IEC 61076-3-116:2008

IEC 61076-3-116
Edition 1.0 2008-09
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Connectors for electronic equipment – Product requirements –
Part 3-116: Rectangular connectors – Detail specification for protective housings
for use with 8-way shielded and unshielded connectors for frequencies up to
600 MHz for industrial environments incorporating the IEC 60603-7 series
interface – Variant 13 related to IEC 61076-3-106 – Locking lever

Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques – Exigences de produit –
Partie 3-116: Connecteurs rectangulaires – Spécification particulière pour
boîtiers de protection utilisés avec des connecteurs blindés et non blindés à
8 voies pour des fréquences inférieures ou égales à 600 MHz dans des
environnements industriels incorporant l’interface série CEI 60603-7 –
Variante 13 liée à la CEI 61076-3-106 – Levier de verrouillage
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IEC 61076-3-116
Edition 1.0 2008-09
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Connectors for electronic equipment – Product requirements –
Part 3-116: Rectangular connectors – Detail specification for protective housings
for use with 8-way shielded and unshielded connectors for frequencies up to
600 MHz for industrial environments incorporating the IEC 60603-7 series
interface – Variant 13 related to IEC 61076-3-106 – Locking lever

Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques – Exigences de produit –
Partie 3-116: Connecteurs rectangulaires – Spécification particulière pour
boîtiers de protection utilisés avec des connecteurs blindés et non blindés à
8 voies pour des fréquences inférieures ou égales à 600 MHz dans des
environnements industriels incorporant l’interface série CEI 60603-7 –
Variante 13 liée à la CEI 61076-3-106 – Levier de verrouillage
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
S
CODE PRIX
ICS 31.220.10 ISBN 2-8318-9970-2
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.4
1 General data .6
1.1 Scope and object.6
1.2 Normative references .6
2 Terms and definitions .7
3 Dimensional information .7
3.1 Common features .7
3.2 General .8
3.3 Contact arrangement of all connector types.8
3.4 IP65 and IP67 sealing .8
3.5 Industrial IEC 60603-7 variant 13 – Locking lever.8
3.5.1 Industrial IEC 60603-7 variant 13, fixed connectors .8
3.5.2 Industrial IEC 60603-7 variant 13, free connectors .10
3.6 Termination and mounting information.11
3.7 General .11
3.8 Mounting information for variant 13, fixed connector.11
3.9 Cap for variant 13 fixed connector .12
4 Gauges .13
4.1 Connectors, IEC 60603-7 interface.13
5 Characteristics .13
5.1 Climatic category.13
5.2 Electrical .13
5.2.1 Clearance and creepage distances.13
5.2.2 Voltage proof.14
5.2.3 Current-derating diagram.14
5.2.4 Mating cycles with power applied.14
5.2.5 Initial contact resistance .14
5.2.6 Input-to-output resistance.15
5.2.7 Resistance unbalance .15
5.2.8 Initial insulation resistance .15
5.3 Transmission characteristics .15
5.3.1 General .15
5.3.2 Mechanical operation .15
5.3.3 Effectiveness of connector coupling devices transversal.15
5.3.4 Effectiveness of connector coupling devices.15
5.3.5 Separation and engagement forces .15
6 Test schedule.16
6.1 General .16
6.2 Test Procedures and measuring methods.16
6.3 Preconditioning .16
6.4 Wiring and mounting of specimens .16
6.4.1 Wiring.16
6.4.2 Mounting .16
6.5 Arrangement for contact resistance test: .17
6.6 Arrangement for dynamic stress tests (test phase AP2).17
6.7 Basic (minimum) test schedule .17

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6.8 Full test schedule .17
6.8.1 Test preliminary group P.17
6.8.2 Test group P.18
6.8.3 Test group AP .18
6.8.4 Test group BP .20
6.8.5 Test group CP .20
6.8.6 Test group DP .21
6.8.7 Test group EP .21

Figure 1 – Variant 13, fixed connector .9
Figure 2 – Variant 13, free connector.10
Figure 3 – Variant 13 mounting .11
Figure 4 – Variant 13 cap for fixed connector.12
Figure 5 – Connector derating diagram .14

