Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 16-7: Mechanical tests on contacts and terminations - Test 16g: Measurement of contact deformation after crimping (IEC 60512-16-7:2008)

IEC 60512-16-7:2008 details a standard test method to assess the effectiveness of contacts to resist deformation (damage) from crimping operations.

Steckverbinder für elektronische Einrichtungen - Mess- und Prüfverfahren - Teil 16-7: Mechanische Prüfungen an Kontakten und Anschlüssen - Prüfung 16g: Kontaktverformung nach dem Crimpen (IEC 60512-16-7:2008)

Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques - Essais et mesures - Partie 16-7: Essais mécaniques des contacts et des sorties - Essai 16g: Mesure de la déformation d'un contact après sertissage (CEI 60512-16-7:2008)

La CEI 60512-16-7:2008 détaille une méthode d'essai normalisée pour évaluer l'efficacité de la résistance des contacts à la déformation (détérioration) due aux opérations de sertissage.

Konektorji za elektronsko opremo - Preskusi in meritve - 16-7. del: Mehanski preskusi na kontaktih in priključkih - Preskus 16g: Merjenje deformacije kontakta po stiskanju (IEC 60512-16-7:2008)

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
13-Oct-2008
Technical Committee
I11 - Imaginarni 11
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
07-Oct-2008
Due Date
12-Dec-2008
Completion Date
14-Oct-2008

Overview

SIST EN 60512-16-7:2008 is a European standard developed by CLC, aligned with the international IEC 60512-16-7:2008 standard. It specifies a detailed mechanical test for connectors used in electronic equipment, focusing on the measurement of contact deformation after crimping. This test method evaluates the contact's ability to resist deformation or damage resulting from crimping operations, which is crucial for maintaining reliable electrical connections.

This standard primarily targets cylindrical, machined contacts, but can be adapted for other contact geometries with appropriate specification adjustments. The document forms part of the broader IEC 60512 series that covers various tests and measurements for connectors.

Key Topics

  • Scope and Purpose
    The standard defines a procedure to test and measure how crimping affects the physical integrity of connector contacts and terminations. Maintaining minimal deformation ensures optimal performance and prevents connection failure.

  • Test Specimen and Preparation
    Specimens consist of contact-wire assemblies with at least 100 mm of cable protruding. A minimum of 10 specimens per barrel size (five for minimum and five for maximum wire sizes) is tested unless otherwise specified.

  • Crimping Tool Requirements
    The crimping tools used should comply with the detail specification, or otherwise follow manufacturer tool instructions. Full tooling details are mandatory for test reporting and compliance claims.

  • Measurement Method
    Contacts are mounted in a precisely calibrated collet allowing rotation. Measurements of the contact’s position are taken before and after crimping using high-precision gauges, such as dial indicators, to determine deformation.

  • Acceptance Criteria
    Deformation limits are defined within the detail specifications. The standard requires a visual inspection before and after testing to confirm no defects impede normal functionality beyond permissible deformation.

  • Specification Details
    For implementation, detailed specifications must outline wire type and size, crimping tools, contact holding areas during measurement, measurement points, permitted deformation values, test specimen quantities, and any deviations from the standard method.

Applications

  • Quality Assurance in Connector Manufacturing
    Ensures that crimping operations do not compromise contact geometry, essential for electrical reliability and safety in electronic assemblies.

  • Connector Design Validation
    Helps manufacturers validate new contact designs and crimping methods to meet durability and performance requirements under mechanical stress.

  • Compliance Testing for Electronic Equipment
    Enables conformity assessment to international and regional standards, supporting product acceptance in global markets.

  • Preventive Maintenance and Failure Analysis
    Used in service and production environments to detect early signs of mechanical degradation or improper assembly affecting contact integrity.

  • Electromechanical Component Industry
    Relevant to all sectors designing or utilizing connectors for signal, power, and data transmission where crimped contacts are common.

Related Standards

  • EN 60512-1-1 - General visual examination tests for connectors to check initial condition before deformation testing.

  • IEC 60352-2 - Solderless connections standards covering crimped connections, specifying general requirements, test methods, and practical guidance.

  • EN 60512 Series - Comprehensive suite of tests on connectors, addressing electrical, mechanical, and environmental aspects.

