SIST EN 60512-20-1:2010

Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 20-1: Fire hazard tests - Test 20a: Flammability, needle-flame (IEC 60512-20-1:2010)

IEC 60512-20-1:2010 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 method to determine the flammability of a connector when exposed to a needle-flame under specified conditions. The needle-flame test is intended to simulate the effect of small flames which may result from fault conditions within the equipment, i.e. the intensity of the ignition source used is of a similar order to that of an accidentally overheated or burning single electronic component.

Steckverbinder für elektronische Einrichtungen - Mess- und Prüfverfahren - Teil 20-1: Prüfungen auf Feuersicherheit - Prüfung 20a: Brennbarkeit, Nadelflamme (IEC 60512-20-1:2010)

Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques - Essais et mesures - Partie 20-1: Essais relatifs aux risques du feu - Essai 20a: Inflammabilité, brûleur-aiguille (CEI 60512-20-1:2010)

La CEI 60512-20-1:2010 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 normalisée pour déterminer l'inflammabilité d'un connecteur exposé à un brûleur-aiguille dans des conditions déterminées. L'essai au brûleur-aiguille est destiné à simuler l'effet de petites flammes qui peuvent provenir de défauts internes à l'équipement, c'est-à-dire que l'intensité de la source d'allumage utilisée est du même ordre que celle provenant de la surchauffe accidentelle ou de la combustion d'un composant électronique individuel.

Konektorji za elektronsko opremo - Preskusi in meritve - 20-1. del: Preskusi požarne nevarnosti - Preskus 20a: Vnetljivost, iglasti plamen (IEC 60512-20-1:2010)

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. Cilj tega standarda je podrobno opredeliti metodo določevanja vnetljivosti konektorja, kadar je izpostavljen iglastemu plamenu pod določenimi pogoji. Preskus z iglastim plamenom je namenjen simulaciji učinka majhnih plamenov, katerih vzrok so lahko napačni pogoji znotraj opreme, t.j. intenzivnost uporabljenega vira vžiga je podobna intenzivnosti nenamerno preveč segrete ali goreče posamezne elektronske komponente.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 22-Jul-2010
• ICS: 13.220.40 - Ignitability and burning behaviour of materials and products
• ICS: 31.220.10 - Plug-and-socket devices. Connectors
• Technical Committee: I11 - Imaginarni 11
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 14-Jul-2010
• Due Date: 18-Sep-2010
• Completion Date: 23-Jul-2010
• Ref Project: EN 60512-20-1:2010 - Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 20-1: Fire hazard tests - Test 20a: Flammability, needle-flame

Overview

SIST EN 60512-20-1:2010 is a European standard aligned with IEC 60512-20-1:2010, developed by the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CLC). This standard specifies the test method for evaluating the flammability of connectors for electronic equipment by subjecting them to a needle-flame test. It is primarily used for connectors under the scope of Technical Committee 48 but can also apply to similar devices as per detailed specifications.

The needle-flame test simulates small flame exposures that could occur due to fault conditions inside electronic equipment, such as an overheated or burning single electronic component. The test ensures safety by assessing the connector's resistance to ignition and flame propagation, thereby helping manufacturers meet fire hazard requirements.

Key Topics

• Scope and Purpose: Defines the test for flammability of connectors by exposing specimens to a calibrated needle-flame under controlled conditions.
• Specimen Preparation: Involves mounting an unwired connector with contacts per detailed specifications.
• Test Methodology:
  • Utilizes the needle-flame apparatus and procedures defined in IEC 60695-11-5.
  • Positions include a wooden board covered with tissue paper beneath the specimen to detect burning droplets.
  • Flame application is either on the surface or edges, typically applied at an angle of 45°, with specific distances maintained between the flame tip and specimen.
  • Flame length is adjusted to 12 mm ± 1 mm, penetrating the specimen by approximately 2 mm.
  • Application duration options range from 5 seconds up to 120 seconds depending on specification requirements.
• Acceptance Criteria:
  • After flame removal, specimen should preferably not continue to burn.
  • Any continued burning time must not exceed limits specified in the detailed specification.
  • Burning or ignited material drops must not ignite the tissue paper underlay.
• Specifiable Parameters: Number and variant of specimens, specimen mounting, flame application position and duration, maximum allowable burning time, and any deviations from standard test conditions.