Table 1 – Dimensions of fixed connector, variant 13 .10
Table 2 – Dimensions of free connector, variant 13.11
Table 3 – Mounting information.12
Table 4 – Dimensions of cap for fixed connector variant 13.12
Table 5 – Climatic categories – Selected values for environmental performance level A .13
Table 6 – Minimum distances.13
Table 7 – Test group P .18
Table 8 – Test group AP – Dynamic/climatic .18
Table 9 – Test group BP – Mechanical.20
Table 10 – Test group CP – Continuity.20

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
______________
CONNECTORS FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT –
PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS –
Part 3-116: Rectangular connectors –
Detail specification for protective housings for use with 8-way shielded
and unshielded connectors for frequencies up to 600 MHz for
industrial environments incorporating the IEC 60603-7 series interface –
Variant 13 related to IEC 61076-3-106 – Locking lever

FOREWORD
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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.
International Standard IEC 61076-3-116 has been prepared by subcommittee 48B:
Connectors, of IEC technical committee 48: Electromechanical components and mechanical
structures for electronic equipment.
This International Standard cancels and replaces IEC/PAS 61076-3-116 published in 2005.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
48B/1916/FDIS 48B/1931/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all parts of IEC 61076 series, under the general title Connectors for electronic
equipment – Product requirements, can be found on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
the maintenance result date indicated on the IEC web site under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in
the data related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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CONNECTORS FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT –
PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS –
Part 3-116: Rectangular connectors –
Detail specification for protective housings for use with 8-way shielded
and unshielded connectors for frequencies up to 600 MHz for
industrial environments incorporating the IEC 60603-7 series interface –
Variant 13 related to IEC 61076-3-106 – Locking lever

1 General data
1.1 Scope and object
This part of IEC 61076 covers protective housings for upgrading existing 8-way shielded and
unshielded connectors utilizing the interface described in IEC 60603-7-2, IEC 60603-7-3,
IEC 60603-7-4, IEC 60603-7-5, and IEC 60603-7-7 to IP65 and IP67 ratings, according to
IEC 60529, for use in industrial environments.
The housings cover a variety of different locking mechanisms according to this International
Standard and a variety of different mounting configurations and termination types which are
detailed in IEC 60603-7.
Common mating configuration for all variants are defined in IEC 60603-7. The mating
dimensions for the housings under Clause 3 allow the mating conditions under IEC 60603-7
to be fulfilled.
The fully assembled variants (connectors) described in this standard incorporate fixed and
free connectors which are fully compliant with IEC 60603-7.
1.2 Normative references
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.
IEC 60050-581:1978, International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) – Chapter 581: Electro-
mechanical components for electronic equipment
IEC 60068-1, Environmental testing – Part 1: General and guidance
IEC 60068-2-14, Environmental testing – Part 2: Tests – Test N: Change of temperature
IEC 60068-2-30, Environmental testing – Part 2-30: Tests – Test Db: Damp heat, cyclic
(12 h + 12 h) cycle
IEC 60512-1, Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements – Part 1:
General
IEC 60512-1-100, Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements – Part 1-
100: General – Applicable publications
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The various parts of IEC 60512 are listed in IEC 60512-1-100.

