SIST EN 60512-1-4:2002

Electromechanical components for electronic equipment - Basic testing procedures and measuring methods -- Part 1: General -- Section 4: Test 1d: Contact protection effectiveness (scoop-proof)

Defines a standard test method to verify the ability of a connector to prevent the accidental touching of its contact by the front of the mating connector.

Elektrisch-mechanische Bauelemente für elektronische Einrichtungen - Meß- und Prüfverfahren -- Teil 1: Allgemeines -- Hauptabschnitt 4: Prüfung 1d: Wirksamkeit des Kontaktschutzes (Scoop-proof)

Composants électromécaniques pour équipements électroniques - Procédures d'essai de base et méthodes de mesure -- Partie 1: Généralités -- Section 4: Essai 1d: Efficacité de la protection des contacts (scoop-proof)

Définit une méthode d'essai normalisée pour vérifier l'aptitude d'un connecteur de prévenir le toucher accidentel de ses contacts, par l'avant du connecteur auquel il est accouplé.

Electromechanical components for electronic equipment - Basic testing procedure and measuring methods - Part 1: General - Section 4: Test 1d: Contact protection effectiveness (IEC 60512-1-4:1997)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2002
• ICS: 31.220.01 - Electromechanical components in general
• Technical Committee: SS EIT - Technical Board for the electrotechnical, information technology and telecommunications fields
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Sep-2002
• Due Date: 01-Sep-2002
• Completion Date: 01-Sep-2002
• Ref Project: EN 60512-1-4:1997 - Electromechanical components for electronic equipment - Basic testing procedures and measuring methods - Part 1: General - Section 4: Test 1d: Contact protection effectiveness (scoop-proof)

Overview

SIST EN 60512-1-4:2002 is a key standard published by the CLC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization) that defines a fundamental test method to verify contact protection effectiveness, commonly known as the "scoop-proof" test, for electromechanical components used in electronic equipment. This standard focuses on ensuring that connectors can prevent accidental contact with their conductive elements during mating, enhancing user safety and device reliability.

This standard is part of the IEC 60512 series, which covers basic testing procedures and measuring methods for electromechanical components. Specifically, Part 1: General - Section 4: Test 1d outlines a consistent, reproducible test method used primarily for multi-contact cylindrical connectors.

Key Topics

• Scope and Objective
  The purpose is to confirm that connectors provide effective protection against accidental touching of contacts by the front of the mating connector. This is critical for ensuring scoop-proof performance, which prevents electrical hazards and damage during connection or disconnection.

• Test Methods
  Two primary methods are defined to evaluate contact protection:

  • Method A: Detects electrical continuity between the connector housing and contacts during simulated mismating with both male-to-female and female-to-male configurations. Any unintended contact indicates failure.
  • Method B: Applies a voltage proof test between groups of contacts fitted with male contacts on both free and fixed connectors to detect breakdown or flashover phenomena.

• Specimen Preparation
  Connectors must have a full set of contacts installed and wired according to the detailed specifications relevant to the device under test.

• Testing Equipment
  Uses devices such as ohmmeters to detect unintended electrical continuity and applies specified test voltages for insulation verification.

• Requirements

  • No electrical continuity between the shell and the contacts during mismating (Method A).
  • No electrical breakdown or flashover under the test voltage (Method B).

• Detail Specification Needs
  The standard requires clear details on wiring, test voltages, and any deviations from the prescribed methods to be provided in the product’s technical documentation.

Applications

This standard is vital in the design and quality assurance of connectors used in various electronic equipment, including:

• Industrial control systems
• Telecommunications hardware
• Medical devices requiring high safety standards
• Aerospace and automotive connectors
• Multi-contact cylindrical connectors prone to accidental contact risk

By applying EN 60512-1-4 tests, manufacturers can certify that their connectors meet international safety requirements to avoid electrical hazards during connector mating or handling.

Related Standards

• IEC 60512 Series: The broader framework covering testing procedures for electromechanical components, including electrical continuity and insulation tests (e.g., IEC 60512-2:1985).
• IEC 60512-4-1: Addresses voltage proof testing methods referenced within Method B of this standard.
• Other connector-specific standards under IEC technical committee 48, which govern performance, safety, and reliability testing of electromechanical connectors.

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Keywords: EN 60512-1-4, scoop-proof, contact protection effectiveness, electromechanical connectors, connector testing, connector safety, IEC 60512, electrical continuity test, voltage proof test, multi-contact cylindrical connectors, connector standards, electronic equipment connectors.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2002
Electromechanical components for electronic equipment - Basic testing procedure
and measuring methods - Part 1: General - Section 4: Test 1d: Contact protection
effectiveness (IEC 60512-1-4:1997)
Electromechanical components for electronic equipment - Basic testing procedures and
measuring methods -- Part 1: General -- Section 4: Test 1d: Contact protection
effectiveness (scoop-proof)
Elektrisch-mechanische Bauelemente für elektronische Einrichtungen - Meß- und
Prüfverfahren -- Teil 1: Allgemeines -- Hauptabschnitt 4: Prüfung 1d: Wirksamkeit des
Kontaktschutzes (Scoop-proof)
Composants électromécaniques pour équipements électroniques - Procédures d'essai
de base et méthodes de mesure -- Partie 1: Généralités -- Section 4: Essai 1d: Efficacité
de la protection des contacts (scoop-proof)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60512-1-4:1997
ICS:
31.220.01 Elektromehanske Electromechanical
komponente (sestavni deli, components in general
gradniki) na splošno
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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60512-1-4
INTERNATIONAL
Première édition
STANDARD
First edition
1997-08
Composants électromécaniques pour
équipements électroniques –
Procédures d’essai de base et
méthodes de mesure –
Partie 1:
Généralités –
Section 4: Essai 1d: Efficacité de la protection
des contacts (scoop-proof)
Electromechanical components for
electronic equipment –
Basic testing procedures and measuring
methods –
Part 1:
General –
Section 4: Test 1d: Contact protection
effectiveness (scoop-proof)
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ELECTROMECHANICAL COMPONENTS FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT –
BASIC TESTING PROCEDURES AND MEASURING METHODS –
Part 1: General –
Section 4: Test 1d: Contact protection effectiveness
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