EN IEC 63171-6:2020

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2020
Konektorji za električno in elektronsko opremo - 6. del: Podrobna specifikacija za
2-polne in 4-polne (podatki/napajanje), zaslonjene, proste ali pritrjene konektorje
za napajanje in prenos podatkov s frekvencami do 600 MHz (IEC 63171-6:2020)
Connectors for electrical and electronic equipment - Part 6: Detail specification for 2-way
and 4-way (data/power), shielded, free and fixed connectors for power and data
transmission with frequencies up to 600 MHz (IEC 63171-6:2020)
Steckverbinder für elektrische und elektronische Einrichtungen - Produktanforderungen
- Teil 6: Steckverbinder - Bauartspezifikation für geschirmte oder ungeschirmte freie und
feste Steckverbinder, 2-polig und 4 polig (Daten/Energie) für Übertragungs- und
Stromversorgungsfähigkeit und für Frequenzen bis zu 600 MHz (IEC 63171-6:2020)
Connecteurs pour équipements électriques et électroniques - Partie 6: Spécification
particulière pour les fiches et les embases écrantées à 2 voies et 4 voies
(données/puissance) pour la transmission de données et de puissance à des fréquences
jusqu’à 600 MHz (IEC 63171-6:2020)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 63171-6:2020
ICS:
31.220.10 Vtiči in vtičnice, konektorji Plug-and-socket devices.
Connectors
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 63171-6

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
March 2020
ICS 31.220.10
English Version
Connectors for electrical and electronic equipment - Part 6:
Detail specification for 2-way and 4-way (data/power), shielded,
free and fixed connectors for power and data transmission with
frequencies up to 600 MHz.
(IEC 63171-6:2020)
Connecteurs pour équipements électriques et électroniques Steckverbinder für elektrische und elektronische
- Partie 6: Spécification particulière pour les fiches et les Einrichtungen - Produktanforderungen - Teil 6:
embases écrantées à 2 voies et 4 voies Steckverbinder - Bauartspezifikation für geschirmte oder
(données/puissance) pour la transmission de données et de ungeschirmte freie und feste Steckverbinder, 2-polig und 4
puissance à des fréquences jusqu'à 600 MHz polig (Daten/Energie) für Übertragungs- und
(IEC 63171-6:2020) Stromversorgungsfähigkeit und für Frequenzen bis zu 600
MHz
(IEC 63171-6:2020)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2020-02-24. 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
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Ref. No. EN IEC 63171-6:2020 E

European foreword
The text of document 48B/2764/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 63171-6, prepared by SC 48B "Electrical
connectors" of IEC/TC 48 "Electrical connectors and mechanical structures for electrical and electronic
equipment" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at national (dop) 2020-11-24
level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the (dow) 2023-02-24
document have to be withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 63171-6:2020 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.

Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements 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 1  Where 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 Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60050-581 - International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - -
- Part 581: Electromechanical
components for electronic equipment
IEC 60068-1 - Environmental testing - Part 1: General EN 60068-1 -
and guidance
IEC 60068-2-38 - Environmental testing - Part 2-38: Tests - EN 60068-2-38 -
Test Z/AD: Composite
temperature/humidity cyclic test
IEC 60352 series Solderless connections - -
IEC 60512-1 - Connectors for electrical and electronic EN IEC 60512-1 -
equipment - Tests and measurements -
Part 1: Generic specification
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 60512-1-2 - Connectors for electronic equipment - EN 60512-1-2 -
Tests and measurements - Part 1-2:
General examination - Test 1b:
Examination of dimension and mass
IEC 60512-2-1 - Connectors for electronic equipment - EN 60512-2-1 -
Tests and measurements - Part 2-1:
Electrical continuity and contact
resistance tests - Test 2a: Contact
resistance - Millivolt level method
IEC 60512-3-1 - Connectors for electronic equipment - EN 60512-3-1 -
Tests and measurements - Part 3-1:
Insulation tests - Test 3a: Insulation
resistance
IEC 60512-4-1 - Connectors for electronic equipment - EN 60512-4-1 -
Tests and measurements - Part 4-1:
Voltage stress tests - Test 4a: Voltage
proof
IEC 60512-5-2 - Connectors for electronic equipment - EN 60512-5-2 -
Tests and measurements - Part 5-2:
Current-carrying capacity tests - Test 5b:
Current-temperature derating
IEC 60512-6-3 - Connectors for electronic equipment - EN 60512-6-3 -
Tests and measurements - Part 6-3:
Dynamic stress tests - Test 6c: Shock
IEC 60512-6-4 - Connectors for electronic equipment - EN 60512-6-4 -
Tests and measurements - Part 6-4:
Dynamic stress tests - Test 6d: Vibration
(sinusoidal)
IEC 60512-9-1 - Connectors for electronic equipment - EN 60512-9-1 -
Tests and measurements - Part 9-1:
Endurance tests - Test 9a: Mechanical
operation
IEC 60512-9-2 - Connectors for electronic equipment - EN 60512-9-2 -
Tests and measurements - Part 9-2:
Endurance tests - Test 9b: Electrical load
and temperature
IEC 60512-11-3 - Connectors for electronic equipment - EN 60512-11-3 -
Tests and measurements - Part 11-3:
Climatic tests - Test 11c: Damp heat,
steady state
IEC 60512-11-4 - Connectors for electronic equipment - EN 60512-11-4 -
Tests and measurements - Part 11-4:
Climatic tests - Test 11d: Rapid change of
temperature
IEC 60512-11-7 - Connectors for electronic equipment - EN 60512-11-7 -
Tests and measurements - Part 11-7:
Climatic tests - Test 11g: Flowing mixed
gas corrosion test
IEC 60512-11-9 - Connectors for electronic equipment - EN 60512-11-9 -
Tests and measurements - Part 11-9:
Climatic tests - Test 11i: Dry heat
IEC 60512-11-10 - Connectors for electronic equipment - EN 60512-11-10 -
Tests and measurements - Part 11-10:
Climatic tests - Test 11j: Cold
IEC 60512-11-12 - Connectors for electronic equipment - EN 60512-11-12 -
Tests and measurements - Part 11-12:
Climatic tests - Test 11m: Damp heat,
cyclic
IEC 60512-13-2 - Connectors for electronic equipment - EN 60512-13-2 -
Tests and measurements - Part 13-2:
Mechanical operation tests - Test 13b:
Insertion and withdrawal forces
IEC 60512-13-5 - Connectors for electronic equipment - EN 60512-13-5 -
Tests and measurements - Part 13-5:
Mechanical operation tests - Test 13e:
Polarizing and keying method
IEC 60512-15-6 - Connectors for electronic equipment - EN 60512-15-6 -
Tests and measurements - Part 15-6:
Connector tests (mechanical) - Test 15f:
Effectiveness of connector coupling
devices
IEC 60512-25-7 - Connectors for electronic equipment - EN 60512-25-7 -
Tests and measurements - Part 25-7:
Test 25g - Impedance, reflection
coefficient, and voltage standing wave
ratio (VSWR)
IEC 60512-25-9 - Connectors for electronic equipment - EN 60512-25-9 -
Tests and measurements - Part 25-9:
Signal integrity tests - Test 25i: Alien
crosstalk
IEC 60512-26-100 - Connectors for electronic equipment - EN 60512-26-100 -
Tests and measurements - Part 26-100:
Measurement setup, test and reference
arrangements and measurements for
connectors according to IEC 60603-7 -
Tests 26a to 26g
IEC 60512-28-100 - Connectors for electrical and electronic EN IEC 60512-28-100 -
equipment - Tests and measurements -
Part 28-100: Signal integrity tests up to 2
000 MHz - Tests 28a to 28g
IEC 60529 - Degrees of protection provided by - -
enclosures (IP Code)
IEC 60603-7 2008 Connectors for electronic equipment - EN 60603-7 2009
Part 7: Detail specification for 8-way,
unshielded, free and fixed connectors
IEC 60664-1 - Insulation coordination for equipment EN 60664-1 -
within low-voltage systems - Part 1:
Principles, requirements and tests
IEC 61076-1 2006 Connectors for electronic equipment - EN 61076-1 2006
Product requirements - Part 1: Generic
specification
IEC 61076-3 2008 Connectors for electronic equipment - EN 61076-3 2008
Product requirements - Part 3:
Rectangular connectors - Sectional
specification
IEC 61156 series Generic specification for multicore and - -
symmetrical pair/quad cables for digital
communications
IEC 61984 - Connectors - Safety requirements and EN 61984 -
tests
IEC 62153-4-15 - Metallic communication cable test - -
methods - Part 4-15: Electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC) - Test method for
measuring transfer impedance and
screening attenuation - or coupling
attenuation with triaxial cell

IEC 63171-6 ®
Edition 1.0 2020-01
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Connectors for electrical and electronic equipment –

