This part of IEC 60695 presents a summary of published test methods that are relevant to determine heat release for electrotechnical products. It represents the current state of the art of the test methods and includes special observations on their relevance and use.
Heat release data can be used as part of fire hazard assessment and in fire safety engineering, astound in IEC 60695-1-1.
One of the responsibilities of a technical committee is, wherever applicable, to make use of basic safety publications in the preparation of its publications.
IEC TS 60695-8-2:2000 history
2000IEC TS 60695-8-2:2000 Fire hazard testing - Part 8-2: Heat release; Summary and relevance of test methods