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IEC 60529, Degree of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
IEC 60603-7, Connectors for frequencies below 3 MHz for use with printed boards – Part 7:
Detail specification for connectors, 8-way, including fixed and free connectors with common
mating features, with assessed quality
IEC 60603-7-1, Connectors for electronic equipment – Part 7-1: Detail specification for 8-way,
shielded free and fixed connectors with common mating features, with assessed quality
IEC 60603-7-2, Connectors for electronic equipment – Part 7-2: Detail specification for 8-way,
unshielded, free and fixed connectors for data transmission with frequencies up to 100 MHz
IEC 60603-7-3, Connectors for electronic equipment – Part 7-3: Detail specification for 8-way,
shielded, free and fixed connectors, for data transmissions with frequencies up to 100 MHz
IEC 60603-7-4, Connectors for electronic equipment – Part 7-4: Detail specification for 8-way,
unshielded, free and fixed connectors for data transmission with frequencies up to 250 MHz
IEC 60603-7-5, Connectors for electronic equipment – Part 7-5: Detail specification for 8-way,
shielded, free and fixed connectors, for data transmissions with frequencies up to 250 MHz
IEC 60603-7-7, Connectors for electronic equipment – Part 7-7: Detail specification for 8-way,
shielded, free and fixed connectors, for data transmissions with frequencies up to 600 MHz
IEC 60664-1, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems – Part 1:
Principles, requirements and tests
IEC 61076-1, Connectors for electronic equipment – Product requirements – Part 1: Generic
specification
IEC 61156-2, Multicore and symmetrical pair/quad cables for digital communications – Part 2:
Horizontal floor wiring – Sectional specification
IEC 61156-3, Multicore and symmetrical pair/quad cables for digital communications – Part 3:
Work area wiring – Sectional specification
IEC 61156-4, Multicore and symmetrical pair/quad cables for digital communications – Part 4:
Riser cables – Sectional specification
2 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 60050-581 apply.
3 Dimensional information
3.1 Common features
The connector housing for industrial environments referenced in this standard is composed of
IEC 60603-7 fixed and free connectors. The mating information and contact requirements of
the IEC 60603-7 interface portion of these connector housings for industrial environments
shall be compliant with the relevant part of IEC 60603-7.
The following requirements apply to the complete connector comprised of both the free and
fixed connectors in one of the described variant shell/outer housing.

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3.2 General
Dimensions are given in millimetres, drawings are shown in first-/third-angle projection. The
shape of connectors may deviate from those shapes given in Figures 1 to 3 as long as the
specified dimensions are not influenced.
3.3 Contact arrangement of all connector types
Contact arrangements shall be in accordance with the relevant IEC 60603-7 specifications.
3.4 IP65 and IP67 sealing
Connectors meant to comply with IP ratings according to IEC 60529 require sealing of the
components in order to meet the requirements detailed in the test schedules in 6.8.3 through
6.8.7.
3.5 Industrial IEC 60603-7 variant 13 – Locking lever
3.5.1 Industrial IEC 60603-7 variant 13, fixed connectors
Third-angle projection.
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AC14
AA14 AB14
AH14
AE14
AG14
IEC  1451/08
NOTE Also available with an IEC 60603-7 series plug cord set at the rear instead of the IEC 60603-7 series
receptacle.
Detail of the joint
AC14
AL14
AK14
AH14
AA14 AB14
AE14
AG14
IEC  1452/08
NOTE The hardness of the joint is: 50 shore A
Figure 1 – Variant 13, fixed connector

AD14
AD14
AI14
AI14
AF14
AF14
AJ14
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Table 1 – Dimensions of fixed connector, variant 13
Maximum Minimum Nominal
Letter
mm mm mm
AA14 25,72 25,38 25,55
AB14 18,2 17,8 18
AC14 24,1 23,9 24
AD14 24,1 23,9 24
AE14 28,13 27,87 28
AF14 30,13 29,87 30
AG14 34,13 33,87 34
AH14 12,03 11,78 11,91
AI14 3,2 3 3,1
AJ14 40,15 39,85 40
AK14 1,1 0,9 1
AL14 2,5 2,3 2,4
3.5.2 Industrial IEC 60603-7 variant 13, free connectors

BB14
BI14 BD14
BK14
BA14
BH14
BG14
IEC  1453/08
NOTE This protective housing can be used with any standard IEC 60603-7 cord set.
Figure 2 – Variant 13, free connector
∅BJ14
BC14
BF14
BE14
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Table 2 – Dimensions of free connector, variant 13
Maximum Minimum Nominal
Letter
mm mm mm
BA14 11,7 11,3 11,5
BB14 26,8 26,6 26,7
BC14 26,8 26,6 26,7
BD14 25,1 24,9 25
BE14 34,13 33,87 34
BF14 11,78 11,58 11,68
BG14 6,8 6,7 6,75
BH14 2,9 2,8 2,85
BI14 67,8 67,2 67,5
BJ14 (cable) 12  5 8,5
BK14 5 4,8 4,9
3.6 Termination and mounting information
3.7 General
Terminations shall be according to IEC 60603-7-2, IEC 60603-7-3, IEC 60603-7-4, IEC 60603-
7-5, and IEC 60603-7-7.
3.8 Mounting information for variant 13, fixed connector