Part 6: Detail specification for 2-way and 4-way (data/power), shielded, free

and fixed connectors for power and data transmission with frequencies

up to 600 MHz
Connecteurs pour équipements électriques et électroniques –

Partie 6: Spécification particulière pour les fiches et les embases écrantées

à 2 voies et 4 voies (données/puissance) pour la transmission de données

et de puissance à des fréquences jusqu’à 600 MHz

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 31.220.10 ISBN 978-2-8322-7767-6

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 5
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 8
3 Terms and definitions . 10
4 Technical information . 10
4.1 Systems of levels – Compatibility levels, according to IEC 61076-1 . 10
4.1.1 Performance level . 10
4.1.2 Compatibility levels according to IEC 61076 . 10
4.2 Classification into climatic categories . 11
4.3 Clearance and creepage distances . 11
4.4 Current carrying capacity . 11
4.5 Marking . 11
5 Dimensional information . 11
5.1 General . 11
5.2 Isometric view and common features . 11
5.2.1 Connector styles . 11
5.2.2 Common features . 13
5.2.3 Reference system . 13
5.3 Overall and mating dimensions . 13
5.3.1 2-way connectors . 13
5.3.2 4-way connectors . 26
6 Characteristics . 28
6.1 General . 28
6.2 Classification into climatic category . 28
6.3 Electrical characteristics . 28
6.3.1 Creepage and clearance distances . 28
6.3.2 Voltage proof . 28
6.3.3 Voltage rating . 28
6.3.4 Current-carrying capacity . 28
6.3.5 Contact and shield resistance . 30
6.3.6 Input to output d.c. resistance . 30
6.3.7 Input to output d.c. resistance unbalanced . 30
6.3.8 Initial insulation resistance . 30
6.3.9 Impedance . 30
6.4 Mechanical characteristics . 31
6.4.1 IP degree of protection . 31
6.4.2 Mechanical operation . 31
6.4.3 Effectiveness of connector coupling devices . 31
6.4.4 Insertion and withdrawal forces . 32
6.4.5 Polarizing method . 32
6.4.6 Dynamic stress . 32
6.5 Transmission performance . 32
6.5.1 General . 32
6.5.2 Insertion loss . 33
6.5.3 Return loss . 33
6.5.4 Propagation delay . 33

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6.5.5 NEXT Loss, PS NEXT loss, FEXT loss, PS FEXT loss, delay skew . 33
6.5.6 Transverse conversion loss . 33
6.5.7 Transverse conversion transfer loss . 33
6.5.8 Transfer impedance . 34
6.5.9 Coupling attenuation . 34
6.5.10 Power sum alien (exogenous) NEXT . 34
6.5.11 Power sum alien (exogenous) FEXT . 34
6.5.12 Pin and pair grouping assignment (Figures 25 and 26, Tables 6 and 7) . 35
7 Test schedule . 36
7.1 General . 36
7.2 Test procedures and measuring methods . 36
7.3 Mounting of specimens . 36
7.3.1 General . 36
7.3.2 Arrangement for contact resistance measurement . 36
7.3.3 Arrangement for dynamic stress tests . 37
7.3.4 Wiring of specimens . 38
7.4 Test schedules . 38
7.4.1 Basic (minimum) test schedule . 38
7.4.2 Full test schedule . 38
Bibliography . 48

Figure 1 – Style 2J-L overall dimensions . 13
Figure 2 – Style 2P-L overall dimensions . 14
Figure 3 – Style 2J-L mating dimensions . 14
Figure 4 – Style 2P-L mating dimensions . 15
Figure 5 – Style 6J-S8 overall dimensions . 15
Figure 6 – Style 6P-S8 overall dimensions . 16
Figure 7 – Style 6J-S8 mating dimensions . 17
Figure 8 – Style 6P-S8 mating dimensions . 17
Figure 9 – Styles 6J-P8 and 6J-M8 overall dimensions . 18
Figure 10 – Styles 6P-P8 and 6P-M8 overall dimensions . 19
Figure 11 – Style 6J-P8 mating dimensions . 20
Figure 12 – Style 6P-P8 mating dimensions . 21
Figure 13 – Style 6J-M8 mating dimensions . 21
Figure 14 – Style 6P-M8 mating dimensions . 22
Figure 15 – Styles 6J-P12, 6J-M12, 6J-C12 overall dimensions . 23
Figure 16 – Styles 6P-P12, 6P-M12 overall dimensions . 24
Figure 17 – Style 6J-C12, fixed 2-way data connector . 25
Figure 18 – Style 6P-M12, 6P-P12 mating dimensions . 26
Figure 19 – Style 6J-M8C overall dimensions . 26
Figure 20 – Style 6P-M8C overall dimensions . 27
Figure 21 – Style 6J-M8C mating dimensions . 27
Figure 22 – Style 6P-M8C mating dimensions . 27
Figure 23 – Derating diagram for the 0,5 mm data pins of the 2-way and 4-way
connectors . 29
Figure 24 – Derating diagram for the 1 mm power pins of the 4-way connector . 29

