SIST ETS 300 019-1-0:2006
(Main)Equipment Engineering (EE); Environmental conditions and environmental tests for telecommunications equipment; Part 1-0: Classification of environmental conditions; Introduction
General Information
- Abstract
This European Telecommunication Standard (ETS) defines the classes of environmental conditions and their severities to which equipment may be exposed at specified locations. The severities specified are those which will have a low probability of being exceeded - generally less than 1 %. The purpose of Part 1-0 is to form a general overview of Part 1.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Jan-2006
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Sep-2003
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Feb-2006
- Due Date
- 01-Feb-2006
- Completion Date
- 01-Feb-2006
Overview
SIST ETS 300 019-1-0:2006, developed by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST), sets out the classification of environmental conditions for telecommunications equipment. This European Telecommunication Standard (ETS) provides a comprehensive introduction to environmental classes and their severities, which represent the varying environmental situations that telecom equipment may encounter during storage, transportation, and use. The document is a crucial reference for equipment engineering, ensuring products meet high reliability by being tested and designed for defined environmental stresses, all with a low probability (less than 1%) of these severities being exceeded.
Key Topics
- Environmental Condition Classification: Defines systematic classes representing families of environmental conditions, including climatic, biological, chemically and mechanically active factors.
- Application Phases: Covers three main phases where equipment can be exposed to environmental conditions:
- Storage (long-term, non-operational)
- Transportation (movement and handling)
- In-use (operational, including stationary, mobile, portable and non-stationary scenarios)
- Environmental Factors and Parameters: Physical, chemical, or biological influences such as temperature, humidity, and vibration are defined as parameters that determine the environment for equipment.
- Environmental Classes Overview: The standard identifies and organizes classes for storage, transportation, and different in-use environments, such as weather-protected and non-weather-protected locations.
- Climatograms: Introduction to the use of climatograms, which graphically define the range of climatic conditions an equipment class must withstand, ensuring operational reliability.
- Documentation Guidelines: Specifies requirements for including environmental considerations throughout the product lifecycle-including design specifications, product documentation, and test programmes.
Applications
SIST ETS 300 019-1-0:2006 is essential for:
- Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturers: To assess, select, and document suitable environmental classes during the design phase, ensuring that their products are robust and reliable throughout transportation, storage, and operation.
- System Integrators and Planners: To specify environments for product installation, ensuring optimal performance and longevity in diverse conditions.
- Testing Laboratories: To create and conduct environmental test programmes that validate equipment compliance with required environmental classes, covering factors like temperature extremes, humidity, vibration, and more.
- Procurement and Quality Assurance Teams: To ensure delivered products meet agreed environmental specifications and provide reliable service even under rare or severe conditions.
Related Standards
- ETS 300 019-1 (Parts 1-1 to 1-7): Details specific environmental classes for different scenarios, such as storage, transportation, and use in various conditions.
- ETS 300 019-2 (Parts 2-1 to 2-7): Focuses on recommended test severities and methods for evaluating equipment against each class.
- ETR 035: Provides fundamental guidance on equipment engineering, environmental terminology, and the rationale for environmental classes.
- Other Environmental Testing Standards (ICS 19.040): Related to broader environmental testing protocols.
- Standards for Telecommunication Equipment (ICS 33.050.01): Covers additional requirements and testing for telecom terminals and devices in general.
By following SIST ETS 300 019-1-0:2006, organizations can align with European best practices for equipment resilience, improve product quality, and enhance customer confidence in telecommunication solutions exposed to diverse environmental conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST ETS 300 019-1-0:2006 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Equipment Engineering (EE); Environmental conditions and environmental tests for telecommunications equipment; Part 1-0: Classification of environmental conditions; Introduction". This standard covers: This European Telecommunication Standard (ETS) defines the classes of environmental conditions and their severities to which equipment may be exposed at specified locations. The severities specified are those which will have a low probability of being exceeded - generally less than 1 %. The purpose of Part 1-0 is to form a general overview of Part 1.
This European Telecommunication Standard (ETS) defines the classes of environmental conditions and their severities to which equipment may be exposed at specified locations. The severities specified are those which will have a low probability of being exceeded - generally less than 1 %. The purpose of Part 1-0 is to form a general overview of Part 1.
