BS EN 60512-1-2001 pdf download.Connectors for electronic eauipment Tests and measurements Part 1 : Genera.
This part of IEC 60512 is intended to be used as a basic specification. It contains basic test methods and procedures which, when required by the detail specification, are used for testing connectors within the scope of technical committee 48. They may also be used for similar devices when specified in a detail specification,
The object of this standard is to establish test methods and measurement procedures for use in specifications for connectors.
This standard is to be used in conjunction with the generic, sectional and detail specification which will select and prescribe the tests to be used, the required degree of severity for each of them and the permissible performance limits. The detail specification will also specify the deviations in procedure, which may be inevitable when applying a test to the type of component under consideration, and it will further specify any special procedures which may be required.
In the event of conflict between this basic specification and any individual component specification, the requirements of the component specification will apply.
NOTE 1 RF connectors will not be dealt with by this technical committee as they will be covered by technical committee 46, together with r.f. cables.
NOTE 2 Sockets for components such as crystals or electronic tubes will be considered in co-operation with the relevant technical committee.
NOTE 3 Safety requirements for switches will not be developed by this technical committee as they are covered by subcommittee 23J.
1.2 Normative references
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this part of IEC 60512. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this part of IEC 60512 are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies. Members of IEC and ISO maintain registers of currently valid International Standards.
IEC 60068-1:1988, Environmental testing — Part 1: General and guidance
1.3.2
sub-family
group of electromechanical components derived by further subdivision of a family and having similar application features
Example — Sub-family: rectangular connectors
1.3.3
type and style
the definitions for Ntype and 0style, referring to a particular component, are given in the detail specification
Examples — Type: rectangular multipole connectors with blade contacts.
Style: rectangular multipole connectors with blade contacts, housing and contact configuration.
1.3.4
basic specification
specification which is applicable to all electromechanical components or a large group thereof
1.3.5
generic specification
specification which is applicable to a family of electromechanical components
1.3.6
sectional specification
specification which Is applicable to a sub-family of electromechanical components
1.3.7
blank detail specification
while not being in themselves a specification level, blank detail specifications may be provided for the guidance of those concerned with the preparation of detail specifications
1.3.8
detail specification
specification which Is derived from a sectional specification. It covers a particular component or a group of related components. It describes that component or group of components, including all necessary values and characteristics, and gives the inspection requirements and appropriate references to the generic or sectional specification
1.3.9
inspection (test) lot
specified quantity of identical electromechanical components presented together for testing in accordance with the relevant test schedule
test
complete series of operations covered by any one heading and normally consisting of the following:
— pre-conditioning (where required):
— initial measurement (where required);
— conditioning:
— recovery (where required);
— final examination and measurements
1.3.12
pro-conditioning
treatment of a specimen for the purpose of removing or partly counteracting the effects of Its previous history
1.3.13
conditioning
exposure of a specimen to environmental conditions, including electrical load, in order to determine the effect of such conditions on it
1.3.14
recovery
treatment of a specimen after conditioning in order to stabilize its properties before measurement
2 Standard conditions for testing
Unless otherwise specified, all tests shall be carried out under standard atmospheric conditions for testing, as specified in IEC 60068-1.
Before measurements are made, the test specimens shall be pre-conditioned under standard atmospheric conditions for testing for a time as specified in the detail specification.
The ambient temperature and relative humidity at which the measurements are made shall be stated in the test report.
The test shall be carried out with specimens as received from the supplier. In no case shall the contact parts be cleaned or otherwise prepared prior to test, unless explicitly required.
In cases of dispute about the test results, the test shall be carried out at one of the referee conditions of IEC 60068-1.BS EN 60512-1-2001 pdf download.