SIST EN 60512-14-4:2006
(Main)Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements -- Part 14-4: Sealing tests - Test 14d: Immersion - Waterproof
- Abstract
Details a standard test method to assess the effectiveness of the sealing of a connector against ingress of water under specified conditions of pressure and time.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Sep-2006
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Oct-2006
- Due Date
- 01-Oct-2006
- Completion Date
- 01-Oct-2006
SIST EN 60512-14-4:2006 is the Slovenian adoption of EN 60512-14-4:2006, published by SIST. It specifies a standard immersion test for connectors for electronic equipment to check whether their sealing prevents water ingress under defined pressure and time conditions. It is intended for engineers, test laboratories, quality managers, and specifiers who need to qualify or verify waterproof sealing for connectors and similar devices.
What does SIST EN 60512-14-4:2006 specify?
SIST EN 60512-14-4:2006 specifies a sealing test method for connectors within the scope of IEC technical committee 48, and it may also be used for similar devices when a detail specification calls it up. The document is organized into scope and object, normative references, preparations, method, and the details that the product specification must state. It also includes Annex ZA for the European handling of the referenced IEC publications.
| Annex | What it covers |
|---|---|
| ZA | Normative references to IEC 60512-1-1 and IEC 60512-3-1, with the corresponding European publications |
What are the key requirements of SIST EN 60512-14-4:2006?
SIST EN 60512-14-4:2006 sets out a controlled immersion test that combines pressure, time, and post-test inspection. In practice, the test checks whether a mated connector pair keeps water out well enough to preserve insulation performance after being submerged under pressure.
Specimen preparation and setup
The specimen shall be a mated pair of connectors with terminations wired as stated in the detail specification. All wires and cables shall either be sealed or extended outside the test chamber. This matters because the test is for the connector sealing itself, not leakage through the cable route.
The test medium is a 5 % ± 1 % by weight solution of non-iodized salt in distilled or deionised water, prepared without contaminants that would affect wetting. The vessel shall be in a chamber that can be pressurized to at least 105 kPa differential. That ensures the test environment is strong enough to apply the required load.
If the detail specification requires it, the specified sealant and/or lubricant shall be applied in the manner stated there. Mounting of the specimen is also taken from the detail specification when relevant. This means product-specific documentation controls how the connector is assembled for the test.
Test conditions and measurements
The test shall be carried out at room temperature, with the specimen and solution temperatures within 5 °C of each other. The specimen shall be fully submerged, with its highest point at least 25 mm below the surface. These conditions keep the immersion exposure consistent from one test to another.
The chamber shall be pressurized to 100 ± 5 kPa differential for 4 h, then returned to atmospheric pressure within 5 min to 15 min. While the specimen remains submerged, insulation resistance shall then be measured in accordance with IEC 60512-3-1. This is the main performance check after immersion.
Inspection and acceptance-related details
Before the test, a visual examination shall be carried out in accordance with IEC 60512-1-1, and there shall be no defects that would impair the validity of the test. After the test, a visual examination shall again be carried out, this time with 10× magnification, and any defects that would impair normal function shall be documented. In practice, the standard links electrical verification with a documented visual check of the connector condition.
What the detail specification must state
The detail specification shall give:
- number of specimens
- preconditioning, if required
- wiring of the specimen, including wire/cable size and type
- sealant and/or lubricant to be applied, means and quantity, or the statement that none is required
- minimum insulation resistance after the test
- any deviation from the standard method
What terms does SIST EN 60512-14-4:2006 define?
detail specification - The product-specific document that calls up the test and sets the wiring, mounting, materials, and acceptance details.
specimen - The test item, which here is a mated pair of connectors with its terminations.
differential pressure - The pressure above atmospheric pressure used to load the chamber during immersion.
insulation resistance - The electrical resistance measured after the test to check whether water ingress has reduced isolation.
visual examination - The inspection performed before and after the test, including the final 10× magnified check.
sealant and/or lubricant - The specified material that may be applied to the specimen when the detail specification requires it.
Who uses SIST EN 60512-14-4:2006?
