SIST EN 60512-11-3:2003
(Main)Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements -- Part 11-3: Climatic tests - Test 11c: Damp heat, steady state
- Abstract
Defines a standard test method to assess the ability of components (essentially connectors) to be stored and/or to function in a specified manner under conditions of high relative humidity.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Sep-2003
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Oct-2003
- Due Date
- 01-Oct-2003
- Completion Date
- 01-Oct-2003
SIST EN 60512-11-3:2003 is a Slovene national standard published by SIST for connectors for electronic equipment. It specifies a damp heat, steady state test method for assessing whether components, mainly connectors, can be stored and/or function as intended under high relative humidity.
The standard is used when a detail specification calls for this climatic test. It tells the user how to prepare the specimen, how to condition it, and which measurements to make before, during, and after exposure.
What does SIST EN 60512-11-3:2003 specify?
SIST EN 60512-11-3:2003 defines a standard test method for electromechanical components within the scope of IEC technical committee 48, especially connectors, and may also be used for similar devices when a detail specification says so.
The document is organized into four clauses and one normative annex:
- Clause 1 - general scope, object, and normative references
- Clause 2 - specimen preparation
- Clause 3 - test method
- Clause 4 - details to be specified
- Annex ZA - normative references to international publications and their European equivalents
| Annex | What it covers |
|---|---|
| ZA | Normative references and their corresponding European publications |
What are the key requirements of SIST EN 60512-11-3:2003?
SIST EN 60512-11-3:2003 requires the detail specification to control the test setup and acceptance conditions. In practice, that means the product standard or customer specification must state how the connector is mounted, wired, and judged after exposure.
Specimen preparation is defined by the detail specification
Clause 2 requires specimens to be fitted with their normal accessories and mounted as specified. If the detail specification requires it, the specimen is mated and unmated the stated number of times before testing. This matters because connector condition before humidity exposure can affect the result.
Wiring and polarity arrangements must be specified
Clause 2 requires wiring to follow the detail specification. For specimens with polarization voltage, alternate terminations are grouped together, so the test can apply voltage across one group while the other is connected to the housing or mounting plate. This arrangement checks whether humidity affects insulation under electrical stress.
Preconditioning is part of the method
Clause 2 sets a preconditioning period of at least 1 h unless the detail specification says otherwise. That gives a consistent starting point before the humidity exposure begins.
Conditioning uses the damp heat, steady state test from IEC 60068-2-3
Clause 3 says the specimen is conditioned according to IEC 60068-2-3, Test Ca, at the severity stated in the detail specification. In practice, the user must choose the number of days and the environmental severity in advance.
Polarization voltage may be applied to two specimens
Clause 3 allows a polarization voltage, when specified, to be applied to two specimens during conditioning. This helps reveal leakage or insulation weakness under humid conditions, and it requires the test plan to define the voltage level.
Measurements are taken before, during, and after exposure
Clause 3 requires initial measurements as specified in the detail specification. During the test, insulation resistance may be measured while the specimen is still at high humidity. After recovery time, the specimen is checked for insulation resistance, voltage proof, contact resistance, insertion and withdrawal forces, and visual condition. This sequence shows whether humidity caused immediate or lasting changes.
Clause 4 puts the responsibility on the detail specification
Clause 4 lists the items that must be stated when the test is used: mounting and wiring, conditioning severity, polarization voltage if used, measurement requirements, and any deviation from the standard method. That makes the document a controlled test method rather than a one-size-fits-all product limit.
What terms does SIST EN 60512-11-3:2003 define?
- Detail specification - the product-specific document that states how this test is to be applied and what counts as acceptable.
- Specimen - the connector or similar device being tested.
- Conditioning - the exposure of the specimen to damp heat under the conditions set by IEC 60068-2-3.
- Preconditioning - the time before the main exposure that brings the specimen to a defined starting state.
- Polarization voltage - a voltage applied during conditioning to stress insulation under humidity.
- Recovery time - the period after conditioning before final measurements are made.
- Insertion and withdrawal forces - the forces needed to mate and unmate the connector after testing.
Who uses SIST EN 60512-11-3:2003?
SIST EN 60512-11-3:2003 is used by connector designers, test laboratories, quality engineers, and buyers who need humidity endurance testing defined in a specification. It is relevant for electromechanical components, especially connectors for electronic equipment, and for similar devices when a detail specification includes this test.
In practice, users apply it for qualification, verification, and release testing where resistance to high humidity matters.
What changed in SIST EN 60512-11-3:2003 from the previous edition?
SIST EN 60512-11-3:2003 cancels and replaces Test 11c of IEC 60512-6, issued in 1984, and the standard describes itself as a technical revision.
Which standards are used with SIST EN 60512-11-3:2003?
The standard relies on these referenced publications:
- IEC 60068-2-3 - provides the damp heat, steady state conditioning method used in Clause 3.
- IEC 60512-1-1 - provides the visual examination test used for final inspection.
- IEC 60512-2-1 - provides the contact resistance, millivolt level method used after recovery.
