Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 15-4: Connector tests (mechanical) - Test 15d: Contact insertion, release and extraction force

IEC 60512-15-4:2008 details a standard test method to determine the forces required to insert contact into, and extract them from, their normal position in the intended connector.

Steckverbinder für elektronische Einrichtungen - Mess- und Prüfverfahren - Teil 15-4: Mechanische Prüfungen an Steckverbindern - Prüfung 15d: Kontakteinsetz- und -lösekraft

Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques - Essais et mesures - Partie 15-4: Essais (mécaniques) des connecteurs - Essai 15d: Force d'insertion, de déverrouillage et d'extraction des contacts

La CEI 60512-15-4:2008 détaille une méthode d'essai normalisée pour déterminer les forces nécessaires pour insérer les contacts et les extraire de leur position normale dans le connecteur prévu.

Konektorji za elektronsko opremo - Preskušanje in meritve - 15-4. del: Preskušanje konektorjev (mehansko) - Preskus 15d: Kontaktna sila pri zadrževanju, sproščanju in izvlačenju (IEC 60512-15-4:2008)

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
24-Jul-2008
Withdrawal Date
30-Jun-2011
Technical Committee
CLC/SR 48B - Connectors
Drafting Committee
IEC/SC 48B - IEC_SC_48B
Parallel Committee
IEC/SC 48B - IEC_SC_48B
Current Stage
6060 - Document made available - Publishing
Start Date
25-Jul-2008
Completion Date
25-Jul-2008

Relations

Effective Date
03-Feb-2026
Effective Date
03-Feb-2026
Effective Date
03-Feb-2026

Overview

EN 60512-15-4:2008 (IEC 60512-15-4:2008) defines a standardized mechanical test method to determine the forces required to insert contacts into, and extract them from, their intended connector positions. The procedure supports objective assessment of connector performance for design validation, supplier acceptance and quality control, and is used within the scope of IEC/ CENELEC connector test series.

Key Topics

  • Scope and purpose: Specifies a repeatable method to measure contact insertion, release and extraction forces for connectors used in electronic equipment.
  • Specimen preparation: The specimen is a connector wired as detailed in the relevant detail specification. Accessories not part of the contact system may be removed; any preconditioning required by the detail specification must be applied.
  • Selection of contacts: Unless otherwise specified, three connectors are tested. Select 20% of contacts at random, but not fewer than six; for connectors with six or fewer contacts, test all contacts. Ensure at least one contact near the periphery and one near the centre are included.
  • Equipment and aids: Use appropriate insertion/extraction tools and a load-control device (for example, a universal materials testing machine) where required. Lubricants or sealing substances are used only if specified.
  • Test procedure: Insert and latch contacts using specified tools and aids, confirm correct location, then measure forces required for insertion and extraction. One insertion/extraction constitutes a cycle; repeat cycles only if the detail specification calls for them.
  • Examinations and limits: Perform visual examination before and after testing in accordance with IEC 60512-1-1. Measured forces must not exceed maxima specified in the detail specification.

Applications

This standard is intended for practical use in:

  • Design verification: Validate connector retention and mating characteristics during product development.
  • Quality control: Accept or reject production lots based on measured insertion/extraction forces.
  • Supplier qualification: Verify that supplied connector components meet mechanical force requirements.
  • Field reliability planning: Assess retention and removal forces relevant to serviceability and maintenance.

Practical implementation tips:

  • Define maximum allowable forces and the number of cycles in the detail specification.
  • Specify mounting, wiring, any lubricant, and preconditioning methods up front to ensure repeatability.
  • Include instructions for non-removable contacts where extraction is not applicable.

Related Standards

  • IEC 60512-1 and IEC 60512-1-100 - series structure and general requirements for connector tests.
  • IEC 60512-1-1 - visual examination (Test 1a), referenced for pre/post-test inspection.
  • EN/ CENELEC adoption texts - this part was approved by CENELEC as EN 60512-15-4:2008 and aligns with IEC 60512 series implementation.

