IEC 61340-2-1:2015 PDF Download

IEC 61340-2-1:2015 is a standard that offers test procedures for determining how well items and materials dissipate static electricity. The standard contains a thorough explanation of test methodologies as well as specific instructions for various applications.

The corona charging method and the charged metal plate method are the two primary test methods for determining charge decay time that are specified in the standard. The corona charging method is appropriate for evaluating a material's capacity to release charge from its own surfaces, including textiles and packaging. The charged metal plate method, on the other hand, was created expressly to test the materials' and objects' capacity to disperse charge from conductive objects placed on or in touch with them, including gloves, finger cots, and hand tools.

It's vital to remember that each test method has a certain application range and cannot yield the same outcomes. The standard stresses the need to choose the right test technique depending on the particular specifications of the material or product being evaluated.

Technical improvements have been made to this edition of the standard over the previous one. Notably, references to IEC TR 61340-5-1 have been dropped after it was updated and turned into an international standard. Additional details on when charge decay time measurements are appropriate as well as the particular applications that each test method is best suited for are provided in the introduction section. Procedures for confirming the effectiveness of the measuring devices utilized in the Corona charging process have also been provided.