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IS 9000-14-1 to 3 (1988): Basic Environmental Testing

Procedures for Electronic and Electrical Items, Part 14:
Test N: Change of Temperature (Sections 1-3) [LITD 1:
Environmental Testing Procedure]

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 IS : 9000 ( Part 14/Set 1 to 3) - 1998
( Reaffirmed 2003 )
lndiun Stundard
BASIC ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING
PROCEDURES FOR ELECTRONIC AND
ELECTRICAL ITEMS
PART 14 TEST N : CHANGE OF TEMPERATURE

( First Revision )
First Rr.printJUNE 1996

UDC 621’38’038 + 621’31 : 620’193’94

@ Copyright 1988

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI 110002

Gr 6 August 1988
 ISr9OOO(Partl4/&clto8)-1S8

Indian Standard
BASIC ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING
PROCEDURES FOR ELECTRONIC AND
ELECTRICAL ITEMS
PART 14 TEST N : CHANGE OF TEMPERATURE

( First Revision )
0. FOREWORD

0.1 This Indian Standard (Part 14/Set 1 to 3 ) The effect of such tests is determined by:
( First Revision ) was adopted by the Bureau of
Ind’an Standards on 7 March 1988, after the 4 Values of high and low conditioning tem-
dra k finalized by the Environmental Testing perature between which the change is to
Procedures Sectional Committee had been be effected,
approved by the Electronics and Telecommuni-
cation Division Council. b) The conditioning times for which the test
item is kept at these temperatures,
0.2 This standard ( Part 14 ) was originally
4 The rate of change between these temper-
published in 1978, This revision has been
atures,
undertaken to align it with the latest inter-
national standards. The major deviations in The number of cycles of conditioning,
this revision are:
4
and
a) Test Na - The transition time is now The amount of heat transfer into or from
prescribed more precisely, and
4
the item.
a greater number of exposure
times are given.
Guidance on the choice of suitable test para-
b) Test Nb -The test is prescribed with a meters for inclusion in the detail specification is
specified rate of change of given in IS : 9001 ( Part 3 )-1978*, which should
temperature and a greater be read in conjunction with this standard.
number of exposure times are
given. 0.4 This standard is largely based on IEC Pub
c) Test NC -The test is no longer restricted 68-2-14 ( 1984) ‘Basic environmental testing
to the use of water and the procedures: Part 2 Tests -Test N : Change
duration parameters are more of temperature’, issued by the International
strictly described. Electrotechnical Commission ( IEC ).

0.3 A change of temperature test is intended to 0.5 In reporting the result of a test or analysis
determine the effect on the test item of a change made in accordance with this standard, if the
of temperature or a succession of changes of final value, observed or calculated, is to be
temperature. rounded off, it shall be done in accordance with
IS : 2-1960t.
It is not intended to show effects which are
due only to the high or low temperature. For *Guidance for environmental testing: Part 3 Change
these effects, the dry heat test or the cold test of temperature.
should be used. tRuler for rounding off numericaf values (rmirrd).
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Indian Standard
BASIC ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING
PROCEDURES FOR ELECTRONIC AND
ELECTRICAL ITEMS
PART 14 TEST N : CHANGE OF TEMPERATURE

Sectlon 1 Test Ma : Rapid Change of Temperature ( Thermal Shock ) with

Prescribed Time of Transition -Two Chamber Method

( First Revision)

