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Connecting devices - Flat quick-connect terminations for electrical copper conductors -
Safety requirements (IEC 61210:2010, modified)
Dispositifs de connexion - Bornes plates à connexion rapide pour conducteurs
électriques en cuivre - Exigences de sécurité (IEC 61210:2010, modifiziert)
Dispositifs de connexion - Bornes plates à connexion rapide pour conducteurs
électriques en cuivre - Exigences de sécurité (IEC 61210:2010, modifiée)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61210:2010
ICS:
29.120.20 Spojni elementi Connecting devices
SIST EN 61210:2011 en,fr
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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SIST EN 61210:2011

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SIST EN 61210:2011

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 61210

NORME EUROPÉENNE
November 2010
EUROPÄISCHE NORM

ICS 29.120.20 Supersedes EN 61210:1995


English version


Connecting devices -
Flat quick-connect terminations for electrical copper conductors -
Safety requirements
(IEC 61210:2010, modified)


Dispositifs de connexion -  Verbindungsmaterial -
Bornes plates à connexion rapide pour Flachsteckverbindungen für elektrische
conducteurs électriques en cuivre - Kupferleiter -
Exigences de sécurité Sicherheitsanforderungen
(CEI 61210:2010, modifiée) (IEC 61210:2010, modifiziert)




This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2010-11-01. 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.

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Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

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© 2010 CENELEC - All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.
Ref. No. EN 61210:2010 E

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SIST EN 61210:2011
EN 61210:2010 - 2 -
Foreword
The text of document 23F/200/FDIS, future edition 2 of IEC 61210, prepared by SC 23F, Connecting
devices, of IEC TC 23, Electrical accessories, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote.
A draft amendment was prepared by the Technical Committee CENELEC SR 23F, Connecting devices
and was submitted to formal vote.
The combined texts were approved by CENELEC as EN 61210 on 2010-11-01.
This European Standard supersedes EN 61210:1995.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN and CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
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) 2011-11-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2013-11-01
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association.
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61210:2010 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard with agreed common modifications as given below.

COMMON MODIFICATIONS

Delete Annex D.
Modify Annex E as follows:
Table E1: delete the last column containing the dimensions in "inches".
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EN 61210:2010 - 4 -
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

1)
IEC 60068-1 1988 Environmental testing - EN 60068-1 1994
Part 1: General and guidance


IEC 60352-2 2006 Solderless connections - EN 60352-2 2006
Part 2: Crimped connections - General
requirements, test methods and practical
guidance


ISO 1456 2009 Metallic and other inorganic coatings - EN ISO 1456 2009
Electrodeposited coatings of nickel, nickel
plus chromium, copper plus nickel and of
copper plus nickel plus chromium


ISO 2081 2008 Metallic and other inorganic coatings - EN ISO 2081 2008
Electroplated coatings of zinc with
supplementary treatments on iron or steel


ISO 2093 1986 Electroplated coatings of tin - Specification - -
and test methods







1)
EN 60068-1 includes A1 to IEC 60068-1 + corr. October 1988.

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SIST EN 61210:2011
IEC 61210
®
Edition 2.0 2010-08
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE


Connecting devices – Flat quick-connect terminations for electrical copper
conductors – Safety requirements

Dispositifs de connexion – Bornes plates à connexion rapide pour conducteurs
électriques en cuivre – Exigences de sécurité

INTERNATIONAL
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COMMISSION
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ICS 29.120.20 ISBN 978-2-88912-173-1
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.4
1 Scope.6
2 Normative references .6
3 Terms and definitions .7
4 Main characteristics.7
5 Marking and information .8
6 Constructional requirements .8
7 General notes for tests .10
8 Type tests .11
8.1 Insertion and withdrawal force .11
8.2 Mechanical overload force (for integral tabs or female connectors).11
8.3 Temperature rise.11
8.4 Current loading cyclic.12
8.5 Elevated temperature test .12
8.6 Tensile strength test for crimped connections.13
Annex A (informative) Maximum permissible temperature (maximum service
temperature) .23
Annex B (informative) Force gauge for testing flat quick-connect female connectors.24
Annex C (informative) Female test connectors for testing with integral tabs .29
Annex D (informative) Tables showing approximate relationships between mm and
2
inches or cross-sectional areas in mm and AWG sizes as used in North America
allowing to use this standard.32
Annex E (informative) Information relating to cross section of conductors and
dimensions of male tabs .36

Figure 1 – Dimensions of male tabs .18
Figure 2 – Dimensions of round dimple detents (see Figure 1).19
Figure 3 – Dimensions of rectangular dimple detents (see Figure 1) .19
Figure 4 – Dimensions of hole detents (see Figure 1) .20
Figure 5 – Dimensions of female connectors.20
Figure 6 – Double-ended tab.21
Figure 7 – Location of thermocouples .21
Figure 8 – Connections for electrical tests .22
Figure B.1 – Force gauge fixture.24
Figure B.2 – Fixture adjustment .25
Figure B.3 – Fixture test tab centering .26
Figure B.4 – In-line and lateral female connectors .27
Figure B.5 – Fixtureing alignment .28
Figure C.1 – Dimensions of female connectors .29
Figure C.2 – Dimensions of female connectors, alternative design.30