- IEC 60512-3-1 - provides the insulation resistance test used during and after exposure.
- IEC 60512-4-1 - provides the voltage proof test used after recovery.
- IEC 60512-7 - provides the mechanical operating and sealing test part that includes insertion and withdrawal forces.
Annex ZA maps these references to their European publications where applicable.
What does the SIST EN 60512-11-3:2003 document contain?
The document contains the test preparation rules, the conditioning method, and the measurement sequence needed to assess connector behavior under damp heat. It also states how to handle mated or unmated specimens, how to apply polarization voltage when required, and which checks follow recovery.
It is a practical laboratory method, not a design guide. The user needs it to set up humidity exposure correctly, measure insulation and contact performance, and document any change in visual condition or mechanical force after the test.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 60512-11-3:2003 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements -- Part 11-3: Climatic tests - Test 11c: Damp heat, steady state". This standard covers: Defines a standard test method to assess the ability of components (essentially connectors) to be stored and/or to function in a specified manner under conditions of high relative humidity.
Defines a standard test method to assess the ability of components (essentially connectors) to be stored and/or to function in a specified manner under conditions of high relative humidity.
SIST EN 60512-11-3:2003 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 31.220.10 - Plug-and-socket devices. Connectors. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 60512-11-3:2003 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 60512-4-1:2004, SIST EN 60512-2-1:2003, SIST HD 323.2.3 S2:2003, SIST EN 60512-1-1:2003, SIST EN 60512-3-1:2003, SIST EN IEC 61076-3-106:2023, SIST EN IEC 61076-2-111:2026, SIST EN IEC 61076-3-119:2018, SIST EN IEC 61076-3-126:2023, SIST EN IEC 61076-2-115:2023, SIST EN IEC 63078-8-102:2020, SIST EN IEC 63171:2025, SIST EN IEC 61076-2-101:2025, SIST EN 60130-9:2011, SIST EN IEC 61076-8-101:2020. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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SLOVENSKI SIST EN 60512-11-3:2003
STANDARD
oktober 2003
Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 11-3:
Climatic tests - Test 11c: Damp heat, steady state (IEC 60512-11-3:2002)
ICS 31.220.10 Referenčna številka
© Standard je založil in izdal Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje ali kopiranje celote ali delov tega dokumenta ni dovoljeno
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60512-11-3
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM April 2002
ICS 31.220.10
English version
Connectors for electronic equipment -
Tests and measurements
Part 11-3: Climatic tests -
Test 11c: Damp heat, steady state
(IEC 60512-11-3:2002)
Connecteurs pour équipements Steckverbinder für elektronische
électroniques - Einrichtungen -
Essais et mesures Mess- und Prüfverfahren
Partie 11-3: Essais climatiques - Teil 11-3: Klimatische Prüfungen -
Essai 11c: Essai continu Prüfung 11c: Feuchte Wärme, konstant
de chaleur humide (IEC 60512-11-3:2002)
(CEI 60512-11-3:2002)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2002-04-01. CENELEC members are bound to
comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
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This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
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Ref. No. EN 60512-11-3:2002 E
Foreword
The text of document 48B/1144/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 60512-11-3, prepared by SC 48B,
Connectors, of IEC TC 48, Electromechanical components and mechanical structures for electronic
equipment, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and was approved by CENELEC as
EN 60512-11-3 on 2002-04-01.
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) 2003-01-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2005-04-01
Annexes designated "normative" are part of the body of the standard.
In this standard, annex ZA is normative.
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60512-11-3:2002 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
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other
publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the
publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any
of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or
revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including
amendments).
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
1)
IEC 60068-2-3 1969 Basic environmental testing procedures HD 323.2.3 S2 1987
Part 2: Tests - Test Ca: Damp heat,
steady state
2) 3)
IEC 60512-1-1 - Connectors for electronic equipment - EN 60512-1-1 2002
Tests and measurements
Part 1-1: General examination - Test 1a:
Visual examination
2) 3)
IEC 60512-2-1 - Part 2-1: Electrical continuity and EN 60512-2-1 2002
contact resistance tests - Test 2a:
Contact resistance - Millivolt level
method
2) 3)
IEC 60512-3-1 - Part 3-1: Insulation tests - Test 3a: EN 60512-3-1 2002
Insulation resistance
4)
IEC 60512-4-1 - Part 4-1: Voltage stress tests - Test 4a:--
Voltage proof
IEC 60512-7 1993 Part 7: Mechanical operating tests and--
sealing tests
1)
HD 323.2.3 S2 includes A1:1984 to IEC 60068-2-3.
2)
Undated reference.
3)
Valid edition at date of issue.
4)
In preparation.
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STANDARD
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Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques –
Essais et mesures –
Partie 11-3:
Essais climatiques –
Essai 11c: Essai continu de chaleur humide
Connectors for electronic equipment –
Tests and measurements –
Part 11-3:
Climatic tests –
Test 11c: Damp heat, steady state
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