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Figure 25 – Connector pin assignment for 2-way free connector, front view . 35
Figure 26 – Connector pin assignment for 4-way M8 connector, front view. 35
Figure 27 – Contact resistance arrangement . 37
Figure 28 – Arrangement for vibration and mechanical shock tests . 38

Table 1 – Connector styles . 12
Table 2 – Climatic category. 28
Table 3 – Current ratings of connectors . 29
Table 4 – Preferred values for the number of mating cycles . 31
Table 5 – Preferred values for the pull-out force . 32
Table 6 – 2-way connector signal pin assignment . 35
Table 7 – 4-way M8 connector signal pin assignment . 36
Table 8 – Test group P . 39
Table 9 – Test group AP . 40
Table 10 – Test group BP . 42
Table 11 – Test group CP . 43
Table 12 – Test group DP . 44
Table 13 – Test group EP . 45
Table 14 – Test group FP . 46
Table 15 – Test group GP . 47

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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CONNECTORS FOR ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT –

Part 6: Detail specification for 2-way and 4-way (data/power),
shielded, free and fixed connectors for power and data
transmission with frequencies up to 600 MHz

FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
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indispensable for the correct application of this publication.
9) Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this IEC Publication may be the subject of
patent rights. IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
International Standard IEC 63171-6 has been prepared by subcommittee 48B: Electrical
connectors, of IEC technical committee 48: Electrical connectors and mechanical structures
for electrical and electronic equipment.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
48B/2764/FDIS 48B/2777/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this International Standard can be found in
the report on voting indicated in the above table.
This document has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.

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A list of all parts in the IEC 63171 series, published under the general title Connectors for
electrical and electronic equipment, can be found on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the
stability date indicated on the IEC website under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to
the specific document. At this date, the document will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
IEC 63171-6:2020 © IEC 2020 – 7 –
IEC SC 48B – Electrical connectors IEC 63171-6 Ed. 1
Specification available from:
IEC General secretariat or from the addresses shown on the inside cover.
DETAIL SPECIFICATION in accordance with IEC 61076-1
2-way data
IP20, latch locking
2-way data
IP65/IP67, snap-in locking
2-way data
IP65/IP67, push-pull locking
2-way data
IP65/IP67, M8 screw locking
2-way data
IP65/IP67, M12 screw locking or
push-pull locking (or both)
4-way (2 power + 2 data)
IP65/IP67, M8 screw locking
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CONNECTORS FOR ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT –

Part 6: Detail specification for 2-way and 4-way (data/power),
shielded, free and fixed connectors for power and data
transmission with frequencies up to 600 MHz

1 Scope
This part of IEC 63171 covers 2-way and 4-way (data/power) shielded free and fixed
connectors for data transmission with frequencies up to 600 MHz and specifies the common
dimensions, mechanical, electrical and transmission characteristics and environmental
requirements as well as test specifications respectively.
This document specifies several properties overlapping with specifications in the IEC 63171
series which have been drafted later. In case of conflict the specifications within this
document prevail.
NOTE The connectors are intended to be used for single-pair Ethernet (SPE) according to the following IEEE
Standards: 10BaseT1 (IEEE 802.3cg), 100Base-T1 (IEEE 802.3bw), 1000Base-T1 (IEEE 802.3bp), and optionally
with Power over Data line (PoDL) power supply according to IEEE 802.3bu.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their
content constitutes requirements 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.
IEC 60050-581, International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) – Chapter 581:
Electromechanical components for electronic equipment
IEC 60068-1, Environmental testing – Part 1: General and guidance
IEC 60068-2-38, Environmental testing – Part 2-38: Tests – Test Z/AD: Composite
temperature/humidity cyclic test
IEC 60352 (all parts), Solderless connections
IEC 60512-1, Connectors for electrical and electronic equipment – Tests and measurements –
Part 1: Generic specification
IEC 60512-1-1, Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements – Part 1-1:
General examination – Test 1a: Visual examination
IEC 60512-1-2, Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements – Part 1-2:
General examination – Test 1b: Examination of dimension and mass
IEC 60512-2-1, Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements – Part 2-1:
Electrical continuity and contact resistance tests – Test 2a: Contact resistance – Millivolt level
method
IEC 60512-3-1, Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements – Part 3-1:
Insulation tests – Test 3a: Insulation resistance

