IEC 60721-3-0:2020
(Main)Classification of environmental conditions - Part 3-0: Classification of groups of environmental parameters and their severities - Introduction
Classification of environmental conditions - Part 3-0: Classification of groups of environmental parameters and their severities - Introduction
IEC 60721-3-0:2020 provides guidance on the use of all parts of IEC 60721-3. It contains background information including information on the application and limitation of the classes given in various parts of IEC 60721-3 which can be used in the design, limitation of conditions and protection of equipment.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1984 and Amendment 1:1987. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) This edition has been extensively simplified to only provide necessary information with regard to the process given in the other parts of IEC 60721-3 and information on class severity has been updated.
Classification des conditions d'environnement - Partie 3-0: Classification des groupements des agents d'environnement et de leurs sévérités - Introduction
L'IEC 60721-3-0:2020 fournit des recommandations pour l'emploi de toutes les parties de l'IEC 60721-3. Elle contient des informations générales y compris des renseignements sur l'application et les limites des catégories indiquées dans les différentes parties de l’IEC 60721-3 qui peuvent être utilisées pour la conception, la délimitation des conditions et la protection des matériels.
Cette deuxième édition annule et remplace la première édition parue en 1984 et son Amendement 1:1987. Cette édition constitue une révision technique.
Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente:
a) La présente édition a été considérablement simplifiée pour ne fournir que les informations nécessaires concernant les processus présentés dans les autres parties de l'IEC 60721-3 et les informations concernant les catégories de sévérité ont été mises à jour.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 06-May-2020
- Technical Committee
- TC 104 - Environmental conditions, classification and methods of test
- Drafting Committee
- MT 19 - TC 104/MT 19
- Current Stage
- PPUB - Publication issued
- Start Date
- 07-May-2020
- Completion Date
- 05-Jun-2020
Relations
- Effective Date
- 05-Sep-2023
Frequently Asked Questions
IEC 60721-3-0:2020 is a standard published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Its full title is "Classification of environmental conditions - Part 3-0: Classification of groups of environmental parameters and their severities - Introduction". This standard covers: IEC 60721-3-0:2020 provides guidance on the use of all parts of IEC 60721-3. It contains background information including information on the application and limitation of the classes given in various parts of IEC 60721-3 which can be used in the design, limitation of conditions and protection of equipment. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1984 and Amendment 1:1987. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) This edition has been extensively simplified to only provide necessary information with regard to the process given in the other parts of IEC 60721-3 and information on class severity has been updated.
IEC 60721-3-0:2020 provides guidance on the use of all parts of IEC 60721-3. It contains background information including information on the application and limitation of the classes given in various parts of IEC 60721-3 which can be used in the design, limitation of conditions and protection of equipment. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1984 and Amendment 1:1987. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) This edition has been extensively simplified to only provide necessary information with regard to the process given in the other parts of IEC 60721-3 and information on class severity has been updated.
IEC 60721-3-0:2020 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 19.040 - Environmental testing. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
IEC 60721-3-0:2020 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to IEC 60721-3-0:1984. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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