SIST EN 300 019-1-0 V2.1.2:2006

• Abstract:

  The purpose of the present document is to select class(es) of environmental conditions and their severities to which equipment may be exposed. Only severe conditions, which may be harmful to the equipment, are included. The severities specified are those which will have a low probability of being exceeded; generally less than 1 %. The purpose of the present document is to form a general overview of Part 1. TR 100 035 [1] should be used in conjunction with all parts of EN 300 019 series. It gives an introduction to the main concepts of environmental engineering, the purpose and use of environmental classes and the corresponding test philosophy.

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Jan-2006
• ICS: 19.040 - Environmental testing
• ICS: 33.050.01 - Telecommunication terminal equipment in general
• Technical Committee: SS EIT - Technical Board for the electrotechnical, information technology and telecommunications fields
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Feb-2006
• Due Date: 01-Feb-2006
• Completion Date: 01-Feb-2006
• Ref Project: ETSI EN 300 019-1-0 V2.1.2 (2003-09) - Environmental Engineering (EE); Environmental conditions and environmental tests for telecommunications equipment; Part 1-0: Classification of environmental conditions; Introduction

Overview

SIST EN 300 019-1-0 V2.1.2:2006 is a European standard focused on environmental engineering for telecommunications equipment. This introductory part provides a framework for classifying environmental conditions and corresponding test severities, addressing environments that may expose telecommunications equipment to severe, potentially harmful conditions. The document establishes a foundation for selecting appropriate environmental classes for equipment during storage, transportation, and operation. Developed by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) in alignment with ETSI standards, it is applicable to a wide range of telecom products and their lifecycle scenarios.

Key Topics

• Environmental Classification: The standard details how to systematically categorize environments according to physical, chemical, and biological factors. These classes represent environments with similar characteristics, enabling consistent testing and comparison.

• Scope of Conditions: Only severe environmental conditions, which present a low probability (typically less than 1%) of being exceeded, are included. This ensures equipment is evaluated under realistic worst-case scenarios.

• Climatogram Concept: The standard introduces the use of climatograms-envelopes representing the statistical distribution of climate variables (e.g., temperature, humidity)-to define the range of conditions for each class.

• Design and Testing Process:

  • Selection of environmental classes during product conceptualization
  • Inclusion of selected classes in the design specification
  • Development of a testing program based on these classes
  • Execution of tests to verify equipment's resistibility and inclusion of results in product documentation

• Application Phases: Environmental classes cover phases such as storage, transport, stationary use (both weather-protected and non-protected), mobile installations, portable/non-stationary use, ship and ground vehicle environments, and underground locations.

Applications

SIST EN 300 019-1-0 is essential for:

• Manufacturers: Selecting appropriate environmental classes during the design, engineering, and manufacturing processes ensures telecommunications equipment will function reliably throughout its life cycle, regardless of environmental challenges.
• Telecommunications Operators: Establishing consistent requirements and procurement specifications in alignment with internationally recognized environmental test methods.
• Test Laboratories: Structuring environmental testing programs based on standardized conditions to assess the durability and reliability of telecom equipment.
• Product Documentation: Providing clear guidance on environmental resistibility in product datasheets, user manuals, and lifecycle documentation for end-customers and stakeholders.

Common use cases include quality assurance for network infrastructure, certifying telecom terminal equipment for outdoor or mobile use, and verifying product robustness during logistics operations.

Related Standards

For comprehensive implementation and alignment, the following related standards and documents should be considered:

• EN 300 019 Series: Covers detailed environmental classes (Parts 1-1 to 1-8) for specific use cases such as storage, transport, stationary use, vehicle and ship installations, and underground environments.
• EN 300 019-2 Series: Specifies environmental test severities and methodologies corresponding to each environment class.
• ETSI TR 100 035: Provides additional guidance, key environmental engineering terminology, and explanation of testing philosophies.

Applying SIST EN 300 019-1-0 V2.1.2:2006 allows organizations to systematically manage product design, quality, and compliance in the face of diverse and challenging environmental exposures for telecommunications equipment. This standard supports improved reliability, customer confidence, and interoperability across European and international markets.

