SIST EN 60512-15-4:2008
(Main)Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements -- Part 15-4: Connector tests (mechanical) - Test 15d: Contact insertion, release and extraction force
- Abstract
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.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 22-Sep-2008
- Technical Committee
- I11 - Imaginarni 11
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 15-Sep-2008
- Due Date
- 20-Nov-2008
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2008
SIST EN 60512-15-4:2008 is the Slovenian adoption of EN 60512-15-4:2008, identical to International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 60512-15-4:2008. It gives a standard mechanical test method for connectors for electronic equipment to measure the force needed to insert, release and extract contacts in their intended position. Engineers, test labs and specification writers use it when a detail specification needs a repeatable contact force test.
What does SIST EN 60512-15-4:2008 specify?
SIST EN 60512-15-4:2008 specifies a standard test method for connectors for electronic equipment, and it can also be used for similar devices when a detail specification calls for it. The method is focused on contact insertion, release and extraction force, so it is the right document when the practical question is how much force a contact needs to enter, latch in, or come out of the connector.
The document is organized into five clauses and one normative annex.
| Annex | What it covers |
|---|---|
| ZA | Normative references to international publications and their corresponding European publications |
The main clauses are:
- Clause 1 - Scope and object
- Clause 2 - Normative references
- Clause 3 - Preparations
- Clause 4 - Test method
- Clause 5 - Details to be specified
What are the key requirements of SIST EN 60512-15-4:2008?
SIST EN 60512-15-4:2008 makes the test repeatable by fixing how the specimen is prepared, how contacts are selected, and how forces are measured. In practice, the detail specification has to fill in the product-specific points, while this standard defines the test framework.
Clause 3.1 requires the specimen to be a connector with its terminations wired as specified in the detail specification. Accessories that are not part of the contact system may be removed, and any preconditioning required by the detail specification is applied. This matters because the test has to reflect the product being qualified, not an arbitrary setup.
Clause 3.1 also says contact retention devices are positioned so they do not influence the test, unless they are part of the normal insertion and extraction process. That keeps the measured force tied to the contact system itself.
Clause 3.2 and 3.3 require suitable force-measuring equipment, such as a universal materials testing machine, and any insertion or extraction tools specified for the product. In practice, the lab has to use controlled loading and the same aids that the product expects.
Clause 4.1.1 sets the sample selection rule: unless the detail specification says otherwise, 3 connectors are tested, and 20% of the contacts are selected at random, but not fewer than 6. One selected contact should be near the periphery and one near the centre; for connectors with six or fewer contacts, all contacts are used.
Clause 4.1.2 and 4.1.3 require insertion using the specified tool, lubricant and other aids, and extraction in a similar manner. The procedure checks that contacts reach the intended position and latch or lock correctly; if the contacts are non-removable, the extraction part does not apply.
Clause 4.1.4 allows repeated insertion and extraction cycles when the detail specification asks for them. That is useful when the reader needs to know how the connector behaves after repeated handling, not just on the first insertion.
Clause 4.2 requires visual examination before and after testing according to IEC 60512-1-1, and it requires the insertion and extraction forces to be measured and recorded during the test. The measured values must stay within the limits stated in the detail specification.
Clause 5 lists what the detail specification has to state, including the number of connectors, preconditioning, wiring, mounting, lubricant or sealant, maximum forces, number of cycles, whether the contact is non-removable, and any permitted deviation. This is the practical link between the generic method and a specific product requirement.
What terms does SIST EN 60512-15-4:2008 define?
SIST EN 60512-15-4:2008 uses a small set of procedure terms that matter to the test.
- Detail specification - the product-specific document that sets how this test is applied and gives the force limits and any special conditions.
- Specimen - the connector sample under test, including its terminations and wiring as specified.
- Preconditioning - any preparation applied to the specimen before the force test.
- Contact retention device - a part that holds contacts in place and is positioned so it does not distort the force measurement unless it is part of normal operation.
- Insertion tool - the tool used to place a contact into the cavity.
- Extraction force / release - the force needed to remove a contact or unlock it from its latched position.
- Non-removable contact - a contact that is not intended to be extracted, so the extraction step is not applied.
Who uses SIST EN 60512-15-4:2008?
SIST EN 60512-15-4:2008 is used by connector manufacturers, test laboratories, quality engineers and specification writers. They use it to qualify contact systems, verify product behavior against a detail specification, and compare insertion and extraction force results in a controlled way. Buyers and procurement teams can also use it when they need a clear test method to put into a product requirement or acceptance plan.
What changed in SIST EN 60512-15-4:2008 from the previous edition?
SIST EN 60512-15-4:2008 cancels and replaces test 15d of IEC 60512-8:1993.
Which standards are used with SIST EN 60512-15-4:2008?
- IEC 60512-1-1 - provides the general visual examination method used before and after the force test.
- EN 60512-1 - explains the structure of the EN 60512 series and is read together with this part.
- EN 60512-1-100 - also explains the structure of the EN 60512 series and is read together with this part.
What does the SIST EN 60512-15-4:2008 document contain?
SIST EN 60512-15-4:2008 contains the specimen preparation rules, the test equipment expectations, the contact selection rule, the insertion and extraction procedure, and the before-and-after visual examination step. It also lists the information that the detail specification has to provide so the method can be applied to a specific connector design. Annex ZA gives the European mapping for the normative reference.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 60512-15-4:2008 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). 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.
SIST 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.
SIST EN 60512-15-4:2008 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 60512-1-1:2003, SIST EN 60512-9-4:2011, SIST EN IEC 62282-2-100:2020. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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
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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 60512-15-4:2008 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.
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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
IEC 60512-15-4Edition 1.0 2008-05INTERNATIONAL STANDARD NORME INTERNATIONALEConnectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements –
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
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION COMMISSION ELECTROTECHNIQUE INTERNATIONALE FICS 31.220.10 PRICE CODECODE PRIXISBN 2-8318-9770-X
– 2 – 60512-15-4 © IEC:2008 INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION ____________
CONNECTORS FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT –
TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS –
Part 15-4: Connector tests (mechanical) –
Test 15d: Contact insertion, release and extraction force
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