SIST EN 2591-311:2001
(Main)Aerospace series - Elements of electrical and optical connection - Test methods - Part 311: Low air pressure
- Abstract
This standard specifies a method of assessing the ability of elements of connection to operate at low air pressure. It shall be used together with EN 2591.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Dec-2000
- Technical Committee
- SS SPL - Technical Board for the general field
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Jan-2001
- Due Date
- 01-Jan-2001
- Completion Date
- 01-Jan-2001
SIST EN 2591-311:2001 is a Slovenian standard from SIST for the aerospace series of electrical and optical connection elements. It specifies a method for assessing how these connection elements operate at low air pressure, and it is intended to be used together with EN 2591. Engineers, quality managers, suppliers, and test laboratories use it when they need a common aerospace test method for low-pressure conditions.
What does SIST EN 2591-311:2001 specify?
SIST EN 2591-311:2001 specifies a test method for checking the ability of elements of electrical and optical connection to operate at low air pressure. In practice, it is a functional environmental test: the focus is on how the connection element performs when pressure is reduced, not on its design alone.
The scope ties this part to EN 2591, so users should treat EN 2591 as the parent document for the wider series and this part as the low-air-pressure method within that framework. The title also places it in the aerospace series, which makes its intended field of use clear.
What are the key requirements of SIST EN 2591-311:2001?
The core requirement in SIST EN 2591-311:2001 is to use a defined method to assess operation at low air pressure. That matters because aerospace connectors and related elements may have to function in reduced-pressure environments, and the test gives a common way to check that behavior.
The standard applies to elements of electrical and optical connection. In practice, that means the method is not limited to one connector type or one signal technology - it covers connection elements in both electrical and optical applications.
The standard is written as a test method. That matters because users are not just reading a general performance claim; they are following a structured way to test and compare items consistently across suppliers, programs, or laboratories.
SIST EN 2591-311:2001 is intended to be used with EN 2591. In practice, this means the low-air-pressure part is not a complete standalone framework, and users should apply it within the broader EN 2591 series context.
The environmental condition in focus is low air pressure. For readers, this is the key operating stress: the document is relevant where reduced pressure could affect electrical continuity, optical function, sealing, or overall operability.
Because the document is part 311 of the aerospace test-method series, it belongs to a family of related methods. In practice, that helps organizations select the correct environmental or performance test instead of applying the wrong check to the wrong product.
What terms does SIST EN 2591-311:2001 define?
Aerospace series - The family of standards for aerospace products and methods that this part belongs to.
Elements of electrical and optical connection - Parts that provide electrical or optical interconnection in aerospace systems.
Low air pressure - The reduced-pressure condition used as the test environment in this standard.
Test methods - Standardized procedures for checking performance under a defined condition.
EN 2591 - The companion standard named for use with this part of the series.
Part 311 - The specific part of the EN 2591 series that covers low air pressure.
Who uses SIST EN 2591-311:2001?
SIST EN 2591-311:2001 is used by aerospace manufacturers, connector and harness suppliers, test laboratories, and quality teams that need to verify performance under low-pressure conditions. It is also relevant to buyers and technical reviewers who need to specify the correct aerospace test method in procurement, qualification, or acceptance work.
What changed in SIST EN 2591-311:2001 from the previous edition?
SIST EN 2591-311:2001 is identified as identical to EN 2591-311:1997.
Which standards are used with SIST EN 2591-311:2001?
EN 2591 is the companion standard named for use with SIST EN 2591-311:2001. It provides the broader framework for the EN 2591 test-method series, while Part 311 adds the low-air-pressure test.
What does the SIST EN 2591-311:2001 document contain?
SIST EN 2591-311:2001 is a specialized aerospace test-method document centered on low air pressure. Its purpose is to define how to assess the operating ability of electrical and optical connection elements in that environment.
The document sits within the EN 2591 series, so it functions as one test method among related aerospace methods rather than a general product standard. For document control and cataloging, it is classified under aerospace electric equipment and systems (ICS 49.060).
In practical use, the standard supports test planning, laboratory execution, and technical acceptance discussions for aerospace connection elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 2591-311:2001 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Aerospace series - Elements of electrical and optical connection - Test methods - Part 311: Low air pressure". This standard covers: This standard specifies a method of assessing the ability of elements of connection to operate at low air pressure. It shall be used together with EN 2591.
This standard specifies a method of assessing the ability of elements of connection to operate at low air pressure. It shall be used together with EN 2591.
SIST EN 2591-311:2001 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 49.060 - Aerospace electric equipment and systems. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 2591-311:2001 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 2591-207:2001, SIST EN 2591-302:2001, SIST EN 2591:2001, SIST EN 3155-065:2016, SIST EN 3645-001:2009, SIST EN 3155-015:2019, SIST EN 3155-001:2025, SIST EN 2591-314:2001, SIST EN 3155-077:2012, SIST EN 4531-101:2016, SIST EN 3155-005:2019, SIST EN 3155-004:2019, SIST EN 3155-013:2009, SIST EN 3155-035:2012, SIST EN 3155-014:2019. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Aerospace series - Elements of electrical and optical connection - Test methods - Part 311: Low air pressureLuft- und Raumfahrt - Elektrische und optische Verbindungselemente - Prüfverfahren - Teil 311: Niedriger LuftdruckSérie aérospatiale - Organes de connexion électrique et optique - Méthodes d'essais - Partie 311: Basse
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