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2006
Okoljski inženiring (EE) – Okoljski pogoji in preskusi vplivov okolja za
telekomunikacijsko opremo – 1-0. del: Klasifikacija okoljskih pogojev – Uvod
Environmental Engineering (EE); Environmental conditions and environmental tests for
telecommunications equipment; Part 1-0: Classification of environmental conditions;
Introduction
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 300 019-1-0 Version 2.1.2
ICS:
19.040 Preskušanje v zvezi z Environmental testing
okoljem
33.050.01 Telekomunikacijska Telecommunication terminal
terminalska oprema na equipment in general
splošno
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

European Standard (Telecommunications series)

Environmental Engineering (EE);
Environmental conditions and environmental tests
for telecommunications equipment;
Part 1-0: Classification of environmental conditions;
Introduction
2 ETSI EN 300 019-1-0 V2.1.2 (2003-09)

Reference
REN/EE-01027-1-0
Keywords
environment, testing
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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights.4
Foreword.4
1 Scope.5
2 References.5
3 Definitions.5
4 Environmental classes.6
4.1 Purpose of classification.6
4.2 Environmental classes covered in Part 1 .7
5 Explanation of climatograms.8
6 Environmental contents of equipment documentation .8
6.1 Environmental considerations to be included in the design process for producing equipment .8
6.2 Environmental contents of a product specification .9
6.3 Contents of an environmental test programme.9
History .10

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Foreword
This European Standard (Telecommunications series) has been produced by ETSI Technical Committee Environmental
Engineering (EE).
The present document is part 1, sub-part 0 of a multi-part deliverable covering the classification of environmental
conditions and environmental tests for telecommunications equipment, as identified below:
Part 1: "Classification of environmental conditions";
Sub-part 0: "Introduction";
Sub-part 1: "Storage";
Sub-part 2: "Transportation";
Sub-part 3: "Stationary use at weatherprotected locations";
Sub-part 4: "Stationary use at non-weatherprotected locations";
Sub-part 5: "Ground vehicle installations";
Sub-part 6: "Ship environments";
Sub-part 7: "Portable and non-stationary use";
Sub-part 8: "Stationary use at underground locations";
Part 2: "Specification of environmental tests".
Part 1 specifies different standardized environmental classes covering climatic and biological conditions, chemically
and mechanically active substances and mechanical conditions during storage, transportation and in use.
Part 2 specifies the recommended test severities and test methods for the different environmental classes.

National transposition dates
Date of adoption of this EN: 5 September 2003
Date of latest announcement of this EN (doa): 31 December 2003
Date of latest publication of new National Standard
or endorsement of this EN (dop/e): 30 June 2004
Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow): 30 June 2004

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1 Scope
The purpose of the present document is to select class(es) of environmental conditions and their severities to which
equipment may be exposed. Only severe conditions, which may be harmful to the equipment, are included. The
severities specified are those which will have a low probability of being exceeded; generally less than 1 %.
The purpose of the present document is to form a general overview of Part 1.
TR 100 035 [1] should be used in conjunction with all parts of EN 300 019 series. It gives an introduction to the main
concepts of environmental engineering, the purpose and use of environmental classes and the corresponding test
philosophy.
2 References
The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of the present
document.
• References are either specific (identified by date of publication and/or edition number or version number) or
non-specific.
• For a specific reference, subsequent revisions do not apply.
• For a non-specific reference, the latest version applies.
• Referenced documents which are not found to be publicly available in the expected location might be found at
http://docbox.etsi.org/Reference.
[1] ETSI TR 100 035: "Environmental Engineering (EE); Environmental engineering; Guidance and
terminology".
[2] ETSI EN 300 019-1 (all subparts): "Environmental Engineering (EE); Environmental conditions
and environmental tests for telecommunications equipment; Classification of environmental
conditions".
[3] ETSI EN 300 019-2 (all subparts): "Environmental Engineering (EE); Environmental conditions
and environmental tests for telecommunications equipment; Specification of environmental tests".
3 Definitions
For the purposes of the present document, the following terms and definitions apply:
environmental class: systematic representation of the environment for a family of locations with "similar properties"
NOTE: This means that the detailed description of the class may be envisaged as an envelope around a group of
related environmental conditions. The class itself may not be considered directly as a typical example.
A class is composed of the most significant single factors, termed environmental parameters, selected
from those factors which are assumed to influence equipment performance.
Full descriptions of each class are included in the app
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