GOST R IEC 60068-2-1-2009 PDF

Full title and description

GOST R IEC 60068-2-1-2009 — Environmental testing. Part 2-1: Tests. Test A: Cold (Russian adoption of IEC 60068-2-1). The document specifies procedures for cold (low-temperature) tests intended to determine the ability of components, equipment or other articles to be used, transported or stored at low temperatures. (Russian title: ГОСТ Р МЭК 60068-2-1-2009).

Abstract

This national adoption reproduces the principles and test methods of IEC 60068-2-1 (Test A: Cold). It describes test variants for non-heat-dissipating and heat-dissipating specimens, including test subdivisions for gradual temperature change and for items that must remain powered during conditioning. The standard is intended for type and sample testing to assess suitability for low-temperature storage, transport or use.

General information

• Status: Active (national adoption in force as published).
• Publication date: Designation year 2009; national publication/availability on catalogues dated 01 January 2011.
• Publisher: Russian national standards publication (GOST R / Rosstandart adoption of IEC text).
• ICS / categories: 19.040 — Environmental testing (aligned with IEC classification).
• Edition / version: GOST R IEC 60068-2-1-2009 (adoption of IEC 60068-2-1:2007 procedures).
• Number of pages: Typically listed as 12 pages (Russian national text / PDF).

Scope

Specifies cold test procedures (Test A) to determine ability of specimens to withstand low temperatures for storage, transport or use. Covers tests for non heat-dissipating specimens (variants such as Aa, Ab), for heat-dissipating specimens (Ad), and for specimens required to remain operational during conditioning (Ae). The standard does not address temperature-change cycling performance (see IEC 60068-2-14 for temperature variation tests). Test apparatus, chamber verification, preconditioning, conditioning durations, measurement and recovery procedures are described or referenced.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and classification of cold test variants (Aa, Ab, Ad, Ae) and applicable severities.
• Requirements for temperature chambers, measurement and control (references to IEC 60068-3 series for chamber construction and verification).
• Specimen preparation, mounting and packaging options (tested packed/unpacked to simulate storage/transport vs use).
• Preconditioning, conditioning duration, intermediate and final measurements, and recovery procedures.
• Reporting requirements and information to be included in relevant specifications (test parameters, tolerances, results).
• Notes on powered testing: provisions for specimens that must be energized during conditioning (Test Ae).

Typical use and users

Used by environmental test laboratories, product qualification teams, R&D and reliability engineers, manufacturers of electronic/electrical equipment, defence and aerospace suppliers, and certification bodies assessing suitability of products for low-temperature environments (storage, transportation and use). It is applied when national/regulatory or customer specifications reference GOST R or IEC environmental test methods for cold.

Related standards

Part of the IEC 60068 series of environmental test methods. Closely related documents include IEC 60068-1 (general guidance), IEC 60068-2-14 (temperature change tests), and the IEC 60068-3 family (chamber construction and verification: e.g., 3-1, 3-5, 3-7). Users should check the referenced IEC documents for chamber and measurement practices.

Keywords

GOST R, IEC 60068-2-1, cold test, Test A, environmental testing, low temperature, conditioning, specimen, chamber verification, temperature test, ГОСТ Р МЭК 60068-2-1-2009.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: A Russian national adoption (GOST R) of IEC 60068-2-1 that defines environmental cold (low-temperature) test methods (Test A) for assessing suitability of components and equipment for use, transport or storage at low temperatures.

Q: What does it cover?

A: Procedures for cold testing including test variants for non-heat-dissipating and heat-dissipating specimens, requirements for chambers and measurements, preconditioning, conditioning durations, and reporting. It does not replace temperature-change/cycling tests (IEC 60068-2-14 covers that topic).

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Environmental/test laboratories, product qualification and reliability engineers, manufacturers of electronic and electrical equipment, certification bodies and any organization that must demonstrate product performance or compliance at low temperatures.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: GOST R IEC 60068-2-1-2009 is a national adoption of the IEC 2007 technical content. On the international level IEC 60068-2-1 has a newer edition published in 2025 that technically revises the 2007 edition; national adoptions may remain in force until officially withdrawn or updated by the national body. Users should verify the national status with the issuing authority for the latest validity.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 2-1 of the IEC 60068 series (environmental testing). The 60068 series contains multiple parts addressing different environmental stresses and general guidance documents referenced by Test A.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Cold test, Test A, environmental testing, low temperature, conditioning, IEC 60068, GOST R, ГОСТ Р МЭК 60068-2-1-2009.