< !-- NEW! --> IEC 60068-3-1:2023 is available as < a href=" https:/ / webstore.iec.ch/ publication/ 86693" > IEC 60068-3-1:2023 RLV< / a> which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.< / br> < / br> IEC 60068-3-1:2023 provides guidance regarding the performance of cold and dry heat tests. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2011. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:

a) information relating to specimen temperatures has been revised

b) information relating to tests of multiple specimens has been revised

c) the effect of air density has been added

d) a recommendation for corrective actions regarding IR radiation has been added

e) the requirements for the mounting and supports of the specimen have been revised.