DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE
DIN EN 61587-5
; VDE 0687-587-5:2014-12
Mechanical structures for electronic equipment - Tests for IEC 60917 and IEC 60297 - Part 5: Seismic tests for chassis, subracks and plug-in units (IEC 61587-5:2013); German version EN 61587-5:2014
Mechanische Bauweisen für elektronische Einrichtungen - Prüfungen für IEC 60917 und IEC 60297 - Teil 5: Seismische Prüfungen für Einschübe, Baugruppenträger und steckbare Baugruppen (IEC 61587-5:2013); Deutsche Fassung EN 61587-5:2014
Overview
This standard specifies seismic tests, test setups, performance requirements and acceptance criteria for determining the robustness of chassis, subracks, and associated plug-in units according to the IEC 60297 and IEC 60917 series that may provide a certain level of survivability and preserve functionality during and after a seismic occurrence (an earthquake). This standard is based on IEC 61587-2 "Seismic tests for cabinets and racks" and ATIS 0600329.2008. Since IEC 60297 and IEC 60917 series chassis, subracks, and plug-in units come in many sizes, masses and mechanical complexities, it is not possible to define a single minimum seismic test requirement for all. The intent of this standard is to specify a common methodology to perform and report seismic test conformance of chassis, subracks, and plug-in units within a specified mass category. The responsible committee is DKE/K 662 "Bauweisen" ("Mechanical structures") of the DKE (German Commission for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies) at DIN and VDE.
