) .................................................................................................... 14

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47 Figure 4 – Test set-up – Resistance point-to-point (cuff-to-cuff procedure with

48 insulative sleeve inserts) ....................................................................................................... 15

49 Figure 5 – Test set-up – Resistance point-to-point (electrode inserted into cuff detail) .......... 15

50 Figure 6 – Test set-up – Resistance point-to-point (hanging clamp sleeve-to-sleeve

51 procedure) ............................................................................................................................ 16

52 Figure 7 – Clamps/electrodes for hanging garment test......................................................... 16

53 Figure 8 – Test set-up – Resistance point-to-groundable point (cuff-to-groundable-

54 point procedure with insulative sleeve inserts) ...................................................................... 17

55 Figure 9 – Test set-up – Resistance point-to-groundable point (sleeve-to-groundable-

56 point procedure with insulative sleeve inserts) ...................................................................... 17

57 Figure 10 – Groundable garment cuff test ............................................................................. 18

58 Figure 11 – Test set-up – Groundable static control garment system resistance

59 (groundable garment in combination with a person using a meter and hand-held

60 electrode) ............................................................................................................................. 18

61 Figure 12 – Test set-up – Groundable static control garment system resistance

62 (groundable garment in combination with a person using an integrated tester) ...................... 19

64 Table 1 – Product qualification .............................................................................................. 13

65 Table A.1 – Garment types and resistance values ................................................................. 20

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68 INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
69 ____________
71 ELECTROSTATICS –
73 Part 4-9: Standard test methods for
74 specific applications – Garments – Resistive Characterization
76 FOREWORD

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111 International Standard IEC 61340-4-9 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 101:

112 Electrostatics.

113 This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2010. This edition

114 constitutes a technical revision.

115 This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous

116 edition:

117 a) IEC 61010-1 and IEC 61010-2-030 were added as requirements for measurement

118 equipment

119 b) Testing voltage for personal ground path changed from 7 V DC to 30 V DC to 7 V DC to

120 100 V DC

121 c) Cleaning requirements changed from a minimum of 5 cycles of cleaning to a minimum of 3

122 cycles of cleaning.
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123 d) Moderate humidity requirements deleted
124 e) Figures were replaced with generic drawings
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142 INTRODUCTION

143 This part of IEC 61340 provides test methods for evaluating the electrical resistance of

144 garments that contain surface conductive or dissipative components or materials used in the

145 electronics industry for the control of electrostatic discharge. This standard defines

146 procedures for measuring electrical resistance, including a system resistance test for

147 garments that provide a ground path for personnel.

148 Clothing made from synthetic fibres is a common source of electrostatic charge. Wearing an

149 appropriate static control garment over personal clothing can minimize the effect of this

150 charge. To effectively control electrostatic charges, the static control garment should be

151 grounded.
152 Three categories of garments are considered in this standard.

153 a) A static control garment might suppress or otherwise affect an electric field from clothing

154 worn underneath the garment without being attached to ground. However, without

155 grounding, a charge might accumulate on conductive or dissipative elements of a

156 garment, if present, resulting in a charged source.

157 b) A groundable static control garment can provide a higher level of suppression when the

158 lower resistance fabric is connected to ground.

159 c) A groundable static control garment system provides a ground path for a person that

160 suppresses the electrical field from clothing worn underneath the garment and also bonds

161 the skin of the wearer to an identified ground path. Groundable static control garment

162 systems can also be used in conjunction with a continuous or constant monitoring system

163 in a manner similar to those used in continuous monitoring of wrist straps in an ESD

164 protected area (EPA).

165 Resistive characterization is only one aspect to consider in evaluating garments for any

166 specific application. To fully characterize a garment, electrical field attenuation, static decay,

167 peak voltage, residual voltage and triboelectric charging might need to be considered. Other

168 attributes related to applications and environments, such as cleanroom compatibility, chemical

169 and fire resistance, should be evaluated in the garment selection process but are beyond the

170 scope of this standard.

171 Garments constructed from fabrics made with fibres that are not surface conductive but might

172 have other related properties that impart some level of electrostatic charge dissipation or

173 suppression when connected to ground, are not specifically measured by the methods

174 provided in this standard. This being the case, some garment fabrics and construction might

175 allow for surface voltage accumulation and charge transfer to occur which can be detrimental

176 to electronic items.

