ISO 10109:2014
(Main)Optics and photonics — Guidance for the selection of environmental tests
Optics and photonics — Guidance for the selection of environmental tests
ISO 10109:2014 contains tables for environmental tests and test parameters which can be used as a guideline for the selection of environmental tests. They include the selection of standardized tests according to ISO 9022 as well as additional parameters not described in ISO 9022 and individual parameters necessary for the optical or photonic instruments. Ultimately, these tables specify the requirements to be met with regard to the reliability of the optical, mechanical, chemical and electrical properties or performance characteristics of the instruments when exposed to environmental influences. Environmental test methods, as specified in ISO 9022 (all parts), can be assigned to the various areas of application for the purpose of ascertaining the suitability of the instruments in the respective area of application.
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 10109
First edition
2014-09-01
Optics and photonics — Guidance for
the selection of environmental tests
Optiques et photonique — Directives relatives au choix des essais
environnementaux
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ISO 10109:2014(E)
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ISO 10109:2014(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Terms and definitions . 1
3 Environmental influences . 3
3.1 General . 3
3.2 Standard environment 1 . 3
3.3 Standard environment 2 . 3
3.4 Standard environment 3 . 4
3.5 Standard environment 4 . 4
3.6 Standard environment 5 . 4
3.7 Standard environment 6 . 5
4 Table for environmental tests and test parameters . 5
Annex A (informative) Example of selection of environmental tests .10
Bibliography .15
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Foreword
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The committee responsible for this document is ISO/TC 172, Optics and photonics, Subcommittee SC 1,
Fundamental standards.
This document cancels and replaces ISO 10109-1:2005, ISO 10109-6:2005, ISO 10109-7:2001,
ISO 10109-8:2005, ISO 10109-11:2001 and ISO 10109-12:2004 which have been technically revised and
consolidated into the present standard.
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Introduction
Optical and photonic instruments including additional assemblies from other fields (e.g. mechanical,
chemical and electronic devices) are affected during their use by a number of different environmental
and handling parameters which they are required to resist without significant reduction in performance
and to remain within defined specifications. This is what the manufacturer attempts to ensure and the
user expects to receive.
This expectation can be assessed by exposure of the instrument to a range of simulated environmental
parameters under controlled laboratory conditions. The cumulative combination, degree of severity and
sequence of these conditions can be selected to obtain meaningful results in a relatively short period of
time.
Technical requirements as given in the tables of this International Standard are abbreviated and the
reader has to consult the referenced standards (i.e. the relevant ISO 9022 part) for the full specification
of the technical requirement.
For the purposes of ISO 10109, nominal values for properties or performance characteristics are
understood to be the manufacturer’s internal technical data and do not directly reflect manufacturer’s
product specifications.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 10109:2014(E)
Optics and photonics — Guidance for the selection of
environmental tests
1 Scope
This International Standard contains tables for environmental tests and test parameters which can be
used as a guideline for the selection of environmental tests. They include the selection of standardized
tests according to ISO 9022 as well as additional parameters not described in ISO 9022 and necessary
for the optical or photonic instruments. Ultimately, these tables specify the requirements to be met with
regard to the reliability of the optical, mechanical, chemical and electrical properties or performance
characteristics of the instruments when exposed to environmental influences.
Environmental test methods, as specified in ISO 9022 (all parts), can be assigned to the various areas
of application for the purpose of ascertaining the suitability of the instruments in the respective area of
application.
2 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
2.1
environmental requirements
specific natural and technical environmental influences, between the limiting values of which optical
instruments and instruments with optical, mechanical, chemical and electrical components are to be
operable
2.2
technical requirement
defined limiting value for the natural and technical environmental influences occurring in the envisaged
area of application
Note 1 to entry: In order to verify whether an instrument fulfils a technical requirement, conditioning methods
can be stipulated with degrees of severity whose limiting values are either higher or lower than those specified.
2.3
extent of testing
sum of all required tests to ascertain operability as well as product performance within the intended
use and time of life
Note 1 to entry: The extent of design verification/testing is subdivided into:
— design verification and production process controlling (not addressed by this standard),
— testing of functional models, prototypes and production series products.
2.4
severity of testing
number of specimens per production batch/series or sample production to be subjected to a specific test
Note 1 to entry: The severity of testing is stipulated in the relevant specification or in the instrument standard.
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2.5
area of application
classification of the operability of an instrument within a defined environment and intended application
EXAMPLE General application in an office environment with air conditioning; or an outdoor application, non-
weather protected in arctic climate.
Note 1 to entry: The manufacturer defines the environment parameters. This can be done e.g. by using pre-defined
‘standardized areas of application’ such as in Tables 3 to 8 in full or in part.
2.6
conditioning method
individual or combined environmental influence(s) to which the specimen is submitted during the test,
e.g. shock or damp heat
2.7
degree of severity
parameter containing all the individual quantities required for the test
EXAMPLE Temperature, humidity, conditioning time and others have to be defined for the intended area of
application.
Note 1 to entry: See also the specific parts of ISO 9022.
2.8
state of operation
code that designates the state of operation of a specimen
Note 1 to entry: Table 1 gives states of operation in accordance with ISO 9022 (all parts).
Table 1 — States of operation
State of operation Comment
0 Specimen in its normal transport and/or storage container as provided by the manufac-
turer (transport container, shipping package).
1 Specimen unprotected, ready for operation, power supply not connected.
2 Specimen is in operation during conditioning for a period to be specified in the relevant
specification. The mode of the operating status is specified in the relevant specification.
During operation, a check is performed to establish if the specimen is functioning as
required.
