SIST EN 61340-4-9:2016

Electrostatics - Part 4-9: Standard test methods for specific applications - Garments (IEC 61340-4-9:2016)

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 may 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

Électrostatique - Partie 4-9: Méthodes d’essai normalisées pour des applications spécifiques - Vêtements (IEC 61340-4-9:2016)

L'IEC 61340-4-9:2016 fournit des méthodes d'essai pour l'évaluation de la résistance électrique des vêtements incluant des composants ou des matériaux à surface conductrice ou dissipative utilisés dans l'industrie électronique pour le contrôle des décharges électrostatiques. La présente norme définit les procédures pour mesurer la résistance électrique, y compris un essai de résistance du système applicable aux vêtements qui fournissent un chemin de mise à la terre au personnel. Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente:
classification de trois types de vêtements
- les vêtements antistatiques,
- les vêtements antistatiques pouvant être reliés à la terre, et
- le système de vêtement antistatique pouvant être relié à la terre;
b) mesures supplémentaires selon le type de vêtement, incluant des mesures de bords-côtes, entre pièces et point pouvant être relié à la terre, des essais pratiqués avec une personne dans le système de vêtement;
c) mesures manche à manche autorisées avec des calibres ou par suspension;
d) valeurs recommandées supplémentaires pour les nouveaux types de vêtements, comme le montre l'Annexe A.

Elektrostatika - 4-9. del: Standardne preskusne metode za posebno uporabo - Oblačila (IEC 61340-4-9:2016)

Ta del standarda IEC 61340 podaja preskusne metode za merjenje električne upornosti oblačil, ki se uporabljajo za zaščito pred statično elektriko. Te preskusne metode se lahko uporabljajo za vrednotenje zunanjih oblačil, ki so homogeno prevodna/disipativna ali vključujejo površinsko prevodne/disipativne dele ali elemente.
OPOMBA: Preskusne metode, določene v tem standardu, morda ne omogočajo meritev materialov s skritimi prevodnimi sloji.
Z metodo preskušanja upornosti od točke do točke se preskuša električna upornost med rokavoma, izbranima vložkoma ali vsaj dvema poljubnima električno povezanima deloma oblačila za zaščito pred statično elektriko, vključno z električno upornostjo prek šivov in zavihkov oblačila (kot je ustrezno).
Dovoljena je alternativna metoda preskušanja od rokava do rokava, pri čemer je oblačilo obešeno s sponkami.
Oblačila za zaščito pred statično elektriko, ki so električno povezana z uporabnikom in zagotavljajo ozemljitev, so ovrednotena z metodo preskušanja upornosti od točke do točke, metodo preskušanja od točke upornosti do točke ozemljitve in sistemskim preskusom za ugotavljanje upornosti od uporabnika skozi oblačilo do točke ozemljitve sistema oblačila.
IEC 61340-4-6 vključuje preskus z merjenjem upornosti pasu, ki se lahko uporablja za oblačila, opremljena z manšetami s predvidoma enako funkcionalnostjo kot zapestni trak. Sistemski preskus pri uporabniku sistema oblačila za zaščito pred statično elektriko z ozemljitvijo vključuje uporabo ozemljitvenega kabla, povezanega z ozemljitveno točko oblačila.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 29-Sep-2016
• ICS: 13.340.10 - Protective clothing
• ICS: 17.220.99 - Other standards related to electricity and magnetism
• Technical Committee: I09 - Imaginarni 09
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 21-Sep-2016
• Due Date: 26-Nov-2016
• Completion Date: 30-Sep-2016
• Ref Project: EN 61340-4-9:2016 - Electrostatics - Part 4-9: Standard test methods for specific applications - Garments

Relations

• Revised: oSIST prEN IEC 61340-4-9:2022 - Electrostatics - Part 4-9: Standard test methods for specific applications - Garments - Resistive Characterization
• Effective Date: 27-Apr-2021

Standards Content (Sample)

