HD 323.2.31 S1:1988

Basic environmental testing procedures - Part 2: Tests - Test Ec: Drop and topple, primarily for equipment-type specimens

Scope

To assess the effects upon a specimen of simple standard tests intended to be representative of the knocks and jolts likely to occur during repair work or rough handling in use on a table or bench - Test of this type may also be used to demonstrate a minimum degree of robustness for the purpose of assessing safety requirements - This test is primarily intended for specimens not in their packing and for items in their transport cases, when the latter may be considered as part of the specimens themselves