ANSI SCTE-185-2012 pdf download ENGINEERING COMMITTEE Interface Practices Subcommittee
.0 SCOPE
This test procedure is used to evaluate the mechanical strength of female “F’ ports when a cantilever force is applied.
2.0 COMPLIANCE NOTATION
“SHALL” This word or the adjective “REQUIRED” means that the item is an absolute requirement of this specification.
“SHALL NOT” This phrase means that the item is an absolute prohibition of this specification.
3.0 EQUIPMENT
3.1 Tensile force testing machine (Instron Model 1122 or equivalent) with a recording device. It may be desirable to have an automatic cut-off feature which can be activated by a maximum excursion limit setting and/or maximum force limit.
3.2 Mounting stand to secure the sample to the Instron base with the sample test port perpendicular to the axis of applied force. A possible configuration is shown in the accompanying drawing (Figure 1).
3.3 Cantilever test fixture (Figure 2) that goes over the port to be tested. 3.4 Mounting fixture to attach the test fixture to the Instron moving cross head. A pin through the test fixture 0.25 inch hole allows it to swivel as the cross head moves up