1. SCOPE location being such as to allow transfer of the

item from one chamber to the other within the
1.1 This standard (Part 14/Set 1) deals with prescribed time. Either manual or automatic
rapid change of temperature ( thermal shock ) transfer methods may be used.
test with prescribed time of transition by two NOTE- Thia teat may air0 be carried out by employing
chamber method. an inte rai chamber ryrtem [ JW IS : 9002 ( Part lS/Stc
1 )-KS!!* 1.
2. TEBMINOLOGY
5.1.2 The chambers shall be capable of
2.1 For the purpose of this standard, the de& maintaining the appropriate temperatures, for
nitions and explanation of terms given in the test in any region where the item is placed.
IS : 9000 ( Part 1 )-1977* shall apply.
5.1.3 The absolute humidity shall not exceed
3. OBJECT 20 g of water vapour per cubic metre of air
(corresponding approximately to 50 percent
3.1 The object of this test is to determine the relative humidity at 35’C ). When testing is
ability of components, equipment or other performed at a temperature lower than 35”C,
articles to withstand rapid changes of ambient the relative humidity shall not exceed
temperature. The exposure times adequate to 50 percent.
accomplish this will depend upon the nature of
5.1.4 The temperature of walls of dry heat
the item.
and cold chambers shall not differ by more than
3 percent and 8 percent respectively, from the
4, W&ML DESCRIPTION OF THE
specified temperature of test, expressed in
kelvins. This requirement applies to all parts of
4.1 The item is exposed to rapid changes of the chamber walls and the items shall be unable
temperature in air, by alternate exposure to to ‘see’ any heating or cooling elements which
low temperature and to high temperature. do not comply with this requirement.
5.1.5 The volume of the chambers and the
5. ~~.R~$;N OF THE TEST air velocity shall be such that after insertion of
the test items, the temperature of the atmosphere
shall be within the specified tolerance after a
5.1 Temting Chamber(s) time of not more than 10 percent of the
exposure time.
5.1.1 Two separate chambers shall be
provided, one for low temperature [see 5.1.6 The air in the chamber shall be
IS : 9002 (Part l)-1977t ] and one for high circulated. Air velocity measured close to the
temperature [see IS : 9002 ( Part 2 J-1977: 7, the test item shall be not less than 2 m/s.

lBuic environmental terting procedurea for electronic 5.2 Mounting or Supporting of the Teat
and electrical itema: Part 1 General. Item -Unless otherwise specified in the
tBquipment for environmental tstr for electronic and
electrical items: Part 1 Chamber for cold teat. ‘Equipment for environmental tern for electronic hnd
$Equipmcnt for environmental test1 for electronic and electrical itemr: Part 13 Equipment for change of
tiectricai items: Part 2 Chamber for dry heat test. temperature teat, Section 1 Two chamber system.

3
 18r!MMJo(Part14/Sec1)- 1988

relevant specification, the thermal conductivity 8.3 The test itepl shall be placed in the cold
of the mounting or’ supports shall be low such chamber, the atmosphere of which has been
that for practiaal purposes the item is thermally previously adjusted to the appropriate low
isblated. MouBting isolator used should also temperature TA.
withstand the test temperature. When testing
several items simultaneously, they shall be so 8.4 The atmosphere in the test chamber shall be
placed that free air circulation will be provided maintained at the low temperature TA for the
between items, and between items and chamber specified period h; t1 includes an initial time,
surfaces. not longer than 0’1 tl, for temperature stabiliza-
tion of the atmosphere ( see 5.1.5 ).
6. SEVERITIES
NOTE -The exporure time is measured from the
6.1 ‘The severity of the test is defined by the moment of insertion of the item into the chamber.
combination of the two temperatures, the
transition time (see 8.5 ) and the number of 8.5 Transition Time, fz - The item shall then
cycles. be removed from the cold chamber and
transferred to the hot chamber.
6.2 The lower temperature TA shall be specified
in the relevant specification and shall be chosen
The transition time tl consists of the time of
from the test temperatures of IS : 9000 (Part 2 )-
removal from one chamber and the insertion
1977*.
into the second chamber, and possibly the dwell
time at the ambient temperature of the
The higher temperature IB shall be specified
laboratory.
in the relevant specification and shall be chosen
frr7y+the test temperatures of IS : 9000 ( Part 3 )-
. The transition time should be:

6.3 The number of cycles shall be 5, unless a) 2 to 3 min,

otherwise gpecified in the relevant specification.
b) 20 to 30 s, or
6.4 The transition timg tg shall be 2 to 3 min
c) less than 10 s.
unless otherwise prescribed in the relevant
specification.
NOTE 1 - The choice of transition time t, depends on
the thermal time constant of the teat item and the most
7. INITIAL MEASUREMENTS severe change of temperature conditions it will be
rubjected to, in use.
7.1 The item shall be visually examined and
electrically and mechanically checked, as requi- NOTE 2 - For severe conditions, Is may be specified as
red by th& relevant specification. 20 to 30 8.

