BS EN 61076-2-109:2014

BSI Standards Publication

Connectors for electronic
equipment — Product
requirements
Part 2-109: Circular connectors — Detail
specification for connectors with M 12 × 1
screw-locking, for data transmission
frequencies up to 500 MHz


BRITISH STANDARD

BS EN 61076-2-109:2014
National foreword

This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 61076-2-109:2014.
It is identical to IEC 61076-2-109:2014. It supersedes
DD IEC/PAS 61076-2-109:2010 which is withdrawn.
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical
Committee EPL/48, Electromechanical components and mechanical
structures for electronic equipment.
A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on
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This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of
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© The British Standards Institution 2014.
Published by BSI Standards Limited 2014
ISBN 978 0 580 71532 7

ICS 31.220.10

Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from
legal obligations.
This British Standard was published under the authority of the
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Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication
Date

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EUROPEAN STANDARD

EN 61076-2-109

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM

August 2014

ICS 31.220.10

English Version

Connectors for electronic equipment - Product requirements Part 2-109: Circular connectors - Detail specification for
connectors with M 12 × 1 screw-locking, for data transmission

frequencies up to 500 MHz
(IEC 61076-2-109:2014)
Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques - Exigences
de produit - Partie 2-109: Connecteurs circulaires Spécification particulière relative aux connecteurs avec
verrouillage à vis M 12 × 1, pour les transmissions de
données à des fréquences jusqu'à 500 MHz
(CEI 61076-2-109:2014)

Steckverbinder für elektronische Einrichtungen Produktanforderungen - Teil 2-109: Rundsteckverbinder Bauartspezifikation für Steckverbinder M 12 x 1 mit
Schraubverriegelung für Datenübertragungen bis 500 MHz
(IEC 61076-2-109:2014)

This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2014-06-12. 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 application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
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Foreword
The text of document 48B/2369/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 61076-2-109, 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 approved by CENELEC as
EN 61076-2-109:2014.
The following dates are fixed:
•

latest date by which the document has to be
implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement

(dop)

2015-03-12

•

latest date by which the national
standards conflicting with the

document have to be withdrawn

(dow)

2017-06-12

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such
patent rights.

Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61076-2-109:2014 was approved by CENELEC as a
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Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE 1 When an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant
EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available here:

www.cenelec.eu

Publication

Year

IEC 60050

EN/HD

Year

Series International Electrotechnical Vocabulary
(IEV)

-

-

IEC 60068-1

2013 Environmental testing Part 1: General and guidance

EN 60068-1

2014

IEC 60068-2-60

1995 Environmental testing EN 60068-2-60

Part 2: Tests - Test Ke: Flowing mixed gas
corrosion test

1996

IEC 60352

Series Solderless connections

EN 60352

series

IEC 60512

Series Connectors for electronic equipment Tests and measurements

EN 60512-1

series

IEC 60512-29-100

1)

-

Title

Connectors for electronic equipment EN 60512-29-100

Tests and measurements Part 29-100: Signal integrity tests
up to 500 MHz on M12 style connectors Tests 29a to 29g

1)

-

IEC 60529

1989 Degrees of protection provided by
enclosures (IP Code)

EN 60529
corr. May

1991
1993

A1

1999

A1

2000

A2

2013


A2

2013

IEC 60603-7

EN 60603-7

2009

A1

2008 Connectors for electronic equipment 2011 Part 7: Detail specification for 8-way,
unshielded, free and fixed connectors

A1

2011

IEC 60603-7-1

-

EN 60603-7-1

-

IEC 60664-1

2007 Insulation coordination for equipment

EN 60664-1
within low-voltage systems Part 1: Principles, requirements and tests

1)

At draft stage.