SIST ETS 300 019-1-0:2006 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 19.040 - Environmental testing; 33.050.01 - Telecommunication terminal equipment in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2006
Inženiring opreme (EE) – Okoljski pogoji in preskusi vplivov okolja za
telekomunikacijsko opremo – 1-0. del: Klasifikacija okoljskih pogojev – Uvod
Equipment Engineering (EE); Environmental conditions and environmental tests for
telecommunications equipment; Part 1-0: Classification of environmental conditions;
Introduction
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: ETS 300 019-1-0 Edition 1
ICS:
19.040 Preskušanje v zvezi z Environmental testing
okoljem
33.050.01 Telekomunikacijska Telecommunication terminal
terminalska oprema na equipment in general
splošno
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN ETS 300 019-1-0
TELECOMMUNICATION May 1994
STANDARD
Source: ETSI TC-EE Reference: DE/EE-01019-1-0
ICS: 33.080
Evironment, test, equipment
Key words:
Equipment Engineering (EE);
Environmental conditions and environmental tests for
telecommunications equipment
Part 1-0: Classification of environmental conditions
Introduction
ETSI
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New presentation - see History box
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Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation and publication of this document, errors in content,
typographical or otherwise, may occur. If you have comments concerning its accuracy, please write to
"ETSI Editing and Committee Support Dept." at the address shown on the title page.
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Contents
Foreword .5
1 Scope .7
2 Normative references.7
3 Definitions.7
3.1 Storage .7
3.2 Transportation.7
3.3 In-use.7
3.3.1 Stationary use.7
3.3.2 Mobile use (including portable) .7
3.3.3 Portable and non-stationary use.7
3.4 Environmental condition.8
3.5 Environmental factor.8
3.6 Environmental parameter .8
3.7 Severity of environmental parameter.8
3.8 Environmental class.8
4 Environmental classes .8
4.1 Purpose of classification .8
4.2 Environmental classes covered in Part 1.9
5 Explanation of climatograms.10
6 Environmental contents of equipment documentation .11
6.1 Environmental considerations to be included in the design process for producing
equipment .11
6.2 Environmental contents of a product specification .11
6.3 Contents of an environmental test programme .11
History.12
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Foreword
This multi-part European Telecommunication Standard (ETS) has been produced by the Equipment
Engineering (EE) Technical Committee of the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI).
ETS 300 019 is concerned with environmental conditions and environmental tests for telecommunications
equipment and comprises two main parts, each with subdivisions:
- ETS 300 019-1: "Classification of environmental conditions".
Part 1 specifies different standardised environmental classes covering climatic and biological
conditions, chemically and mechanically active substances and mechanical conditions during
storage, transportation and in-use.
- ETS 300 019-2: "Specification of environmental tests".
Part 2 specifies the recommended test severities and test methods for the different environmental
classes.
Part 2-0 forms a general overview of Part 2. This part (Part 1-0), forms a general overview of Part 1.
An associated ETSI Technical Report (ETR), ETR 035 [1], gives an introduction to the main concepts of
environmental engineering, the purpose and use of environmental classes and the corresponding test
philosophy.
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1 Scope
This European Telecommunication Standard (ETS) defines the classes of environmental conditions and
their severities to which equipment may be exposed at specified locations. The severities specified are
those which will have a low probability of being exceeded - generally less than 1 %.
The purpose of Part 1-0 is to form a general overview of Part 1.
2 Normative references
This ETS contains, by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These normative
references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed hereafter. For
dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this ETS
only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the
publication referred to applies.
[1] ETR 035: "Equipment Engineering (EE); Environmental engineering Guidance
and terminology".
[2] ETS 300 019-1-1 to 1-7: "Equipment Engineering (EE); Environmental
conditions and environmental tests for telecommunications equipment;
Classification of environmental conditions".
[3] ETS 300 019-2-1 to 2-7: "Equipment Engineering (EE); Environmental
conditions and environmental tests for telecommunications equipment;
Specification of environmental tests".
3 Definitions
3.1 Storage
The equipment is placed at a certain site for a long period, but is not intended for use during this period. If
the equipment is packaged, the environmental conditions apply to the packaging protecting the
equipment.
3.2 Transportation
Transportation is the phase during which the equipment is moved from one place to another after being
made ready for dispatch. It includes loading, unloading and temporary storage. The equipment is not in-
use under these conditions.
3.3 In-use
An equipment is in-use when it is directly operational.
3.3.1 Stationary use
An equipment is mounted firmly on the structure, or on mounting devices, or it is permanently placed at a
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