SIST EN 60512-17-4:2010

Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 17-4: Cable clamping tests - Test 17d: Cable clamp resistance to cable torsion (IEC 60512-17-4:2010)

IEC 60512-17-4:2010 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 test method to assess the ability of a cable-clamping device to prevent the rotation of the cable/wire bundle around its axis.

Steckverbinder für elektronische Einrichtungen - Mess- und Prüfverfahren - Teil 17-4: Prüfungen der Kabelabfangung - Prüfung 17d: Widerstandsfähigkeit der Kabelabfangung gegen Kabeltorsion (IEC 60512-17-4:2010)

Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques - Essais et mesures - Partie 17-4: Essais de maintien des câbles - Essais 17d: Résistance de la pince de maintien du câble à la torsion des câbles (CEI 60512-17-4:2010)

La CEI 60512-17-4:2010 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 d'essai normalisée pour évaluer l'aptitude d'un dispositif de pincement de câbles à empêcher la rotation du faisceau de câbles/fils autour de son axe.

Konektorji za elektronsko opremo - Preskusi in meritve - 17-4. del: Preskušanje kabelskih objemk - Preskus 17d: Odpornost kabelskih objemk proti zvijanju kabla (IEC 60512-17-4:2010)

Ta del IEC 60512 se, kadar ga zahteva podrobna specifikacija, 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 opisati standardno preskusno metodo za ocenjevanje zmožnosti kabelske objemke, da preprečuje vrtenje snopa kablov/žic okrog njegove osi.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 19-Oct-2010
• ICS: 21.060.70 - Clamps and staples
• ICS: 31.220.10 - Plug-and-socket devices. Connectors
• Technical Committee: I11 - Imaginarni 11
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 05-Oct-2010
• Due Date: 10-Dec-2010
• Completion Date: 20-Oct-2010
• Ref Project: EN 60512-17-4:2010 - Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 17-4: Cable clamping tests - Test 17d: Cable clamp resistance to cable torsion

Overview

EN 60512-17-4:2010 (identical to IEC 60512-17-4:2010) specifies a standardized test method - Test 17d: Cable clamp resistance to cable torsion - for assessing the ability of a cable-clamping device on connectors for electronic equipment to resist rotation of a cable or wire bundle around its axis. Used when required by a detail specification, this test is part of the IEC 60512 series covering tests and measurements for connectors.

Key topics and requirements

• Objective: Measure the resistance of a cable-clamping device to cable torsion (prevention of cable rotation).
• Specimen preparation: Cable or wire bundle fitted to the connector/component in the normal manner; mounted as specified in the detail specification.
• Test method:
  • Use a torque-control device (e.g., universal torque tester) to apply torque at a specified distance from the clamp.
  • Increase torque gradually at a rate not exceeding 0.5 Nm/s until the specified torque value is reached.
  • Maintain the maximum torque for 1 minute unless the detail specification states otherwise.
• Final inspection:
  • Visual examination at the junctions: cable-to-clamp and clamp-to-component, following IEC 60512-1-1 Test 1a (visual examination).
• Performance criteria:
  • The cable/wire bundle must not have rotated within the clamp.
  • The clamp must not have moved relative to the component beyond limits defined in the detail specification.
• Details to be specified in procurement/test plans:
  • Cable type and specimen preparation
  • Mounting and fixture details
  • Torque value, direction, and application point
  • Acceptance criteria and any permitted deviations from the standard method

Applications and who uses it

• Connector manufacturers: Validate clamping designs for strain relief and mechanical stability.
• Design and test engineers: Verify that cable clamps prevent torsional movement under specified torques.
• Independent test laboratories: Perform repeatable, standardized evaluations for conformity and quality control.
• Procurement and specification writers: Reference the standard in detail specifications and procurement documents for electronic assemblies.
• Quality assurance teams: Use the test as part of incoming inspection or product qualification to reduce field failures due to cable rotation.

Related standards

• IEC 60512-1-1 - General examination: Test 1a (visual examination), referenced for final inspection.
• EN/IEC 60512 - Part of the broader series "Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements."

This standard is essential when you need reproducible, normative verification of cable clamp resistance, particularly for safety- and reliability-critical electronic connectors where cable torsion could compromise contacts or assembly integrity.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2010
Konektorji za elektronsko opremo - Preskusi in meritve - 17-4. del: Preskušanje
kabelskih objemk - Preskus 17d: Odpornost kabelskih objemk proti zvijanju kabla
(IEC 60512-17-4:2010)
Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 17-4: Cable
clamping tests - Test 17d: Cable clamp resistance to cable torsion (IEC 60512-17-
4:2010)
Steckverbinder für elektronische Einrichtungen - Mess- und Prüfverfahren - Teil 17-4:
Prüfungen der Kabelabfangung - Prüfung 17d: Widerstandsfähigkeit der Kabelabfangung
gegen Kabeltorsion (IEC 60512-17-4:2010)
Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques - Essais et mesures - Partie 17-4: Essais
de maintien des câbles - Essais 17d: Résistance de la pince de maintien du câble à la
torsion des câbles (CEI 60512-17-4:2010)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60512-17-4:2010
ICS:
21.060.70 Sponke in skobe Clamps and staples
31.220.10 9WLþLLQYWLþQLFHNRQHNWRUML Plug-and-socket devices.
Connectors
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 60512-17-4
NORME EUROPÉENNE
September 2010
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 31.220.01
English version
Connectors for electronic equipment -
Tests and measurements -
Part 17-4: Cable clamping tests -
Test 17d: Cable clamp resistance to cable torsion
(IEC 60512-17-4:2010)
Connecteurs pour équipements Steckverbinder für elektronische
électroniques - Essais et mesures - Einrichtungen - Mess- und Prüfverfahren -
Partie 17-4: Essais de maintien Teil 17-4: Prüfungen der Kabelabfangung -
des câbles - Prüfung 17d: Widerstandsfähigkeit
Essais 17d: Résistance de la pince der Kabelabfangung gegen Kabeltorsion
de maintien du câble à la torsion (IEC 60512-17-4:2010)
des câbles
(CEI 60512-17-4:2010)
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with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard
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Ref. No. EN 60512-17-4:2010 E
Foreword
The text of document 48B/2157/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 60512-17-4, 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 60512-17-4 on 2010-09-01.
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) 2011-06-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2013-09-01
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60512-17-4:2010 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.
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IEC 60512-1-1 - Connectors for electronic equipment - EN 60512-1-1 -
Tests and measurements -
Part 1-1: General examination - Test 1a:
Visual examination
IEC 60512-17-4 ®
Edition 1.0 2010-06
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements –
Part 17-4: Cable clamping tests – Test 17d: Cable clamp resistance to cable
torsion
Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques – Essais et mesures –
Partie 17-4: Essais de maintien des câbles – Essai 17d: Résistance de la pince
de maintien du câble à la torsion des câbles

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Test 17d: Cable clamp resistance to cable torsion

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