Connectors for electronic equipment Part 7-1: Detail specification for 8-way,
shielded, free and fixed connectors

2007


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IEC 60998-2-1
(mod)

2002 Connecting devices for low-voltage
circuits for household and similar
purposes Part 2-1: Particular requirements for
connecting devices as separate entities
with screw-type clamping units

EN 60998-2-1

2004


IEC 60999

Series Connecting devices - Electrical copper
conductors - Safety requirements for
screw-type and screwless-type clamping
units

EN 60999

Series

IEC 61076-1

-

EN 61076-1

-

IEC 61076-2

2011 Connectors for electronic equipment Product requirements Part 2: Sectional specification for circular
connectors

EN 61076-2

2011

IEC 61076-2-101


2012 Connectors for electronic equipment Product requirements Part 2-101: Circular connectors - Detail
specification for M12 connectors with
screw-locking

EN 61076-2-101

2012

IEC 61984

2008 Connectors - Safety requirements and
tests

EN 61984

2009

ISO 1302

-

EN ISO 1302

-

ISO/IEC 11801

2002 Information technology - Generic cabling
for customer premises


-

-

Connectors for electronic equipment Product requirements Part 1: Generic specification

Geometrical Product Specifications
(GPS) - Indication of surface texture in
technical product documentation


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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 6
1

Scope .............................................................................................................................. 8

2

Normative references ...................................................................................................... 8

3

Technical information ...................................................................................................... 9

3.1
3.2

4

Terms and definitions ......................................................................................... 9
Recommended method of termination ................................................................ 9
3.2.1
General ............................................................................................ 9
3.2.2
Number of contacts or contact cavities ............................................. 9
3.3
Ratings and characteristics ................................................................................ 9
3.4
Marking ............................................................................................................ 10
3.5
Safety aspects ................................................................................................. 10
Dimensions ................................................................................................................... 10
4.1
4.2
4.3

5

General ............................................................................................................ 10
Survey of styles and variants ........................................................................... 10
Interface dimensions for connectors ................................................................. 11
4.3.1
Interface dimensions for connector type X ...................................... 11
4.3.2

Interface dimensions for connector type H ...................................... 14
4.3.3
Pin front view of connectors and contact position ............................ 14
4.4
Gauges ............................................................................................................ 15
4.4.1
Sizing gauges and retention force gauges ...................................... 15
Characteristics .............................................................................................................. 15
5.1
5.2

6

Climatic category ............................................................................................. 15
Electrical .......................................................................................................... 15
5.2.1
Rated voltage – Rated impulse voltage – Pollution degree .............. 15
5.2.2
Voltage proof .................................................................................. 16
5.2.3
Current-carrying capacity ................................................................ 16
5.2.4
Contact resistance .......................................................................... 16
5.2.5
Insulation resistance ....................................................................... 16
5.3
Mechanical ...................................................................................................... 16
5.3.1
IP degree of protection ................................................................... 16
5.3.2

Mechanical operation ...................................................................... 16
5.3.3
Insertion and withdrawal forces ...................................................... 17
5.3.4
Contact retention in insert ............................................................... 17
5.3.5
Polarizing method ........................................................................... 17
5.3.6
Vibration (sinusoidal) ...................................................................... 17
5.3.7
Shock ............................................................................................. 17
Test schedule ................................................................................................................ 18
6.1

6.2

General ............................................................................................................ 18
6.1.1
Introductory remarks ....................................................................... 18
6.1.2
Arrangement for contact resistance measurements ......................... 18
6.1.3
Arrangement for dynamic stress tests (vibration) ............................ 19
Test schedule .................................................................................................. 20
6.2.1
Test group P – Preliminary ............................................................. 20
6.2.2
Test group AP – Dynamic/ climatic ................................................. 21



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6.2.3
Test group BP – Mechanical endurance .......................................... 23
6.2.4
Test group CP – Electrical load ...................................................... 24
6.2.5
Test group DP – Chemical resistivity .............................................. 25
6.2.6
Test group EP – Connection method tests ...................................... 25
6.2.7
Test group FP – Electrical transmission requirements ..................... 25
Annex A (informative) Contact and pair designation for balanced cabling ............................. 29
A.1

Recommendation for cable connection ............................................................. 29

