Radio-frequency connectors - Part 18: Sectional specification - Radio frequency coaxial connectors of type SSMA (IEC 61169-18:2011)

SSMA series connectors with characteristic impedance 50 Ω are used for millimeter wave applications, connecting with RF cables or micro strips. The operating frequency limit is up to 35 GHz. The coupling thread is 10-36 UNS thread.
This sectional specification provides information and rules for preparation of detail specification of SSMA series R.F connectors together with the pro-forma blank detail specification.
It also prescribes mating face dimensions for grade 1 high performance connectors, dimensional detail of grade 0 standard test connectors, gauging information and tests selected from IEC 61169-1 applicable to all detail specifications relating to SSMA series RF connectors.
This specification indicates recommended performance characteristics to be considered when writing a detail specification and it covers test schedules and inspection requirements for assessment levels M and H.

Hochfrequenz-Steckverbinder - Teil 18: Rahmenspezifikation - Hochfrequenz-Koaxial-Steckverbinder des Typs SSMA (IEC 61169-18:2011)

Connecteurs pour fréquences radioélectriques - Partie 18: Spécification intermédiaire - Connecteurs coaxiaux pour fréquences radioélectriques de type SSMA (CEI 61169-18:2011)

La CEI 61169-18:2011 est une spécification intermédiaire et fournit des informations et des règles en vue de l'établissement de la spécification particulière des connecteurs RF série SSMA, ainsi que la spécification particulière cadre pro-forma. Elle prescrit également les dimensions des faces d'accouplement pour des connecteurs de classe 1 haute performance, les détails dimensionnels des connecteurs d'essai normalisés de classe 0, les informations concernant les calibres, et les essais choisis dans la CEI 61169-1 applicables à toutes les spécifications particulières ayant trait aux connecteurs RF série SSMA. Les connecteurs série SSMA d'impédance caractéristique 50 ohm sont utilisés pour des applications à ondes millimétriques, et sont prévus pour être connectés avec des câbles RF ou des microrubans. La limite de fréquence de fonctionnement est inférieure ou égale à 35 GHz. Le filetage de couplage est le filet UNS 10-36. La présente spécification indique les caractéristiques de performance recommandées à prendre en compte pour la rédaction d'une spécification particulière et elle couvre les programmes d'essais et les exigences de contrôle pour les niveaux d'assurance qualité M  et H. Elle annule et remplace la CEI/PAS 61169-18, publiée en 2009, dont elle constitue une révision mineure. Le seul changement entre le PAS et la présente norme est la suppression des dimensions en inch pour chacune des figures.

Radiofrekvenčni konektorji - 18. del: Področna specifikacija - Radiofrekvenčni koaksialni konektorji vrste SSMA (IEC 61169-18:2011)

Konektorji serije SSMA z značilno impedanco 50 Ω se uporabljajo pri aplikacijah z milimetrskim sevanjem in se povezujejo z radiofrekvenčnimi kabli ali mikrotrakovi. Meja delovne frekvence je do 35 GHz. Spojni navoj ima navoj 10-36 UNS.
Ta področna specifikacija podaja informacije in pravila za pripravo podrobne specifikacije radiofrekvenčnih konektorjev serije SSMA skupaj s prazno predlogo za podrobno specifikacijo.
Predpisuje tudi dimenzije za združevanje za visokozmogljivostne konektorje stopnje 1, podrobnosti dimenzij standardnih preskusnih konektorjev stopnje 0, informacije in preskuse za umerjanje, izbrane iz IEC 61169-1, ki veljajo za vse podrobne specifikacije, povezane z radiofrekvenčnimi konektorji serije SSMA.
Ta specifikacija navaja priporočene značilnosti delovanja, ki jih je treba upoštevati pri pisanju podrobne specifikacije, in zajema razpored preskusov in zahteve za nadzor za ocenjevalne ravni M in H.

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Publication Date
06-Apr-2011
Technical Committee
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
17-Mar-2011
Due Date
22-May-2011
Completion Date
07-Apr-2011

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SIST EN 61169-18:2011

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 61169-18

NORME EUROPÉENNE
March 2011
EUROPÄISCHE NORM

ICS 33.120.30


English version


Radio-frequency connectors -
Part 18: Sectional specification -
Radio frequency coaxial connectors of type SSMA
(IEC 61169-18:2011)


Connecteurs pour fréquences Hochfrequenz-Steckverbinder -
radioélectriques - Teil 18: Rahmenspezifikation -
Partie 18: Spécification intermédiaire - Hochfrequenz-Koaxial-Steckverbinder des
Connecteurs coaxiaux pour fréquences Typs SSMA
radioélectriques de type SSMA (IEC 61169-18:2011)
(CEI 61169-18:2011)