NOTE 3 -For small items and only for severe condi-

8. CONDITIONING tions, I, may be specified as lesr than 10 s.

8.1 The item shall be either in the unpacked, NOTE 4 - The shorter transition times may necessitate
switched-off, ready for use state, or as otherwise the use of automatic tranrfer testing qquipment.
specified in the relevant specification. At the
beginning of the conditioning, the item shall be 8.6 The atmosphere in the dry heat chamber
at the ambient temperature of the laboratory. shall be maintained at the high temperature TB
for the appropriate period TV; tl includes an
8.2 The exposure time t1 of each of the two initial time, not longer then 0’1 tl, for tempera-
temperatures depends upon the heat capacity of ture stabilization of the atmosphere ( see 5.1.5 ).
the item. It shall be 3 h, 2 h, 1 h, 30 min or 10 min
as specified in the relevant specification. Where NOTE -The exposure time ir measured from the
moment of insertion of the item into the chamber.
no exposure period is specified in the relevant
specification, it is understood to be 1 h.
8.7 For the next cycle, the item shall be trans-
NOTE I- The 10 min exposure time applies to the ferred to the cold chamber in a transition time
testing of small item. ta as prescribed in 8.5.
NOTE 2- Attention is drawn to the requirements of
of 5.1.5 taking into account the thermal time constant 8.8 The first cycle comprises the two exposure
the test items and the technical capabilities of rxiating times t, and the two transition times tz ( see
test chambers.
Fig. 1).
*Basic environmental trating procedures for electronic
and electrical itcmr: Part 2 Cold test.
8.9 The items shall be subjected to 5 cycles as
*Basic environmental testing procedures for electronic
detailed in 8.3 to 8.8 inclusive, unless otherwise
and electrical itema: Part 3 Dry heat test. specified in the relevant specification.
 IS : 9ooo ( Part 14/see 1) - 1988

I-

. TIME t

\
\
\
\
P-

t2 _ t1 ,11_
I-

1CYCLE
'1
I
A - start of first cycle.
B = end of first cycle and start of second cycle.

NOTE-The Dotted Curve is explained in 5.1.5.

FIG. 1 TEMPERATUREINTHE CHAMBER

If it is not possible to commence the next as far as they are applicable:

transition from low to high temperature, or vice
versa, immediately after the appropriate time tr, Clause
the item may remain in the cold or dry heat
chamber ( preferably cold ), for example, over- a> Mounting or supporting of 5.2
night or during a week-end period. the test item, if other
than specified
8.10 At the end of the last cycle, the item shall
be subjected to the recovery procedure specified b) I .ow temperature T* and 6.2
in 9. high temperature TB

9. RECOVERY 4 Number of cycles ( if other 6.3

than five )
9.1 At the end of the conditioning period, the
item shall remain in standard atmospheric con- Initial measurements
ditions for testing for a period adequate for the
4 7
attainment of temperature stability. 4 State of the item when 8.1
introduced into the
9.2 The relevant specification may prescribe a
chamber
specific recovery period for a given type of item.
f) Exposure time tl if other 8.2
10. FINAL MEASUREMENTS than 1 h
10.1 The item shall be visually examined and
electrically and mechanically checked, as Id Transition time t2, if other 8.5
required by the relevant specification. than 2 to 3 min

11. INFORMATION TO BE GIVEN IN THE h) D uration extension 8.9

RELEVANT SPECIFICATION
.i) K ecovery 9.2
11.1 When this test is included in the relevant
specification, the following details shall be given k) Final measurements 10
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 IS : 9000 ( Part 14/Set 2 ) - 1988

Indian Standard
BASIC ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING
PROCEDURES FOR ELECTRONIC AND
ELECTRICAL ITEMS
PART 14 TEST N : CHANGE OF TEMPERATURE

Section 2 Test Nb : Change of Temperature ( Temperature Cycling) with

Specified Rate of Change - One Chamber Method

( First Revision )

