Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements -- Part 11-5: Climatic tests - Test 11e: Mould growth

Defines a standard test method to assess the extent and the effect of mould growth on the functioning of a component (essentially a connector) submitted to a mould culture.

Steckverbinder für elektronische Einrichtungen - Mess- und Prüfverfahren -- Teil 11-5: Klimatische Prüfungen - Prüfung 11e: Schimmelwachstum

Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques - Essais et mesures -- Partie 11-5: Essais climatiques - Essai 11e: Moisissures

Etablit une méthode d'essai normalisée pour évaluer dans quelle mesure un composant (essentiellement un connecteur) soumis à la moisissure est affecté et définit les effets de cette moisissure sur le fonctionnement.

Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 11-5: Climatic tests - Test 11e: Mould growth (IEC 60512-11-5:2002)

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
30-Sep-2003
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
01-Oct-2003
Due Date
01-Oct-2003
Completion Date
01-Oct-2003

Overview

EN 60512-11-5:2002 (IEC 60512-11-5:2002) - Test 11e: Mould growth - defines a standardized test method to assess the extent and functional effect of mould (fungal) growth on electromechanical components, primarily connectors for electronic equipment. Published by CENELEC/CLC, this climatic test is intended for use when specified in a detail specification and harmonizes with the environmental testing practice of IEC 60068 series.

Key topics and requirements

  • Scope and objective: Determine how mould culture exposure affects connector performance and functionality.
  • Reference method: Conditioning is carried out in accordance with IEC 60068-2-10: Test J (Mould growth).
  • Specimen preparation:
    • Equip specimens with normal accessories and mount per the detail specification.
    • Wire and, if required, mate/unmate specimens as specified.
    • Preconditioning of at least 1 hour unless otherwise stated.
  • Measurements:
    • Initial: Insulation resistance per IEC 60512-3-1 (Test 3a).
    • Final: Insulation resistance (Test 3a) and visual examination per IEC 60512-1-1 (Test 1a) to assess mould deposition and damage.
  • Test parameters to specify:
    • Mounting and wiring method
    • Duration of exposure to mould culture
    • Pass/fail criteria and measurement requirements
    • Any permitted deviations from the standard method

Applications and who uses it

  • Use cases: Evaluating connector durability and safety where fungal growth is a risk - e.g., long-term storage, deployment in high-humidity or tropical environments, sealed/poorly ventilated enclosures.
  • Primary users:
    • Connector and component manufacturers performing type and qualification tests
    • Environmental and reliability test laboratories
    • OEMs and design engineers specifying connector performance in harsh climates
    • Procurement and quality assurance teams requiring documented climatic test methods
  • Practical value: Ensures consistent assessment of mould-related degradation (electrical insulation, contact integrity, contamination) and supports product specifications, acceptance testing, and reliability claims.

Related standards

  • IEC 60068-2-10:1988 - Environmental testing - Test J: Mould growth (conditioning procedure used by this test)
  • IEC 60512-1-1 - Visual examination (Test 1a)
  • IEC 60512-3-1 - Insulation resistance (Test 3a)

This standard is essential when mould contamination could impair connector performance. Specifiers should reference EN 60512-11-5:2002 in detail specifications to ensure consistent test setup, exposure duration, and acceptance criteria.

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SIST EN 60512-11-5:2003 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements -- Part 11-5: Climatic tests - Test 11e: Mould growth". This standard covers: Defines a standard test method to assess the extent and the effect of mould growth on the functioning of a component (essentially a connector) submitted to a mould culture.

Defines a standard test method to assess the extent and the effect of mould growth on the functioning of a component (essentially a connector) submitted to a mould culture.

SIST EN 60512-11-5:2003 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.

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SLOVENSKI SIST EN 60512-11-5:2003

STANDARD
oktober 2003
Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 11-5:
Climatic tests - Test 11e: Mould growth (IEC 60512-11-5:2002)
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 60512-11-5
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM April 2002
ICS 31.220.10
English version
Connectors for electronic equipment -
Tests and measurements
Part 11-5: Climatic tests -
Test 11e: Mould growth
(IEC 60512-11-5:2002)
Connecteurs pour équipements Steckverbinder für elektronische
électroniques - Einrichtungen -
Essais et mesures Mess- und Prüfverfahren
Partie 11-5: Essais climatiques - Teil 11-5: Klimatische Prüfungen -
Essai 11e: Moisissures Prüfung 11e: Schimmelwachstum
(CEI 60512-11-5:2002) (IEC 60512-11-5:2002)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2002-04-01. 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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Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands,
Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
CENELEC
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Ref. No. EN 60512-11-5:2002 E
Foreword
The text of document 48B/1146/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 60512-11-5, 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 60512-11-5 on 2002-04-01.
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) 2003-01-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2005-04-01
Annexes designated "normative" are part of the body of the standard.
In this standard, annex ZA is normative.
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.
__________
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60512-11-5:2002 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
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- 3 - EN 60512-11-5:2002
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other
publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the
publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any
of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or
revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including
amendments).
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 60068-2-10 1988 Environmental testing HD 323.2.10 S3 1988
Part 2: Tests - Test J and guidance:
Mould growth
1) 2)
IEC 60512-1-1 - Connectors for electronic equipment - EN 60512-1-1 2002
Tests and measurements
Part 1-1: General examination -
Test 1a: Visual examination
1) 2)
IEC 60512-3-1 - Part 3-1: Insulation tests - EN 60512-3-1 2002
Test 3a: Insulation resistance

1)
Undated reference.
2)
Valid edition at date of issue.

NORME CEI
INTERNATIONALE IEC
60512-11-5
INTERNATIONAL
Première édition
STANDARD
First edition
2002-02
Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques –
Essais et mesures –
Partie 11-5:
Essais climatiques –
Essai 11e: Moisissures
Connectors for electronic equipment –
Tests and measurements –
Part 11-5:
Climatic tests –
Test 11e: Mould growth
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