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EN 61169-18:2011 - 2 -
Foreword
The text of document 46F/136/CDV, future edition 1 of IEC 61169-18, prepared by SC 46F, R.F. and
microwave passive components, of IEC TC 46, Cables, wires, waveguides, R.F. connectors, R.F. and
microwave passive components and accessories, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and
was approved by CENELEC as EN 61169-18 on 2011-03-03.
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) 2011-12-03
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2014-03-03
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61169-18:2011 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 61169-1 1992 Radio-frequency connectors - EN 61169-1 1994
A1 1996 Part 1: Generic specification - General A1 1996
A2 1997 requirements and measuring methods A2 1997

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SIST EN 61169-18:2011

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Mating face and gauge information . 6
3.1 Dimensions - High performance connectors – Grade 1 . 6
3.1.1 Connector with pin-centre contact . 7
3.1.2 Connector with socket-centre contact . 8
3.2 Gauges . 9
3.2.1 Gauge pins for socket-centre contact . 9
3.2.2 Test procedure . 9
3.3 Dimensions - standard test connectors – Grade 0 . 10
3.3.1 Connector with pin-centre contact . 10
3.3.2 Connector with socket-centre contact . 11
4 Quality assessment procedure . 12
4.1 General . 12
4.2 Standard ratings and characteristics (see Clause 6 of IEC 61169-1) . 12
4.3 Test schedule and inspection requirements – Acceptance tests . 15
4.3.1 Acceptance tests . 15
4.3.2 Periodic tests . 15
4.4 Procedures . 18
4.4.1 Quality conformance inspection . 18
4.4.2 Qualification approval and its maintenance . 18
5 Instructions for preparation of detail specifications . 18
5.1 General . 18
5.2 Identification of the component . 18
5.3 Performance . 19
5.4 Marking, ordering information and related matters . 19
5.5 Selection of tests, test conditions and severities . 19
5.6 Blank detail specification pro-forma for type SSMA connector . 20

Figure 1 – Connector with pin-centre contact (for dimensions and notes, see Table 1) . 7
Figure 2 – Connector with socket-centre contact (for dimensions and notes, see
Table 2) . 8
Figure 3 – Gauge pins for socket-centre contact (for dimensions and notes, see
Table 3) . 9
Figure 4 – Connector with pin-centre contact (for dimensions and notes, see Table 4) . 10
Figure 5 – Connector with socket-centre contact (for dimensions and notes, see
Table 5) . 11

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61169-18  IEC:2011 – 3 –
Table 1 – Dimensions of connector with pin-centre contact . 7
Table 2 – Dimensions of connector with socket-centre contact . 8
Table 3 – Dimensions of gauge pins for socket-centre contact . 9
Table 4 – Dimensions of connector with pin-centre contact . 10
Table 5 – Dimensions of connector with socket-centre contact . 12
Table 6 – Rating and characteristics . 13
Table 7 – Acceptance tests . 15
Table 8 – Periodic tests . 16

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RADIO-FREQUENCY CONNECTORS –

Part 18: Sectional specification –
Radio frequency coaxial connectors of type SSMA


FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 61169-18 has been prepared by subcommittee 46F: R.F. and
microwave passive components, of IEC technical committee 46: Cables, wires, waveguides,
R.F. connectors, R.F. and microwave passive components and accessories.
This first edition cancels and replaces IEC/PAS 61169-18, published in 2009, of which it
constitutes a minor revision. The only change between the PAS and this standard is the
removal of inch dimensions for each of the figures.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
CDV Report on voting
46F/136/CDV 46F/162/RVC

Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.

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The French version of this standard has not been voted upon.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all parts of the IEC 61169 series, published under the general title Radio-frequency
connectors, can be found on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data
related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed,
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IMPORTANT – The 'colour inside' logo on the cover page of this publication indicates
that it contains colours which are considered to be useful for the correct
understanding of its contents. Users should therefore print this document using a
colour printer.