1. SCOPE 4 the change-over from low temperature

to high temperature or vice versa may
1.1 This standard ( Part 14/Set 2 ) deals with be performed at the rate of change of
change of temperature ( temperature cycling) temperature required for the test.
test with specified rate of change by one
chamber method. 5.1.2 The absolute humidity shall not exceed
20 g of water vapour per cubic metre of air
2. TERMlNOLOGY ( corresponding approximately to 50 percent
relative humidity at 35°C). When testing is
2.1 For the purpose of this test, the definitions performed at a temperature lower than 35”C,
and e;xplanation of terms given in IS : 9000 the relative humidity shall not exceed 50
(Part 1 )-1977* shall apply. percent.

3. OBJECT 5.1.3 During the steady-state temperature

periods, the temperature of the walls of the
3.1 The object of this test is to determine the chamber shall not differ within the periods of
ability of components, equipment or other the high and low temperature by more than 3
articles to withstand and/or function during percent and 8 percent respectively, of the
changes of ambient temperature. specified ambient temperature of the test,
expressed in kelvins. This requirement applies
4. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE TEST to all parts of the chambers walls and the items
shall be unable to ‘see’ any heating or cooling
4.1 The item is exposed to changes of tempera- elements which do not comply with this
ture in air by exposure in a chamber to requirement.
prescribed temperatures varied at a controlled
rate. During this exposure the performance of 5.1.4 The air of the chamber shall be circulat-
the item may be monitored. ed. Air velocity measured close to the test item
shall be not less than 2 m/s.
5. DESCRIPTION OF TEST APPAPATUS
5.2 Mounting or Supporting of the Test
5.1 Testing Chamber Item -Unless otherwise specified in the rele-
vant specification, the thermal conductivity of
5.1.1 The chamber for this test shall be so the mounting or support shall be low such that
designed that in any region where the item for practical purposes the item is thermally
under test is placed, a temperature cycle may isolated. When testing several items simul-
be performed in such a manner that: taneously, they shall be so placed that free air
circulation should be provided between items,
a) the low temperature required for the and between items and chamber surfacf:s.
test may be maintained,
6. SEVERITIES
b) the high temperature required for the
test may be maintained, and 6.1 The severity of the test is defined by the
combination of the two temperatures, the rate
*Basic environmental terting procedures for electronic of temperature change and the number of
and electrical items: Part 1 General. cycles.

7
IS t !WOO(Part 14/Set 2 ) - 1988

6.2 The lower temperature TA shall be specified duced into the test chamber, the latter also
in the relevant specification and shall be chosen being at that temperature.
from the test temperatures of IS : 9000 ( Part 2 )-
1977*. The item shall be either in the unpacked,
switched-off, ready for use state, or as otherwise
The higher temperature; TB shall be specified specified in the relevant specification.
in the relevant specification and shall be chosen
from the test temperatures of IS : 9000 ( Part 3 >- 8.2 If required by the relevant specification, the
1977t. items shall be brought into operating condition.

6.3 The temperature of the chamber shall be 8.3 The temperature in the chamber shall then
lowered or raised at a rate which averaged over be lowered to the specified low temperature Ta
a period of not more than 5 min is either 1’0 at the specified rate of cooling (see 6.3 ).
f O’IL’C/min, 3’0 f O’G’C/min or 5 f l”C/min,
unless otherwise specified in the relevant 8.4 The exposure time tl to each of the two
specification. temperatures depends upon the heat capacity
of the item. It shall be 3h, 2h, lh, 30 min or 10
An explanation concerning the relation min as specified in the relevant specification.
between the temperature gradient and the mass Where no exposure period is prescribed in the
and thermal time constant of the item is given relevant specification, it is understood to be lh.
in IS : 9001 (Part 3 )-1988:.
8.5 After temperature stability in the chamber
6.4 The number of cycles shall be 2, unless has been reached, the item shall be exposed to
otherwise specified in the relevant specification. the low-temperature condition for the specified
period tl.
7. INITIAL MEASUREMENTS
8.6 The temperature in the chamber shall then
7.1 The item shall be visually examined and be raised to the specified high temperature TB at
electrically and mechanically checked, as the specified rate of heating ( see 6.3 ).
required by the relevant specification.
8.7 After temperature stability in the chamber
8. CONDITIONIN G has been reached, the item shall be exposed to
the high-temperature condition for the specified
8.1 The item, while being at the ambient
period tl.
temperature of the laboratory, shall be intro-
8.8 The temperature in the chamber shall then
*Basic environmental testing procedures for electronic
and electrical items: Part 2 Cold teat.
be lowered to the value of the ambient tem-
tBasic environmental testing procedures for electronic
perature’ at the specified rate of cooling ( see 6.3 ).
and electrical items: Part 3 Dry heat test.
$Guidance for environmental testing: Part 3 Change of 8.9 This m-ocedure constitutes one cycle ( see
temperature. Fig. 1). ’