Figure 1 – Interface dimensions for connectors type X with female contacts ......................... 11
Figure 2 – Interface dimensions for connectors type X with male contacts ............................ 12
Figure 3 – Interface dimensions for connectors type H with male contacts ............................ 14
Figure 4 – Gauge dimensions ............................................................................................... 15
Figure 5 – Contact resistance arrangement ........................................................................... 19
Figure 6 – Dynamic stress test arrangement ......................................................................... 19
Table 1 – Contact termination ................................................................................................. 9
Table 2 – Interface dimensions, connector type X with female contacts ................................ 12
Table 3 – Interface dimensions, connector type X with male contacts ................................... 13
Table 4 – Interface dimensions for connectors type H with male contacts ............................. 14

Table 5 – Gauges ................................................................................................................. 15
Table 6 – Climatic category .................................................................................................. 15
Table 7 – Rated voltage – Impulse voltage – Pollution degree .............................................. 16
Table 8 – Voltage proof, r.m.s. withstand voltages ................................................................ 16
Table 9 – Number of mechanical operations ......................................................................... 17
Table 10 – Insertion and withdrawal forces ........................................................................... 17
Table 11 – Number of test specimens ................................................................................... 18
Table 12 – Test group P ....................................................................................................... 20
Table 13 – Test group AP (1 of 2) ......................................................................................... 21
Table 14 – Test group BP ..................................................................................................... 23
Table 15 – Test group CP ..................................................................................................... 24
Table 16 – Test group DP ..................................................................................................... 25
Table 17 – Test group EP ..................................................................................................... 25
Table 18 – Test group FP (1 of 2) ......................................................................................... 27
Table A.1 – Example of contact and pair designation for balanced cabling
(informative) ......................................................................................................................... 29


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INTRODUCTION
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) draws attention to the fact that it is
claimed that compliance with this document may involve the use of a patent concerning
connector given in 4.3.2.
IEC takes no position concerning the evidence, validity and scope of this patent right.
The holder of this patent right has assured the IEC that he/she is willing to negotiate licences
free of charge with applicants throughout the world. In this respect, the statement of the

holder of this patent right is registered with IEC. Information may be obtained from:
Tyco Electronics Corporation
Licensing Council, Tyco Electronics Technology Resources Inc.
4550 New Linden Hill Road, Suite 140
Wilmington, DE 19808
USA
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the
subject of patent rights other than those identified above. IEC shall not be held responsible for
identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO (www.iso.org/patents) and IEC () maintain on-line data bases of
patents relevant to their standards. Users are encouraged to consult the data bases for the
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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION

IEC 61076-2-109 Ed. 1.0

IEC SC 48B – Connectors
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS
in accordance with IEC 61076-1
Circular connectors
M12 × 1 mm 2 to 8 ways, for data
transmission frequencies up to 500 MHz
Pin and socket connectors with round

contact
Rewireable – Non-rewirable
Free cable connectors
Straight and right angle connectors

Type X

Fixed connectors
Flange mounting
Rear mounting
Single hole mounting

Type H
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CONNECTORS FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT –
PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS –
Part 2-109: Circular connectors – Detail specification for
connectors with M 12 x 1 screw-locking, for data
transmission frequencies up to 500 MHz

1


Scope

This part of IEC 61076 describes circular connectors with IP 65/IP 67 degree of protection
and suitable for data transmission with frequencies up to 500 MHz. Applications include, but
are not limited to, vision systems and data acquisition. These connectors consist of fixed and
free connectors, either rewireable or non-rewireable, with M12 x 1 screw-locking. Male
connectors have round contacts ∅ 0,6 mm.
This standard covers two different types of connectors, denominated X and H, with different
contact arrangement, not mutually interchangeable, but with common ratings and purposes.

2

Normative references

The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and
are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 60050
(all
parts),
International
)

Electrotechnical

Vocabulary

(available


at

IEC 60068-1:2013, Environmental testing – Part 1: General and guidance
IEC 60068-2-60:1995, Environmental testing – Part 2: Tests – Test Ke: Flowing mixed gas
corrosion test
IEC 60352 (all parts), Solderless connections
IEC 60512 (all parts), Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements
IEC 60512-29-100: Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements – Part
29-100: Signal integrity tests up to 500 MHz on M12 style connectors – Tests 29a to 29g (to
be published)
IEC 60529:1989, Degrés de protection procurés par les enveloppes (Code IP)
Amendement 2:2013
Amendement 1:1999
IEC 60603-7:2008, Connectors for electronic equipment – Part 7: Detail specification for 8way, unshielded, free and fixed connectors
Amendment 1:2011
IEC 60603-7-1, Connectors for electronic equipment – Part 7-1: Detail specification for 8-way,
shielded, free and fixed connectors