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RADIO-FREQUENCY CONNECTORS –

Part 18: Sectional specification –
Radio frequency coaxial connectors of type SSMA



1 Scope
SSMA series connectors with characteristic impedance 50 Ω are used for millimeter wave
applications, connecting with RF cables or micro strips. The operating frequency limit is up to
35 GHz. The coupling thread is 10-36 UNS thread.
This sectional specification provides information and rules for preparation of detail
specification of SSMA series R.F connectors together with the pro-forma blank detail
specification.
It also prescribes mating face dimensions for grade 1 high performance connectors,
dimensional detail of grade 0 standard test connectors, gauging information and tests
selected from IEC 61169-1 applicable to all detail specifications relating to SSMA series RF
connectors.
This specification indicates recommended performance characteristics to be considered when
writing a detail specification and it covers test schedules and inspection requirements for
assessment levels M and H.
2 Normative references
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.
IEC 61169-1:19981992, Radio-frequency connectors – Part 1: Generic specification – General
1
requirements and measuring methods
Amendment 1 (1996)
Amendment 2 (1997)
3 Mating face and gauge information
3.1 Dimensions – High performance connectors – Grade 1
All undimensioned pictorial configurations are for reference purpose only.
___________

1
There exists a consolidated edition 1.2 (1998) that comprises IEC 61169-1:1992, its Amendment 1:1996 and its
Amendment 2:1997.

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61169-18  IEC:2011 – 7 –
3.1.1 Connector with pin-centre contact
Electrical and
El ectri cal and
mechanical reference
Mechani cal reference
Gasket (Note 4)
Gasket(Note 4)
Note 1
Note 1
g
i
(Chamfer)
(Chamf er)
c
f
d (Note 2)
(Note 2)
e
l
n
Note 3

IEC  053/11

Figure 1 – Connector with pin-centre contact
(for dimensions and notes, see Table 1)
Table 1 – Dimensions of connector with pin-centre contact
Ref. mm
Min. Max.
a 4,98 -
b 3,15 3,22
c 0,38 1,14
d - 3,43
e 2,54 -
f 0,00 0,18
g 0,00 0,25
h 2,79 nominal
i
0,08 max. × 45º or R0,08 max.
j 0,495 0,528
l 1,00 -
m - 0,25
n - 1,65
∅a
10-36UNS-2B
110-0-3636UUNNSS--2B2B
∅b
∅j

∅m

Note 3
∅h

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NOTE 1 Dimensions are such that the reference planes
coincide and the connectors meet the required
environmental performance.
NOTE 2 Dimension for coupling nut to screw forward.
NOTE 3 The diameters are chosen upon the assumption
that the PTFE dielectric has a dielectric constant of 2,02 to
give an impedance of 50 Ω.
NOTE 4 For grade 1 connectors, the design of which is
free, the sealing gasket is mandatory.



3.1.2 Connector with socket-centre contact

Electrical and
El ectri cal and
mechanical reference
Mechani cal reference
o
p
I
I
I
I
No fillet permitted
x No fi l l et permi tted
RRoootot cucut atc caepccetablpte abl e
t
y (Note 3)
(Note 3)
s
r
q
z
Note 1
Note 2

IEC  054/11

Figure 2 – Connector with socket-centre contact
(for dimensions and notes, see Table 2)
Table 2 – Dimensions of connector with socket-centre contact
Ref. mm
Min. Max.
o
3,91 -
p
4,32 -
q
0,00 0,25
r
1,88 1,98
s
0,00 0,18
t
0,38 1,14
u
2,79 nominal
v
3,231 3,300
w
3,89 4,06
10-36UNS-2A
10-36UNS-2A
∅u

Note 2

Note 1
∅v
∅w

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61169-18  IEC:2011 – 9 –
Ref. mm
Min. Max.
x
45º
y
0,25 -
z
2,92 -
NOTE 1 Resilient contact may be closed or open entry,
method of resilience is optional.
NOTE 2 The diameters are chosen upon the assumption
that the PTFE dielectric has a dielectric constant of 2,02 to
give an impedance of 50 Ω.
NOTE 3 y refers to the width of the end surface platform.



3.2 Gauges
3.2.1 Gauge pins for socket-centre contact
50° ± 2°
∅a
Blend radius
R 0,4 mm max.
∅0,2 mm max.
IEC  055/11


Figure 3 – Gauge pins for socket-centre contact
(for dimensions and notes, see Table 3)
Table 3 – Dimensions of gauge pins for socket-centre contact
Gauge A Gauge B
Maximum material for sizing purposes Minimum material for measurement of
retention force
Ref.
mm mm
Min. Max. Min. Max.
a 0,528 0,533 0,492 0,495
b 1,25 1,35 1,25 1,35
Material: steel, polished, surface roughness: Ra=0,4 µm maximum.
Mass of gauge: 26 g ± 1 g.