FIRST CYCLE

A - 51art of firstC) clv.

FIG. 1 TEMPERATURE IN THE CHAMBER

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 IS : 9999 ( Part 14/&c 2 ) - 1988

8.10 The items shall be subjected to two con- specification, the following details shall be given
secutive cycles, unless otherwise specified in the as far as they are applicable:
relevant specification.
Claws
8.11 The relevant specification shall state: a) Mounting or supporting of 5.2
the test item, if other than
a) The electrical and mechanical checks to prescribed
be made during conditioning, and
b) Low temperature TA and 6.2
b) z’mi;$od( s) after which they are to high temperature TB
.
c) Rate of change of tempera- 6.3
8.12 Before removal from the chamber, the item ture
under test shall have reached temperature
stability at the ambient temperature. d) Number of cycles (if other 6.4
than two)
9. RECOVERY
e) Initial measurements 7
9.1 At the end of the conditioning period, the
item shall remain in standard atmospheric con- f) State of the item when intro- 8.1
duced into the chamber
ditions for testing for a period adequate for the
attainment of temperature stability.
g) Whether the item shall be in 8.2
operating condition at the
9.2 The relevant specification may prescribe a start of the test
specific recovery period for a given type of item.
h) Exposure time tr, if other 8.4
10. FINAL MEASUREMENT8 than lh
10.1 The item shall be visually examined and j) Electrical and mechanical 8.11
electrically and mechanically checked, as requir- checks during conditioning
ed by the relevant specification. and the period after which
they shall be carried out
11. INFORMATION TO BE GIVEN IN
THE RELEVANT SPECIFICATION k) Recovery ‘3.2
11.1 When this test is included in the relevant m) Final measurements 10
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Indian Standard
BASIC ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING
PROCEDURES FOR ELECTRONIC AND
ELECTRICAL ITEMS
PART 14 TEST N t CHANBE OF TEMPERATURE

S&ion 3 Tort No : Rapld Change of Temperature ( Thermal Shock) -Two

Fluid Bath Method

( First Revision)

1. SCOPE 5.2 The bath for low temperature shall contain

liquid at the lower temperature L stated in
1.1 This standard ( Part 14/!&c 3 ) deals with the relevant specification. If no temperature is
rapid change of temperature ( thermal shock) stated, the liquid shall have a temperature of
test by two fluid bath method. 0°C.

2. TERMINOLOGY 5.3 The bath for high temperature shall contain

liquid at the higher temperature TB as required
2.1 For the purpose of this standard, the by the relevant specification. If no temperature
definitions and explanation of terms given in is stated, the liquid shall have a temperature of
IS : 9000 (Part 1 )-1977* shall apply. 100°C.

3. OBJECT 5.4 The baths shall be so constructed that at no

moment during the test shall the temperature
3.1 The object of the test is to determine the of the cold bath rise by more than 2°C above 7’A
ability of components, equipment or other or the temperature of the hot bath by more than
articles to withstand rapid changes of 5°C below 7-B.
temperature.
5.5 The liquids used for the test shall be
This test procedure results in a severe compatible with the materials and finishes used
thermal shock and is applicable to glass-metal in the manufacture of the items.
seals and similar items. Nom - The rate of heat traxufer will depend upon the
liquid used and will affect the reverity of the tat for a
4. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE given temperature range. In special caner, the relwant
TEST rpecjfication &all specify the liquids to be urcd.

