EN IEC 61340-4-6:2025
(Main)Electrostatics - Part 4-6: Standard test methods for specific applications - Wrist straps
Electrostatics - Part 4-6: Standard test methods for specific applications - Wrist straps
This part of IEC 61340 provides electrical and mechanical test methods and performance limits for evaluation, acceptance and periodic verification testing of wrist straps. NOTE All dimensions are nominal except where indicated. This standard is intended for testing wrist straps and wrist strap systems used for the grounding of personnel engaged in working with ESD sensitive assemblies and devices. It does not address constant monitoring systems.
Elektrostatik - Teil 4-6: Standard-Prüfverfahren für spezielle Anwendungen - Handgelenkerdungsbänder
Electrostatique - Partie 4-6 : Méthodes d'essai normalisées pour des applications spécifiques - Bracelets de conduction dissipative
L'IEC 61340-4-6:2025 donne les méthodes d'essai électriques et mécaniques et les limites de performance pour les essais d'évaluation, d'acceptation et de vérification de conformité des bracelets de conduction dissipative. Le présent document couvre les essais des bracelets de conduction dissipative et des systèmes de bracelets de conduction dissipative pour la mise à la terre du personnel amené à travailler avec des assemblages et dispositifs sensibles aux DES. Elle ne couvre pas les systèmes de surveillance continue. Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente: a) les commentaires rédactionnels formulés lors de la révision de la deuxième édition ont été revus et intégrés, le cas échéant; b) des références normatives ont été ajoutées pour couvrir la sécurité des appareils.
Elektrostatika - 4-6. del: Standardne preskusne metode za posebne aplikacije - Zapestni trakovi (IEC 61340-4-6:2025)
Ta del standarda IEC 61340 določa električne in mehanske preskusne metode ter omejitve delovanja za ocenjevanje, sprejemljivost in redno preverjanje zapestnih trakov. OPOMBA: Vse dimenzije so nazivne, razen ko je navedeno drugače. Ta standard je namenjen preskušanju zapestnih trakov in sistemov zapestnih trakov za ozemljitev osebja, ki dela s sestavi in napravami, občutljivimi za elektrostatične razelektritve (ESD). Ne obravnava sistemov za neprekinjen nadzor.
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Overview
EN IEC 61340-4-6:2025 - Electrostatics, Part 4-6 - defines standardized electrical and mechanical test methods and performance limits for wrist straps used for grounding personnel working with ESD‑sensitive assemblies and devices. Published as Edition 3 (2025), this EN IEC standard supersedes the 2015 edition and is intended for evaluation, acceptance and periodic verification testing of wrist straps and wrist‑strap systems. It is explicitly not intended for constant monitoring systems.
Key Topics
- Scope and purpose
- Test methods for wrist straps used in ESD control programs (grounding of personnel).
- Applies to evaluation, acceptance and compliance verification testing.
- Electrical tests
- Continuity and resistance tests for wrist straps and strap systems (system resistance, wristband resistance, identification of current‑limiting resistors).
- Procedures for interior and exterior resistance measurement and reporting requirements.
- Mechanical tests
- Breakaway force measurement to ensure safe disconnection.
- Ground cord extendibility and bending life (flex) testing to assess durability.
- Connection integrity checks for plugs, snaps and cords.
- Size and identification
- Wristband size requirements (self‑adjusting and one‑size‑fits‑all designs).
- Manufacturer’s identification and marking requirements.
- Testing levels and documentation
- Defines testing levels (evaluation, acceptance, compliance verification) and reporting formats.
- Safety and normative references
- References safety requirements for test equipment (e.g., IEC 61010 series) and other parts of the IEC 61340 series.
Applications
- Manufacturers of wrist straps and grounding accessories use this standard for product design verification, type testing and quality control.
- Test laboratories and QA departments implement the specified test methods to certify product compliance and generate acceptance reports.
- ESD program managers in electronics assembly, semiconductor, aerospace, automotive and medical device manufacturing use the standard to define periodic verification intervals and acceptance criteria for operator grounding.
- Procurement and compliance teams reference EN IEC 61340-4-6:2025 in supplier specifications and inspection plans to ensure ESD control components meet industry best practices.