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61340-4-9:2016)
Électrostatique - Partie 4-9: Méthodes d’essai normalisées pour des applications
spécifiques - Vêtements (IEC 61340-4-9:2016)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61340-4-9:2016
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
SIST EN 61340-4-9:2016 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 61340-4-9

NORME EUROPÉENNE

EUROPÄISCHE NORM
September 2016
ICS 17.220.99; 29.020

English Version
Electrostatics - Part 4-9: Standard test methods for specific
applications - Garments
(IEC 61340-4-9:2016)
Électrostatique - Partie 4-9: Méthodes d'essai normalisées Elektrostatik - Teil 4-9: Standard-Prüfverfahren für spezielle
pour des applications spécifiques - Vêtements Anwendungen - Bekleidung
(IEC 61340-4-9:2016) (IEC 61340-4-9:2016)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2016-06-01. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC
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European foreword
The text of document 101/500/FDIS, future edition 2 of IEC 61340-4-9, prepared by IEC/TC 101
"Electrostatics" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as
EN 61340-4-9:2016.

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standards conflicting with the
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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
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61340-4-9:2016 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 Harmonized as EN 61340-5-1.
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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 1 When 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.cenelec.eu

Publication Year Title EN/HD Year

IEC 61340-2-3 -  Electrostatics - EN 61340-2-3 -
Part 2-3: Methods of test for determining
the resistance and resistivity of solid planar
materials used to avoid electrostatic
charge accumulation
IEC 61340-4-6 -  Electrostatics - EN 61340-4-6 -
Part 4-6: Standard test methods for
specific applications - Wrist straps

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references. 7
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Atmosphere for conditioning and testing . 8
4.1 General . 8
4.2 Low humidity . 8
4.3 Moderate humidity . 9
5 Equipment and materials . 9
5.1 Test equipment requirements . 9
5.1.1 Resistance measurement apparatus . 9
5.1.2 Resistance measurement electrodes . 9
5.1.3 Support surface . 10
6 Test procedure . 10
6.1 Sample preparation . 10
6.1.1 General . 10
6.1.2 Sample size . 10
6.1.3 Sample sketch . 10
6.2 Humidity requirements . 11
6.3 Test procedures . 11
6.3.1 General . 11
6.3.2 Resistance point-to-point . 11
6.3.3 Resistance point-to-groundable point . 12
6.3.4 Cuff measurements . 12
6.3.5 Groundable static control garment system . 12
7 Product qualification . 12
8 Reporting . 13
Annex A (informative) Garment types and resistance values . 20
Annex B (informative) Data collection sheet (example) . 21
Bibliography . 23

Figure 1 – Test set-up – Resistance point-to-point (sleeve-to-sleeve procedure with
insulative sleeve inserts) . 13
Figure 2 – Test set-up – Resistance point-to-point (insulative sleeve inserted into
sleeve detail) . 14
Figure 3 – Test set-up – Resistance point-to-point (panel-to-panel procedure with
insulative support surface) . 14
Figure 4 – Test set-up – Resistance point-to-point (cuff-to-cuff procedure with
insulative sleeve inserts) . 15
Figure 5 – Test set-up – Resistance point-to-point (electrode inserted into cuff detail) . 15
Figure 6 – Test set-up – Resistance point-to-point (hanging clamp sleeve-to-sleeve
procedure) . 16
Figure 7 – Clamps/electrodes for hanging garment test . 16
Figure 8 – Test set-up – Resistance point-to-groundable point (cuff-to-groundable-
point procedure with insulative sleeve inserts) . 17

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Figure 9 – Test set-up – Resistance point-to-groundable point (sleeve-to-groundable-
point procedure with insulative sleeve inserts) . 17
Figure 10 – Groundable garment cuff test . 18
Figure 11 – Test set-up – Groundable static control garment system resistance
(groundable garment in combination with a person using a meter and hand-held
electrode) . 18
Figure 12 – Test set-up – Groundable static control garment system resistance
(groundable garment in combination with a person using an integrated tester) . 19

Table 1 – Product qualification . 13
Table A.1 – Garment types and resistance values . 20

