EN 2591-402:2012
(Main)Aerospace series - Elements of electrical and optical connection - Test methods - Part 402: Shock
Aerospace series - Elements of electrical and optical connection - Test methods - Part 402: Shock
This standard specifies a method of assessing the ability of elements of connection to withstand mechanical
shock of a specified severity.
It shall be used together with EN 2591-100.
This test is based on EN 60068-2-27.
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Elektrische und optische Verbindungselemente - Prüfverfahren - Teil 402: Stöße
Diese Europäische Norm legt ein Verfahren zur Beurteilung der Widerstandsfähigkeit von Verbindungsele-menten gegen¬über mechanischen Stößen bestimmter Schärfegrade fest.
Sie sollte gemeinsam mit EN 2591-100 angewandt werden.
Die Prüfung basiert auf EN 60068-2-27.
Série aérospatiale - Organes de connexion électrique et optique - Méthodes d’essais - Partie 402: Chocs
La présente Norme Européenne spécifie une méthode pour vérifier l'aptitude des organes de connexion à
supporter des chocs mécaniques à une sévérité spécifiée.
Elle doit être utilisée conjointement avec l’EN 2591-100.
Cet essai est basé sur l’EN 60068-2-27.
Aeronavtika - Elementi električnih in optičnih povezav - Preskusne metode - 402. del: Udarec
Ta evropski standard določa metodo za ocenjevanje odpornosti elementov povezav na udarec določene moči. Uporabljal naj bi se s standardom EN 2591-100. Ta preskus temelji na standardu EN 60068-2-27.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 17-Jul-2012
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Jan-2013
- Technical Committee
- ASD-STAN - Aerospace
- Drafting Committee
- ASD-STAN/D 2 - Electrical
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 30-Jun-2017
- Completion Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 25-Jul-2012
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Overview
EN 2591-402:2012 - “Aerospace series - Elements of electrical and optical connection - Test methods - Part 402: Shock” specifies a test method to assess the ability of electrical and optical connection elements (connectors, contacts, shielding assemblies) to withstand mechanical shock of defined severity. The standard is intended for use together with EN 2591-100 (general test requirements) and is based on the environmental shock principles of EN 60068-2-27. It defines pulse shapes, severity levels, specimen preparation, test apparatus capabilities and pass/fail criteria for contact continuity.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope: Method for evaluating connector resistance to mechanical shock; used with EN 2591-100.
- Pulse shapes: Two methods are supported
- Method A: half‑sine wave pulse
- Method B: final peak saw‑tooth pulse
(These follow the pulse definitions in EN 60068-2-27.)
- Severity levels: Typical peak accelerations include 30 g, 50 g, 100 g and 300 g with specified durations and associated velocity changes. The true velocity change must be within ±10% of the nominal value.
- Apparatus: Shock machines and mounting fixtures must meet the specified pulse shape and performance when loaded with the specimen.
- Specimen preparation: Mounting method, cable types, wiring, pulse shape selection, test severity, axes, shock counts and initial/final measurements must be specified in the technical specification.
- Test procedure: Specimens receive a number of successive shocks along prescribed axes and directions. Measurements for contact discontinuity are normally performed to EN 2591-204 (Method B).
- Acceptance criterion: No contact discontinuity greater than 1 µs shall be observed (unless otherwise stated in the technical specification). Final visual and mating/unmating force checks are performed per EN 2591-101 and EN 2591-408 where applicable.
Applications and users
- Who uses it: Aerospace manufacturers, connector and cable assembly suppliers, test laboratories, quality and reliability engineers, procurement and certification bodies in the aerospace and defense sectors.
- Practical applications:
- Qualification of electrical and optical connectors for aircraft, spacecraft and airborne systems.
- Verification of connector robustness after design changes or supplier changes.
- Acceptance testing during production or after repair/overhaul.
- Supporting procurement specifications and conformance evidence for safety‑critical electrical interconnections.
- Benefits: Provides repeatable, harmonized shock‑test criteria to ensure connector integrity under mechanical shock environments common in aerospace operations.
Related standards
- EN 2591-100 (General)
- EN 2591-101 (Visual examination)
- EN 2591-204 (Contact discontinuity testing)
- EN 2591-408 (Mating/unmating forces)
- EN 60068-2-27 (IEC environmental shock test method)
Keywords: EN 2591-402:2012, aerospace connector shock testing, mechanical shock, elements of electrical and optical connection, EN 60068-2-27, contact discontinuity, connector qualification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 2591-402:2012 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Aerospace series - Elements of electrical and optical connection - Test methods - Part 402: Shock". This standard covers: This standard specifies a method of assessing the ability of elements of connection to withstand mechanical shock of a specified severity. It shall be used together with EN 2591-100. This test is based on EN 60068-2-27.
This standard specifies a method of assessing the ability of elements of connection to withstand mechanical shock of a specified severity. It shall be used together with EN 2591-100. This test is based on EN 60068-2-27.
EN 2591-402:2012 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 49.060 - Aerospace electric equipment and systems; 49.090 - On-board equipment and instruments. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 2591-402:2012 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 2591-402:1998, EN 2591-101:1994, EN 2591-408:1998, EN 2591-100:2024, EN 2591-204:1996, EN 3155-066:2013, EN 3660-019:2009, EN 3660-015:2008, EN 3155-003:2019, EN 3660-026:2009, EN 3646-001:2007, EN 3155-060:2006, EN 3155-069:2009, EN 3660-014:2008, EN 3660-065:2022. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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EN 2591-402
July 2012 ICS 49.060; 49.090 Supersedes EN 2591-402:1998English Version
Aerospace series - Elements of electrical and optical connection - Test methods - Part 402: Shock
Série aérospatiale - Organes de connexion électrique et optique - Méthodes d'essais - Partie 402: Chocs
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Elektrische und optische Verbindungselemente - Prüfverfahren - Teil 402: Stöße This European Standard was approved by CEN on 23 March 2012.
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