3.2.2 Test procedure
The gauge A shall be inserted into the socket-centre contact three times with a minimum
depth of 1,25 mm.
b

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This is a sizing operation and should only be carried out when the socket-centre contact is
removed from the connector.
After this, the gauge B shall have a withdrawal force of 0,25 N minimum after inserted into
socket-centre contact .The contact shall retain the mass of the gauge in a vertical downward
position.
This test also shall be carried out on connector when the socket-centre contact is not
removed. In this case, there is not any sizing operation.
3.3 Dimensions – Standard test connectors – Grade 0
3.3.1 Connector with pin-centre contact

0. 01m m
0,01 mm AA
0. 0004i n
Electrical and
mEelcehanictrcialc arlef eraencnd e
0. 01m m
0,01 mm AA
Mechani cal reference

0. 0004i n
b

0. 038mm
∅0,038 mm AA
d
0. 0015i n
AA
h
Note 1
Note 1
d
a
c
B
B
0. 013m m
B
∅0,013 mm B
j
0. 0005i n
m
Note 1
IEC  056/11


Figure 4 – Connector with pin-centre contact
(for dimensions and notes, see Table 4)
Table 4 – Dimensions of connector with pin-centre contact
Ref. mm
Min. Max.
a 2,54 3,40
b 2,03 -
c 2,54 4,32
d 0,000 0,076
e 0,000 0,050
f 4,98 5,21
∅f
10-36UNS-2B
10-36UNS-2B
∅g
∅k
∅l
N ote 1
∅i

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61169-18  IEC:2011 – 11 –
Ref. mm
Min. Max.
g 3,17 3,22
h
0,08 max × 45°or R0,08 max
i 2,79 nominal
j 35° 48°
k 0,495 0,528
l - 0,25
m 1,40 1,65
NOTE 1 The diameters are chosen upon the assumption
that the PTFE dielectric has a dielectric constant of 2,02
to give an impedance of 50 Ω ± 0,5 Ω.


3.3.2 Connector with socket-centre contact
0. 01mm

0,01 mm A
A
Electrical and
0. 0004i n
mechaniEl ectcalri rcaefler aencnd e
0. 01mm
Mechani cal reference

A
0,01 mm A
0. 0004i n
o
I
p I
A
A
II
x
No fillet permitted
No fi l l et permi tted
Root cut acceptabl e
Root cut acceptable
Note 1
Note 1
SSee ee DDetetaaii ll A A s
q
w
r

Electrical and
0. 013mm

meEclhaniectrcialca lre faerndenc e
∅0,013 mm BB
0. 0005i n
Mechani cal reference

ab
B
B
y
ac
aa
Note 2
Note 1
DDetetaiail Al A

IEC  057/11

Figure 5 – Connector with socket-centre contact
(for dimensions and notes, see Table 5)
∅t
Not e 1
Not e 2
∅u
ad
∅v
101-0-3636UNSUNS--2A2A

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Table 5 – Dimensions of connector with socket-centre contact
Ref. mm
Min. Max.
o 3,89 -
p 3,81 -
q 0,38 1,14
r 0,000 0,076
s 0,000 0,050
t 2,79 nominal
u 3,23 3,28
v 3,89 4,04
w 1,88 1,98
x
0,13 max × 45°
y 2 slots - 0,13/0,15 wide
aa 1,52 1,80
ab 2,92 3,30
ac 42° 48°
ad 0,05 -
NOTE 1 The diameters are chosen upon the
assumption that the PTFE dielectric has a
dielectric constant of 2,02 to give an impedance of
50 Ω ± 0,5 Ω.
NOTE 2 Design for slotting is optional, and
should meet electrical and mechanical
requirements, when mating with Ø0,495 mm to Ø
0,528 mm pin.

4 Quality assessment procedure

4.1 General
The following subclauses provide recommended rating, performance and test conditions to be
considered when writing a detail specification. They also provide an appropriate schedule of
tests with minimum levels of conformance inspection sampling, together with the pro-forma
blank detail specification (BDS) and instructions for the preparation of a detail specification.
4.2 Standard ratings and characteristics (see Clause 6 of IEC 61169-1)
The values indicated below are recommended for SSMA series RF connectors and are given
for the writer of the detail specification. They are applicable for the condition when the
connectors are fully mated.
Certain tests are listed without any recommended values being given. These tests will usually
not be required. When these tests are required, appropriate values shall be entered in the
detail specification at the discretion of the specification writer.

