SN EN 60068-3-8 : 2003

INTRODUCTION
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Description of vibration test methods
  4.1 General
  4.2 Test methods
  4.3 Accelerated testing
5 Vibration environment of a specimen
  5.1 General
  5.2 Collecting information, preparing a decision
  5.3 Definition of dynamic conditions
6 Estimation of 'real life' dynamic conditions for the specimen
  6.1 General
  6.2 Measurement of dynamic conditions
  6.3 Data analysis
7 Selection of test method
  7.1 General
  7.2 Sine testing
  7.3 Random testing
  7.4 Mixed mode testing
8 Vibration response investigation of the specimen
  8.1 General
  8.2 Aims, purposes
  8.3 Sinusoidal excitation
  8.4 Random excitation
  8.5 Problem investigation (troubleshooting)
  8.6 Survival pass/fail criterion
  8.7 Information to be given in the relevant specification
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to international
                     publications with their corresponding
                     European publications
Bibliography
Figures
Tables

Gives guidance for selecting amongst the IEC 60068-2 stationary vibration test methods Fc sinusoidal, Fh random and F(x) Mixed mode vibration.