SIST EN 300 019-2-0 V2.1.2:2006

• Abstract:

  The purpose of the present document is to specify the test severities and methods for verification of the required resistibility for equipment which is to be stored, transported and used in the environments stated in Part 1 of the present document. The purpose of the present document is to form a general overview of Part 2. 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 300 019-2-0 V2.1.2 (2003-09) - Environmental Engineering (EE); Environmental conditions and environmental tests for telecommunications equipment; Part 2-0: Specification of environmental tests; Introduction

Overview

SIST EN 300 019-2-0 V2.1.2:2006 specifies the framework for environmental conditions and environmental tests for telecommunications equipment, produced by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) and fully aligned with European standards. This standard establishes requirements for test severities and verification methods to ensure telecommunications equipment can withstand storage, transportation, and operational environments, as classified in Part 1 of the EN 300 019 series. As an introduction to Part 2, it outlines the principles behind selecting environmental classes, related test philosophies, and how these align with industry practices for equipment reliability and environmental engineering.

Key Topics

• Environmental Test Specification: Outlines the recommended severities and procedures for testing telecommunications equipment under various environmental classes and conditions.
• Test Philosophy: Focuses on simulating the effects of environmental conditions rather than reproducing them precisely, allowing for standardized, repeatable testing.
• In-use versus Not in-use States: Differentiates between equipment tests performed during operational states and those for equipment in storage or transit.
• Test Programme Development: Offers guidance on developing effective test sequences and verifying environmental resistibility, crucial for product compliance with market requirements.
• Resistibility Requirements: Details on how environmental class requirements ensure products remain robust throughout their lifecycle, including during storage, transit, and operation.
• Verification and Performance Assessment: Criteria for verifying that equipment meets required environmental resistibility, including failure conditions and acceptable performance degradation.
• Reference Framework: Integrates international standards, such as IEC 60068, to maintain consistency in environmental testing approaches.

Applications

SIST EN 300 019-2-0 is essential across the telecommunications sector for:

• Product Development: Assists manufacturers in designing telecom equipment that meets specific environmental resistibility requirements, ensuring reliability in varying climates and operational settings.
• Quality Assurance: Provides a basis for environmental test programs, helping companies validate the durability of their products throughout shipping, storage, and use phases.
• Market Compliance: Ensures equipment fulfills European and international environmental testing standards, which is a prerequisite for market entry and regulatory compliance.
• Procurement and Tendering: Enables purchasers and network operators to specify environmental resistance performance for their telecom infrastructure and devices.
• Lifecycle Management: Guides organizations in anticipating environmental risks during storage and transportation, reducing potential for early failure and maintenance costs.

Related Standards

For a comprehensive approach to environmental testing of telecommunications equipment, the following standards are closely associated:

• EN 300 019-1 Series: Classification of environmental conditions (climatic, mechanical, chemical, and biological) for telecom equipment during storage, transportation, and use.
• EN 300 019-2 Series: Detailed specifications for environmental tests based on equipment lifecycle and placement, including specific conditions for storage, transportation, and operational use.
• ETSI TR 100 035: Provides guidance and terminology for environmental engineering, supporting all parts of the EN 300 019 series.
• IEC 60068: Standard series for environmental testing methods, widely referenced for test method consistency and international compatibility.
• IEC 60721-2-4: Addresses solar radiation and temperature for equipment in natural environmental conditions.

Keywords: environmental engineering, environmental testing, telecommunications equipment, test specification, resistibility, EN 300 019, IEC 60068, verification methods, quality assurance, electronics compliance, environmental classes.

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By implementing the guidelines and specifications provided in SIST EN 300 019-2-0 V2.1.2:2006, organizations can ensure robust, reliable telecommunications products capable of performing in diverse and challenging environments.

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2006
Okoljski inženiring (EE) – Okoljski pogoji in preskusi vplivov okolja na
telekomunikacijsko opremo – 2-0. del: Specifikacija preskusov vplivov okolja –
Uvod
Environmental Engineering (EE); Environmental conditions and environmental tests for
telecommunications equipment; Part 2-0: Specification of environmental tests;
Introduction
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 300 019-2-0 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 2-0: Specification of environmental tests;
Introduction
2 ETSI EN 300 019-2-0 V2.1.2 (2003-09)

Reference
REN/EE-01027-2-0
Keywords
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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights.4
Foreword.4
1 Scope.5
2 References.5
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations .5
4 General.6
5 Users guide.7
5.1 Test specifications and the states of test item.7
5.1.1 In-use tests.7
5.1.2 Not in-use tests .7
5.2 Selection of tests and test severities .7
6 Topics on making a test programme .8
6.1 Environmental resistibility requirements.8
6.2 Test programme.8
6.3 Verification.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 2, sub-part 0 of a multi-part deliverable covering environmental conditions and
environmental tests for telecommunications equipment, as identified below:
Part 1: "Classification of environmental conditions";
Part 2: "Specification of environmental tests"
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 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 specify the test severities and methods for verification of the required
resistibility for equipment which is to be stored, transported and used in the environments stated in Part 1 of the present
document.
The purpose of the present document is to form a general overview of Part 2.
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".
[4] IEC 60721-2-4: "Classification of environmental conditions - Part 2-4: Environmental conditions
appearing in nature - Solar radiation and temperature".
[5] IEC 60068: "Environmental testing".
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations
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4 General
The purpose of environmental testing is to demonstrate that an equipment under defined environmental conditions can
survive without irreversible failures and perform according to requirements.
These tests are not reliability tests or lifetime tests.
The severities of testing in EN 300 019-2-1 to 2-8 [3] are closely correlated with the characteristic severities of the
environmental classes in EN 300 019-1-1 to 1-8 [2]. The transformation has been made taking into account failure
consequences, performance requirements and the graded test severities in IEC 60068-2 [5] test methods. In
EN 300 019-2-1 to 2-8 [3], "moderate failure consequences" and "normal performance requirements" sha
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