SIST EN 60512-6-4:2003
(Main)Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements -- Part 6-4: Dynamic stress tests - Test 6d: Vibration (sinusoidal)
Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements -- Part 6-4: Dynamic stress tests - Test 6d: Vibration (sinusoidal)
Defines a standard test method to assess the ability of components (essentially connectors) to withstand specified severities of sinusoidal vibration.
Steckverbinder für elektronische Einrichtungen - Mess- und Prüfverfahren -- Teil 6-4: Prüfungen mit dynamisch-mechanischer Beanspruchung - Prüfung 6d: Schwingen (sinusförmig)
Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques - Essais et mesures -- Partie 6-4: Essais de contraintes dynamiques - Essai 6d: Vibrations (sinusoïdales)
Etablit une méthode d'essai normalisée pour évaluer l'aptitude d'un composant (essentiellement un connecteur) à supporter des vibrations sinusoïdales à des sévérités spécifiées.
Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 6-4: Dynamic stress tests - Test 6d: Vibration (sinusoidal) (IEC 60512-6-4:2002)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Sep-2003
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Oct-2003
- Due Date
- 01-Oct-2003
- Completion Date
- 01-Oct-2003
Relations
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Refers
SIST EN 60068-2-6:2001 - Environmental testing -- Part 2: Tests - Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal) - Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 10-Mar-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
Overview
SIST EN 60512-6-4:2003 specifies a standardized test method for evaluating connectors for electronic equipment under dynamic mechanical stress, specifically sinusoidal vibration. This European Standard, based on IEC 60512-6-4:2002, describes procedures for verifying the durability and reliability of electromechanical connectors when subjected to specified levels of vibration. Such testing is essential to ensure that connectors maintain electrical continuity and mechanical integrity under operational stress, supporting product quality and safety in electronic systems.
Key Topics
- Sinusoidal Vibration Testing: Defines procedures for subjecting connectors to controlled, repeatable sinusoidal vibration, typically using IEC 60068-2-6 as the reference method.
- Mounting and Preparation: Outlines specimen preparation, including standard mounting, wiring, and fixture methods to replicate realistic operational conditions.
- Measurement Requirements: Specifies initial, during, and final measurement protocols-covering electrical continuity, contact resistance, and possible disturbances to ensure functionality under vibration.
- Test Parameters: Requires definition of severity levels (frequency, displacement, acceleration, duration) and environmental conditions.
- Mechanical and Electrical Integrity: Covers checks for loosened parts, displacement, mechanical damage, and seals’ effectiveness after testing.
- Details to Specify: Mandates that individual test parameters, specimen mounting, allowed contact disturbances, and performance criteria be established in the product’s detail specification.
Applications
The dynamic stress test method described in SIST EN 60512-6-4:2003 is widely applied in:
- Quality Assurance for Electronic Connectors: Ensuring products can withstand operational stresses without degradation in electrical performance.
- Product Development and Qualification: Used by manufacturers to qualify new connector designs or improvements, verifying endurance to real-world vibration conditions.
- Compliance with Industry Requirements: Aids in meeting regulatory and industry standards for electronic assemblies in sectors such as telecommunications, transportation, defense, and industrial automation.
- Failure Analysis and Reliability Testing: Helps identify connector design weaknesses and anticipate failures before deployment in critical applications.
- Comparative Product Assessment: Enables benchmarking of connector robustness across different suppliers or product lines.
Related Standards
Understanding and implementing SIST EN 60512-6-4:2003 may require consideration of related standards for comprehensive assessment:
- IEC 60068-2-6 / EN 60068-2-6 - Environmental testing: Test Fc (Vibration, sinusoidal). The procedural basis for vibration tests.
- IEC 60512-1-1 / EN 60512-1-1 - Connectors for electronic equipment: General visual examination.
- IEC 60512-2-1 / EN 60512-2-1 - Electrical continuity and contact resistance testing.
- IEC 60512-2-5 - Contact disturbance testing for electrical continuity.
- IEC 60512-7 - Mechanical and sealing tests for electronic connectors.
Practical Value
Implementing SIST EN 60512-6-4:2003 ensures that electronic connectors are robust enough to maintain performance in environments where vibration is a factor. By adhering to a harmonized, internationally recognized test methodology, manufacturers and testing laboratories enhance credibility, reduce product failures, and support global market acceptance. This standard is an essential tool for companies committed to quality assurance and reliability in electronic interconnection systems.