Related Standards (if applicable)
- IEC/EN 61340 series (general electrostatics and ESD control standards)
- EN IEC 61340-5-1 (ESD control program requirements) - noted in the standard bibliography
- IEC 61010-1 and IEC 61010-2-030 (safety requirements for measurement and test equipment)
Keywords: EN IEC 61340-4-6:2025, wrist straps, ESD test methods, electrostatics, continuity test, resistance test, breakaway force, ground cord, periodic verification, IEC 61340 series.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2025
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 61340-4-6:2015
Elektrostatika - 4-6. del: Standardne preskusne metode za posebne aplikacije -
Zapestni trakovi (IEC 61340-4-6:2025)
Electrostatics - Part 4-6: Standard test methods for specific applications - Wrist straps
(IEC 61340-4-6:2025)
Elektrostatik - Teil 4-6: Standard-Prüfverfahren für spezielle Anwendungen -
Handgelenkerdungsbänder (IEC 61340-4-6:2025)
Électrostatique - Partie 4-6: Méthodes d’essai normalisées pour des applications
spécifiques - Bracelets de conduction dissipative (IEC 61340-4-6:2025)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 61340-4-6:2025
ICS:
17.220.99 Drugi standardi v zvezi z Other standards related to
elektriko in magnetizmom electricity and magnetism
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 61340-4-6
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM August 2025
ICS 17.200.99; 29.020 Supersedes EN 61340-4-6:2015
English Version
Electrostatics - Part 4-6: Standard test methods for specific
applications - Wrist straps
(IEC 61340-4-6:2025)
Electrostatique - Partie 4-6 : Méthodes d'essai normalisées Elektrostatik - Teil 4-6: Standard-Prüfverfahren für spezielle
pour des applications spécifiques - Bracelets de conduction Anwendungen - Handgelenkerdungsbänder
dissipative (IEC 61340-4-6:2025)
(IEC 61340-4-6:2025)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2025-07-21. 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 application to the CEN-CENELEC
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© 2025 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN IEC 61340-4-6:2025 E
European foreword
The text of document 101/732/FDIS, future edition 3 of IEC 61340-4-6, prepared by TC 101
"Electrostatics" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at national (dop) 2026-08-31
level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the (dow) 2028-08-31
document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN 61340-4-6:2015 and all of its amendments and corrigenda (if any).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61340-4-6:2025 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following note has to be added for the standard indicated:
IEC 61340-5-1 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 61340-5-1
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements 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.
NOTE 1 Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod),
the relevant EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available
here: www.cencenelec.eu.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 61010-1 - Safety requirements for electrical equipment EN 61010-1 -
for measurement, control, and laboratory
use - Part 1: General requirements
IEC 61010-2-030 - Safety requirements for electrical equipment EN IEC 61010-2-030 -
for measurement, control, and laboratory
use - Part 2-030: Particular requirements for
equipment having testing or measuring
circuits
IEC 61340-4-6 ®
Edition 3.0 2025-06
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Electrostatics –
Part 4-6: Standard test methods for specific applications – Wrist straps
Electrostatique –
Partie 4-6: Méthodes d'essai normalisées pour des applications spécifiques –
Bracelets de conduction dissipative
ICS 17.200.99, 29.020 ISBN 978-2-8327-0474-5
IEC 61340-4-6:2025-06(en-fr)
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Testing levels and performance limits . 9
5 Test methods . 10
5.1 Test method applications . 10
5.2 Wrist strap continuity and resistance test . 10
5.2.1 Purpose of test . 10
5.2.2 Equipment and test samples . 10
5.2.3 Procedure . 12
5.2.4 Reporting . 12
5.3 Wristband resistance test . 12
5.3.1 Purpose of test . 12
5.3.2 Equipment and test samples . 12
5.3.3 Procedure (interior resistance). 12
5.3.4 Procedure (exterior resistance) . 12
5.3.5 Reporting . 12
5.4 Wristband size requirements . 13
5.4.1 Purpose of test . 13
5.4.2 Equipment . 13
5.4.3 Self-adjusting wristbands . 13
5.4.4 "One-size-fits-all" wristbands . 13
5.5 Breakaway force . 13
5.5.1 Purpose of test . 13
5.5.2 Equipment . 13
5.5.3 Breakaway force measurement . 13
5.5.4 Reporting . 14
5.6 Connection integrity . 14
5.6.1 Purpose of test . 14
5.6.2 Equipment . 14
5.6.3 Procedure . 14
5.6.4 Reporting . 15
5.7 Ground cord extendibility . 15
5.7.1 Purpose of test . 15
5.7.2 Ground cord extendibility procedure . 15
5.7.3 Reporting . 15
5.8 Bending life test . 15
5.8.1 Purpose of test . 15
5.8.2 Equipment . 15
5.8.3 Procedure . 16
5.8.4 Reporting . 17
5.9 Manufacturer's identification . 17
5.10 Identification of current-limiting resistance . 17
5.11 Wrist strap resistance . 17
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5.11.1 Purpose of test . 17
5.11.2 Equipment . 17
5.11.3 Procedure . 17
5.11.4 Reporting . 17
5.12 Wrist strap system continuity test . 17
5.12.1 Purpose of test . 17
5.12.2 Equipment . 18
5.12.3 Procedure with ohmmeter . 19
5.12.4 Procedure with integrated checker . 20
5.12.5 Reporting . 20
Bibliography . 21
Figure 1 – Wrist strap resistance test apparatus . 11
Figure 2 – Mechanical ground cord flex tester (example) . 16
Figure 3 – Wrist strap system resistance test . 19
Table 1 – Evaluation testing . 9
Table 2 – Acceptance testing . 9
Table 3 – Compliance verification testing . 9
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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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ELECTROSTATICS –
Part 4-6: Standard test methods for specific applications – Wrist straps
FOREWORD
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shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
IEC 61340-4-6 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 101: Electrostatics. It is an
International Standard.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2015. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) editorial comments made during the review of the second edition were reviewed and
incorporated where appropriate;
b) normative references have been added to address the safety of equipment.
