EN 60512-15-7:2008
(Main)Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 15-7: Connector tests (mechanical) - Test 15g: Robustness of protective cover attachment
General Information
- Abstract
IEC 60512-15-7:2008 details a standard test method to assess the ability of a connector cover and its attachment to withstand mechanical stresses.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 24-Jul-2008
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Jun-2011
- 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
- 25-Jul-2008
- Completion Date
- 25-Jul-2008
Overview
EN 60512-15-7:2008 (Test 15g) defines a standardized mechanical test for assessing the robustness of a connector's protective cover and its attachment. Intended for connectors covered by IEC/TC 48, this test method evaluates how well covers resist mechanical stresses that can affect retention, sealing and general durability.
The test is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60512-1 and IEC 60512-1-100. Visual examination requirements refer to IEC 60512-1-1.
Key Topics
- Objective: Assess the ability of a connector cover and its attachment to withstand specified mechanical loads without malfunction.
- Specimen preparation: A cover fixed to its connector or a specified test fixture; any preconditioning required by the detail specification must be applied.
- Number of samples: Unless otherwise specified, three connectors are tested.
- Load application: The test applies a force in the normal removal direction of the cover and then perpendicular to that axis in four orthogonal directions (one direction only for screwed caps). The load application rate is specified as 25 mm/min with the maximum load held for 5 minutes, then removed.
- Examination: Visual examination before and after testing per IEC 60512-1-1; special attention to sealing, coupling and retaining devices.
- Equipment: A device capable of controlling load intensity, rate of increase and dwell time (e.g., a universal materials testing machine) is required.
Applications
This test is practical for manufacturers, test labs and product engineers who need to:
- Verify protective cover retention and attachment strength for connectors used in harsh or high-vibration environments.
- Demonstrate sealing integrity and operation of coupling/retaining devices after mechanical stress.
- Support product specification clauses that require documented mechanical robustness of covers in detail specifications.
- Inform design choices for covers and attachment features to improve service life and reduce field failures.
Benefits include consistent, repeatable assessment of cover durability and a clear basis for pass/fail criteria in supplier or acceptance testing.
Related Standards
- IEC/EN 60512-1 and IEC/EN 60512-1-100 – series structure and general test guidance.
- IEC 60512-1-1 – Visual examination (Test 1a) referenced for pre- and post-test inspections.
When invoking EN 60512-15-7:2008 in a detail specification, specify the number of specimens, any preconditioning, applied loads and points of application, test-fixture details and any permitted displacement or deviations from the standard method. This ensures reproducible, traceable results for connector protective cover robustness testing.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Referred By
EN IEC 62282-2-100:2020 - Fuel cell technologies - Part 2-100: Fuel cell modules - Safety - Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 60512-15-7:2008 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 15-7: Connector tests (mechanical) - Test 15g: Robustness of protective cover attachment". This standard covers: IEC 60512-15-7:2008 details a standard test method to assess the ability of a connector cover and its attachment to withstand mechanical stresses.
IEC 60512-15-7:2008 details a standard test method to assess the ability of a connector cover and its attachment to withstand mechanical stresses.
EN 60512-15-7:2008 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 31.220.10 - Plug-and-socket devices. Connectors. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 60512-15-7:2008 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 60512-1-1:2002, EN IEC 62282-2-100:2020, EN IEC 63171:2025, EN IEC 61076-3-119:2018. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Steckverbinder für elektronische Einrichtungen - Mess- und Prüfverfahren - Teil 15-7: Mechanische Prüfungen an Steckverbindern - Prüfung 15g: Widerstandsfähigkeit der Schutzkappe mit Befestigung (IEC 60512-15-7:2008)Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques - Essais et mesures - Partie 15-7: Essais (mécaniques) des connecteurs - Essai 15g: Robustesse de la fixation du capot de protection (CEI 60512-15-7:2008)Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 15-7: Connector tests (mechanical) - Test 15g: Robustness of protective cover attachment (IEC 60512-15-7:2008)31.220.10Plug-and-socket devices. ConnectorsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 60512-15-7:2008SIST EN 60512-15-7:2008en,fr01-november-2008SIST EN 60512-15-7:2008SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60512-15-7 NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM July 2008
CENELEC European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
Central Secretariat: rue de Stassart 35, B - 1050 Brussels
© 2008 CENELEC -
All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.
Ref. No. EN 60512-15-7:2008 E
ICS 31.220.10
English version
Connectors for electronic equipment -
Tests and measurements -
Part 15-7: Connector tests (mechanical) -
Test 15g: Robustness of protective cover attachment
(IEC 60512-15-7:2008)
Connecteurs
pour équipements électroniques -
Essais et mesures -
Partie 15-7: Essais (mécaniques)
des connecteurs -
Essai 15g: Robustesse de la fixation
du capot de protection (CEI 60512-15-7:2008)
Steckverbinder
für elektronische Einrichtungen -
Mess- und Prüfverfahren -
Teil 15-7: Mechanische Prüfungen
an Steckverbindern -
Prüfung 15g: Widerstandsfähigkeit
der Schutzkappe mit Befestigung (IEC 60512-15-7:2008)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2008-07-01. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CENELEC member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
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Foreword The text of document 48B/1849/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 60512-15-7, 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 60512-15-7 on 2008-07-01. This standard is to be read in conjunction with EN 60512-1 and EN 60512-1-100 which explains the structure of the EN 60512 series. 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)
2009-04-01 – latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn
(dow)
2011-07-01 Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC. __________ Endorsement notice The text of the International Standard IEC 60512-15-7:2008 was approved by CENELEC as a European Standard without any modification. __________
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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 references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE
When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD applies.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60512-1-1 -1) Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements -
Part 1-1: General examination - Test 1a: Visual examination EN 60512-1-1 20022)
1) Undated reference. 2) Valid edition at date of issue. SIST EN 60512-15-7:2008
IEC 60512-15-7Edition 1.0 2008-05INTERNATIONAL STANDARD NORME INTERNATIONALEConnectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements –
Part 15-7: Connector tests (mechanical) – Test 15g: Robustness of protective cover attachment
Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques – Essais et mesures –
Partie 15-7: Essais (mécaniques) des connecteurs – Essai 15g: Robustesse de la fixation du capot de protection
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION COMMISSION ELECTROTECHNIQUE INTERNATIONALE EICS 31.220.10 PRICE CODECODE PRIXISBN 2-8318-9773-4
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CONNECTORS FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT –
TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS –
Part 15-7: Connector tests (mechanical) –
Test 15g: Robustness of protective cover attachment
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