SIST EN 61340-4-1:2004/A1:2015
(Amendment)Electrostatics - Part 4-1: Standard test methods for specific applications - Electrical resistance of floor coverings and installed floors
Elektrostatik - Teil 4-1: Standard-Prüfverfahren für spezielle Anwendungen - Elektrischer Widerstand von Bodenbelägen und verlegten Fußböden
Electrostatique - Partie 4-1: Méthodes d'essai normalisées pour des applications spécifiques - Résistance électrique des revêtements de sol et des sols finis
Elektrostatika - 4-1. del: Standardne preskusne metode za posebno uporabo - Električna upornost talnih oblog in položenih tal - Dopolnilo A1
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 13-Aug-2015
- Technical Committee
- I09 - Imaginarni 09
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 27-Jul-2015
- Due Date
- 01-Oct-2015
- Completion Date
- 14-Aug-2015
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Sep-2015
Overview
SIST EN 61340-4-1:2004/A1:2015 is a European standard specifying standard test methods for measuring the electrical resistance of floor coverings and installed floors in relation to electrostatics. This document, published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST), adapts the EN and IEC 61340-4-1:2004/A1:2015 standards. The amendment introduces updated definitions, measurement procedures, and harmonizes the test requirements for various types of floor coverings.
Electrical resistance of flooring is a critical property in environments sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD), such as electronics manufacturing, data centers, and healthcare facilities. Evaluating the resistance of floor materials ensures effective ESD control, supporting both operational safety and equipment protection.
Key Topics
- Electrical Resistance Testing: Describes standardized methods to measure the resistance of floor coverings and finished floors, including vertical resistance and point-to-point resistance.
- Test Setup and Apparatus: Details the requirements for support and insulating plates, ensuring consistent measurement results across different flooring materials.
- Sampling Procedures: Specifies how to prepare and assemble test samples, particularly when individual tiles are smaller than standard specimen sizes.
- Measuring Protocols: Guidance on conducting representative measurements, including the number of tests required over a given floor area.
- Definitions and Updates: The amendment revises key definitions and requirements to align with evolving best practices in electrostatic protection.
- Health and Safety Considerations: Highlights the need to follow all relevant local safety regulations when performing tests and using ESD floor coverings.
Applications
Floor coverings with controlled electrical resistance are essential in any environment where static electricity could pose risks to sensitive equipment or personnel. Standardized test methods such as those described in SIST EN 61340-4-1:2004/A1:2015 help manufacturers, installers, and facility planners to:
- Verify ESD Control Properties: Ensure that installed floors or floor materials meet specified resistance ranges suited to ESD-protected areas.
- Quality Assurance: Provide documented, repeatable test results for compliance audits and customer assurance.
- Workplace Safety: Minimize electrostatic hazards in areas like hospitals, electronics assembly plants, and cleanrooms.
- Product Development: Aid in the development and certification of new ESD flooring solutions by providing clear, internationally recognized test procedures.
Related Standards
For holistic control of electrostatic hazards, consider these related international standards:
- IEC 61340 Series: Covers a broad range of electrostatic-related testing, including garments, personnel grounding, and packaging.
- EN 1081: Specific to the determination of electrical resistance in resilient and textile floor coverings.
- ISO 6356: Addresses the measurement of surface resistivity in textile floor coverings.
- ANSI/ESD S7.1: Focuses on the resistance measurement of floors used for the control of electrostatic discharge.
Ensuring compatibility between these documents supports comprehensive ESD management and compliance with industry best practices.
By using the methods prescribed in SIST EN 61340-4-1:2004/A1:2015, organizations can confidently evaluate and select floor coverings suitable for electrostatic sensitive environments, supporting both equipment reliability and workplace safety through internationally recognized standards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 61340-4-1:2004/A1:2015 is a amendment published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Electrostatics - Part 4-1: Standard test methods for specific applications - Electrical resistance of floor coverings and installed floors". This standard covers: Electrostatics - Part 4-1: Standard test methods for specific applications - Electrical resistance of floor coverings and installed floors
Electrostatics - Part 4-1: Standard test methods for specific applications - Electrical resistance of floor coverings and installed floors
SIST EN 61340-4-1:2004/A1:2015 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 17.220.99 - Other standards related to electricity and magnetism; 97.150 - Floor coverings. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 61340-4-1:2004/A1:2015 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 61340-4-1:2004. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 61340-4-1:2004/A1:2015 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.
Standards Content (Sample)
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Electrostatics - Part 4-1: Standard test methods for specific applications - Electrical
resistance of floor coverings and installed floors
Elektrostatik - Teil 4-1: Standard-Prüfverfahren für spezielle Anwendungen - Elektrischer
Widerstand von Bodenbelägen und verlegten Fußböden
Electrostatique - Partie 4-1: Méthodes d'essai normalisées pour des applications
spécifiques - Résistance électrique des revêtements de sol et des sols finis
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61340-4-1:2004/A1:2015
ICS:
17.220.99 Drugi standardi v zvezi z Other standards related to
elektriko in magnetizmom electricity and magnetism
59.080.60 Tekstilne talne obloge Textile floor coverings
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 61340-4-1:2004/A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
June 2015
ICS 17.220.99; 59.080.60
English Version
Electrostatics - Part 4-1: Standard test methods for specific
applications - Electrical resistance of floor coverings and
installed floors
(IEC 61340-4-1:2003/A1:2015)
Electrostatique - Partie 4-1: Méthodes d'essai normalisées Elektrostatik - Teil 4-1: Standard-Prüfverfahren für spezielle
pour des applications spécifiques - Résistance électrique Anwendungen - Elektrischer Widerstand von Bodenbelägen
des revêtements de sol et des sols finis und verlegten Fußböden
(IEC 61340-4-1:2003/A1:2015) (IEC 61340-4-1:2003/A1:2015)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 61340-4-1:2004; it was approved by CENELEC on 2015-06-03. CENELEC
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the
status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as
the official versions.
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Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
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Turkey and the United Kingdom.
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Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
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Ref. No. EN 61340-4-1:2004/A1:2015 E
European foreword
The text of document 101/461/FDIS, future IEC 61340-4-1:2003/A1, prepared by IEC/TC 101
"Electrostatics" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as
The following dates are fixed:
(dop) 2016-03-03
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at
national level by publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with (dow) 2018-06-03
the document have to be withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such
patent rights.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61340-4-1:2003/A1:2014 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
IEC 61340-4-1 ®
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