IEC 61340-4-6:2025 © IEC 2025 – 5 –
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
101/732/FDIS 101/738/RVD
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
the above table.
The language used for the development of this International Standard is English.
This document was drafted in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2, and developed in
accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 and ISO/IEC Directives, IEC Supplement, available
at www.iec.ch/members_experts/refdocs. The main document types developed by IEC are
described in greater detail at www.iec.ch/publications.
A list of all parts in the IEC 61340 series, published under the general title Electrostatics, can
be found on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the
stability date indicated on the IEC website under webstore.iec.ch in the data related to the
specific document. At this date, the document will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn, or
• revised.
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INTRODUCTION
This part of IEC 61340 has been developed to establish test methods for evaluating the
electrical and mechanical attributes of wrist straps used in an electrostatic control program.
Wrist straps are intended to connect the user to electrical ground, thus preventing electrostatic
charge on a user's body from attaining a level that can damage ESD susceptible devices or
assemblies.
Test methods and performance limits for evaluation, acceptance, and functional testing are
provided.
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ELECTROSTATICS –
Part 4-6: Standard test methods for specific applications – Wrist straps
1 Scope
This part of IEC 61340 provides electrical and mechanical test methods and performance limits
for the evaluation, acceptance, and compliance verification testing of wrist straps.
NOTE All dimensions are nominal except where indicated.
This document is intended for testing wrist straps and wrist strap systems used for the
grounding of personnel engaged in working with ESD sensitive assemblies and devices.
It does not address constant monitoring systems.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements 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 61010-1, Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use – Part 1 General requirements
IEC 61010-2-030, Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use – Part 2-030 Particular requirements for equipment having testing or measuring
circuits
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following
addresses:
• IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
wrist strap
assembled device consisting of a wristband and ground cord that is designed to provide
electrical connection from a person's skin to ground
3.2
wrist strap system
wrist strap when properly worn by a person, where the electrical path includes the person, the
wristband and the ground cord
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3.3
wristband
portion of the wrist strap worn on the w
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN IEC 61340-4-6:2025 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Electrostatics - Part 4-6: Standard test methods for specific applications - Wrist straps". This standard covers: This part of IEC 61340 provides electrical and mechanical test methods and performance limits for evaluation, acceptance and periodic verification testing of wrist straps. NOTE All dimensions are nominal except where indicated. This standard is intended for testing wrist straps and wrist strap systems used for the grounding of personnel engaged in working with ESD sensitive assemblies and devices. It does not address constant monitoring systems.
This part of IEC 61340 provides electrical and mechanical test methods and performance limits for evaluation, acceptance and periodic verification testing of wrist straps. NOTE All dimensions are nominal except where indicated. This standard is intended for testing wrist straps and wrist strap systems used for the grounding of personnel engaged in working with ESD sensitive assemblies and devices. It does not address constant monitoring systems.