Keywords: connector tests, insertion force, extraction force, contact retention, connector qualification, IEC 60512, CENELEC.

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EN 60512-15-4:2008 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 15-4: Connector tests (mechanical) - Test 15d: Contact insertion, release and extraction force". This standard covers: IEC 60512-15-4:2008 details a standard test method to determine the forces required to insert contact into, and extract them from, their normal position in the intended connector.

IEC 60512-15-4:2008 details a standard test method to determine the forces required to insert contact into, and extract them from, their normal position in the intended connector.

EN 60512-15-4:2008 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 31.220.10 - Plug-and-socket devices. Connectors. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 60512-15-4:2008 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 60512-1-1:2002, EN IEC 62282-2-100:2020, EN 60512-9-4:2011. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Steckverbinder für elektronische Einrichtungen - Mess- und Prüfverfahren - Teil 15-4: Mechanische Prüfungen an Steckverbindern - Prüfung 15d: Kontakteinsetz- und -lösekraft (IEC 60512-15-4:2008)Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques - Essais et mesures - Partie 15-4: Essais (mécaniques) des connecteurs - Essai 15d: Force d'insertion, de déverrouillage et d'extraction des contacts (CEI 60512-15-4:2008)Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 15-4: Connector tests (mechanical) - Test 15d: Contact insertion, release and extraction force (IEC 60512-15-4:2008)31.220.10Plug-and-socket devices. ConnectorsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 60512-15-4:2008SIST EN 60512-15-4:2008en,fr01-november-2008SIST EN 60512-15-4:2008SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60512-15-4 NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM July 2008
CENELEC European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
Central Secretariat: rue de Stassart 35, B - 1050 Brussels
© 2008 CENELEC -
All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.
Ref. No. EN 60512-15-4:2008 E
ICS 31.220.10
English version
Connectors for electronic equipment -
Tests and measurements -
Part 15-4: Connector tests (mechanical) -
Test 15d: Contact insertion, release and extraction force
(IEC 60512-15-4:2008)
Connecteurs
pour équipements électroniques -
Essais et mesures -
Partie 15-4: Essais (mécaniques)
des connecteurs -
Essai 15d: Force d'insertion,
de déverrouillage
et d'extraction des contacts (CEI 60512-15-4:2008)
Steckverbinder
für elektronische Einrichtungen -
Mess- und Prüfverfahren -
Teil 15-4: Mechanische Prüfungen
an Steckverbindern -
Prüfung 15d: Kontakteinsetz-
und -lösekraft (IEC 60512-15-4:2008)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2008-07-01. 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 Central Secretariat 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 under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Foreword The text of document 48B/1846/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 60512-15-4, 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 was approved by CENELEC as EN 60512-15-4 on 2008-07-01. This standard is to be read in conjunction with EN 60512-1 and EN 60512-1-100 which explains the structure of the EN 60512 series. The following dates were fixed: – latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement
(dop)
2009-04-01 – latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn
(dow)
2011-07-01 Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC. __________ Endorsement notice The text of the International Standard IEC 60512-15-4:2008 was approved by CENELEC as a European Standard without any modification. __________
- 3 - EN 60512-15-4:2008 Annex ZA (normative)
Normative references to international publications with their corresponding European publications
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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
When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD applies.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60512-1-1 -1) Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements -
Part 1-1: General examination - Test 1a: Visual examination EN 60512-1-1 20022)
1) Undated reference. 2) Valid edition at date of issue. SIST EN 60512-15-4:2008

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Part 15-4: Connector tests (mechanical) – Test 15d: Contact insertion, release and extraction force
Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques – Essais et mesures –
Partie 15-4: Essais (mécaniques) des connecteurs – Essai 15d: Force d’insertion, de déverrouillage et d’extraction des contacts
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