IEC 63171-6:2020 © IEC 2020 – 9 –
IEC 60512-4-1, Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements – Part 4-1:
Voltage stress tests – Test 4a: Voltage proof
IEC 60512-5-2, Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements – Part 5-2:
Current-carrying capacity tests – Test 5b: Current-temperature derating
IEC 60512-6-3, Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements – Part 6-3:
Dynamic stress tests – Test 6c: Shock
IEC 60512-6-4, Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements – Part 6-4:
Dynamic stress tests – Test 6d: Vibration (sinusoidal)
IEC 60512-9-1, Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements – Part 9-1:
Endurance tests – Test 9a: Mechanical operation
IEC 60512-9-2, Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements – Part 9-2:
Endurance tests – Test 9b: Electrical load and temperature
IEC 60512-11-3, Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements – Part 11-3:
Climatic tests – Test 11c: Damp heat, steady state
IEC 60512-11-4, Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements – Part 11-4:
Climatic tests – Test 11d: Rapid change of temperature
IEC 60512-11-7, Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements – Part 11-7:
Climatic tests – Test 11g: Flowing mixed gas corrosion test
IEC 60512-11-9, Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements – Part 11-9:
Climatic tests – Test 11i: Dry heat
IEC 60512-11-10, Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements – Part 11-
10: Climatic tests – Test 11j: Cold
IEC 60512-11-12, Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements – Part 11-
12: Climatic tests – Test 11m: Damp heat, cyclic
IEC 60512-13-2, Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements – Part 13-2:
Mechanical operation tests – Test 13b: Insertion and withdrawal forces
IEC 60512-13-5, Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements – Part 13-5:
Mechanical operation tests – Test 13e: Polarizing and keying method
IEC 60512-15-6, Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements – Part 15-6:
Connector tests (mechanical) – Test 15f: Effectiveness of connector coupling devices
IEC 60512-25-7, Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements – Part 25-7:
Test 25g – Impedance, reflection coefficient, and voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR)
IEC 60512-25-9, Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements – Part 25-9:
Signal integrity tests – Test 25i: Alien crosstalk
IEC 60512-26-100, Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements –
Part 26-100: Measurement setup, test and reference arrangements and measurements for
connectors according to IEC 60603-7 – Tests 26a to 26g

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IEC 60512-28-100, Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements –
Part 28-100: Signal integrity tests up to 1000 MHz on 60603-7 and 61076-3 series connectors
– Tests 28a to 28g
IEC 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)
IEC 60603-7:2008, Connectors for electronic equipment – Part 7: Detail specification for 8-
way, unshielded, free and fixed connectors
IEC 60664-1, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems – Part 1:
Principles, requirements and tests
IEC 61076-1:2006, Connectors for electronic equipment – Product requirements – Part 1:
Generic specification
IEC 61076-3:2008, Connectors for electronic equipment – Product requirements – Part 3:
Rectangular connectors – Sectional specification
IEC 61156 (all parts), Multicore and symmetrical pair/quad cables for digital communications
IEC 61984, Connectors – Safety requirements and tests
IEC 62153-4-15, Metallic communication cable test methods – Part 4-15: Electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC) – Test method for measuring transfer impedance and screening
attenuation – or coupling attenuation with triaxial cell
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 60050-581,
IEC 61076-1, IEC 61076-3 and IEC 60512-1 apply.
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4 Technical information
4.1 Systems of levels – Compatibility levels, according to IEC 61076-1
4.1.1 Performance level
Connectors according to this document are classified by mating performance level (MPL). See
6.4.2 for details.
4.1.2 Compatibility levels according to IEC 61076
a) Intermateability
Intermateability (level 2 of IEC 61076-1) standardizes only dimensions of electrical and
mechanical interfaces. Intermateability shall be ensured by application of the “Go” and
“No-Go” gauge requirements in the standards that may be referenced, and adherence to
the dimensional requirements within.