EN IEC 61340-4-6:2025 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 17.200.99 - Other standards related to thermodynamics; 17.220.99 - Other standards related to electricity and magnetism; 29.020 - Electrical engineering in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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EN IEC 61340-4-6:2025は、静電気に関する重要な標準であり、特にリストストラップの試験方法に焦点を当てています。この標準の範囲は、リストストラップおよびリストストラップシステムの評価、受入れ、定期的な確認試験に対する電気的および機械的試験方法と性能限界を提供しています。このように、標準はESD（静電気放電）に敏感なアセンブリやデバイスで作業する従業員の接地に関連するリストストラップのテストに特化しています。 この文書の強みは、リストストラップに関する詳細な評価基準が定められている点です。特に、性能限界とその評価方法に明確な指針を示しており、ユーザーは自社の安全基準を確立しやすくなります。また、試験方法が具体的に示されることで、試験の再現性が保証され、業界全体の安全性向上に寄与しています。 さらに、定期的な確認試験を含むことで、リストストラップの維持管理が促進され、使用者にとっての信頼性が確保されています。この標準は、ESDに関する業界の重要な基準となることを目指しており、特に静電気の影響を受ける作業環境においてその関連性が高いです。全体として、EN IEC 61340-4-6:2025は、リストストラップとそのシステムに関する包括的な指導を提供しており、関連業界にとって不可欠なリソースとなっています。
SIST EN IEC 61340-4-6:2025 표준은 전자기기와 관련된 정전기 방지 수단으로서 손목 스트랩의 테스트 방법에 대해 다루고 있습니다. 이 표준은 전기 및 기계적 테스트 방법과 성능 한계를 제공하여, 정전기 파손에 민감한 조립품 및 장치를 다루는 작업자들이 사용할 손목 스트랩의 평가 및 인수, 주기적인验证 테스트를 지원합니다. 주요 범위는 손목 스트랩의 설계 및 시험 절차를 표준화하여 신뢰성을 높이고자 하는 목적을 가지고 있으며, 모든 치수는 별도로 표시되지 않는 한 명목상으로 정의됩니다. 특히, 이 표준은 ESD(정전기 방전) 민감 장치와 관련하여 작업하는 인력의 접지에 사용되는 손목 스트랩 및 손목 스트랩 시스템의 성능을 최적화하기 위한 명확한 기준을 제공합니다. 또한, SIST EN IEC 61340-4-6:2025 표준은 직무 안전성을 높이는 데 중요한 역할을 하며, 주기적으로 확인해야 할 성능 지표를 제시함으로써 분야 내에서의 실용성과 신뢰성을 확보합니다. 이 표준은 손목 스트랩 시스템의 효과성을 보장하는 데 매우 필요하며, 고객 및 사용자에게 고품질의 안전 제품을 제공하는 데 기여합니다. 결론적으로, 손목 스트랩의 테스트 및 점검을 위한 이 표준은 전자기기 산업에 밀접하게 관련된 모든 비즈니스에 필수적이며, 안전성, 신뢰성 및 품질을 담보하는 중요한 기준으로 평가될 수 있습니다.
La norme EN IEC 61340-4-6:2025 se concentre sur les méthodes de test standard pour les bracelets antistatiques, offrant des instructions précises pour l'évaluation, l'acceptation et la vérification périodique de ces dispositifs essentiels. Le champ d'application de cette norme est particulièrement pertinent pour les professionnels impliqués dans la manipulation d'assemblages et de dispositifs sensibles aux décharges électrostatiques (ESD). L'un des points forts de cette norme réside dans les méthodes d'essai électrique et mécanique qu'elle propose, permettant une évaluation rigoureuse des performances des bracelets. Ces méthodes garantissent que les dispositifs respectent les limites de performances définies, ce qui est crucial pour la sécurité des opérateurs dans des environnements sensibles aux décharges électrostatiques. En outre, la norme stipule que toutes les dimensions sont nominales sauf indication contraire, ajoutant une clarté nécessaire pour les utilisateurs et les fabricants dans la conception de systèmes de bracelets. De plus, l'absence d'aborder les systèmes de surveillance constants dans cette norme permet de maintenir un focus sur les tests spécifiques des bracelets, augmentant ainsi la pertinence de sa mise en œuvre dans des contextes pratiques. La structure et le contenu de EN IEC 61340-4-6:2025 répondent donc directement aux besoins des professionnels de l'industrie, fournissant des lignes directrices claires pour assurer la fiabilité et la sécurité des bracelets antistatiques utilisés dans des applications sensibles à l'ESD.
