ISO 9022-2:2015/Amd 1:2023

Overview

ISO 9022-2:2015/Amd 1:2023 is an important amendment to the international standard ISO 9022-2, titled "Optics and Photonics - Environmental Test Methods - Part 2: Cold, Heat and Humidity." Published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), this amendment updates environmental testing procedures specifically related to cold, heat, and humidity conditions for optical and photonics equipment. The revised specifications ensure that products in these industries are tested for durability and performance under varied climatic stresses to maintain reliability and quality.

The amendment focuses on refining conditioning methods and degrees of severity for environmental exposure to cold, dry heat, and damp heat. These updates provide more detailed guidance on test chamber temperature ranges, exposure durations, and operational states to enhance the accuracy and consistency of environmental testing.

Key Topics

• Conditioning Method 10: Cold Testing

  • Specifies degrees of severity with temperature ranges from −0°C to −145°C, ±3°C tolerance.
  • Exposure times vary from 2 to 16 hours depending on severity.
  • Defines operational states during testing, critical for simulating real-world conditions.

• Conditioning Method 11: Dry Heat Testing

  • Temperature range updated from 10°C to 85°C with ±2°C accuracy.
  • Controlled relative humidity of less than 40%.
  • Exposure times vary from 2 to 16 hours.
  • Operational states 0 (non-operating), 1 (operating), and 2 (special conditions) are specified to reflect equipment use.

• Conditioning Method 12: Damp Heat Testing

  • Covers temperature from 10°C to 55°C with relative humidity between 85% to 100%.
  • Exposure durations range broadly from 6 hours to 56 days.
  • Includes operational states with special provisions for the last hours of exposure.
  • Designed to simulate long-term humid environments affecting optics and photonics devices.

• Operational States

  • Three states of operation (0, 1, 2) define whether the equipment is powered off, powered on, or under special conditions during conditioning tests.
  • Specific operational states must be justified in specifications when testing extreme severity levels.

Applications

• Optical Components and Systems Testing
  This standard amendment is essential for manufacturers and quality assurance teams who require validated test procedures for optical lenses, photonic sensors, and related components exposed to environmental extremes.

• Environmental Durability Testing
  Applicable in industries such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and consumer electronics where optics and photonics must withstand harsh climates including extreme cold, heat, and humidity.

• Product Qualification and Compliance
  Provides standardized criteria for qualifying products that comply with international market entry requirements, helping reduce field failures and improve product lifecycle.

• Research and Development
  Assists R&D teams to design robust optics and photonics devices by simulating and evaluating environmental impact through reproducible conditioning methods.

Related Standards

• ISO 9022 Series
  The amendment is part of the broader ISO 9022 series, which outlines comprehensive environmental test methods for optics and photonics equipment covering a variety of conditions including mechanical shock, vibration, and contamination.

• ISO/IEC Directives
  Governs the editorial rules and principles for the development and maintenance of ISO standards, ensuring consistency and international acceptance.

• WTO TBT Agreements
  Aligns with World Trade Organization’s Technical Barriers to Trade principles to support global harmonization in trade standards.

Keywords: ISO 9022-2 amendment, environmental test methods, optics testing, photonics standards, cold heat humidity testing, conditioning methods, optical durability, environmental conditioning, ISO optics standards, international standards optics.