CA14
CE14
∅CD14
IEC  1454/08
Figure 3 – Variant 13 mounting
CB14
CC14
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Table 3 – Mounting information

Maximum Minimum Nominal
Letter
mm mm mm
CA14 24,5 24,3 24,4
CB14 30,1 29,9 30
CC14 24,5 24,3 24,4
CD14 3,6 3,4 3,5
CE14 R 2,55 R 2,45 R 2,5
3.9 Cap for variant 13 fixed connector

DC14
DD14
DA14
Cord
DB14
IEC  1455/08
Figure 4 – Variant 13 cap for fixed connector
Table 4 – Dimensions of cap for fixed connector variant 13
Maximum Minimum Nominal
Letter
mm mm mm
DA14 15 17 19
DB14 26,80 26,60 26,70
DC14 60 54 70
DD14 28 22 25
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4 Gauges
4.1 Connectors, IEC 60603-7 interface
Refer to the relevant IEC 60603-7 specifications.
5 Characteristics
5.1 Climatic category
The lowest and highest temperatures and the duration of the damp-heat, steady-state test
should be selected from the preferred values stated in 2.2 of IEC 61076-1 and shall not
exceed the values defined in the relevant IEC 60603-7 specification.
The following preferred temperature range and severity of the damp-heat steady-state test
have been selected to comply with IEC 61156.
Table 5 – Climatic categories –
Selected values for environmental performance level A
Climatic category Lower temperature Upper temperature Damp heat steady state (days)
°C °C
40/70/21 –40 70 21
5.2 Electrical
5.2.1 Clearance and creepage distances
The permissible operating voltages depend on the application and on the applicable or
specified safety requirements.
Insulation coordination is not required for this connector; therefore, the creepage and
clearance distances in IEC 60664-1 are reduced and covered by overall performance
requirements.
Therefore, the creepage and clearance distances are given as operating characteristics of
mated connectors.
In practice, reductions in creepage or clearance distances may occur due to the conductive
pattern of the printed board or the wiring used and shall duly be taken into account.
Table 6 – Minimum distances
Distance between contacts and shield Minimum distance between adjacent contacts

Type
Creepage Clearance Creepage Clearance
mm mm mm mm
A, B 1,40 0,51 0,36 0,36
The electrical characteristics are specified in the relevant part of IEC 60603-7.

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5.2.2 Voltage proof
Conditions:
IEC 60512, Test 4a
Standard atmospheric conditions
Mated connectors
All variants: 1 000 V d.c. or a.c. peak, one contact to all other contacts connected
together, 1 500 V d.c. or a.c. peak, all contacts connected together to
shield, ((housing/mounting plate) if present).
5.2.3 Current-derating diagram
Conditions: IEC 60512, Test 5b
All contacts, connected in series
The current carrying capacity of connectors in accordance with the requirements of 2.4 of
IEC 61076-1 shall comply with the de-rating diagram given in Figure 5.
Current derating diagram
2,0
1,8
1,6
1,4
1,2
1,0
0,8
0,6
0,4
0,2
0,0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Ambient temperature  (°C)
IEC  1456/08
0,5
t
⎛ ⎞
NOTE 1 The maximum permissible current for a given ambient temperature (t) is:
I =1,76 ⋅ 1−
⎜ ⎟
(t)
⎝ ⎠
NOTE 2 For ambient temperatures lower than 0 °C, the maximum permissible current per conductor is 1,76 A.
Figure 5 – Connector derating diagram