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IEC 60664-1:2007, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems – Part 1:
Principles, requirements and tests
IEC 60998-2-1:2002, Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits for household and similar
purposes – Part 2-1: Particular requirements for connecting devices as separate entities with
screw-type clamping units

IEC 60999 (all parts), Connecting devices – Electrical copper conductors – Safety
requirements for screw-type and screwless-type clamping units
IEC 61076-1, Connectors for electronic equipment – Product requirements – Part 1: Generic
specification
IEC 61076-2:2011, Connectors for electronic equipment – Product requirements – Part 2:
Sectional specification for circular connectors
IEC 61076-2-101:2012, Connectors for electronic equipment – Product requirements – Part 2101: Circular connectors – Detail specification for M12 connectors with screw-locking
IEC 61984:2008, Connectors –Safety requirements and tests
ISO 1302, Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS) – Indication of surface texture in
technical product documentation
ISO 11801:2002, Information technology – Generic cabling for customer premises

3

Technical information

3.1

Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 60050-581 apply.
3.2

Recommended method of termination

3.2.1

General

The contact terminations shall be of the following types: screw, crimp, insulation piercing,

insulation displacement, press-in or solder.
3.2.2

Number of contacts or contact cavities

2 to 8 contacts and 8 cavities.
Table 1 – Contact termination

a)

3.3

Connector type

Number of contacts

X

2 to 8

0,14 mm 2 to 0,25 mm 2

a)

H

2 to 8

0,14 mm 2 to 0,25 mm 2


a)

Corresponds to AWG 26 to 24.

Ratings and characteristics

Rated voltage:

50 V a.c. / 60 V d.c., see 5.2.1, Table 7

Rated Current:

0,5 A, see 5.2.3

Insulation resistance:

10 8 Ω, see 5.2.5

Typical. termination


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Climatic category:

–25 °C / +85 °C / 21 days, see 5.1, Table 6


Contact spacing:

see Clause 4

3.4

Marking

The marking of the connector and the package shall be in accordance with 2.6 of IEC 610762:2011.
3.5

Safety aspects

For safety aspects IEC 61984 shall be considered. In the sense of IEC 61984 this standard
covers connectors without breaking capacity (COC).

4
4.1

Dimensions
General

All dimensions in mm are original. Drawings are shown in the first angle projection. The shape
of the connectors may deviate from those given in the following drawings as long as the
specified dimensions are not influenced.
For connector dimensions, see 4.3.
Missing dimensions shall be chosen according to the common characteristics and intended
use.
The missing interface dimensions of the female styles shall be chosen according to the
common characteristics of the male styles.

4.2

Survey of styles and variants

Subclause 2.2 of IEC 61076-2-101:2012 applies.


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Interface dimensions for connectors
Interface dimensions for connector type X

IEC

Figure 1 – Interface dimensions for connectors type X with female contacts

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Table 2 – Interface dimensions, connector type X with female contacts

Reference

Minimum
mm

Nominal
mm

Maximum
mm

A

5,6

5,6

5,6

B

2,8

2,8

2,8

C

1,05


1,05

1,1

D

1,5

1,5

1,6

E

0,4

0,4

0,5

F

0,96

1,02

1,02

G


8,15

8,25

8,25

H

1,24

1,24

1,34

I

0,7

0,7

0,75

K

0,1

0,1

0,15


M

M12x1

N

1

1

1,1

R

94,5°

95°

95°

S

1,6

1,6

1,7

T


4,7

4,9

5,1

NOTE

All radii without dimensions are 0,1.

