ISO 10263-6-2009 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10263-6:2009 — Earth-moving machinery — Operator enclosure environment — Part 6: Determination of effect of solar heating. This part specifies a laboratory test method to simulate solar heating and measure the radiant heat energy from natural or simulated sources affecting an operator enclosure of earth‑moving machines.

Abstract

ISO 10263-6:2009 gives a procedure to apply and measure a simulated solar load (or natural solar load) in test conditions so that the impact of solar heating on the thermal environment inside an operator enclosure can be quantified. It is intended to be used in conjunction with other ISO 10263 test methods for evaluating enclosure thermal performance.

General information

• Status: Published / International Standard (confirmed on periodic review).
• Publication date: February 2009 (Edition 2, published 2009-02).
• Publisher: ISO — International Organization for Standardization (international publication).
• ICS / categories: 53.100 (Earth‑moving machinery).
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2009).
• Number of pages: ISO bibliographic record shows 3 pages in the ISO publication; some national/adopted versions (PDFs from national bodies) may report longer pagination due to national front matter (examples show up to ~12 pages).

Scope

This part of ISO 10263 specifies a test method to simulate solar heating in the laboratory and to measure the radiant heat energy from a natural or simulated solar source affecting an operator enclosure of earth‑moving machines. It is applicable when an operator enclosure is fitted to the machine and is intended to be used alongside the other ISO 10263 parts that evaluate enclosure ventilation, HVAC performance, pressurization and related environmental criteria.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of test conditions for applying a simulated solar load to an operator enclosure (lamp-based simulation or use of measured natural solar radiation).
• Measurement of radiant heat energy incident on the enclosure and procedures for recording that energy during related HVAC/thermal tests.
• Instructions for integrating solar heating loads with the test methods in other ISO 10263 parts (so combined effects on enclosure climate can be assessed).
• Requirements for instrumentation, calibration and test-reporting to ensure repeatable, comparable results.

Typical use and users

Used by test laboratories, OEMs (earth‑moving equipment manufacturers), regulatory agencies, ergonomics and vehicle-environment engineers, and conformity assessment bodies to quantify how solar radiation affects operator enclosure thermal conditions. Commonly applied when designing HVAC systems, glazing/insulation choices, sun-protection measures, and when verifying compliance with internal climate or operator comfort requirements.

Related standards

ISO 10263 is a multipart series covering operator enclosure environment tests. Relevant parts include ISO 10263-1 (terms and definitions), -2 (air filter element test), -3 (pressurization test), -4 (HVAC test and performance), and -5 (windscreen defrosting test). ISO 10263-6 is the solar‑heating determination part and is intended to be used alongside those parts. The series is prepared by ISO/TC 127/SC 2.

Keywords

earth‑moving machinery, operator enclosure, solar heating, radiant heat, test method, HVAC, operator comfort, ISO 10263.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10263-6:2009 is an international test‑method standard that defines how to simulate and measure the effect of solar heating on the operator enclosure of earth‑moving machines.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers procedures for applying a simulated solar load (or using measured natural solar radiation) in laboratory tests and for measuring the radiant energy incident on the enclosure so the solar contribution to internal thermal conditions can be quantified. It is designed to be used together with other ISO 10263 parts (e.g., HVAC and ventilation tests).

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Test houses, vehicle and equipment manufacturers, safety and ergonomics engineers, certification bodies and researchers assessing operator comfort and thermal control in earth‑moving machinery.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 10263-6:2009 replaced the earlier ISO 10263-6:1994. The 2009 edition is published and has been subject to periodic ISO systematic reviews (the ISO bibliographic record indicates the 2009 edition remains the published edition as recorded by ISO). Users should check with their national standards body or ISO for any later amendments or a newer edition beyond 2009.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 10263 is a multipart series on operator enclosure environment for earth‑moving machinery; Part 6 is the solar‑heating determination part and is intended to be used alongside Parts 1–5. The series is maintained by ISO/TC 127/SC 2.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Earth‑moving machinery, operator enclosure, solar heating, radiant energy, test method, HVAC, operator comfort, ISO 10263.