IEC 60068-2-18:1989
(Main)Environmental testing - Part 2-18: Tests - Test R and guidance: Water
Environmental testing - Part 2-18: Tests - Test R and guidance: Water
Provides tests for electrotechnical products which, during transportation, storage or in service, may be subjected to falling drops, impacting water or immersion.
Essais d'environnement - Partie 2-18: Essais - Essai R et guide: Eau
Indique les méthodes d'essais applicables aux produits électrotechniques qui, pendant leur transport, leur stockage ou alors qu'ils sont en service, peuvent être soumis à des chutes d'eau, à des projections d'eau ou à une immersion.
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IEC Publication 68-2-18, Amend. 1
Publication 68-2-18, amend. 1 de la CEI
(First edition - 1993)
(Première édition - 1993)
ESSAIS D’ENVIRONNEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING
Deuxième partie: Essais Part 2: Tests
Test R and guidance: Water
Essai R et guide: Eau
C O R R I G E N D U M
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