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b) Interoperability
Interoperability of different connectors shall be ensured by compliance with the specified
interface dimensions and by compliance with the requirement in 6.3 and 6.5 proven by the
respective testing sequences in Clause 7.
4.2 Classification into climatic categories
See 6.2.
4.3 Clearance and creepage distances
See 6.3.1.
4.4 Current carrying capacity
See 6.3.4
4.5 Marking
The marking of the connector and the packaging shall be in accordance with 2.7 of
IEC 61076-1:2006.
5 Dimensional information
5.1 General
Drawings are shown in the first angle projection. The shape of connectors may deviate from
those shapes given in the following figures as long as the specified dimensions are not
influenced. Coordination dimensions are dimensions without tolerances which indicate the
boundary or centre-line references in order to allow for (modular) arrangement.
5.2 Isometric view and common features
5.2.1 Connector styles
Table 1 shows an overview of connector styles specified within this document.

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Table 1 – Connector styles
Style Description Picture
2P-L PLUG – Free 2-way IP20 connector with male
contacts, latch locking
2J-L JACK – Fixed 2-way IP20 connector with female
contacts, latch locking, intended for PCB mounting

6P-S8 PLUG – Free 2-way IP65/IP67 connector with
male contacts, size 8 , snap-in locking
6J-S8 JACK – Fixed 2-way IP65/IP67 connector with
female contacts, size 8 , snap-in locking, intended
for single hole mounting.
6P-P8 PLUG – Free 2-way IP65/IP67 connector with
male contacts, size 8 , push pull locking
6J-P8 JACK – Fixed 2-way IP65/IP67 connector with
female contacts, size 8, push pull locking, intended
for single hole mounting
6P-M8 PLUG – Free 2-way IP65/IP67 connector with
male contacts, size 8 , M8-screw locking
6J-M8 JACK – Fixed 2-way IP65/IP67 connector with
female contacts, size 8 , M8 thread locking,
intended for single hole mounting.

6P-P12 PLUG – Free 2-way IP65/IP67 connector with
male contacts, size 12 , push pull locking
6P-M12 PLUG – Free 2-way IP65/IP67 connector with
male contacts, size 12 , M12 thread locking,
6J-P12 JACK – Fixed 2-way IP65/IP67 connector with
female contacts, size 12 , push pull locking,
intended for single hole mounting
6J-M12 JACK – Identical to 6J-P12 but with M12 thread
locking instead of push pull, intended for single
hole mounting
6J-C12 JACK – Combination of 6J-P12 and 6J-M12: With
both, M12 thread and push pull locking, intended
for single hole mounting
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Style Description Picture
6P-M8C PLUG – Free 4-way IP65/IP67 connector with
male contacts, size 8 , M8 thread locking
6J-M8C JACK – Fixed 4-way IP65/IP67connector with
female contacts, size 8, M8 thread locking,
intended for single hole mounting

The terms PLUG and JACK are used only for easier reading since they are widely used.
The designation "size 8" and "size 12" indicates roughly the diameter of the jack in millimetres.

5.2.2 Common features
Not applicable.
5.2.3 Reference system
Not applicable.
5.3 Overall and mating dimensions
5.3.1 2-way connectors
5.3.1.1 Overall dimensions of styles 2J-L and 2P-L
5.3.1.1.1 2J-L
Figure 1 shows the fixed 2-way IP20 connector with female contacts, latch locking, intended
for PCB mounting.
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 1 – Style 2J-L overall dimensions
NOTE The PCB is shown only for illustration purposes.
5.3.1.1.2 2P-L
Figure 2 shows the free, 2-way IP20 connector with male contacts, latch locking.

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Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 2 – Style 2P-L overall dimensions
5.3.1.2 Mating dimensions of 2J-L/2P-L pair
5.3.1.2.1 2J-L
Figure 3 shows the fixed 2-way IP20 connector with female contacts, latch locking, intended
for PCB mounting.
Dimensions in millimetres
NOTE The dimension of 2,8 mm between the male contacts does not apply for the contact pins to the PCB.
Figure 3 – Style 2J-L mating dimensions
5.3.1.2.2 2P-L
Figure 4 shows the free 2-way IP20 connector with male contacts, latch locking.

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Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 4 – Style 2P-L mating dimensions
5.3.1.3 Overall dimensions of styles 6J-S8 and 6P-S8
5.3.1.3.1 6J-S8
Figure 5 shows the fixed 2-way IP65/IP67 connector with male contacts, size 8, snap-in
locking, intended for single hole mounting.
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 5 – Style 6J-S8 overall dimensions

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