Keywords: vibration testing, connectors for electronic equipment, dynamic stress test, sinusoidal vibration, connector reliability, electrical continuity, mechanical testing, IEC 60512-6-4, product qualification, SIST standard, industrial connectors.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 60512-6-4:2003 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements -- Part 6-4: Dynamic stress tests - Test 6d: Vibration (sinusoidal)". This standard covers: Defines a standard test method to assess the ability of components (essentially connectors) to withstand specified severities of sinusoidal vibration.
Defines a standard test method to assess the ability of components (essentially connectors) to withstand specified severities of sinusoidal vibration.
SIST EN 60512-6-4:2003 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.
SIST EN 60512-6-4:2003 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 60512-2-5:2004, SIST EN 60512-1-1:2003, SIST EN 60068-2-6:2001, SIST EN 60512-2-1:2003, SIST EN IEC 61076-2-104:2026, SIST EN IEC 61076-3-124:2019, SIST EN IEC 61076-3-123:2020, SIST EN IEC 61076-3-122:2021, SIST EN IEC 60352-6:2023, SIST EN IEC 60352-9:2024, SIST EN 61076-3-104:2017, SIST EN IEC 61076-2-111:2026, SIST EN IEC 63171-1:2020, SIST EN IEC 63171-6:2020, SIST EN IEC 61076-2-010:2021. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI SIST EN 60512-6-4:2003
STANDARD
oktober 2003
Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 6-4: Dynamic
stress tests - Test 6d: Vibration (sinusoidal) (IEC 60512-6-4:2002)
ICS 31.220.10 Referenčna številka
© Standard je založil in izdal Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje ali kopiranje celote ali delov tega dokumenta ni dovoljeno
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60512-6-4
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM April 2002
ICS 31.220.10
English version
Connectors for electronic equipment -
Tests and measurements
Part 6-4: Dynamic stress tests -
Test 6d: Vibration (sinusoidal)
(IEC 60512-6-4:2002)
Connecteurs pour équipements Steckverbinder für elektronische
électroniques - Einrichtungen -
Essais et mesures Mess- und Prüfverfahren
Partie 6-4: Essais de contraintes Teil 6-4: Prüfungen mit dynamisch-
dynamiques - mechanischer Beanspruchung -
Essai 6d: Vibrations (sinusoïdales) Prüfung 6d: Schwingen (sinusförmig)
(CEI 60512-6-4:2002) (IEC 60512-6-4:2002)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2002-04-01. 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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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
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Ref. No. EN 60512-6-4:2002 E
Foreword
The text of document 48B/1141/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 60512-6-4, 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 60512-6-4 on 2002-04-01.
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) 2003-01-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2005-04-01
Annexes designated "normative" are part of the body of the standard.
In this standard, annex ZA is normative.
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60512-6-4:2002 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
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- 3 - EN 60512-6-4:2002
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other
publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the
publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any
of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or
revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including
amendments).
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 60068-2-6 1995 Environmental testing EN 60068-2-6 1995
+ corr. March 1995 Part 2: Tests - Test Fc: Vibration
(sinusoidal)
1) 2)
IEC 60512-1-1 - Connectors for electronic equipment - EN 60512-1-1 2002
Tests and measurements
Part 1-1: General examination -
Test 1a: Visual examination
1) 2)
IEC 60512-2-1 - Part 2-1: Electrical continuity and EN 60512-2-1 2002
contact resistance tests -
Test 2a: Contact resistance - Millivolt
level method
3)
IEC 60512-2-5 - Part 2-5: Electrical continuity and --
contact resistance tests -
Test 2e: Contact disturbance
IEC 60512-7 1993 Electromechanical components for--
electronic equipment - Basic testing
procedures and measuring methods
Part 7: Mechanical operating tests and
sealing tests
1)
Undated reference.
2)
Valid edition at date of issue.
3)
In preparation.
NORME CEI
INTERNATIONALE IEC
60512-6-4
INTERNATIONAL
Première édition
STANDARD
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Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques –
Essais et mesures –
Partie 6-4:
Essais de contraintes dynamiques –
Essai 6d: Vibrations (sinusoïdales)
Connectors for electronic equipment –
Tests and measurements –
Part 6-4:
Dynamic stress tests –
Test 6d: Vibration (sinusoidal)
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