IEC

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Table 3 – Interface dimensions, connector type X with male contacts
Reference

Minimum
mm

Nominal

mm

Maximum
mm

A

5,6

5,6

5,6

B

2,8

2,8

2,8

C

0,9

1

1

D


1,4

1,5

1,5

E

0,3

0,4

0,4

F

1,06

1,06

1,11

G

8,3

8,3

8,45


H

1,1

1,2

1,2

I

0,57

0,6

0,63

K

0,07

0,1

0,13

L

10,2

10,5


10,5

M

M12x1

N

0,9

1

1

O

5,3

5,5

5,7

P

8,7

8,9

8,9


Q

1,1

1,1

1,2

R

94,5°

95°

95°

S

4,1

4,1

4,2

T

2,5

2,5


2,6

U

10

V
NOTE

3
All radii without dimensions are 0,1.


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4.3.2

Interface dimensions for connector type H
W
F

B

P
Sealing surface

K


O
W-W

E

I

1 2

D

B

4

7

6

G

Ø 0,10 A
B

3

8

8x


A

M

L

5
N
H
B

W
C

IEC

Figure 3 – Interface dimensions for connectors type H with male contacts
Table 4 – Interface dimensions for connectors type H with male contacts
Reference

Minimum
mm

Nominal
mm

Maximum
mm


A

2,9

2,9

2,9

B

1,6

1,6

1,6

C

3,25

3,25

3,25

D

3,55

3,55


3,55

E

0,74

F

1,10

G

1,20

1,35

H

22,5°

23°

23,5°

I

0,57

0,6


0,63

K

R 0,30 typ.

L

10,2

M

4.3.3

1,20

10,5

10,5

M12x1

N

Ø 8,15

Ø 8,30

Ø 8,45


O

6,7

6,9

7,1

P

8,7

8,9

8,9

Pin front view of connectors and contact position

As described in 4.3.

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The contact or cavity marking shall be on the termination side of the connector insert as long
as the size of the components allows the placement there.

4.4

Gauges

4.4.1

Sizing gauges and retention force gauges

Material: tool steel, hardened
= Surface roughness according to ISO 1302: Ra = 0,25 µm max.
0,15 µm min.

a

R

l
IEC

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Figure 4 – Gauge dimensions
Table 5 – Gauges

5

Gauge

Mass
g


Application

∅a
mm

l min.
mm

P31

–

Sizing

0,63

10

P32

15

Retention force

0,57

10

Characteristics


5.1

Climatic category

Conditions: IEC 60068-1.
Table 6 – Climatic category
Category of temperature
Climatic
category

Lower

25/85/21

5.2
5.2.1

Damp heat steady-state

Upper

Temperature

Relative humidity

°C

°C


°C

%

–25

+85

40

93

Days

21

Electrical
Rated voltage – Rated impulse voltage – Pollution degree

Conditions:

IEC 60664-1.

The permissible rated voltage depends on the application or specified safety requirement.
Reductions in creepage or clearance distances may occur due to the printed board or wiring
used and shall be duly taken into account.


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Table 7 – Rated voltage – Impulse voltage – Pollution degree
Contact arrangement
according to Clause 3

Rated voltage
V

Rated impulse voltage
kV

IP65 / IP67 variants
Pollution degree b

8 poles

50 b a.c. 60 b d.c.

0,8 b

3a

a

In mated and locked condition.

b


The rated voltage and impulse voltage are based on pollution degree 2. This results from application of the
rules from IEC 61984.

5.2.2

Voltage proof

Conditions:

IEC 60512, Test 4a
Standard atmospheric conditions
Mated connectors
Table 8 – Voltage proof, r.m.s. withstand voltages
r.m.s. values in kilovolts (kV), withstand voltage
Between contacts
Fixed connectors

Free connectors

Fixed connectors

Free connectors

0,5

0,5

0,5

0,5


Contact arrangement
according to Figure 1

5.2.3

Between contacts and metal housing

Current-carrying capacity

Conditions:

IEC 60512, Test 5a
All contacts
Values at 40 °C ambient temperature
8 pole (0,25 mm 2 wire gauge)

5.2.4

= 0,5 A (single contact 1 A)

Contact resistance

Conditions:

IEC 60512, Test 2a
Standard atmospheric conditions
Connecting points, see 6.1.2
Contact resistance < 15 mΩ