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FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 61340-4-9 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 101:
Electrostatics.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2010. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) classification of three types of garments
– static control garments,
– groundable static control garments, and
– groundable static control garment system;

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b) additional measurements according to the the garment type including cuff measurements,
panel to groundable point, testing with a person in the garment system;
c) sleeve to sleeve measurements allowed with probes or by hanging;
d) additional recommended values for new garment types as set out in Annex A.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
101/500/FDIS 101/502/RVD

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INTRODUCTION
This part of IEC 61340 provides test methods for evaluating the electrical resistance of
garments that contain surface conductive or dissipative components or materials used in the
electronics industry for the control of electrostatic discharge. This standard defines
procedures for measuring electrical resistance, including a system resistance test for
garments that provide a ground path for personnel.
Clothing made from synthetic fibres is a common source of electrostatic charge. Wearing an
appropriate static control garment over personal clothing can minimize the effect of this
charge. To effectively control electrostatic charges, the static control garment should be
grounded.
Three categories of garments are considered in this standard.
a) A static control garment may suppress or otherwise affect an electric field from clothing
worn underneath the garment without being attached to ground. However, without
grounding, a charge may accumulate on conductive or dissipative elements of a garment,
if present, resulting in a charged source.
b) A groundable static control garment may provide a higher level of suppression when the
lower resistance fabric is connected to ground.
c) A groundable static control garment system provides a ground path for a person that
suppresses the electrical field from clothing worn underneath the garment and also bonds
the skin of the wearer to an identified ground path. Groundable static control garment
systems may also be used in conjunction with a continuous or constant monitoring system
in a manner similar to those used in continuous monitoring of wrist straps in an ESD
protected area (EPA).
Resistive characterization is only one aspect to consider in evaluating garments for any
specific application. To fully characterize a garment, electrical field attenuation, static decay,
peak voltage, residual voltage and triboelectric charging may need to be considered. Other
attributes related to applications and environments, such as cleanroom compatibility, chemical
and fire resistance, should be evaluated in the garment selection process but are beyond the
scope of this standard.
Garments constructed from fabrics made with fibres that are not surface conductive but may
have other related properties that impart some level of electrostatic charge dissipation or
suppression when connected to ground, are not specifically measured by the methods
provided in this standard.
This being the case, some garment fabrics and construction may allow for surface voltage
accumulation and charge transfer to occur which may be detrimental to electronic items.

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ELECTROSTATICS –

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



1 Scope
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 may 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.
2 Normative references
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.
IEC 61340-2-3, Electrostatics – Part 2-3: Methods of test for determining the resistance and
resistivity of solid planar materials used to avoid electrostatic charge accumulation
IEC 61340-4-6, Electrostatics – Part 4-6: Standard test methods for specific applications –
Wrist straps
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.