Applications

The SIST EN 60512-20-1:2010 standard is critical for manufacturers and testers of electronic connectors, helping to:

• Ensure Fire Safety: Confirm interconnect components resist ignition and flame propagation, reducing fire hazards in electronic equipment.
• Support Compliance: Meet regulatory and safety requirements concerning flammability performance in electrical and electronic assemblies.
• Guide Product Development: Aid engineers in selecting materials and designs that minimize fire risk.
• Quality Assurance: Provide a standardized methodology for internal testing and certification processes.
• Risk Mitigation in Electronics: Simulate real-life fault conditions to validate connector resilience and improve product reliability.

This standard is applicable to a wide range of industries including consumer electronics, telecommunications, automotive systems, industrial control units, and medical devices where connector safety is paramount.

Related Standards

• IEC 60695-11-5: Specifies the needle-flame test method, apparatus, and confirmation test arrangements used as a normative reference in SIST EN 60512-20-1:2010.
• IEC 60512 Series: A broader series covering general tests and measurements for connectors for electronic equipment.
• ISO/IEC Directives: Governs the drafting and structure consistency of international standards including IEC 60512-20-1.
• Other parts of IEC 60512-20: Cover additional fire hazard tests that complement the needle-flame flammability test.

Manufacturers and testing laboratories often integrate SIST EN 60512-20-1:2010 alongside these standards to ensure comprehensive evaluation of connectors under fire hazard conditions.

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Keywords: EN 60512-20-1, IEC 60512-20-1:2010, needle-flame test, connector flammability test, electronic equipment connectors, fire hazard tests, fire safety standard, electromechanical components, flammability testing, CLC standard, electrical connector fire test, IEC 60695-11-5.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Konektorji za elektronsko opremo - Preskusi in meritve - 20-1. del: Preskusi požarne nevarnosti - Preskus 20a: Vnetljivost, iglasti plamen (IEC 60512-20-1:2010)Steckverbinder für elektronische Einrichtungen - Mess- und Prüfverfahren - Teil 20-1: Prüfungen auf Feuersicherheit - Prüfung 20a: Brennbarkeit, Nadelflamme (IEC 60512-20-1:2010)Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques - Essais et mesures - Partie 20-1: Essais relatifs aux risques du feu - Essai 20a: Inflammabilité, brûleur-aiguille (CEI 60512-20-1:2010)Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 20-1: Fire hazard tests - Test 20a: Flammability, needle-flame (IEC 60512-20-1:2010)31.220.10Plug-and-socket devices. Connectors13.220.40Sposobnost vžiga in obnašanje materialov in proizvodov pri gorenjuIgnitability and burning behaviour of materials and productsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 60512-20-1:2010SIST EN 60512-20-1:2010en01-september-2010SIST EN 60512-20-1:2010SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60512-20-1 NORME EUROPÉENNE
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Connectors for electronic equipment -
Tests and measurements -
Part 20-1: Fire hazard tests -
Test 20a: Flammability, needle-flame (IEC 60512-20-1:2010)
Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques -
Essais et mesures -
Partie 20-1: Essais relatifs aux risques
du feu -
Essai 20a: Inflammabilité, brûleur-aiguille (CEI 60512-20-1:2010)
Steckverbinder für elektronische Einrichtungen -
Mess- und Prüfverfahren -
Teil 20-1: Prüfungen auf Feuersicherheit - Prüfung 20a: Brennbarkeit, Nadelflamme (IEC 60512-20-1:2010)
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IEC 60695-11-5 - Fire hazard testing -
Part 11-5: Test flames - Needle-flame test method - Apparatus, confirmatory test arrangement and guidance EN 60695-11-5 -
IEC 60512-20-1Edition 1.0 2010-06INTERNATIONAL STANDARD NORME INTERNATIONALEConnectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements –
Part 20-1: Fire hazard tests – Test 20a: Flammability, needle-flame
Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques – Essais et mesures –
Partie 20-1: Essais relatifs aux risques du feu – Essai 20a: Inflammabilité, brûleur-aiguille
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION COMMISSION ELECTROTECHNIQUE INTERNATIONALE FICS 31.220.01 PRICE CODECODE PRIXISBN 978-2-88910-971-5
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CONNECTORS FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT – TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS –
Part 20-1: Fire hazard tests –
Test 20a: Flammability, needle-flame
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