SIST EN 60512-6-4:2003
(Main)Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements -- Part 6-4: Dynamic stress tests - Test 6d: Vibration (sinusoidal)
- Abstract
Defines a standard test method to assess the ability of components (essentially connectors) to withstand specified severities of sinusoidal vibration.
- 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
SIST EN 60512-6-4:2003 is the Slovenian standard for a sinusoidal vibration test on connectors for electronic equipment. It is based on EN 60512-6-4:2002 and IEC 60512-6-4:2002, and it sets out a standard method to check whether a component can withstand specified vibration severities. It is used when a detail specification requires this test for connectors or similar electromechanical components.
What does SIST EN 60512-6-4:2003 specify?
SIST EN 60512-6-4:2003 specifies a dynamic stress test, Test 6d, for sinusoidal vibration. The document is structured into General, specimen preparation, test method, test conditions, measurements, and details to be specified, plus normative Annex ZA.
| Annex | What it covers |
|---|---|
| ZA | Normative references to international publications and their corresponding European publications |
Clause 1 gives the scope and the intended use. Clauses 2 to 6 cover how to prepare the specimen, how to run the vibration test, what to measure before, during, and after the test, and what the detail specification must state.
What are the key requirements of SIST EN 60512-6-4:2003?
Specimen preparation
- Clause 2 requires specimens to be fitted with their normal accessories and mounted and wired as specified in the detail specification. In practice, the test should reflect the real installation, not a simplified setup.
- Clause 2 says all mechanical features, such as panel-mounting arrangements, locking devices, and retaining devices, shall be fully used. This matters because the test must challenge the connector in the way it will be held in service.
- Clause 2 requires at least 200 mm of unsupported wire or cable on both ends of the specimen unless the detail specification says otherwise. The wire or cable shall be secured to the vibration fixture bottom plate or a similar location.
Test execution
- Clause 3 requires the test to be carried out in accordance with IEC 60068-2-6, Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal), using the severity specified in the detail specification. The exact vibration profile therefore comes from the product-specific document.
- Clause 4 requires vibration in each of three mutually perpendicular directions, one parallel to the engagement direction. This ensures the connector is checked across all main axes, including the mating direction.
- Clause 4 also requires the vibration magnitude to be monitored near the specimen mounting points, and any non-ambient temperature to be specified. In practice, the test setup and environment must be controlled and traceable.
Measurements and acceptance checks
- Clause 5.1 says initial measurements shall be made as specified by the detail specification. These baseline readings are needed so changes after vibration can be judged properly.
- Clause 5.2 requires electrical continuity monitoring during the test according to IEC 60512-2-5, Test 2e, unless otherwise specified. The load is 100 mA for all contacts unless the detail specification states otherwise, and the allowable duration of contact disturbance must also be specified.
- Clause 5.3 requires final checks by visual examination, contact resistance measurement, sealing checks if applicable, and an operational check. The specimen must show no loosening, displacement, or mechanical damage that would impair operation, and the resistance, leakage rate, and functional performance must remain within the specified limits.
What terms does SIST EN 60512-6-4:2003 define?
- detail specification - The document that sets the product-specific test conditions, limits, and any allowed deviations.
- specimen - The connector or device sample being tested.
- degree of severity - The vibration profile chosen for the test, including frequency range, displacement amplitude, acceleration level, and duration.
- contact disturbance - Any interruption in electrical continuity during vibration.
- contact resistance - The electrical resistance at the contacts, measured before or after testing as required.
- sealing - The leakage performance of seals, including panel seals, where the design uses them.
- operational characteristics - The mechanical functions that the detail specification requires to be checked after the test.
Who uses SIST EN 60512-6-4:2003?
Engineers, test laboratories, quality managers, and buyers use SIST EN 60512-6-4:2003 when they need a vibration qualification or verification method for connectors. It is relevant in electronic equipment design, incoming inspection, product validation, and supplier specification writing. It also applies to similar devices when a detail specification calls for this test.
What changed in SIST EN 60512-6-4:2003 from the previous edition?
SIST EN 60512-6-4:2003 carries IEC 60512-6-4:2002 into European and Slovenian standardization without modification. The IEC text states that it cancels and replaces test 6d of IEC 60512-4, issued in 1976, as a technical revision. Annex ZA was added by CENELEC.
Which standards are used with SIST EN 60512-6-4:2003?
- IEC 60068-2-6 - provides the base environmental test method, Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal).
- IEC 60512-1-1 - provides the visual examination method used for final inspection.
- IEC 60512-2-1 - provides the contact resistance test, Millivolt level method.
- IEC 60512-2-5 - provides the method for monitoring contact disturbance during vibration.
- IEC 60512-7 - provides sealing test methods used when sealing is applicable.
What does the SIST EN 60512-6-4:2003 document contain?
SIST EN 60512-6-4:2003 contains a standard vibration test procedure, specimen preparation requirements, test directions, monitoring arrangements, and post-test inspection steps. It also states what the detail specification must define, including mounting, severity, contact disturbance limits, resistance limits, leakage limits, and any special operational checks. Annex ZA provides the reference mapping to European publications.
Relations
- 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
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 29-Sep-2026
- Effective Date
- 22-Sep-2026
- Effective Date
- 10-Mar-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
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- 03-Feb-2026
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- 03-Feb-2026
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- 03-Feb-2026
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- 03-Feb-2026
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- 03-Feb-2026
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- 03-Feb-2026
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- 03-Feb-2026
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 60068-2-6:2001, SIST EN 60512-2-5:2004, SIST EN 60512-1-1:2003, SIST EN 60512-2-1:2003, kSIST FprEN IEC 61076-2-118:2026, SIST EN IEC 61076-2-117:2026, 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 61076-3-104:2017, SIST EN IEC 61076-2-111:2026, SIST EN IEC 63171-1:2020, SIST EN IEC 60352-6:2023, SIST EN IEC 60352-9:2024. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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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.
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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.
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INTERNATIONALE IEC
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INTERNATIONAL
Première édition
STANDARD
First edition
2002-02
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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