5.2.4 Mating cycles with power applied
Under consideration.
5.2.5 Initial contact resistance
Conditions: IEC 60512, Test 2a
Mated connectors
Measurement points: as specified in the relevant part of IEC 60603-7
Signal contacts: 20 mΩ max.
Shield contact: 20 mΩ max.
Current  (A)
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5.2.6 Input-to-output resistance
Conditions: IEC 60512, Test 2a
Mated connectors
Signal contacts: 200 mΩ max.
Shield:  100 mΩ max.
5.2.7 Resistance unbalance
Conditions: IEC 60512 test 2a
Mated connectors
Among all conductors, difference between max. and min.
100 mΩ max.
5.2.8 Initial insulation resistance
Conditions: IEC 60512, Test 3a
Method A
Mated connectors
Test voltage: 100 V d.c.
Each contact and shield to all others: 500 MΩ min.
5.3 Transmission characteristics
5.3.1 General
Transmission performance is defined by the relevant part of IEC 60603-7.
5.3.2 Mechanical operation
Conditions: IEC 60512, Test 9a
Speed: 10 mm/s max.
Rest: 5 s min. (unmated)
PL1: 750 operations
PL2: 250 operations
5.3.3 Effectiveness of connector coupling devices transversal
Conditions: IEC 60512, Test 8a
Force 60 N to be applied at the end of the free housing to load the coupling device with
the maximum torque.
5.3.4 Effectiveness of connector coupling devices
Conditions: IEC 60512, Test 15f
All types: 50 N for 60 s ± 5 s
5.3.5 Separation and engagement forces
Conditions: IEC 60512, Test 13a
Speed: 50 mm/s max.
All types, insertion and withdrawal: 30 N max.
Initial torque test insertion: 1,0 N⋅m max. and withdrawal 0,7 N⋅m max.
After conditioning torque test insertion: 2,0 N⋅m max. and withdrawal 1,2 N⋅m max.

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6 Test schedule
6.1 General
This test schedule shows all tests and the order in which they shall be carried out, as well as
the requirements to be met.
Reference is made to the relevant part of IEC 60603-7 test groups for electrical and
environmental test groups.
Tests according to this International Standard shall demonstrate the performance of the
protective housings under harsh industrial environment with the relevant IEC 60603-7
connector inserted.
Unless otherwise specified, mated sets of connectors shall be tested. Care shall be taken to
keep a particular combination of connectors together during the complete test sequence; that
is, when unmating is necessary for a certain test, the same connectors shall be mated for the
subsequent tests.
Hereinafter, a mated set of connectors is called a "specimen".
6.2 Test procedures and measuring methods
The test methods specified and given in the relevant standards are the preferred methods but
not necessarily the only ones that can be used. In case of dispute, however, the specified
method shall be used as the reference method.
Unless otherwise specified, all tests shall be carried out under standard atmospheric
conditions for testing as specified in IEC 60068-1.
Where approval procedures are involved and alternative methods are employed it is the
responsibility of the manufacturer to satisfy the authority granting approval that any
alternative methods which he may use give results equivalent to those obtained by the
methods specified.
6.3 Preconditioning
Before the tests are made, the connectors shall be preconditioned under standard
atmospheric conditions for testing as specified in IEC 60068-1 for a period of 24 h, unless
otherwise specified by the manufacturer.
6.4 Wiring and mounting of specimens
6.4.1 Wiring
Wiring of these connectors shall take into account wire diameter of the cables defined in
IEC 61156-2, IEC 61156-3 and IEC 61156-4 as applicable. Where wiring and/or shielding of
test specimens is required, the detail specification of the relevant part of IEC 60603-7 shall be
reviewed for information suitable to comply with the selected methods of test.
6.4.2 Mounting
When mounting is required in a test, unless otherwise specified, the connectors shall be
rigidly mounted on a metal plate or to specified accessories, whichever is applicable, using
the specified connection methods, fixing devices and panel cut-outs laid down in Clause 5.