177 Alternate methods for evaluating the electrostatic properties of garments are described in IEC

178 TS 61340-4-2.
179
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180 ELECTROSTATICS –
181
182 Part 4-9: Standard test methods for
183 specific applications – Garments – Resistive Characterization
184
185
186
187 1 Scope

188 This part of IEC 61340 provides test methods for measuring the electrical resistance of

189 garments used for static control applications. These test methods can be used for evaluating

190 outer garments that are homogenously conductive or homogeneously dissipative, or that

191 utilize surface conductive or surface dissipative components or elements.

192 NOTE The test methods defined in this standard might not be able to measure materials with buried conductive

193 layers.

194 The resistance point-to-point test method tests the electrical resistance between the two

195 sleeves, any two panels or any two or more electrically interconnected components of the

196 static control garment, including the electrical resistance across the seams and cuffs of the

197 garment as applicable.

198 An alternate sleeve-to-sleeve test method is allowed, using clamps to hang a garment.

199 Static control garments that electrically bond to the wearer and provide a path to ground from

200 the wearer are evaluated using the resistance point-to-point test method, the resistance point

201 to groundable point test method, as well as a system test to determine the resistance from the

202 person through the garment to the groundable point of the garment system.

203 A band resistance measurement test is provided in IEC 61340-4-6 which can be used for

204 garments so equipped with cuffs that are intended to perform the same function as a wrist

205 strap band.

206 The system test with a person wearing a groundable static control garment system includes

207 the ground cord that connects to the groundable point of the garment.
208 2 Normative references

209 The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and

210 are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For

211 undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any

212 amendments) applies.

213 IEC 61010-1, Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and

214 laboratory use – Part 1 General requirements

215 IEC 61010-2-030, Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and

216 laboratory use – Part 2-030 Particular requirements for equipment having testing or

217 measuring circuits

218 IEC 61340-2-3, Electrostatics – Part 2-3: Methods of test for determining the resistance and

219 resistivity of solid materials used to avoid electrostatic charge accumulation

220 IEC 61340-4-6, Electrostatics – Part 4-6: Standard test methods for specific applications –

221 Wrist straps
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222 3 Terms and definitions

223 For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.

224 3.1
225 acceptance testing

226 testing used to confirm to users that products delivered are substantially the same as the

227 samples used to qualify products
228 3.2
229 garment system
230 any electrically interconnected components of static control apparel
231 3.3
232 point-to-point resistance

233 resistance measured from one point to another on the surface of the same panel or two

234 different panels of a garment
235 Note 1 to entry: Point-to-point resistance is expressed in Ω.
236 3.4
237 static control garments
238 personnel garments that are designed for electrostatic charge control
239 3.5
240 product qualification

241 testing used to confirm that products comply with requirements of an ESD control program or

242 other specification
243 3.6
244 groundable static control garment

245 garment that exhibits an electrical resistance from point-to-point and from any point or panel

246 on the garment to the groundable point on the garment

247 Note 1 to entry: The groundable point can be a cuff contact to the wearer’s skin or separate dedicated grounding

248 point connector.
249 3.7
250 groundable static control garment system

251 garments that are used to establish the primary ground path for a person to the groundable

252 point of the garment and the connection of the garment to ground, typically through a

253 grounding cord

254 Note 1 to entry: The garment is a groundable static control garment as defined in 3.6, with additional features to

255 enable grounding of the wearer.
256 4 Atmosphere for conditioning and testing

257 The following requirements supersede any other specification for the atmosphere for

258 conditioning and testing that might be given in one or more of the documents referred to in

259 this standard.

260 Unless otherwise agreed, the atmosphere for conditioning and testing for laboratory

261 evaluations at low humidity shall be at a temperature of 23 °C ± 2 °C and 12 % ± 3 % relative

262 humidity. The conditioning time prior to testing shall be at least 48 h.
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263 5 Equipment and materials
264 5.1 Resistance measurement apparatus
265 5.1.1 General

266 Electrical equipment for measurement shall comply with the safety requirements of IEC

267 61010-1 and IEC 61010-2-030. The measurement apparatus, called the meter, whether it is a

268 single meter or collection of instruments, shall be capable of the following.

269 5.1.2 Product qualification

270 The meter shall have a circuit voltage while under load of 100 V (±5 %) for measurements of

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271 1,0 × 10 Ω and above, and 10 V (±5 %) for measurements less than 1,0 × 10 Ω.
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272 The meter shall be capable of making measurements from 1,0 × 10 Ω to 1,0 × 10 Ω.