Table 1 – Dimensions of male tabs in millimetres.14
Table 2 – Dimensions of female connectors.15

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Table 3 – Test sequences and sets of samples .15
Table 4 – Tolerances of test tab thickness .15
Table 5 – Insertion and withdrawal forces .16
Table 6 – Retention force.16
Table 7 – Test current for temperature rise .16
Table 8 – Test current for current loading, cyclic.16
Table 9 – Pull force for testing the crimped connection .17
Table A.1 – Maximum permissible temperature (maximum service temperature).23
Table C.1 – Dimensions of female connectors in millimetres (see Figure C.1).29
Table C.2 – Dimensions of female connectors in inches (see Figure C.1) .30
Table C.3 – Dimensions of alternative design female connectors in millimetres (see
Figure C.2) .30
Table C.4 – Dimensions of alternative design female connectors in inches (see Figure
C.2) .31
2
Table D.1 – Relationship between mm and inches or mm and AWG within the scope.32
Table D.2 Relationship between mm and inches in Subclause 4.1 .32
2
Table D.3 – Approximate relationship between cross-sectional area in mm and AWG
sizes in Subclause 4.2 .32
Table D.4 – Dimensions of male tabs in inches applicable in Subclauses 6.3 and 8.1
(equivalent with Table 1).33
Table D.5 – Dimensions of female connectors applicable in Subclause 6.4 (equivalent
with Table 2).34
Table D.6 – Tolerances of test tab thickness applicable in Subclause 8.1 (equivalent
with Table 4).34
Table D.7 – Insertion and withdrawal forces applicable in Subclause 8.1 (equivalent
with Table 5).34
Table D.8 – Retention force applicable in Subclause 8.2 (equivalent with Table 6) .34
Table D.9 – Test current for temperature rise applicable in Subclauses 8.3 and 8.5
(equivalent with Table 7).35
Table D.10 – Test current for current loading, cyclic applicable in Subclause 8.4
(equivalent with Table 8).35
Table D.11 – Pull force for testing the crimped connection applicable in Subclause 8.6
(equivalent with Table 9).35
Table E.1 – Relationships between conductors and tabs.36

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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CONNECTING DEVICES –
FLAT QUICK-CONNECT TERMINATIONS
FOR ELECTRICAL COPPER CONDUCTORS –
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS


FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote
international co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To
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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 61210 has been prepared by subcommittee 23F: Connecting
devices, of IEC technical committee 23: Electrical accessories.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1993 and constitutes a
merge between the first edition of IEC 61210 published by SC23F and IEC 60760 published in
1989 by SC48B. This second edition does not introduce major technical modifications.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
23F/200/FDIS 23F/202/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.

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This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
the stability 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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CONNECTING DEVICES –
FLAT QUICK-CONNECT TERMINATIONS
FOR ELECTRICAL COPPER CONDUCTORS –
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS



1 Scope
This International Standard applies to non-insulated flat quick-connect terminations consisting
of a male tab of size 2,8 mm, 4,8 mm, 6,3 mm or 9,5 mm with hole or dimple detents and a
mating female connector for use as either an incorporated or an integrated part of an
equipment or of a component, or as a separate entity. This standard establishes uniform
requirements for the dimensions, performance characteristics and test program.
The connected electrical copper conductors shall be flexible or rigid stranded, having a cross-
2
sectional area up to and including 6 mm or rigid solid having a cross-sectional area up to and
2
including 2,5 mm . This standard shall not be used for connecting aluminum conductors.
The rated voltage shall not exceed 1 000 V a.c. with a frequency up to and including
1 000 Hz, and 1 500 V d.c., and having the temperature limits applicable to materials used
within this standard.
NOTE 1 This standard, where applicable, may be used for conductors made of material other than copper.
NOTE 2 For reasons of safety, it is recommended that flat quick-connect terminations beyond the scope of this
standard should not be interchangeable with those of this standard.
NOTE 3 This standard does not apply to female connectors with positive locking means.
NOTE 4 The flat quick-connect terminations covered by this standard are not intended to be disconnected by
pulling on the cable.
NOTE 5 Annex D provides additional information on non international units.
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 60068-1:1988, Environmental testing − Part 1: General and guidance
IEC 60352-2:2006, Solderless connections − Part 2: Crimped connections – General
requirements, test methods and practical guidance
ISO 1456:2009, Metallic and other inorganic coatings − Electrodeposited coatings of nickel,
nickel plus chromium, copper plus nickel and of copper plus nickel plus chromium
ISO 2081:2008, Metallic and other inorganic coatings – Electroplated coatings of zinc with
supplementary treatments on iron or steel
ISO 2093:1986, Electroplated coatings of tin − Specification and test methods

