What is PD IEC/TR 61340-5-2- Protection of electronic devices from electrostatic phenomena about?  
This part of IEC 61340, which has been developed to support IEC 61340-5-1, applies to activities that manufacture, process, assemble, install, package, label, service, test, inspect, transport or otherwise handle electrical or electronic parts, assemblies, and equipment with withstand voltages greater than or equal to 100 V HBM, 200 V CDM, and 35 V for isolated conductors. Additional control elements or adjusted limits can be applicable for ESDS with lower withstand voltages.
The main objective of the IEC 61340 series is to ensure electrical equipment and components offer adequate electrostatic protection, contributing to the safety and reliability of the products.
NOTE: Isolated conductors were historically represented by MM.
Who is PD IEC/TR 61340-5-2-Protection of electronic devices from electrostatic phenomena for? 
PD IEC/TR 61340-5-2 on electrostatics is useful for: 
- Manufacturers, installers, of electrical equipment and components
- Product design engineers
- Electrical engineering industry
- Quality control and testing authorities
Why should you use PD IEC/TR 61340-5-2 - Protection of electronic devices from electrostatic phenomena?  
This user guide has been produced for individuals and organizations that are faced with controlling electrostatic discharge (ESD). PD IEC/TR 61340-5-2 provides guidance that can be used for developing, implementing, and monitoring an electrostatic discharge control program in accordance with IEC 61340-5-1.
Training is an essential part of an ESD control program in order to ensure that the personnel involved understand the equipment and procedures they are to use in order to be in compliance with the ESD control program plan. Training is also essential in raising awareness and understanding of ESD issues. Without training, personnel are often a major source of ESD risk. With training, they become an effective first line of defence against ESD damage.
Regular compliance verification checks and tests are essential to ensure that equipment remains effective and that the ESD control program is correctly implemented in compliance with the ESD control program plan.
The test methods listed in the tables are intended primarily for qualifying products and materials for use by an organization.
PD IEC/TR 61340-5-2 provides guidance on how to determine ESD hazards, ESD control program administrative requirements, Initial process, and organizational assessment, documentation of ESD control program plan, test methods. As a result, identifying and determining the hazards help to set up the conditions in which ESD can occur because any isolated conductor within the electrostatic field will attain a voltage.
Thus, PD IEC/TR 61340-5-2 is your one-stop guide for ensuring electrostatic protection of electronic components and equipment.
What’s changed since the last update?
PD IEC/TR 61340-5-2:2018 supersedes PD CLC/TR 61340-5-2:2008, which is withdrawn. PD IEC/TR 61340-5-2:2018 includes the following technical changes with respect to PD CLC/TR 61340-5-2:2008:
- This second edition of IEC TR 61340-5-2 has been modified to provide guidance for users of IEC 61340-5-1:2016. The text has been arranged to follow the requirements of IEC 61340-5-1:2016 as closely as possible as well as provide specific guidance on each of the requirements of IEC 61340-5-1:2016
