IEC 60512-1:2018
(Main)Connectors for electrical and electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 1: Generic specification
Connectors for electrical and electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 1: Generic specification
IEC 60512-1:2018 is intended to be used as a basis for tests and measurements specifications for electrical connectors. It provides guidance and reference for tests and measurements within the IEC 60512 series. It includes the description and the practice of the various phases of tests and measurements (preparation, tests and measurements, requirements, documentation), in addition to basic terms and definitions applicable to any part of the IEC 60512 series. This standard shall be used in conjunction with IEC 60512-1-101 and relevant part(s) of series IEC 60512. Part 60512-1-100 provides the list of the existing test and measuring methods published within series IEC 60512. Detail tests and measurements specifications are applicable to electrical connectors and their components (e.g. connector inserts, connector housings, locking mechanisms, contacts and terminations) within the scope of technical committee 48. They may also be used for similar devices when specified in a detail product specification. Detail tests and measurements specifications are used in conjunction with detail product specifications which prescribe the tests to be used, the required degree of severity for each of them and the permissible performance limits. The detail product specification also specifies the deviations in procedures, which may be required when applying a test to the type of connector or its component under consideration, and it further specifies any special procedures which may be required. This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition, published in 2001. It constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following main technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
– in Clause 3, only terms relating to the testing are defined, and IEC 61076-1 is referred to for terms of connectors.
– Clause 4 (Numbering of tests and measurement specification) is added.
– Subclause 5.1.2 (Calibration) is added.
– in Clause 6 (Test), test procedure follows IEC 60068-1.
Key words: Connectors, Test Specification
Connecteurs pour équipements électriques et électroniques - Essais et mesures - Partie 1: Spécification générique
L'IEC 60512-1:2018 est destinée à être utilisée comme une base pour les spécifications des essais et mesures relatifs aux connecteurs électriques. Elle donne des recommandations et des références pour les essais et mesures au sein de la série IEC 60512. Elle inclut la description et l’organisation des différentes phases des essais et mesures (préparation, essais et mesures, exigences, documentation), ainsi que les termes et définitions de base applicables à une quelconque partie de la série IEC 60512. La présente norme doit être utilisée conjointement avec l’IEC 60512-1-101 et la ou les parties pertinentes de la série IEC 60512. La Partie 60512-1-100 donne la liste des méthodes d’essai et de mesure existantes, publiées dans la série IEC 60512. Les spécifications particulières des essais et mesures s’appliquent aux connecteurs électriques et à leurs composants, relevant du domaine d’application du comité d’études 48 (par exemple isolants de connecteurs, boîtiers de connecteurs, mécanismes de verrouillage, contacts et sorties). Elles peuvent également être utilisées pour des dispositifs similaires, lorsque cela est spécifié dans la spécification particulière d’un produit. Les spécifications particulières des essais et mesures sont utilisées conjointement avec les spécifications particulières de produit qui prescrivent les essais à utiliser, le degré de sévérité exigé pour chacun d’eux et les limites de performance admises. La spécification particulière du produit spécifie aussi les écarts dans les modes opératoires, qui peuvent être exigés lors de la réalisation d’un essai sur le type de connecteur à l’étude, ou sur l’un de ses composants. Elle spécifie en outre un quelconque mode opératoire spécifique qui peut être exigé. Cette cinquième édition annule et remplace la quatrième édition, parue en 2001. Elle constitue une révision technique. Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l’édition précédente:
– dans l’Article 3, définition uniquement des termes relatifs aux essais, et référence à l’IEC 61076-1 pour les termes relatifs aux connecteurs;
– ajout de l’Article 4 (Numérotation des essais et spécification de mesure);
– ajout du paragraphe 5.1.2 (Etalonnage);
– dans l’Article 6 (Essais), mode opératoire calqué sur l’IEC 60068-1.
Mots-clés: Connecteurs, Spécifications d'essai
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
1 Scope and object . 5
2 Normative references. 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Numbering of tests and measurements specification . 10
5 Preparation for test (description and instructions) . 12
5.1 Test apparatus . 12
5.1.1 Test equipment, fixture and gauge . 12
5.1.2 Calibration . 12
5.2 Preparation of specimens . 12
5.3 Wiring . 12
5.4 Mounting of specimen . 13
6 Standard conditions for testing Test (description and instructions) . 13
6.1 Tests and measurements . 13
6.2 Test sequences . 14
6.3 Combined tests . 14
6.4 Repetition of Dimensional measurements . 14
6.5 Alternative test methods . 14
Classification of non-conforming components .
Major non-conformance .
Minor non-conformance .
7 Requirements . 14
8 Documentation . 15
Bibliography . 16
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International Standard IEC 60512-1 has been prepared by subcommittee 48B: Electrical
connectors, of IEC technical committee 48: Electrical connectors and mechanical structures
for electrical and electronic equipment.
This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition, published in 2001. It constitutes a
technical revision.
This edition includes the following main technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
– in Clause 3, only terms relating to the testing are defined, and IEC 61076-1 is referred to
for terms of connectors.