4.1 The item is immersed alternately in two 6. SEVERITIES

baths, one filled with liquid at a low temperature
IA, and one filled with liquid at a high 6.1 The severity of the test is defined by the
specified bath temperatures, the period of trans-
temperature TB.
fer from one bath to the other tl, and the
5. DESCRIPTION OF TEST APPARATUS number of cycles.

6.2 This test has two standardized duration

5.1 Two baths [see IS : 9002 (Part 13/Set 3 )-
1985t 1, one for the low temperature and one parameters:
for the high temperature, shall be provided in rto -8f2swith 5
such a way that the item under test can be easily a) Group of parameters l( min < h < 20 min
immersed and can be quickly transferred from I( see 8.3 to 8.5 )
one bath to the other. The liquid shall not be
stirred. ftz = 2 f 1 s with
b) Group of parameters 2 15 s < tl < 5 min
*Basic environmental testing procedures for electronic 1 ( see 8.3 to 8.5 )
and electrical items: Part 1 General.
The relevant specification shall specify the
tEquipment for environmental tests for electronic and
electrical item@: Part 13 Equipment for change of tem- duration parameters to be used and the chosen
perature test, Section 3 Two baths. value of t1 ( See8.3 ).
Q
11
I8 89606( Part 14jStc 3) - 1968

6.3 The number of cycles shall be 10, unless 9. RECOVERY

otherwise specified in the relevant specification.
9.1 At the end of conditioning period, the item
7. INlTIAL MEASUREMENTS ( shall be subjected to standard atmospheric
conditions for testing for a period adequate for
7.1 The item shall be visually examined and the attainment of temperature stability. Drop-
electrically and mechanically checked, as lets of liquid shall be removed. Cleaning ( to
required by the relevant specification. be defined, if necessary, by the relevant speci-
fication ) is allowed to remove deposits on items
8. CONDITIONING of the liquids used.
8.1 The item shall be subjected to the test in the 9.2 The relevant specification may prescribe
unpacked conditions. a specific recovery period for a given type of
item.
82 The item under test while being at the
ambient temperature of the laboratory shall be 10. FINAL MEASUBEMENTS
immersed into the cold bath containing liquid at
the temperature stated in the relevant 10.1The item shall be visually examined and
specification. electrically and mechanically checked, as
required by the relevant specification.
8.3 The item shall be maintained immersed
in the cold bath for the appropriate period h. 11. INFORMATION TO BE GIVEN IN THE
RELEVANT SPECIFICATION
8.4 The item shall then be removed from the
cold bath and immersed in hot bath containing 11.1 When this test is included in the relevant
liquid at the temperature stated in the relevant specification, the following details shall be given
specification. The transition time tz shall be as as far as they are applicable:
stated in 6.2.
Clause
8.5 The item shall be maintained immersed in Duration: groups of para- 6.2
the hot bath for the appropriate period tl. 4
meters bl or 2, and value oft,
8.6 The item shall then be removed from the b) Number of cycles (if other 6.3
hot bath. The period tl between removal from than ten )
the hot bath and immersion in the cold bath
c) Temperature of cold bath, if 5.2, 8.2
shall be as specified in 6.2.
other than 0°C
97 One cycle consists of two immersion times tr d) Temperature of hot bath, if 5.3, a.4
and two transition times tt (see Fig. 1 ). other than +lOO”C
8.8 The item shall be subjected to 10 consecu- e) The liquids to be used 5.5
tive cycles, unless otherwise specified in the 7
relevant Jpecification. f) Initial measurements
l3)Recovery and cleaning pro- 9
8.9 At the end of the last cycle, the item shall cedure
be subjected to the recovery procedure specified
in 9. h) Fir&measurements 10

TIMEt

l~_-______*I

4
tr

1 CYCLE
c,
d

A = start of first cycle.

FIG. 1 TEMPERATURE
IN THE BATH

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