1 Scope
This part of IEC 61340 describes test methods for measuring the rate of dissipation of static charge of
insulating and static dissipative materials and products.
It inc ludes a generic description of test methods and detailed tes t proc edures
for s pec ific applications.
The two test methods for measuring charge decay time, one using corona charging and one using a charged metal plate are different and it is possible that
they will not give equivalent results. Nevertheless, each method has a range of applications
for which it is best suited. The corona charging method is suitable for evaluating the ability of materials, for example
textiles, packaging, to dissipate charge from their own surfaces. The charged metal
plate method is suitable for evaluating the ability of materials and objects such
as gloves, finger cots, hand tools, to dissipate charge from conductive objects placed
on or in contact with them. It is possible that the charged plate method will not
be suitable for evaluating the ability of materials to dissipate charge from their
own surfaces.
In addition to its general application, this horizontal standard is also intended
for use by technical committees in the preparation of standards in accordance with
the principles laid down in IEC Guide 108.
One of the responsibilities of a technical committee is, wherever applicable, to make
use of horizontal standards in the preparation of its publications. The contents of
this horizontal standard shall not apply unless specifically referred to or included
in the releva...
BS EN 61340-2-1:2015+A1:2022 history
2022BS EN 61340-2-1:2015+A1:2022 Electrostatics - Measurement methods. Ability of materials and products to dissipate static electric charge
2015BS EN 61340-2-1:2015 Electrostatics. Measurement methods. Ability of materials and products to dissipate static electric charge
2002BS EN 61340-2-1:2002 Electrostatics - Measurement methods - Ability of materials and products to dissipate static electric charge