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6.5 Arrangement for contact resistance test
As specified in the relevant part of IEC 60603-7.
6.6 Arrangement for dynamic stress tests (test phase AP2)
Contact resistance measurement as specified in the relevant part of IEC 60603-7.
6.7 Basic (minimum) test schedule
Not applicable.
6.8 Full test schedule
The detail specification shall call for the following tests and shall specify the characteristics to
be examined and the requirements to be fulfilled.
For a complete test sequence, 18 specimens are needed (3 groups of 6). Within each group,
only 2 of the 6 samples shall be subjected to the IPX5 and IPX7 tests. The same samples are
used for both tests, spray and immersion. Two additional samples for the dust test, IP6X.
6.8.1 Test preliminary group P
The specimens shall be comprised of the variant shell and an IEC 60603-7 interface. All
specimens shall be subjected to the following tests. All the test group specimens shall be
subjected to the preliminary group P tests in the sequence given in Table 7.
The specimens shall then be divided into the appropriate number of groups. All connectors in
each group shall undergo the following tests as described in the detail specification and in the
sequence given, unless the detail specification of the relevant part IEC 60603-7 requires
alteration of the sequence of tests or adds new tests to verify additional connector
characteristics.
The test parameters required shall not be less than those listed. The following tests specify
the characteristics to be checked and the requirements to be fulfilled.