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3 Terms and definitions
For the purpose of this document the following terms and definitions apply:
3.1
flat quick-connect termination
electrical connection consisting of a male tab and a female connector which can be inserted
and withdrawn with or without the use of a tool
3.2
male tab
that portion of a flat quick-connect termination which receives the female connector
3.3
male test tab
male tab manufactured with tighter tolerances for the specific purpose of conducting
mechanical tests with production female connectors
3.4
female connector
that portion of a flat quick-connect termination which is pushed onto the male tab
3.5
detent
dimple (depression) or hole in the male tab which engages a raised portion on the female
connector to provide a latch for the mating parts
3.6
maximum permissible temperature
maximum service temperature
highest temperature which the flat quick-connect termination is allowed to attain in normal use
4 Main characteristics
4.1 Flat quick-connect terminations are classified into sizes according to the nominal width
and thickness of the male tabs. This standard covers the following nominal sizes:
– 2,8 mm × 0,5 mm
– 2,8 mm × 0,8 mm
– 4,8 mm × 0,5 mm
– 4,8 mm × 0,8 mm
– 6,3 mm × 0,8 mm
– 9,5 mm × 1,2 mm
NOTE Relationship between millimetres and inches is shown in Table D.2.
2 2 2
4.2 The preferred conductor cross-sectional areas shall be 0,2 mm , 0,34 mm , 0,5 mm ,
2 2 2 2 2 2
0,75 mm , 1,0 mm , 1,5 mm , 2,5 mm , 4,0 mm and 6,0 mm .
2
NOTE The approximate equivalent relationship between cross-sectional area in mm and AWG sizes is shown in
Table D.3.

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5 Marking and information
5.1 The manufacturer of male tabs and/or female connectors supplied separately and the
manufacturer of the component with integral tabs and/or female connectors shall provide
adequate information to ensure that the flat quick-connect termination can be applied in the
intended manner and that the testing authority can perform the relevant tests in accordance
with this standard.
5.2 This information shall be provided in the following methods, as detailed in 5.3:
– by marking (Ma)
The information shall be clearly and indelibly marked on the male tab and on the
female connector.
NOTE In the case of integral tabs (e.g. in switches for appliances) the marking may be located on the
switch itself.
– by documentation (Do)
The information shall be provided by a separate document, which may consist of a
leaflet, label or a specification sheet, supplied with the smallest package unit or
supplied separately. The content of the document shall be available to the end user or
to the component or equipment manufacturer and to the testing authority, as
appropriate, in any suitable format. The format in which this information is presented is
not within the scope of this standard.
– by declaration (De)
This information shall be provided to the testing authority for the purpose of testing
and in a manner agreed between the testing authority and the manufacturer.
5.3 The following information shall be supplied by the methods indicated.
a) Manufacturer's name or trade mark . Ma (see note 1)
b) Type reference. Do (see note 2)
c) Nominal series designation (size: width and thickness, see 4.1). Do (see note 2)
d) Maximum permissible temperature if higher than 85 °C . Do (see note 3)
e) The most onerous combination of the tab and the female connector .Do
f) Type of conductor(s) for which that part of the termination is suitable.Do
g) Conductor cross-sectional area for which that part of the termination
is suitable .Do
h) The recommended method of attaching the conductor to the termination
(i.e. tool, stripping length, any special preparation, etc.) .Do
i) The material(s) and type of coating .De
NOTE 1 The information for integrated tabs or female connectors may be given together with the equipment or
component.
NOTE 2 An appropriate code may be used for this information.
NOTE 3 The insulation of the cable and of the contact-carrying plastic parts should be compatible with the
declared maximum permissible temperature.
NOTE 4 In Japan, tab thickness marking on the female connector is 5 for 0,5 mm and 8 for 0,8 mm.
6 Constructional requirements
6.1 Flat quick-connect terminations shall be so designed and constructed that in normal use
their performance is reliable and without danger to the user or surroundings.

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Compliance is checked by the tests of 8.1 to 8.6.
6.2 Male tabs and female connectors shall be of a metal having mechanical strength,
electrical conductivity and resistance to corrosion adequate for their intended use.
Compliance is checked by inspection, by the tests of 8.1 to 8.6 and, if necessary, by chemical
analysis.
Examples of suitable metals, when used within the permissible temperature range and under
standard atmospheric conditions, are
– copper (for tabs only);
– an alloy containing at least 58 % copper for parts made from rolled sheet (in cold
condition) or at least 50 % copper for other parts;
– stainless steel containing at least 13 % chromium and not more than 0,09 % carbon;
– steel provided with an electroplated coating of zinc (for earthing conductors only),
according to ISO 2081;
– steel provided with an electroplated coating of nickel, according to ISO 1456;
– steel provided with an electroplated coating of tin, according to ISO 2093.
NOTE The choice of material and coating is left to the relevant product committees who should consider the
pollution conditions occurring in the equipment or component where the flat quick-connect termination is mounted.
6.3 The dimensions of male tabs shall comply with those specified in Table 1 and Figures 1,
2, 3 and 4 where the dimensions A, B, C, D, E, F, J, M, N and Q are mandatory.
NOTE 1 The shapes of the various parts may deviate from those given in the figures, provided that the specified
dimensions are not influenced and the test requirements are complied with, for example: corrugated tabs, folded
tabs, etc.
NOTE 2 Dimensions of male tabs in inches are shown in Table D.4.
Compliance is checked by inspec
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