EN 60512-9-1:2010

Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 9-1: Endurance tests - Test 9a: Mechanical operation

IEC 60512-9-1:2010 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 mechanical operational endurance of connectors in the normal operating mode, without electrical load.

Steckverbinder für elektronische Einrichtungen - Mess- und Prüfverfahren - Teil 9-1: Dauerprüfungen - Prüfung 9a: Mechanische Lebensdauer

Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques - Essais et mesures - Partie 9-1: Essais d'endurance - Essai 9a: Fonctionnement mécanique

La CEI 60512-9-1:2010 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'endurance de fonctionnement mécanique des connecteurs en mode de fonctionnement normal, sans charge électrique.

Konektorji za elektronsko opremo - Preskusi in meritve - 9-1. del: Preskusi vzdržljivosti - Preskus 9a: Mehansko delovanje (IEC 60512-9-1:2010)

Ta del IEC 60512, kadar ga zahteva podrobna specifikacija, se uporablja za preskušanje konektorjev v okviru tehničnega odbora 48. Lahko se uporablja tudi za podobne naprave, kadar ga določa podrobna specifikacija. Predmet tega standarda je podroben opis standardne preskusne metode za ocenjevanje mehanske vzdržljivosti delovanja konektorjev pri normalnem delovanju brez električne obremenitve.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 15-Apr-2010
• Withdrawal Date: 31-Mar-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: 16-Apr-2010
• Completion Date: 16-Apr-2010
• Ref Project: SIST EN 60512-9-1:2010 - Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 9-1: Endurance tests - Test 9a: Mechanical operation (IEC 60512-9-1:2010)

Overview

EN 60512-9-1:2010 is a European standard developed by CLC, harmonized with the international IEC 60512-9-1:2010. It specifies standardized test methods for evaluating the mechanical operational endurance of connectors used in electronic equipment. This durability test, referred to as Test 9a: Mechanical Operation, is critical for assessing connector performance under normal operating conditions without applying an electrical load. This standard ensures connectors meet reliability requirements for long-term mechanical use, supporting the design and quality assurance of electromechanical components.

Key Topics

• Scope and Purpose
  Defines the mechanical endurance test for connectors under operational conditions without electrical current. It covers connectors within Technical Committee 48's scope and similar devices, ensuring consistent assessment methods.

• Specimen Preparation
  Connectors must be prepared and mounted according to detailed specifications before testing, including the type of cable or wire bundle used.

• Test Procedure
  The connector undergoes repetitive mechanical operations mimicking normal use, with frequency, number, and speed of operations defined by the detail specification. Mechanical aids simulating operation are permitted if they avoid abnormal stress.

• Measurement and Evaluation
  After testing, connectors are examined through:

  • Visual examination for physical damage or wear
  • Contact resistance measurement to evaluate electrical connection integrity
  • Housing electrical continuity check
  • Insulation resistance testing
  • Voltage proof testing for dielectric strength
  • Mechanical characteristics assessment, including keying and polarizing effectiveness
    Additional tests such as sealing or ingress protection may be required depending on detailed specifications.

• Customization
  The standard allows tailoring by specifying testing parameters like mounting, operation speed, measurement requirements, and permissible deviations from the test method-ensuring flexibility for different product types and industry needs.

Applications

EN 60512-9-1:2010 is instrumental for:

• Connector manufacturers seeking to validate product durability and quality under realistic mechanical use.
• Electronic equipment designers who require assurance that connectors will maintain mechanical integrity throughout the product lifecycle.
• Quality assurance teams enforcing compliance with international standards during production and prior to market release.
• Testing laboratories providing certification and conformity assessment for electromechanical components.
• Industry sectors including telecommunications, automotive electronics, industrial machinery, consumer electronics, and aerospace, where connector reliability under mechanical stress is critical.

Implementing this standard decreases the risk of mechanical failure, enhances connector lifespan, and supports safety and functionality in electronic systems.