5.2.5

Insulation resistance

Conditions:

IEC 60512, Test 3a, Method A
Standard atmospheric conditions
Insulation resistance ≥10 8 Ω

5.3
5.3.1

Mechanical
IP degree of protection

IP65 and IP67 according to IEC 60529 connectors in mated and locked position. IP68 as
agreed between manufacturer and user.
5.3.2

Mechanical operation

Conditions:

IEC 60512, Test 9a
Standard atmospheric conditions
Max. speed of operations = 10 mm/s


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Rest: 30 s, unmated
Table 9 – Number of mechanical operations
Mechanical operations

Gold

100

Other types

a

Other mating cycles are permissible when agreed between manufacturer and
user.

a

5.3.3

Contact finish

Insertion and withdrawal forces

Conditions:

IEC 60512, Test 13b

Standard atmospheric conditions
Max. speed = 10 mm/s
Table 10 – Insertion and withdrawal forces

5.3.4

Total insertion force
N

Total withdrawal force
N

30 max.

30 max.

Contact retention in insert

Not applicable.
5.3.5

Polarizing method

Conditions:

IEC 60512, Test 13e
Engaging force: 1,5 x total insertion force but 35 N min.

5.3.6


Vibration (sinusoidal)

Conditions:

IEC 60512, Test 6d
Standard atmospheric conditions
Connectors in mated and locked position
The fixed and free connector shall be rigidly installed in a suitable fixture as
specified in 6.1.3
Vibration severity: 10 Hz to 500 Hz and 0,35 mm or 5 g

5.3.7

Shock

Conditions:

IEC 60512, Test 6c
Connectors in mated and locked position
The fixed and free connector shall be rigidly installed in a suitable fixture as
specified in 6.1.3
Half sine shock acceleration 490 m/s 2 (50 g)
Duration of impact: 11 ms


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6

Test schedule

6.1
6.1.1

General
Introductory remarks

This test schedule shows the tests and the order in which they shall be carried out as well as
the requirements to be met.
Unless otherwise specified, all tests shall be carried out under standard atmospheric
conditions for testing as specified in IEC 60068-1, as directed by the applicable part of
IEC 60512.
Unless otherwise specified, mated and locked sets of connectors shall be tested. Care shall
be taken to keep a particular combination of connectors together during the complete test
sequence, i.e. when unmating is necessary for a certain test, the same connector styles as
before shall be mated for the subsequent tests.
In the following, a mated and locked set of connector styles is called a specimen.
When the initial tests have been completed, all the specimens are divided in the 4 test groups
AP,BP,CP and DP. In addition 20 single contacts are used for EP and 20 additional
specimens for FP.
Before testing commences, the connectors shall be stored for at least 24 h in the nonengaged state under standard atmospheric conditions as per IEC 60068-1.
The necessary specimens are stated in Table 11.
Table 11 – Number of test specimens
Test group

Number of
specimen


6.1.2

P

AP

BP

CP

DP

EP

FP

12

3

3

3

3

20 single
contacts


2

Arrangement for contact resistance measurements

Conditions:

see 5.2.4.

The measurement of contact resistance shall be carried out on the number of contacts
specified. Any subsequent measurements of contact resistance shall be made on the same
contacts.


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Connection points
40

40

Cable

Cable
Free connector

Fixed connector
IEC


1222/14

Figure 5 – Contact resistance arrangement
6.1.3

Arrangement for dynamic stress tests (vibration)

Conditions: see 5.3.6.

Fixed connector
25 max. Free connector

25 max.

Cable clamp

Cable clamp

Mounting panel

Fixture

IEC

1223/14

Figure 6a) – Straight version
Fixed connector
Free connector


25 max.

25 max.

Cable clamp

Cable clamp

Fixture

Mounting panel
IEC

Figure 6b) – Right-angled version

Figure 6 – Dynamic stress test arrangement

1224/14


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6.2
6.2.1

Test schedule
Test group P – Preliminary


All specimens shall be subject to the following tests.
Table 12 – Test group P
Test
phase

P1

Test
Title

IEC 60512
Test No.