SIST EN 60512-14-4:2006 is used by connector manufacturers, test laboratories, and quality assurance teams when verifying sealing against water ingress. It is also used by product specifiers and buyers who write or review detail specifications for connectors for electronic equipment and similar devices. In practice, it supports design verification, qualification testing, and documentation of waterproof performance.
What changed in SIST EN 60512-14-4:2006 from the previous edition?
SIST EN 60512-14-4:2006 cancels and replaces Test 14d of IEC 60512-7, issued in 1993. The document states that it is a technical revision.
Which standards are used with SIST EN 60512-14-4:2006?
SIST EN 60512-14-4:2006 is read with EN 60512-1 and EN 60512-1-100, which explain the structure of the EN 60512 series. Its normative references are IEC 60512-1-1 for visual examination and IEC 60512-3-1 for insulation resistance measurement. Annex ZA gives the corresponding European publications for those references.
What does the SIST EN 60512-14-4:2006 document contain?
SIST EN 60512-14-4:2006 contains the full immersion test method, including specimen preparation, the salt-water test medium, pressure and time conditions, and the sequence of measurements. It also contains the initial and final visual examinations and the insulation resistance measurement after the chamber returns to atmospheric pressure. The document finishes by listing the items that a detail specification must state for a particular connector application.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 60512-14-4:2006 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements -- Part 14-4: Sealing tests - Test 14d: Immersion - Waterproof". This standard covers: Details a standard test method to assess the effectiveness of the sealing of a connector against ingress of water under specified conditions of pressure and time.
Details a standard test method to assess the effectiveness of the sealing of a connector against ingress of water under specified conditions of pressure and time.
SIST EN 60512-14-4:2006 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.
SIST EN 60512-14-4:2006 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 60512-3-1:2003, SIST EN 60512-1-1:2003. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI SIST EN 60512-14-4:2006
STANDARD
oct 2006
Konektorji za elektronsko opremo – Preskusi in meritve – 14-4. del: Preskusi
tesnosti – Preskus 14d: Potapljanje – Neprepustnost za vodo (IEC 60512-14-
4:2006)
Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements – Part 14-4:
Sealing tests – Test 14d: Immersion – Waterproof (IEC 60512-14-4:2006)
ICS 31.220.10 Referenčna številka
© Standard je založil in izdal Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje ali kopiranje celote ali delov tega dokumenta ni dovoljeno
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 60512-14-4
NORME EUROPÉENNE
May 2006
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 31.220.10
English version
Connectors for electronic equipment -
Tests and measurements
Part 14-4: Sealing tests -
Test 14d: Immersion - Waterproof
(IEC 60512-14-4:2006)
Connecteurs pour équipements Steckverbinder für elektronische
électroniques - Einrichtungen -
Essais et mesures Mess- und Prüfverfahren
Partie 14-4: Essais d'étanchéité - Teil 14-4: Prüfungen der Dichtheit -
Essai 14d: Immersion sous pression d'eau
Prüfung 14d: Wasserdichtheit
(CEI 60512-14-4:2006) (IEC 60512-14-4:2006)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2006-04-01. CENELEC members are bound to comply
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Ref. No. EN 60512-14-4:2006 E
Foreword
The text of document 48B/1606/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 60512-14-4, 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 60512-14-4 on 2006-04-01.
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) 2007-01-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2009-04-01
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60512-14-4:2006 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
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- 3 - EN 60512-14-4:2006
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) 2)
IEC 60512-3-1 – Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests EN 60512-3-1 2002
and measurements
Part 3-1: Insulation tests - Test 3a: Insulation
resistance
1)
Undated reference.
2)
Valid edition at date of issue.
NORME CEI
INTERNATIONALE
IEC
60512-14-4
INTERNATIONAL
Première édition
STANDARD
First edition
2006-03
Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques –
Essais et mesures –
Partie 14-4:
Essais d'étanchéité –
Essai 14d: Immersion sous pression d'eau
Connectors for electronic equipment –
Tests and measurements –
Part 14-4:
Sealing tests –
Test 14d: Immersion – Waterproof
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Test 14d: Immersion – Waterproof
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