– Clause 4 (Numbering of tests and measurement specification) is added.
– Subclause 5.1.2 (Calibration) is added.
– in Clause 6 (Test), test procedure follows IEC 60068-1.
This standard shall be used in conjunction with IEC 60512-1-101 and relevant part(s) of series
IEC 60512. Part 60512-1-100 provides the list of the existing test and measuring methods
published within series IEC 60512.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
48B/2667/FDIS 48B/2684/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this International Standard can be found in
the report on voting indicated in the above table.
This document has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
Future standards in this series will carry the new general title as cited above. Titles of existing
standards in this series will be updated at the time of the next edition.
A list of all parts in the IEC 60512 series, published under the general title Connectors for
electrical and electronic equipment – Tests and measurements, can be found on the IEC
website.
The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the
stability date indicated on the IEC website under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to
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• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
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CONNECTORS FOR ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT –
TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS –
Part 1: General Generic specification
1 General
1 Scope and object
This part of IEC 60512 is intended to be used as a basic specification. It contains basic test
methods and procedures which, when required by the detail specification, are used for testing
connectors within the scope of technical committee 48. They may also be used for similar
devices when specified in a detail specification.
The object of this standard is to establish test methods and measurement procedures for use
in specifications for connectors.
This standard is to be used in conjunction with the generic, sectional and detail specification
which will select and prescribe the tests to be used, the required degree of severity for each
of them and the permissible performance limits. The detail specification will also specify the
deviations in procedure, which may be inevitable when applying a test to the type of
component under consideration, and it will further specify any special procedures which may
be required.
In the event of conflict between this basic specification and any individual component
specification, the requirements of the component specification will apply.
NOTE 1 RF connectors will not be dealt with by this technical committee as they will be covered by technical
committee 46, together with r.f. cables.
NOTE 2 Sockets for components such as crystals or electronic tubes will be considered in co-operation with the
relevant technical committee.
NOTE 3 Safety requirements for switches will not be developed by this technical committee as they are covered
by subcommittee 23J.
This part of IEC 60512 is intended to be used as a basis for tests and measurements
specifications for electrical connectors. It provides guidance and reference for tests and
measurements within the IEC 60512 series.
It includes the description and the practice of the various phases of tests and measurements
(preparation, tests and measureme
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Connectors for electrical and electronic equipment – Tests and measurements –
Part 1: Generic specification
Connecteurs pour équipements électriques et électroniques –
Essais et mesures –
Partie 1: Spécification générique
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ICS 31.220.10 ISBN 978-2-8322-6075-3
– 2 – IEC 60512-1:2018 © IEC 2018
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references. 5
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Numbering of tests and measurements specification . 9
5 Preparation for test (description and instructions) . 10
5.1 Test apparatus . 10
5.1.1 Test equipment, fixture and gauge . 10
5.1.2 Calibration . 10
5.2 Preparation of specimens . 11
5.3 Wiring . 11
5.4 Mounting of specimen . 11
6 Test (description and instructions). 11
6.1 Tests and measurements . 11
6.2 Test sequences . 12
6.3 Combined tests . 12
6.4 Dimensional measurements . 12
6.5 Alternative test methods . 12
7 Requirements . 12
8 Documentation . 12
Bibliography . 14
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all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote
international co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To
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Technical Reports, Publicly Available Specifications (PAS) and Guides (hereafter referred to as “IEC
Publication(s)”). Their preparation is entrusted to technical committees; any IEC National Committee interested
in the subject dealt with may participate in this preparatory work. International, governmental and non-
governmental organizations liaising with the IEC also participate in this preparation. IEC collaborates closely
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International Standard IEC 60512-1 has been prepared by subcommittee 48B: Electrical
connectors, of IEC technical committee 48: Electrical connectors and mechanical structures
for electrical and electronic equipment.
This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition, published in 2001. It constitutes a
technical revision.
This edition includes the following main technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
– in Clause 3, only terms relating to the testing are defined, and IEC 61076-1 is referred to
for terms of connectors.
– Clause 4 (Numbering of tests and measurement specification) is added.
– Subclause 5.1.2 (Calibration) is added.
– in Clause 6 (Test), test procedure follows IEC 60068-1.
– 4 – IEC 60512-1:2018 © IEC 2018
This standard shall be used in conjunction with IEC 60512-1-101 and relevant part(s) of series
IEC 60512. Part 60512-1-100 provides the list of the existing test and measuring methods
published within series IEC 60512.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
48B/2667/FDIS 48B/2684/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this International Standard can be found in
the report on voting indicated in the above table.
This document has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
Future standards in this series will carry the new general title as cited above. Titles of existing
standards in this series will be updated at the time of the next edition.
A list of all parts in the IEC 60512 series, published under the general title Connectors for
electrical and electronic equipment – Tests and measurements, can be found on the IEC
website.
The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the
stability date indicated on the IEC website under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to
the specific document. At this date, the document will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a rev
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