This part of 60068 provides methods of tests applicable to products which, during transportation, storage or in service, may be subjected to falling drops, impacting water or immersion. The primary purpose of water tests is to verify the ability of enclosures, covers and seals to maintain components and equipment in good working order after and, when necessary, under a standardized dropfield or immersion in water. These tests are not corrosion tests and should not be considered and used as such. The effects of a large temperature difference between the water and the specimen, such as increased water ingress resulting from pressure changes, as well as therma
DS/EN 60068-2-18:2001 history
2001DS/EN 60068-2-18:2001 Environmental testing - Part 2-18: Tests - Tests R and guidance: Water
1990DS/IEC 68-2-18:1990 Environmental testing. Part 2: Tests. Test R and guidance: Water