EN 60512-8-1:2010

Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 8-1: Static load tests (fixed connectors) - Test 8a: Static load, transverse

IEC 60512-8-1:2010 when required by the detail specification, is used for testing connectors within the scope of technical committee 48. It may also be used for similar devices when specified in a detail specification. The object of this standard is to detail a standard test method to assess the suitability of a fixed connector for use in applications where it may be subject to transverse stresses.

Steckverbinder für elektronische Einrichtungen - Mess- und Prüfverfahren - Teil 8-1: Prüfungen mit statischer Last (feste Steckverbinder) - Prüfung 8a: Statische Querlast

Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques - Essais et mesures - Partie 8-1: Essais sous charge statique (embases) - Essai 8a: Charge statique transversale

La CEI 60512-8-1:2010 est utilisée pour les essais des connecteurs du domaine d'activité du comité d'études 48, lorsque la spécification particulière l'exige. Elle peut également être utilisée pour des dispositifs similaires lorsqu'une spécification particulière le stipule. L'objet de cette norme est de définir une méthode d'essai normalisée pour évaluer l'aptitude d'une embase à être utilisée dans des applications dans lesquelles elle est susceptible de subir des contraintes transversales.

Konektorji za elektronsko opremo - Preskusi in meritve - 8-1. del: Preskusi statične obremenitve (fiksni konektorji) - Preskus 8a: Statična obremenitev, prečna (IEC 60512-8-1:2010)

Ta del IEC 60512 se, kadar ga zahteva podrobna specifikacija, uporablja za preskušanje konektorjev v okviru tehničnega odbora 48. Lahko se uporablja tudi za podobne naprave, kadar ga določa podrobna specifikacija. Cilj tega standarda je podrobno opisati standardno preskusno metodo za ocenjevanje primernosti fiksnega konektorja za uporabo v aplikacijah, pri katerih je lahko izpostavljen prečnim obremenitvam.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 16-Sep-2010
• Withdrawal Date: 31-Aug-2013
• ICS: 31.220.01 - Electromechanical components in general
• Technical Committee: CLC/SR 48B - Connectors
• Drafting Committee: IEC/SC 48B - IEC_SC_48B
• Parallel Committee: IEC/SC 48B - IEC_SC_48B
• Current Stage: 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
• Start Date: 17-Sep-2010
• Completion Date: 17-Sep-2010
• Ref Project: SIST EN 60512-8-1:2010 - Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 8-1: Static load tests (fixed connectors) - Test 8a: Static load, transverse (IEC 60512-8-1:2010)

Overview

EN 60512-8-1:2010 (IEC 60512-8-1:2010) specifies a standard test method-Test 8a: Static load, transverse-for assessing the suitability of fixed, panel- or chassis-mounted connectors when subjected to transverse (side) loads. Adopted by CLC/CENELEC from the IEC text, this standard is part of the IEC 60512 series covering tests and measurements for connectors for electronic equipment. Its primary objective is to define how to prepare specimens, apply a defined transverse force and verify that the connector sustains the load without damage that would impair normal operation.

Key topics

• Scope and objective
  • Applies to fixed connectors within IEC TC 48’s remit and to similar devices when required by a detail specification.
  • Designed to evaluate connector performance under transverse stresses.
• Specimen preparation
  • Specimens are not wired and are fitted with required accessories.
  • Mounted in the normal manner using the panel or chassis cut-out defined in the detail specification.
  • Plate strength and dimensions should exceed the specimen contour (to avoid plate deformation affecting results).
• Test method
  • A specified transverse force is applied at the defined point and direction.
  • Force is steadily increased to the specified value and, unless otherwise stated, maintained for 1 minute.
  • Force is applied parallel to the mounting plate unless otherwise specified.
• Final measurements and pass criteria
  • Visual examination per IEC 60512-1-1 (Test 1a).
  • Verification of applicable operational characteristics; requirement: no damage that impairs normal operation.
  • Optional sealing or ingress tests (IEC 60512-14 series or IEC 60529) if required by the detail specification.
• Details to be specified in a detail specification
  • Mounting specifics, accessories, force value and increase rate, force location/direction/duration, fixture shape, measurement requirements and any deviations.

Applications

• Used by connector manufacturers, component test laboratories, design and reliability engineers, and specification writers to:
  • Validate mechanical robustness of panel-mounted and chassis-mounted connectors against side loads encountered in assembly, handling, transport or installation.
  • Define contract/test requirements for procurement and qualification of fixed connectors.
  • Support product development and failure analysis where transverse stress resistance is required.

Related standards

• IEC 60512-1-1 - General examination (Test 1a: visual examination)
• IEC 60512-14 series - Sealing tests (when specified)
• IEC 60529 - Degrees of protection (IP codes) for ingress testing
• IEC 60512 series overview and prior Test 8a in IEC 60512-5 (replaced by this part)

Keywords: EN 60512-8-1:2010, IEC 60512-8-1, Test 8a, static load transverse, fixed connectors, connector testing, panel-mounted connectors.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 8-1: Static load
tests (fixed connectors) - Test 8a: Static load, transverse (IEC 60512-8-1:2010)
Steckverbinder für elektronische Einrichtungen - Mess- und Prüfverfahren - Teil 8-1:
Prüfungen mit statischer Last (feste Steckverbinder) - Prüfung 8a: Statische Querlast
(IEC 60512-8-1:2010)
Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques - Essais et mesures - Partie 8-1: Essais
sous charge statique (embases) - Essai 8a: Charge statique transversale (CEI 60512-8-
1:2010)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60512-8-1:2010
ICS:
31.220.10 9WLþLLQYWLþQLFHNRQHNWRUML Plug-and-socket devices.
Connectors
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 60512-8-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
September 2010
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 31.220.01
English version
Connectors for electronic equipment -
Tests and measurements -
Part 8-1: Static load tests (fixed connectors) -
Test 8a: Static load, transverse
(IEC 60512-8-1:2010)
Connecteurs pour équipements Steckverbinder für elektronische
électroniques - Essais et mesures - Einrichtungen - Mess- und Prüfverfahren -
Partie 8-1: Essais sous charge statique Teil 8-1: Prüfungen mit statischer Last
(embases) - (feste Steckverbinder) -
Essai 8a: Charge statique transversale Prüfung 8a: Statische Querlast
(CEI 60512-8-1:2010) (IEC 60512-8-1:2010)

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Foreword
The text of document 48B/2154/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 60512-8-1, prepared by SC 48B,
Connectors, of IEC TC 48, Electromechanical components and mechanical structures for electronic
equipment, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and was approved by CENELEC as
EN 60512-8-1 on 2010-09-01.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN and CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2011-06-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2013-09-01
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60512-8-1:2010 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
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Annex ZA
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Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications

The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
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document (including any amendments) applies.

NOTE  When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.
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