Die Norm EN IEC 61340-4-6:2025 ist ein entscheidendes Dokument im Bereich der Elektrostatik, das spezifische Testmethoden für Handgelenkstraps definiert. Der Schwerpunkt dieser Norm liegt auf der Bereitstellung elektrischer und mechanischer Testmethoden sowie Leistungsgrenzen zur Evaluierung, Akzeptanz und regelmäßigen Überprüfung von Handgelenkstraps. Ein wesentlicher Vorteil dieser Norm ist ihre Klarheit hinsichtlich der Anforderungen an Handgelenkstraps, die für das Erdungssystem von Personen genutzt werden, die mit elektrostatisch empfindlichen Baugruppen und Geräten arbeiten. Durch die Festlegung spezifischer Testmethoden sichert die Norm nicht nur die Qualität und Zuverlässigkeit der Handgelenkstraps, sondern trägt auch zur Sicherheit in Arbeitsumgebungen bei, in denen das Risiko elektrostatischer Entladungen (ESD) besteht. Die Norm beschränkt sich auf die Testung von Handgelenkstraps und -systemen und berücksichtigt keine ständigen Überwachungssysteme, was ihre Anwendung spezifisch und zielgerichtet macht. Die klaren Vorgaben und Normen ermöglichen es den Herstellern, sicherzustellen, dass ihre Produkte sowohl den industriellen Standards als auch den Erwartungen der Nutzer entsprechen. Insgesamt ist die EN IEC 61340-4-6:2025 von zentraler Bedeutung für die Gewährleistung der Wirksamkeit von Handgelenkstraps, was für alle Branchen, in denen ESD-Empfindlichkeit eine Rolle spielt, von großer Relevanz ist. Das Dokument bietet eine fundierte Grundlage für die Forschung, Entwicklung und Qualitätssicherung in der Entwicklung von ESD-Schutzmaßnahmen. Die nominalen Abmessungen, die in der Norm angegeben sind, sorgen dafür, dass die Anwender ein gemeinsames Verständnis der Anforderungen und Spezifikationen haben, was die Kompatibilität und Integration in bestehende Systeme erleichtert.
The EN IEC 61340-4-6:2025 standard provides crucial guidelines for testing and evaluating wrist straps specifically designed for personnel protection in environments with electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive devices and assemblies. The standard outlines clear electrical and mechanical test methods, which are essential in establishing performance limits for the effectiveness of wrist straps. One of the strengths of this standard is its comprehensive scope that focuses on wrist straps as a critical component of ESD control strategies. By detailing the evaluation, acceptance, and periodic verification testing protocols, the standard ensures that organizations can maintain high reliability in their ESD protective measures. This is particularly relevant in industries where ESD can lead to significant financial loss or damage to sensitive electronic components. Furthermore, the specification of nominal dimensions throughout the standard, except where explicitly indicated otherwise, adds clarity and helps in ensuring consistent application and interpretation among stakeholders involved in the design, testing, and use of wrist straps. It also encourages uniformity in manufacturing processes, which can enhance overall product reliability and safety. The EN IEC 61340-4-6:2025 standard is particularly relevant as it addresses a critical need in the ESD prevention field. It offers a structured approach to validating the functionality of wrist straps, thereby fostering greater accountability in the selection and maintenance of these safety devices. While the standard does not cover constant monitoring systems, its targeted focus on wrist straps fills a significant gap in existing ESD guidelines. Overall, the EN IEC 61340-4-6:2025 standard serves as an authoritative resource for organizations aiming to enhance their ESD control measures through reliable wrist strap testing. Its detailed methodology not only supports compliance with safety regulations but also aids in promoting a culture of safety and precision in environments where ESD poses a risk.
기사 제목: prEN IEC 61340-4-6:2022 - 정전기 - 제 4-6 파트: 특정 응용을 위한 표준 시험 방법 - 손목 스트랩 기사 내용: 이 IEC 61340의 일부인 prEN IEC 61340-4-6:2022는 손목 스트랩의 평가, 인정 및 주기적 검증 시험을 위한 전기 및 기계 시험 방법과 성능 한계를 제공합니다. 참고로 모든 치수는 명칭만 있습니다. 이 표준은 정전기 민감한 조립품과 장치와 작업 중인 인원의 접지를 위해 사용되는 손목 스트랩 및 손목 스트랩 시스템의 시험을 목적으로 합니다. 상시 모니터링 시스템은 다루지 않습니다.
記事のタイトル：prEN IEC 61340-4-6：2022 - 静電気 - 第4-6部：特定の応用のための標準試験方法 - リストラップ 記事の内容：このIEC 61340の一部であるprEN IEC 61340-4-6：2022は、リストラップの評価、受け入れおよび定期的な検証試験のための電気および機械的な試験方法と性能制限を提供します。注意：すべての寸法は名目的であり、指示されている場合を除きます。この標準は、ESD感受性のアセンブリやデバイスで作業する人員の接地に使用されるリストラップおよびリストラップシステムの試験を対象としています。常時モニタリングシステムには対応していません。
The article discusses prEN IEC 61340-4-6:2022, which is a standard that provides test methods and performance limits for evaluating and periodically verifying wrist straps. The standard is specifically focused on wrist straps and wrist strap systems used by personnel working with electrostatic discharge-sensitive assemblies and devices. It does not cover constant monitoring systems.
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