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Table 6 – Rating and characteristics
Remarks including any
IEC 61169-1
Rating and characteristics Values deviations from standard
Subclause
test methods
Electrical
Nominal impedance 50 Ω
Frequency range   Or upper frequency limit of
cable
Grade 1 connectors DC to 35 GHz
a
Reflection factor 9.2.1
Grade 1 connectors
– For flexible cable
– straight styles ≤0,090+0,01f

– right-angle styles
≤0,090+0,011f
– For semi-rigid and semi-flexible cable

– straight styles
≤0,034+0,004f
– right-angle styles
≤0,048+0,004f
– Component mounting styles
See DS
– Solder bucket and PCB mounting styles
See DS
b
Centre contact resistance 9.2.3
– initial
≤4,0 mΩ
– after conditioning
≤10,0 mΩ
b
Outer conductor continuity 9.2.3
– initial
≤2,5 mΩ
– after conditioning
≤7,5 mΩ
b
Insulation resistance 9.2.5
– initial  ≥ 1 GΩ
– after conditioning
≥ 200 MΩ
c d
Proof voltage at sea-level 9.2.6
– non-cable styles 750 V
– semi-rigid and semi-flexible 750 V
2,16 mm (0,086 in) diameter

– semi-rigid and semi-flexible
500 V
1,19 mm (0,047 in) diameter
c d
Proof voltage at 4,4 kPa

– non-cable styles 150 V 4,4 kPa approximately
equivalent to 20 km
– semi-rigid and semi-flexible 150 V
2,16 mm (0,086 in) diameter

– semi-rigid and semi-flexible
100 V
1,19 mm (0,047 in) diameter
c d
Environmental test voltage at sea level
– non-cable styles 250 V
– semi-rigid and semi-flexible 250 V
2,16 mm (0,086 in) diameter

– semi-rigid and semi-flexible
175 V
1,19 mm (0,047 in) diameter
c d
Environmental test voltage at 4,4 kPa 9.2.6
– non-cable styles 65 V 4,4 kPa approximately
equivalent to 20 km
– semi-rigid and semi-flexible 65 V
2,16 mm (0,086 in) diameter

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SIST EN 61169-18:2011
– 14 – 61169-18  IEC:2011
Remarks including any
IEC 61169-1
Rating and characteristics Values deviations from standard
Subclause
test methods
– semi-rigid and semi-flexible
1,19 mm (0,047 in) diameter
45 V
g
Screening effectiveness (straight cables only) 9.2.8
≥ 90 dB, at 1 GHz
Discharge test (corona effect) 9.2.9 See DS Extinction voltage
Mechanical
Gauge retention force (resilient contacts) 9.3.4
– centre contacts
≥ 0,25 N
f
– outer contacts na
Centre contact captivation 9.3.5
Maximum displacement
– axial force  22 N
0,25 mm in each direction
– torque
≤0,018 N⋅m
Engagement and separation 9.3.6
– coupling nut friction ≤0,12 N⋅m Can be carried out by hand
Coupling moment 9.3.6
– normally moment
0,6 to 0,8 N⋅m
– moment resistance
1,1 N⋅m
Mechanical tests on cable fixing
– cable rotation (nutation) 9.3.7.2 See DS
– cable pulling 9.3.8 See DS
– cable bending 9.3.9 See DS
– cable torsion 9.3.10 See DS
Strength of coupling mechanism 9.3.11
≥100 N
Bending moment 9.3.12
0,15 N⋅m
2
Vibration 9.3.3 100 m/s  10 g
n
10 Hz to 500 Hz
f
Bump 9.3.13 na
2
Shock 9.3.14 500 m/s 50 g
n
 1/2 sine wave
 11 ms
Environmental
Climatic category 9.4.2 A: 55/125/21
B: 40/085/21
3
Sealing non-hermetic 9.4.5.1 ≤100 kPa⋅cm /h max 100 kPa to 110 kPa
differential

–3 3
Hermetic 9.4.5.2 ≤10 Pa⋅cm /s 100 kPa to 110 kPa
differential
Salt mist 9.4.6 48 h spray
f
Sulphur dioxide 9.4.8 na
Endurance
Mechanical endurance 9.5 500 operations
e
High temperature endurance 9.6 Category A:
250 h at 125 °C
Category A:
250 h at 85 °C

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SIST EN 61169-18:2011
61169-18  IEC:2011 – 15 –
a
These values apply to basic connector. In practice, these may be influenced by the cable used and reference should
always be made to the actual values given in the detail specification.
b
Values for a single pair of connectors.
c
Voltages are r.m.s values of AC at 40 Hz to 65 Hz, unless otherwise specified.
d

Some cables usable with these connectors have ratings lower than the values given here.
e
For certain connectors, the upper temperature limit is restricted by the cable characteristics. Reference should be
made
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