ISO 18185-3:2015

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 18185-3
Second edition
2015-12-01
Freight containers — Electronic
seals —
Part 3:
Environmental characteristics
Récipients de fret — Joints électroniques —
Partie 3: Caractéristiques environnementales
Reference number
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ISO 2015
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Contents Page
Foreword .v
Introduction .vi
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Environmental characteristics . 2
4.1 General . 2
4.2 Low temperature. 2
4.2.1 Test purpose . 2
4.2.2 Test requirement . 2
4.2.3 Test method for storage temperature testing . 2
4.2.4 Test method for operating temperature testing . 3
4.3 High temperature. 3
4.3.1 Test purpose . 3
4.3.2 Test requirement . 3
4.3.3 Test method for storage temperature testing . 3
4.3.4 Test method for operating temperature testing . 3
4.4 Mechanical shock . 4
4.4.1 Test purpose . 4
4.4.2 Test requirement . 4
4.4.3 Test method . 4
4.5 Vibration . 5
4.5.1 Test purpose . 5
4.5.2 Test requirement . 5
4.5.3 Test method . 5
4.6 Humidity . 6
4.6.1 Test purpose . 6
4.6.2 Test requirement . 6
4.6.3 Test method . 6
4.7 Rain and snow . 7
4.7.1 Test purpose . 7
4.7.2 Test requirement . 7
4.7.3 Test method . 7
4.8 Salt fog . 8
4.8.1 Test purpose . 8
4.8.2 Test requirement . 8
4.8.3 Test method . 8
4.9 Drop shock . 8
4.9.1 Test purpose . 8
4.9.2 Test requirement . 8
4.9.3 Test method . 9
4.10 Sand and dust . 9
4.10.1 Test purpose . 9
4.10.2 Test requirement . 9
4.10.3 Test method . 9
4.11 Electromagnetic environment . 9
4.11.1 Test purpose . 9
4.11.2 Test requirement .10
4.11.3 Test method .10
4.12 Solar radiation .10
4.12.1 Test purpose .10
4.12.2 Test requirement .10
4.12.3 Test method .10
4.13 Ice and frost .11
4.13.1 Test purpose .11
4.13.2 Test requirement .11
4.13.3 Test method .11
4.14 Water-high pressure .11
4.14.1 Test purpose .11
4.14.2 Test requirement .11
4.14.3 Test method .11
4.15 Lightning strike .12
4.15.1 Test purpose .12
4.15.2 Test requirement .12
4.15.3 Test method .12
4.16 Thermal shock .12
4.16.1 Test purpose .12
4.16.2 Test requirement .12
4.16.3 Test method .12
Bibliography .14
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Foreword
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The committee responsible for this document is ISO/TC 104, Freight containers, Subcommittee SC 4,
Identification and communication.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 18185-3:2006), which has been
technically revised.
ISO 18185 consists of the following parts, under the general title Freight containers — Electronic seals:
— Par 1: Communication protocol
— Part 2: Application requirements
— Part 3: Environmental characteristics
— Part 4: Data protection
— Part 5: Physical layer
Introduction
This part of ISO 18185 defines the environmental characteristics for compliant electronic seals.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 18185-3:2015(E)
Freight containers — Electronic seals —
Part 3:
Environmental characteristics
1 Scope
This part of ISO 18185 specifies test methods and conditions for environmental characteristics of
electronic seals.
This part of ISO 18185 describes the environmental requirements for the ISO 18185 series, for ISO 10374
and for ISO 17363 and for ISO 10891 since it is expected that the implementation of these International
Standards will face the same international conditions. However, each of these International Standards
has its own unique requirements other than environmental conditions.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 17712, Freight containers — Mechanical seals
IEC 61000-4-2, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) — Part 4-2: Testing and measurement techniques —
Electrostatic discharge immunity test
IEC 61000-4-3, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) — Part 4-3: Testing and measurement techniques —
Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
electronic seal
e-seal
read-only, non-reusable freight container seal conforming to the high-security seal defined in ISO 17712
and to this International Standard that electronically provides evidence of tampering or intrusion
through the container doors
3.2
equipment under testing
EUT
any type of device that will undergo the tests described in this part of ISO 18185
3.3
interrogator identification
interrogator ID
code used to identify the source address during every communication session originated by the
interrogator
3.4
operation test
short functional test by a suitably qualified person to confirm that the electronic seal (3.1) complies with
the operational requirements including a check of survives and maintains the integrity of stored data
3.5
seal identification
seal ID
unique code used to identify each manufactured seal incorporating a combination of the serial number
(i.e. tag ID) and the manufacturer ID
4 Environmental characteristics
4.1 General
This part of ISO 18185 shall be used in conjunction with other parts of ISO 18185.
This part of ISO 18185 applies to all electronic seals used on freight containers covered by the following
International Standards: ISO 668, ISO 1496-1, ISO 1496-2, ISO 1496-3, ISO 1496-4, ISO 1496-5, and
ISO 830. This part of ISO 18185 should also, wherever appropriate and practicable, be applied to freight
containers other than those covered by the aforementioned International Standards.
This part of ISO 18185 establishes minimum operating parameters for environmental characteristics
and the test used to measure those characteristics.
This part of ISO 18185 is designed to test container seal resistance to electrical and mechanical
deterioration due to exposure to the shipboard environment or to the rigors of mishandling such as
dropping, where appropriate, or transportation and installation. Container seals are typically subjected
to the harsh environments of the marine, rail, and road transportation industries. Sand and dust, salt
spray, grease, snow, ice, and grime can be expected to coat the tag and sensing equipment. Physical
shock and vibration are commonly encountered as a result of handling and transport operations.
Normal ambient conditions are defined as any combination of the following:
— temperature: (15 to 35) °C;
— relative humidity: (20 to 75) %;
— air pressure: (86 to 106) kPa.
4.2 Low temperature
4.2.1 Test purpose
The purpose of this test is to verify that no damage is caused to the EUT and no permanent or
temporary malfunction occurs after being stored and during storage at cold temperatures for the low
temperature testing.
4.2.2 Test requirement
EUT shall fully operate after having been stored at a minimum low temperature.
4.2.3 Test method for storage temperature testing
— Preconditioning: normal ambient conditions.
— The EUT shall be placed in the test chamber and the temperature cycle is started at normal ambient
conditions. The EUT shall be kept at the test temperature for the test period (see Table 1).
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Table 1 — Conditions of low storage temperature
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