MIL-STD-810
MIL-STD-810 is a United States military test standard that describes how to test equipment against shocks, heat, cold, humidity and other harsh conditions.
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MIL-STD-810 is a test standard written by the United States Department of Defense. It describes how to test whether equipment can survive the conditions it may meet in service, such as drops, vibration, extreme heat or cold, humidity, dust, rain, sunlight and low air pressure. The letter after the number, as in 810G or 810H, shows which revision of the standard was used.
How it works
The standard is a long list of separate test methods, not a single pass mark. A maker picks the methods it wants, runs them in a laboratory and then checks that the device still works. A drop test, for example, lets a device fall onto plywood or steel from a set height several times, in different positions.
What the label covers
- Only the test methods the maker picked, and the maker decides how many to run.
- The conditions set inside each test, such as a fixed height, temperature or duration.
- The device as it was when new.
What it does not promise
Phrases such as "MIL-STD-810 tested" or "military-grade" do not mean the military approved the device. The testing is usually done by the maker or a laboratory it hires. The label is not a rating like IP68, and it says nothing about water or dust unless those methods were run. It does not mean the device survives every fall or wear over the years, and it is not a warranty.