Specify general requirements for Electrostatic Discharge Tests of protective relays. The object of the type test described in this standard is to conform that the equipment being tested will not misoperate or be damaged when installed, energized, and subjected to a specified electrostatic discharge. This standard is intended to specify ESD test waveforms test methods and pass/fail criteria for protective relays. This standard will provide manufacturers and users with a definable repeatable method to test ESD withstand capability of protective relays. This standard will provide clarification, improvements and expansion to IEC 255-22-2. New IEEE Standard - Inactive-Reserved. Reaffirmed March 2012. This standard describes test procedure, test point selection, test level, and acceptance criteria for repeatable electrostatic discharge immunity evaluations for tabletop and floor-standing protective relay equipment. Simulator characteristics for hand/metal ESD testing are specified for both the air and contact discharge methods. This standard has been harmonized with other ESD standards where consensus could be reached.