  • ISO/IEC Directives - Governs the preparation and formatting of such international standards, ensuring consistency and clarity.


Keywords: EN 60512-16-7, IEC 60512-16-7, connector testing, crimping test, contact deformation, mechanical tests on connectors, connector quality assurance, electrical connectors standard, contact integrity, crimping deformation measurement, electromechanical components, connector specifications.

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SIST EN 60512-16-7:2008 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 16-7: Mechanical tests on contacts and terminations - Test 16g: Measurement of contact deformation after crimping (IEC 60512-16-7:2008)". This standard covers: IEC 60512-16-7:2008 details a standard test method to assess the effectiveness of contacts to resist deformation (damage) from crimping operations.

IEC 60512-16-7:2008 details a standard test method to assess the effectiveness of contacts to resist deformation (damage) from crimping operations.

SIST EN 60512-16-7:2008 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 19.060 - Mechanical testing; 31.220.10 - Plug-and-socket devices. Connectors. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 16-7: Mechanical
tests on contacts and terminations - Test 16g: Measurement of contact deformation after
crimping (IEC 60512-16-7:2008)
Steckverbinder für elektronische Einrichtungen - Mess- und Prüfverfahren - Teil 16-7:
Mechanische Prüfungen an Kontakten und Anschlüssen - Prüfung 16g:
Kontaktverformung nach dem Crimpen (IEC 60512-16-7:2008)
Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques - Essais et mesures - Partie 16-7: Essais
mécaniques des contacts et des sorties - Essai 16g: Mesure de la déformation d'un
contact après sertissage (CEI 60512-16-7:2008)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60512-16-7:2008
ICS:
19.060 Mehansko preskušanje Mechanical testing
31.220.10 9WLþLLQYWLþQLFHNRQHNWRUML Plug-and-socket devices.
Connectors
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 60512-16-7
NORME EUROPÉENNE
September 2008
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 31.220.10
English version
Connectors for electronic equipment -
Tests and measurements -
Part 16-7: Mechanical tests on contacts and terminations -
Test 16g: Measurement of contact deformation after crimping
(IEC 60512-16-7:2008)
Connecteurs  Steckverbinder
pour équipements électroniques - für elektronische Einrichtungen -
Essais et mesures - Mess- und Prüfverfahren -
Partie 16-7: Essais mécaniques Teil 16-7: Mechanische Prüfungen
des contacts et des sorties - an Kontakten und Anschlüssen -
Essai 16g: Mesure de la déformation Prüfung 16g: Kontaktverformung
d'un contact après sertissage nach dem Crimpen
(CEI 60512-16-7:2008) (IEC 60512-16-7:2008)

This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2008-08-01. 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,
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Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

CENELEC
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Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung

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© 2008 CENELEC - All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.
Ref. No. EN 60512-16-7:2008 E
Foreword
The text of document 48B/1888/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 60512-16-7, 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 60512-16-7 on 2008-08-01.
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
(dop) 2009-05-01
national standard or by endorsement
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
(dow) 2011-08-01
with the EN have to be withdrawn
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60512-16-7:2008 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following note has to be added for the standard indicated:
IEC 60352-2 NOTE  Harmonized as EN 60352-2:2006 (not modified).
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- 3 - EN 60512-16-7:2008
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

1) 2)
IEC 60512-1-1 - Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests EN 60512-1-1 2002
and measurements -
Part 1-1: General examination - Test 1a:
Visual examination
1)
Undated reference.
2)
Valid edition at date of issue.

IEC 60512-16-7
Edition 1.0 2008-07
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements –
Part 16-7: Mechanical tests on contacts and terminations – Test 16g:
Measurement of contact deformation after crimping

Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques – Essais et mesures –
Partie 16-7: Essais mécaniques des contacts et des sorties – Essai 16g: Mesure
de la déformation d’un contact après sertissage

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
G
CODE PRIX
ICS 31.220.10 ISBN 2-8318-9882-X
– 2 – 60512-16-7 © IEC:2008
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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CONNECTORS FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT –
TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS –
Part 16-7: Mechanical tests on contacts and terminations –
Test 16g: Measurement of contact deformation after crimping

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