2.9
status after test
code that designates the outcome of the test as given in Table 2
Table 2 — Status after test
Status after test Comment
A All performance criteria are satisfied.
B All performance criteria are satisfied. Damage to parts not needed for function or
reduced life are possible.
C Not all performance criteria are satisfied. Damage to parts not needed for func-
tion or reduced life are possible.
D Device may not operate anymore; damage is expected.
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3 Environmental influences
3.1 General
Tables 3 to 8 classify and describe standardized environment areas, which constitute a summary of
the various environmental parameters with major influences to products during shipping, transport,
storage and operation.
The values for standard environments 1 and 2 have been compiled from excerpts of IEC 60721-2-1 and
IEC 60721-3-4.
Standard environment 5 is defined for use in weather-protected locations.
Standard environment 6 is defined as an open-air climate with restricted limiting values for optical
precision measurements and for the use of optical consumer products in the open air.
3.2 Standard environment 1
Table 3 — Non-weather-protected locations with cold or extremely cold climates
(Arctic or Antarctic climate)
Environmental influence Value Comment
Temperature −65 °C to +35 °C In extreme geographical conditions, temperatures as low as
−75 °C and as high as 40 °C can occur in the location of use.
With temporary or permanent storage in enclosed vehicles,
sheds, hangars or attics, temperatures of over 35 °C can be
experienced in strong sunshine, and over 70 °C in extreme
cases.
Relative humidity up to 100 % At a relative humidity of ≥ 95 %, the maximum temperature
occurring is 20 °C.
Air pressure 70 kPa to 106 kPa 50 kPa to 110 kPa in unfavourable conditions.
2
Solar radiation up to 1,1 kW/m Intensity of global radiation on earth’s surface.
Amount of precipitation ≤ 15 mm/min
(rain, snow or hail)
Dew or ice build-up yes
3.3 Standard environment 2
Table 4 — Global locations, non-weather-protected,
with the exception of cold and extremely cold climates
Environmental influence Value Comment
Temperature −33 °C to +55 C In extreme geographical conditions, temperatures as low as
−45 °C and over 60 °C can be experienced in the location of
use. With temporary or permanent storage in enclosed vehi-
cles, sheds, hangars or attics, temperatures of over 55 °C can
occur in strong sunshine, and over 85 °C in extreme cases.
Relative humidity up to 100 % At a relative humidity of ≥ 95 %, the highest temperature
occurring is 33 °C, and 37 °C in extreme conditions.
Air pressure 70 kPa to 106 kPa 50 kPa to 110 kPa in unfavourable conditions.
2
Solar radiation up to 1,1 kW/m Intensity of global radiation on earth’s surface.
Amount of precipitation ≤ 15 mm/min
(rain, snow or hail)
Dew or ice build-up yes
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3.4 Standard environment 3
Table 5 — Global locations, non-weather-protected, with maritime and/or coastal climate
Environmental influence Value Comment
Temperature −20 °C to +35 °C Along coasts with icing, temperatures below −20 °C can be
experienced, and above 35 °C along tropical coasts. With
temporary or permanent storage in enclosed vehicles, sheds,
hangars or attics, temperatures over 35 °C can be experienced
in strong sunshine, and over 85 °C in extreme cases.
Relative humidity up to 100 % At a relative humidity of ≥ 95 %, the highest temperature
occurring is 30 °C.
Air pressure 90 kPa to 106 kPa 50 kPa to 110 kPa in unfavourable conditions.
2
Solar radiation up to 1,1 kW/m Intensity of global radiation on earth’s surface.
Amount of precipitation ≤ 15 mm/min
(rain, snow or hail)
Dew or ice build-up yes
3.5 Standard environment 4
Table 6 — High altitudes of up to 30 000 m
Environmental influence Value Comment
Temperature −65 °C to +55 °C Above polar zones, temperatures below −65 °C have to be
expected. With temporary or permanent storage in enclosed
vehicles, sheds, hangars or attics, temperatures over 55 °C can
be experienced in strong sunshine, and over 85 °C in extreme
cases.
Relative humidity up to 100 % At a relative humidity of ≥ 95 %, the highest temperature
occurring is 35 °C.
Air pressure 1 kPa to 106 kPa
2
Solar radiation up to 1,4kW/m Intensity of radiation at altitude of 30 000 m.
Amount of precipitation ≤ 15 mm/min
(rain, snow or hail)
Dew or ice build-up yes
3.6 Standard environment 5
Table 7 — Technical climate in weather-protected locations
Environmental influence Value Comment
Temperature +15 °C to +35 °C In unfavourable conditions, temperatures below 15 °C and
over 35 °C may occur.
Relative humidity up to 85 % In unfavourable conditions, relative humidities of up to 95 %
can be experienced.
Air pressure 70 kPa to 106 kPa 50 kPa to 110 kPa in unfavourable conditions.
2
Solar radiation up to 0,9 kW/m Without protection from sunshine.
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3.7 Standard environment 6
Table 8 — Non-weather-protected locations with restricted limiting values
Environmental influence Value Comment
Temperature −20 °C to +50 °C The restricted temperature range applies for state of opera-
tion 2. The values of Standard environment 2 apply for the
states of operation 0 and 1.
Relative humidity up to 100 % At a relative humidity of ≥ 95 %, the highest temperature
occurring is 25 °C.
Air pressure 70 kPa to 106 kPa 50 kPa to 110 kPa in unfavourable conditions.
2
Solar radiation up to 1,1 kW/m With simultaneous high exposure to heat and solar radia-
tion, the critical limiting values for temperature in and on the
instrument shall not be exceeded.
Amount of precipitation ≤ 6 mm/min
(rain, snow or hail)
Dew or ice build
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