Related Standards

For comprehensive connector testing and quality assurance, EN 60512-9-1:2010 aligns with and complements other parts of the IEC 60512 series, including:

• IEC 60512-1-1: Visual examination (Test 1a)
• IEC 60512-2-1: Contact resistance measurement (Test 2a)
• IEC 60512-2-6: Housing electrical continuity (Test 2f)
• IEC 60512-3-1: Insulation resistance testing (Test 3a)
• IEC 60512-4-1: Voltage proof testing (Test 4a)
• IEC 60512-13-5: Mechanical operation tests including keying and polarization methods (Test 13e)
• IEC 60529: Ingress protection standards for environmental sealing tests

Adhering to these interconnected standards provides a holistic approach for testing electronic connectors ensuring mechanical durability, electrical performance, and environmental protection.

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Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2010
Konektorji za elektronsko opremo - Preskusi in meritve - 9-1. del: Preskusi
vzdržljivosti - Preskus 9a: Mehansko delovanje (IEC 60512-9-1:2010)
Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 9-1: Endurance
tests - Test 9a: Mechanical operation (IEC 60512-9-1:2010)
Steckverbinder für elektronische Einrichtungen - Mess- und Prüfverfahren -- Teil 9-1:
Dauerprüfungen - Prüfung 9a: Mechanische Lebensdauer (IEC 60512-9-1:2010)
Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques - Essais et mesures -- Partie 9-1: Essais
d'endurance - Essai 9a: Fonctionnement mécanique (CEI 60512-9-1:2010)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60512-9-1:2010
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 60512-9-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
April 2010
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 31.220.01
English version
Connectors for electronic equipment -
Tests and measurements -
Part 9-1: Endurance tests -
Test 9a: Mechanical operation
(IEC 60512-9-1:2010)
Connecteurs pour équipements Steckverbinder für elektronische
électroniques - Einrichtungen -
Essais et mesures - Mess- und Prüfverfahren -
Partie 9-1: Essais d'endurance - Teil 9-1: Dauerprüfungen -
Essai 9a: Fonctionnement mécanique Prüfung 9a: Mechanische Lebensdauer
(CEI 60512-9-1:2010) (IEC 60512-9-1:2010)

This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2010-04-01. 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
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Ref. No. EN 60512-9-1:2010 E
Foreword
The text of document 48B/2018/CDV, future edition 1 of IEC 60512-9-1, 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 60512-9-1 on 2010-04-01.
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) 2011-01-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2013-04-01
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60512-9-1:2010 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
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Annex ZA
(normative)
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 - Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests EN 60512-1-1 -
and measurements -
Part 1-1: General examination - Test 1a:
Visual examination
IEC 60512-2-1 - Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests EN 60512-2-1 -
and measurements -
Part 2-1: Electrical continuity and contact
resistance tests - Test 2a: Contact resistance
- Millivolt level method
IEC 60512-2-6 - Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests EN 60512-2-6 -
and measurements -
Part 2-6: Electrical continuity and contact
resistance tests - Test 2f: Housing (shell)
electrical continuity
IEC 60512-3-1 - Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests EN 60512-3-1 -
and measurements -
Part 3-1: Insulation tests - Test 3a: Insulation
resistance
IEC 60512-4-1 - Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests EN 60512-4-1 -
and measurements -
Part 4-1: Voltage stress tests - Test 4a:
Voltage proof
IEC 60512-13-5 - Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests EN 60512-13-5 -
and measurements -
Part 13-5: Mechanical operating tests - Test
13e: Polarizing and keying method

IEC 60512-9-1 ®
Edition 1.0 2010-03
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
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Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements –
Part 9-1: Endurance tests – Test 9a: Mechanical operation

Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques – Essais et mesures –
Partie 9-1: Essais d’endurance – Essai 9a: Fonctionnement mécanique

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Test 9a: Mechanical operation
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