273 5.1.3 Acceptance testing

274 The product qualification meter can be used for acceptance testing or the following:

275 The meter shall have an open circuit voltage of 100 V (±5 %) for measurements of 1,0 × 10 Ω

276 and above, and 10 V (±5 %) for measurements less than 1,0 × 10 Ω.
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277 The meter shall be capable of making measurements from 1,0 × 10 Ω to 1,0 × 10 Ω.

278 In case of disagreement the meter used for product qualification shall be used to resolve any

279 disputes.
280 5.1.4 Ohmmeter for testing personal ground path

281 Integrated tester or meter, whether it is a single meter (ohmmeter) or a collection of

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282 instruments that are capable of measuring from 5,0 × 10 Ω to at least 1,0 × 10 Ω with a test

283 voltage from 7 V to 100 V DC open circuit. If the test voltage exceeds 60 V DC, or 35 V DC in

284 wet locations, the additional safety limits for current and capacitive charge specified in

285 IEC 61010-1 shall be applied.

286 Both test leads should be capable of being isolated from ground. AC line-powered resistance

287 measuring devices might give erroneous results due to undefined ground paths. Battery

288 powered equipment is recommended.
289 5.2 Resistance measurement electrodes
290 5.2.1 Cylindrical electrodes

291 A cylindrical 2,5 kg ± 0,25 kg electrode with a diameter of 63,5 mm ± 1 mm, having a contact

292 of electrically conductive material with a Shore-A (IRHD) durometer hardness between 50 and

293 70. The resistance between two electrodes should be less than 1,0 × 10 Ω when measured

294 at 10 V on a metallic surface.
295 5.2.2 Clamps/electrodes

296 The clamps/electrodes shall consist of two flat electrically conductive plates (e.g. stainless

297 steel) with a dimension of approximately 50 mm × 25 mm each. The clamp/electrodes shall be

298 electrically conductive with sufficient compression force to retain and suspend the garment.

299 See Figure 7.
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300 5.2.3 Cuff test fixture

301 A test fixture comprising an insulative stand and two stainless steel cylinders (25,0 ± 0,5) mm

302 in diameter, with one cylinder fixed to the stand directly above the second. The second

303 cylinder shall have a mass of (0,11 ± 0,01) kg and is mounted in a slot in the stand that allows

304 free vertical movement. See Figure 10.
305 5.2.4 Hand-held electrode

306 A hand held electrode, e.g. stainless steel, brass, copper or other suitable metal round or

307 tubular stock, approximately 25 mm in diameter and 75 mm or greater in length, with provision

308 for connection to the meter (such as a banana plug receptacle or screw connector) attached

309 to one end of the cylinder. See Figure 11.
310 5.3 Support surface
311 5.3.1 Insulative support surface

312 An insulative surface when used for specimen support shall have a surface resistance of

313 greater than 1,0 × 10 Ω when measured in accordance with IEC 61340-2-3. The insulative

314 surface shall be large enough to accommodate the entire garment when it is laid out flat.

315 5.3.2 Insulative sleeve inserts

316 Two pieces of insulative material meeting the requirements of 5.3.1 cut into approximately

317 75 mm by 152 mm strips to slide into the sleeves (and cuffs if so equipped) of garments under

318 test to isolate one side of the sleeve from the other.
319 5.3.3 Insulative hangers

320 The points to which the clamps described in 5.2.2 holding a garment under test shall be

321 isolated from ground by a resistance greater than 1,0 × 10 Ω when measured with an

322 instrument meeting the requirements of 5.1.3. Insulating thread can be used for this purpose.

323 6 Test procedure
324 6.1 Sample preparation
325 6.1.1 General

326 Garments might have a temporary finish on them, either a residue from processing treatments or

327 deliberately applied by garment manufacturers, that can reduce electrical resistance. Such finishes

328 shall be removed before proper evaluation of the long-term properties of garments can be made. This

329 can be achieved by processing garments through a minimum of three cycles of the garment

330 manufacturer’s prescribed or user defined cleaning process prior to performing laboratory tests.

331 The person performing the tests should examine the garment’s construction and make a

332 general sketch showing separate front and back panels used to fabricate the garment.

333 Number the panels for measurement identification purposes from N° 1 to N° n. Identify the

334 sleeves and cuffs as left and right. The groundable points, if they
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