SIST EN 2591-506:2004

Aerospace series - Elements of electrical and optical connection - Test methods - Part 506: Use of tools

This standard specifies a method of checking the ability of elements of electrical and optical connection to withstand the use of the tools for insertion and extraction of contacts.
It shall be used together with EN 2591-100.

Luft- und Raumfahrt - Elektrische und optische Verbindungselemente - Prüfverfahren - Teil 506: Anwendung der Werkzeuge

Diese Norm legt ein Verfahren zum Nachweis der Widerstandsfähigkeit von elektrischen und optischen Verbin-dungselementen bei Verwendung von Einsetz- und Lösewerkzeugen für Kontakte fest.
Sie ist in Verbindung mit EN 2591-100 anzuwenden.

Série aérospatiale - Organes de connexion électrique et optique - Méthodes d'essais - Partie 506 : Utilisation des outils

La présente norme spécifie une méthode pour vérifier l'aptitude des organes de connexion à résister à l'utilisation des outils d'insertion et d'extraction des contacts électrique et optique.
Elle doit être utilisée conjointement avec EN 2591-100.

Aerospace series - Elements of electrical and optical connection - Test methods - Part 506: Use of tools

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2004
• ICS: 49.060 - Aerospace electric equipment and systems
• Technical Committee: I08 - Imaginarni 08
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-May-2004
• Due Date: 01-May-2004
• Completion Date: 01-May-2004
• Ref Project: EN 2591-506:2001 - Aerospace series - Elements of electrical and optical connection - Test methods - Part 506: Use of tools

Overview

EN 2591-506:2001 (Aerospace series) defines a standardized test method to verify that elements of electrical and optical connections can withstand the mechanical action of tools used for insertion and extraction of contacts. Intended to be used together with EN 2591-100 (general test provisions), this CEN/AECMA standard focuses on tool-induced stresses that could affect connector integrity during assembly, maintenance or field operations.

Key topics and requirements

• Scope: Method for checking resistance of connection elements to tool use (insertion/extraction).
• Specimen preparation: Specimens prepared per the applicable technical specification. Required details include:
  • Type of cable and specimen wiring
  • Tools for insertion and extraction
  • Initial and final measurements (if applicable)
  • Axial loads to be applied during Phase 1 and Phase 2
  • Contact retention force value (per EN 2591-409)
• Test configuration:
  • For each contact size, five cavities are tested per phase (or all contacts if the arrangement has fewer than 10 contacts).
  • Cavities used in one phase must not be reused in the other phase.
• Procedure:
  • Phase 1 - Extraction tool rotation: Insert extraction tool, apply specified axial load, perform alternating rotation (per figure), then extract the contact. Reintroduce contact and repeat 4 times on each of the five cavities (20 operations per contact size).
  • Phase 2 - Insertion tool rotation: Withdraw contact, reinsert using the insertion tool with specified axial load, perform alternating rotation, extract tool and withdraw contact. Repeat 4 times on each of the five cavities.
  • If a tool is damaged during testing it must be replaced.
• Measurements and acceptance:
  • Final inspection and measurements are carried out as applicable and include references to EN 2591-101 (visual examination) and EN 2591-409 (contact retention in insert).

Applications and who uses it

• Connector and harness manufacturers validating durability of electrical and optical connection elements.
• Aerospace OEMs and suppliers performing qualification, acceptance and incoming inspection.
• Test laboratories and quality/inspection engineers ensuring compatibility of tools and contacts.
• Maintenance organizations and certification bodies assessing connector robustness under repeated tool use.

Related standards

• EN 2591-100 - General test methods (required to be used together)
• EN 2591-101 - Visual examination
• EN 2591-409 - Contact retention in insert

Keywords: EN 2591-506, aerospace series, test methods, use of tools, connector testing, contact insertion extraction, electrical and optical connection, EN 2591-100, EN 2591-101, EN 2591-409.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-2004
Aerospace series - Elements of electrical and optical connection - Test methods -
Part 506: Use of tools
Aerospace series - Elements of electrical and optical connection - Test methods - Part
506: Use of tools
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Elektrische und optische Verbindungselemente - Prüfverfahren -
Teil 506: Anwendung der Werkzeuge
Série aérospatiale - Organes de connexion électrique et optique - Méthodes d'essais -
Partie 506 : Utilisation des outils
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 2591-506:2001
ICS:
49.060 /HWDOVNDLQYHVROMVND Aerospace electric
HOHNWULþQDRSUHPDLQVLVWHPL equipment and systems
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 2591-506
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
November 2001
ICS 49.060
English version
Aerospace series - Elements of electrical and optical connection
- Test methods - Part 506: Use of tools
Série aérospatiale - Organes de connexion électrique et Luft- und Raumfahrt - Elektrische und optische
optique - Méthodes d'essais - Partie 506: Utilisation des Verbindungselemente - Prüfverfahren - Teil 506:
outils Anwendung der Werkzeuge
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 4 June 2001.
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Foreword
This European Standard has been prepared by the European Association of Aerospace Manufacturers
(AECMA).
After inquiries and votes carried out in accordance with the rules of this Association, this Standard has
received the approval of the National Associations and the Official Services of the member countries of
AECMA, prior to its presentation to CEN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by May 2002, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by May 2002.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Finland, France, Ge
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