Vibration and Mechanical Shock

Overview
The object is generally to assess the performance of equipment to the shocks and vibrations seen during transport, storage, and use. 

Common Standards
• IEC 60068-2-6 General test method for Sine Vibration
• IEC 60068-2-64 General test method for Random Vibration
• IEC 60068-2-27 General test method for Shock 

Common product standards – incorporate some vibration or shock testing
• GR-950-CORE Generic requirements for Optical Network closures and systems – telecom/datacom
•GR-487-CORE Generic requirements for outdoor electronic equipment cabinets -telecom/datacom
• GR-3108-CORE Generic requirements for network equipment in the outside plant- telecom/datacom
• GR-63-CORE NEBS requirements for Central Offices- telecom/datacom
• GR-3160-CORE NEBS requirements for Data Center Equipment - telecom/datacom
• GR-3178-CORE Generic requirements for Wireless Transceiver Facilities
• MIL-STD-810 Military standard, but can often be used for industrial/outdoor products to demonstrate robustness.
• GMW3172, MBN LV124, DC10611, automotive standards for electrical components.
• IEC 61850-3 Communications networks and systems for power utility automation
• ETSI EN 300 019 – Environmental classification/tests for Telecom equipment
• DNVGL Class Guideline 0339 
• Lloyd’s Register Type Approval System Test Specification Number 1
• IACS UR E10
• ABS Steel Vessels 2019
• BV Marine Rules NR467
• 46 CFR Part 162.060-30

Bureau Veritas Littleton Equipment/Capabilities
• 1 large Hydraulic Shaker, 1500lbs capacity, 4’x 6’ horizontal table, 4’x4’ vertical table, Frequency range 1-600Hz, 10g acceleration, capabilities include Sine, Random, Earthquake, and Mechanical shock.
• 1 small electrodynamic shaker.  24”x24” vertical table, Frequency range 5-3500Hz, 100g acceleration, capabilities include Sine, Random, and Mechanical shock.
• 1 small reach in chamber, attaches to the electrodynamic table to perform combined temperature and vibration.  -70 to 200°C, 2°C/min ramp rate.
• Capabilities to build fixtures for securing samples.

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