IEC 61340-2-1:2015
Electrostatics - Part 2-1: Measurement methods - Ability of materials and products to dissipate static electric charge

Standard No.

IEC 61340-2-1:2015

Release Date

2015

Published By

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

Status

Be replaced 2022-01

Replace By

IEC 61340-2-1:2022

Latest

IEC 61340-2-1:2015/AMD1:2022

Replace

IEC 101/446/CDV:2014 IEC 61340-2-1:2002

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 includes a generic description of test methods and detailed test procedures for specific applications. The two test methods for measuring charge decay time, one using corona charging and one using a charged metal plate are different and may 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, e. g. textiles, packaging, etc., 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, etc. to dissipate charge from conductive objects placed on or in contact with them. The charged plate method may 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 relevant publications.

IEC 61340-2-1:2015 Referenced Document

• IEC 61340-4-6:2010 Electrostatics - Part 4-6: Standard test methods for specific applications - Wrist straps
• IEC 61340-4-7:2010 Electrostatics - Part 4-7: Standard test methods for specific applications - Ionization

IEC 61340-2-1:2015 history

• 2022 IEC 61340-2-1:2015/AMD1:2022 Electrostatics - Part 2-1: Measurement methods - Ability of materials and products to dissipate static electric charge
• 2022 IEC 61340-2-1:2022 Amendment 1 - Electrostatics - Part 2-1: Measurement methods - Ability of materials and products to dissipate static electric charge
• 2015 IEC 61340-2-1:2015 Electrostatics - Part 2-1: Measurement methods - Ability of materials and products to dissipate static electric charge
• 2002 IEC 61340-2-1:2002 Electrostatics - Part 2-1: Measurement methods; Ability of materials and products to dissipate static electric charge