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6.8.2 Test group P
Table 7 – Test group P
Measurement
Test
to be performed
Severity or Requirement
condition of test
Title Title
All connector styles
P1 General  Unmated connectors Visual 1a There shall be no defect that
exam- examination would impair normal operation
ination
Dimensional 1b The dimensions shall comply
examination with those specified in the
relevant figure of Clause 3
P2 Polarizing 13e Not applicable
method
P3  Test voltage Insulation 3a
500 MΩ min.
100 V ± 15 V d.c. resistance
Method A
8 contacts/specimen
P4  Contact/contact: Voltage 4a 1 000 V d.c. or a.c. peak
proof
Method A mated
connectors
All contacts to test X
panel:
Method A mated
1 500 V d.c. or a.c. peak
connectors
6.8.3 Test group AP
Table 8 – Test group AP – Dynamic/climatic
Measurement
Test Requirements
to be performed
Title
Severity or
Title All connector styles
condition of test
AP1 Separation and 13a Rate: 50 mm/min max.  13a Measure forces and torque as
engagement required
forces
Insertion torque:
1,0 N⋅m max
Withdrawal torque:
0,7 N⋅m max.
Insertion and withdrawal
force: 30 N max.
o o
AP3 Rapid change 11d –40 C to 70 C
of temperature (IEC Mated connectors 25
60068- cycles,
2-14) t : 30 min
Recovery time: 2 h
AP4  Test voltage Insulation 3a
500 MΩ min.
100 V ± 15 V d.c. resistance
Method A
8 contacts/specimen
Test phase
Test phase
IEC 60512
IEC 60512
Test No.
Test No.
IEC 60512
Test No.
IEC 60512
Test No.
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Measurement
Test Requirements
to be performed
Title
Severity or
Title All connector styles
condition of test
AP5  Contact/contact: Voltage 4a
proof
Method A mated 1 000 V d.c. or a.c. peak
connectors
All contacts to test
panel:
Method A mated 1 500 V d.c. or a.c. peak
connectors
AP6  Unmated connectors Visual 1a No damage likely to impair
examination normal operation
AP7 Climatic damp 11c 21 cycles
heat
(IEC
Low temperature: 25 °C
60068- High temperature:
2-30)
55 °C
Cold, humidity: 93 %
All samples in mated
state
AP8 Separation and 13a  13a Measure forces and torque as
engagement required
forces
Insertion torque:
2,0 N⋅m max.
Withdrawal torque:
1,2 N⋅m max.
Insertion and withdrawal
force: 30 N max.
AP9 Effectiveness of 15f Rate of load 4a
50 N for 60 s ± 5 s
coupling device application: 1mm/min
AP10  Spray/Immersion– Tests 14.2.5 No leakage on contacts. Test
and 14.2.7 of 2 of the 6 BP test group
Tests IPX5 and IPX7
IEC 60529 samples. Test same 2 samples
for IPX5 and IPX7 tests
6,3 mm nozzle, “5”
1 m, 30 min, “7”
AP11  Dust Test 6, Table 7 IP6X No deposit of dust accord-
of IEC 60529 ing to 13.6 of IEC 60529. Use 2
Test 6, Table 7, first
different samples from AP9
characteristic numeral
AP12  Test voltage Insulation 3a
100 V ± 15 V d.c. resistance
500 MΩ min.
Method A
8 contacts/specimen
AP13  Contact/contact: Voltage 4a
proof
Method A mated 1 000 V d.c. or a.c. peak
connectors
All contacts to test
panel:
1 500 V d.c. or a.c. peak
Method A mated
connectors
AP14  Unmated connectors Visual 1a No damage likely to impair
examination normal operation
Test phase
IEC 60512
Test No.
IEC 60512
Test No.
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6.8.4 Test group BP
Table 9 – Test group BP – Mechanical
Test Measurement to be performed
Severity or Requirements
Title condition of test Title
All connector styles
BP1 Mechanical 9a N/2 operations – see  PL1 N = 750 operations
operation (half mechanical operations.
PL2 N = 250 operations
of the Speed 10 mm/s max.
specified Rest 5 s (unmated). Fully
number of assembled connectors
operations) tested and the locking
device/action of shell
variant is actuated
BP2  Spray/Immersion– Tests 14.2.5 No leakage on contacts. Test 2
and 14.2.7 of of the 6 BP test group samples.
Tests IPX5 and IPX7
IEC 60529 Test same 2 samples for IPX5
6,3 mm nozzle, "5" and IPX7 tests
1 m, 30 min, "7"
BP3  Dust Test 6,  No deposit of dust per 13.6 of
Table 7 of IEC 60529. Use two different
Test 6, Table 7, first
IEC 60529 samples from BP2
characteristic numeral
BP4  Test voltage Insulation 3a
500 MΩ min.
100 V ± 15 V d.c. resistance
Method A
8 contacts/specimen
BP5  Contact/contact Voltage 4a 1 000 V d.c or a.c. peak
Method A, mated proof
connectors
All contacts to test panel 1 500 V d.c or a.c.
Method A
Mated connectors
BP6  Unmated connectors Visual 1a No damage likely to impair
examination normal operation
6.8.5 Test group CP
Table 10 – Test group CP – Continuity
Test Measurement to be performed
Test
IEC 60512 IEC 60512 Requirements
Severity or condition
phase
Title Title
of test
Test No. Test No.
CP1 Vibration 6d f = 10-500 Hz Contact 2e
10 μs max.
disturbance
Amplitude = 0,35 mm
Acceleration = 50 m/s
10 sweeps/axis
CP2 Shock IEC 60512 11 ms duration of Contact 2e 10 μs max.
-6-3 impact, 500 m/s half- disturbance
sine
CP3  Test voltage Insulation 3a
500 MΩ min.
100 V d.c. resistance
Method A
Mated connectors
CP4  6,3 mm nozzle, "5" Tests 14.2.5 14.2.7 No leakage on contacts.
and 14.2.7 of Test 2 of the 6 CP test
1 m, 30 min, "7"
group samples. Test
Test phase
IEC 60512
Test No.
IEC 60512
Test No.
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Test Measurement to be performed
Test
IEC 60512 IEC 60512 Requirements
Severity or condition
phase
Title Title
of test
Test No. Test No.
IEC 60529 same 2 samples for IPX5
and IPX7 tests
CP5  Test 6, Table 7, first Test 6, Table No deposit of dust
characteristic numeral 7 of according to 13.6 of
IEC 60529 IEC 60529. Use 2
different samples from
CP5
CP6  Unmated connectors Visual 1a There shall be no defects
examination that would impair normal
operation
6.8.6 Test group DP
This testing is covered by the use of pre-qualified IEC 60603-7 series on fixed and free
connectors.
6.8.7 Test group EP
The electrical transmission requirements (signal integrity) are defined in the relevant part of
IEC 60603-7.
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