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3.1
acceptance testing
testing used to confirm to users that products delivered are substantially the same as the
samples used to qualify products
3.2
garment system
any electrically interconnected components of static control apparel
3.3
point-to-point resistance
resistance measured from one point to another on the surface of the same panel or two
different panels of a garment
Note 1 to entry: Point-to-point resistance is expressed in ohms.
3.4
static control garments
personnel garments that are designed for electrostatic charge control
3.5
product qualification
testing used to confirm that products comply with requirements of an ESD control program or
other specification
3.6
groundable static control garment
garment that exhibits an electrical resistance from point-to-point and from any point or panel
on the garment to the groundable point on the garment
Note 1 to entry: The groundable point may be a cuff contact to the wearer’s skin or separate dedicated grounding
point connector.
3.7
groundable static control garment system
garments that are used to establish the primary ground path for a person to the groundable
point of the garment and the connection of the garment to ground, typically through a
grounding cord
Note 1 to entry: The garment shall also meet all the requirements included in the definition for groundable static
control garments.
4 Atmosphere for conditioning and testing
4.1 General
The following requirements supersede any other specification for the atmosphere for
conditioning and testing that may be given in one or more of the documents referred to in this
standard.
4.2 Low humidity
Unless otherwise agreed, the atmosphere for conditioning and testing for laboratory
evaluations at low humidity shall be at a temperature of 23 °C ± 2 °C and 12 % ± 3 % relative
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4.3 Moderate humidity
The atmosphere for conditioning and testing for laboratory evaluations at moderate humidity
shall be at a temperature of 23 °C ± 2 °C and 50 % ± 2 % relative humidity. The conditioning
time prior to testing shall be at least 48 h.
5 Equipment and materials
5.1 Test equipment requirements
5.1.1 Resistance measurement apparatus
5.1.1.1 General
The measurement apparatus, called the meter, whether it is a single meter or collection of
instruments, shall be capable of the following.
5.1.1.2 Product qualification
The meter shall have a circuit voltage while under load of 100 V (±5 %) for measurements of
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1,0 × 10 Ω and above, and 10 V (±5 %) for measurements less than 1,0 × 10 Ω.
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The meter shall be capable of making measurements from 1,0 × 10 Ω to 1,0 × 10 Ω.
5.1.1.3 Acceptance testing
The product qualification meter may be used for acceptance testing or the following:
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The meter shall have an open circuit voltage of 100 V (±5 %) for measurements of 1,0 × 10 Ω
6
and above, and 10 V (±5 %) for measurements less than 1,0 × 10 Ω.
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The meter shall be capable of making measurements for 1,0 × 10 Ω to 1,0 × 10 Ω.
In case of disagreement the meter used for product qualification will be used to resolve any
disputes.
5.1.1.4 Ohmmeter for testing personal ground path
Integrated checker or meter, whether it is a single meter (ohmmeter) or a collection of
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instruments that are capable of measuring from 5,0 × 10 Ω to at least 1,0 × 10 Ω with a test
voltage from 7 V to 30 V DC open circuit.
Both test leads should be capable of being isolated from ground. AC line-powered resistance
measuring devices may give erroneous results due to undefined ground paths. Battery
powered equipment is recommended.
5.1.2 Resistance measurement electrodes
5.1.2.1 Cylindrical electrodes
A cylindrical 2,5 kg ± 0,25 kg rubber electrode with a diameter of 65 mm ± 0,5 mm, having a
contact of electrically conductive material with a Shore-A (IRHD) durometer hardness
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between 50 and 70. The resistance between two electrodes should be less than 1,0 × 10 Ω
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5.1.2.2 Clamps/electrodes
The clamps/electrodes shall consist of two flat electrically conductive plates (e.g. stainless
steel) with a dimension of approximately 50 mm × 25 mm each. The clamp/electrodes shall be
electrically conductive with sufficient compression force to retain and suspend the garment.
See Figure 7.
5.1.2.3 Cuff test fixture
A test fixture comprising an insulative stand and two stainless steel cylinders approximately
25 mm in diameter, with one cylinder fixed to the stand directly above the second. The second
cylinder will weigh approximately 0,11 kg and is mounted in a slot in the stand that allows free
vertical movement. See Figure 10.
5.1.2.4 Hand-held electrode
A stainless steel, brass or copper round or tubular stock, approximately 25 mm in diameter
and 75 mm or greater in length, with provision for connection to meter (such as a banana plug
receptacle or screw connector) attached to one end of the cylinder. See Figure 11.
5.1.3 Support surface
5.1.3.1 Insulative support surface
An insulative surface when used for specimen support shall have a surface resistance of
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greater than 1,0 × 10 Ω when measured in accordance with IEC 61340-2-3. The insulative
surface shall be large enough to accommodate the entire garment when it is laid out flat.
5.1.3.2 Insulative sleeve inserts
Two pieces of insulative material meeting the requirements of 5.1.3.1 cut into approximately
75 mm by 152 mm strips to slide into the sleeves (and cuffs if so equipped) of garments under
test to isolate one side of the sleeve from the other.
5.1.3.3 Insulative hangers
The points to which the clamps described in 5.1.2.2 holding a garment under test shall be
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isolated from ground to a resistance greater than 1,0 × 10 Ω when measured wi
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