General
examination

1

Measurement to be
performed
Severity or
condition of test
Unmated
connectors

Title

IEC 60512
Test No.


Requirements
All connector styles

Visual
examination

1a

There shall be no defect
that would impair normal
operation

Dimensional
examination

1b

The dimensions shall
comply with those
specified in 4.3

P2

Connection points
according to 6.1.1
all contacts per
specimens

Contact
resistance –

Millivolt level
method

2a

Initial value according to
5.2.4

P3

Test voltage

Insulation
resistance

3a

Initial value according to
5.2.5

Voltage proof

4a

According to 5.2.2

500 V ± 15 V d.c.
Method A
P4


Contact/
contact same
measuring points
as for P3

The specimen shall be divided into 4 groups. All connectors in each group shall undergo the
tests specified for the relevant group.


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Test group AP – Dynamic/ climatic
Table 13 – Test group AP (1 of 2)

Test
phase

Test
Title

IEC 60512
Test No.

AP1

AP2


Gauge
retention
force

AP3

Vibration

6d

Measurement to be
performed
Severity or
condition of test

Title

IEC 60512
Test No.

Requirements
All connector styles

See 5.3.3

Insertion and
withdrawal
forces


13b

Requirements see 5.3.3

Female contacts
only 3 contacts/
specimen sizing
and retention
force gauge see
4.4.1

Engaging and
separating
forces

16e

See 4.4.1

Sweep cycles: 10

Contact
disturbance

2e

Duration of disturbance
1 µs max.

Contact

resistance –

2a

Rise in relation to initial
values ≤15 mΩ

Visual
examination

1a

There shall be no defect
that would impair normal
operation

Contact
disturbance

2e

Duration of disturbance
1 µs max.

Contact
resistance –

2a

Rise in relation to initial

values ≤15 mΩ

Visual
examination

1a

There shall be no defect
that would impair normal
operation

Contact
resistance –
Millivolt level
method

2a

Rise in relation to initial
values ≤15 mΩ

Insulation
resistance

3a

Initial value according to
5.2.5

Voltage proof


4a

According to 5.2.2

Visual
examination

1a

There shall be no defect
that would impair normal
operation

Full duration: 6 h
See 5.3.6

Millivolt level
method

AP4

Shock

6c

See 5.3.7

Millivolt level
method


AP5

Rapid
change of
temperature

11d

−25 °C to 85 °C
t = 30 min.
5 cycles


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Table 13 (2 of 2)
Test
phase

Test
Title

IEC 60512
Test No.

AP6


Climatic
sequence

11a

AP6.1

Dry heat

11i

Measurement to be
performed
Severity or
condition of test

11m

Damp heat,
cyclic, first
cycle

IEC 60512
Test No.

Insulation
resistance at high
temperature

3a


Initial value according to
5.2.5

Visual examination

1a

There shall be no defect
that would impair normal
operation

Visual examination

1a

There shall be no defect
that would impair normal
operation

Conditions
according
to AP6.2

Contact resistance
– Millivolt level
method

2a


Rise in relation to initial
values
≤15 mΩ

5 cycles

Insulation
resistance

3a

Initial value according to
5.2.5

Voltage proof

4a

According to 5.2.2

Insertion and
withdrawal forces

13b

Requirements see 5.3.3

Visual examination

1a


There shall be no defect
that would impair normal
operation

Temperature:
85 °C
Duration: 16 h

AP6.2

Title

Requirements

Method Db
Temperature:
40 °C
Recovery time:
2h

AP6.3

Cold

11j

Temperature:
−25 °C
Duration: 2 h

Recovery time:
2h

AP6.4

11m

Damp heat,
cyclic,
remaining
cycles

Recovery time:
2h

AP7

IP Protection IEC 60529
degree

Table 1 of
IEC 60529:1989

AP8

AP9

Visual examination

Polarizing

method

13e

See 5.3.5

According to 5.3.1
1a

There shall be no defect
that would impair normal
operation
It shall be possible to
correctly align and mate
the appropriate mating
connectors.
It shall not be possible to
mate the connectors in
any other than the correct
manner. The insertion and
withdrawal forces
according to AP1