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  • BS EN 60721-1:1996

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    Classification of environmental conditions Environmental parameters and their severities

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-01-1996

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions
    4 Environmental factors and parameters
    Table 1
    Climatic conditions
    Biological conditions
    Chemically active substances
    Mechanically active substances
    Contaminating fluids
    Mechanical conditions
    Electric and electromagnetic disturbance
    Figures
    Annex
    ZA (normative) Other international publications quoted in
    this standard with the references of the relevant
    European publications

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Lists the environmental parameters and a limited number of the severities within the range of conditions met by electrotechnical products when being transported, stored, installed and used.

    Scope - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    This part of IEC 721 lists environmental parameters and a limited number of their severities within the range of conditions met by electrotechnical products when being transported, stored, installed and used.

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    Committee GEL/104
    Development Note Supersedes BS 7527-1(1991) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, November 2005. (10/2005) Also numbered as IEC 60721-1. (12/2005)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS EN 60721-3-4:1995 Classification of environmental conditions. Classification of groups of environmental parameters and their severities Stationary use at non-weatherprotected locations
    BS EN 60721-3-7:1996 Classification of environmental conditions. Classification of groups of environmental parameters and their severities Portable and non-stationary use
    BS EN 60721-3-6:1993 Classification of environmental conditions. Classification of groups of environmental parameters and their severities Ship environment
    BS EN 61334-3-21:1997 Distribution automation using distriubution line carrier systems. Mains signalling requirements MV phase-to-phase isolated capacitive coupling device
    BS EN 60721-3-3:1995 Classification of environmental conditions. Classification of groups of environmental parameters and their severities Stationary use at weatherprotected locations

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    BS EN 60068-2-27:2009 Environmental testing Tests. Test Ea and guidance. Shock
    IEC 60068-2-27:2008 Environmental testing - Part 2-27: Tests - Test Ea and guidance: Shock
    BS EN 50014:1998 Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres. General requirements
    IEC 60721-2-2:2012 Classification of environmental conditions - Part 2-2: Environmental conditions appearing in nature - Precipitation and wind
    BS EN 60721-3-6:1993 Classification of environmental conditions. Classification of groups of environmental parameters and their severities Ship environment
    ISO 2041:2009 Mechanical vibration, shock and condition monitoring Vocabulary
    BS 7527-2.2:1991 Classification of environmental conditions. Environmental conditions appearing in nature Precipitation and wind
    IEC 60079-0:2011 Explosive atmospheres - Part 0: Equipment - General requirements
    IEC 60721-3-6:1987 Classification of environmental conditions. Part 3: Classification of groups of environmental parameters and their severities. Ship environment
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