SIST EN 60512-1-1:2003
(Main)Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements -- Part 1-1: General examination - Test 1a: Visual examination
Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements -- Part 1-1: General examination - Test 1a: Visual examination
Defines a standard test method for the visual examination of electromechanical components (essentially connectors). The visual examination checks the identification, appearance, workmanship and finish of an item against the relevant specification.
Steckverbinder für elektronische Einrichtungen - Mess- und Prüfverfahren -- Teil 1-1: Allgemeine Untersuchungen - Prüfung 1a: Sichtprüfung
Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques - Essais et mesures -- Partie 1-1: Examen général - Essai 1a: Examen visuel
Définit une méthode d'essai normalisée pour l'examen visuel des composants électromécaniques (essentiellement des connecteurs). L'examen visuel vérifie la conformité de l'identité, de l'apparence, de la qualité du travail et du fini de l'article par rapport à la spécification correspondante.
Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 1-1: General examination - Test 1a: Visual examination (IEC 60512-1-1:2002)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Sep-2003
- Technical Committee
- I11 - Imaginarni 11
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Oct-2003
- Due Date
- 01-Oct-2003
- Completion Date
- 01-Oct-2003
Overview
Standard Reference: EN 60512-1-1:2002 (IEC 60512-1-1:2002)
Title: Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 1-1: General examination - Test 1a: Visual examination
EN 60512-1-1:2002 defines a standard test method for the visual examination of connectors and related electromechanical components. Often cited as Test 1a, the standard specifies how to check identification, appearance, workmanship and finish against the applicable detail specification. It updates and replaces the earlier Test 1a in IEC 60512-2 (1985).
Key topics and requirements
- Scope: Visual inspection of electromechanical components within IEC TC 48’s domain (connectors and similar devices).
- Features to examine:
- Workmanship and finish
- Marking and identification
- Materials
- Surface finish (corrosion, colour, lustre, roughness, scratches, burrs, foreign material, etc.)
- Internal conditions of translucent materials (cavities, inclusions, flow lines)
- Condition and location of lubricant (as visually determinable)
- Loosened or detached parts, especially post-stress
- Methods allowed:
- Naked-eye inspection (normal vision, normal colour perception, suitable illumination and viewing distance)
- Magnification when specified by the detail specification
- Special optical techniques (e.g., polarized light) are not permitted unless explicitly called for in the detail specification
- Subjectivity and judgment: Visual examination is inherently subjective; inspectors must apply fair, consistent judgment and distinguish significant defects from minor deviations.
- Specification details required: When invoked, the detail specification should list: items to be examined, specific features/criteria, deficiency acceptance criteria, magnification power if used, and any permitted deviations from the standard method.
Applications and users
EN 60512-1-1 is used to:
- Verify production quality and conformance of connectors during incoming inspection, in-process checks, and final acceptance.
- Support design validation and failure analysis by documenting visible defects and surface conditions.
- Provide procurement and manufacturing acceptance criteria for suppliers and contract manufacturers.
Typical users:
- Connector manufacturers and suppliers
- Quality assurance and inspection teams in electronics manufacturing
- Test laboratories and conformity assessment bodies
- Design and reliability engineers specifying acceptance criteria in detail specifications
Related standards
- IEC/EN 60512 series (tests and measurements for connectors) - EN 60512-1-1 is Part 1-1 of this series.
- Note: EN 60512-1-1:2002 cancels/replaces Test 1a of IEC 60512-2 (1985).
Keywords: EN 60512-1-1, IEC 60512-1-1, visual examination, Test 1a, connectors, electromechanical components, workmanship, surface finish, inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 60512-1-1:2003 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements -- Part 1-1: General examination - Test 1a: Visual examination". This standard covers: Defines a standard test method for the visual examination of electromechanical components (essentially connectors). The visual examination checks the identification, appearance, workmanship and finish of an item against the relevant specification.
Defines a standard test method for the visual examination of electromechanical components (essentially connectors). The visual examination checks the identification, appearance, workmanship and finish of an item against the relevant specification.
SIST EN 60512-1-1:2003 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 60512-1-1:2003
STANDARD
oktober 2003
Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 1-1: General
examination - Test 1a: Visual examination (IEC 60512-1-1:2002)
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 60512-1-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM April 2002
ICS 31.220.10
English version
Connectors for electronic equipment –
Tests and measurements
Part 1-1: General examination –
Test 1a: Visual examination
(IEC 60512-1-1:2002)
Connecteurs pour équipements Steckverbinder für elektronische
électroniques - Einrichtungen –
Essais et mesures Mess- und Prüfverfahren
Partie 1-1: Examen général – Teil 1-1: Allgemeine Untersuchungen -
Essai 1a: Examen visuel Prüfung 1a: Sichtprüfung
(CEI 60512-1-1:2002) (IEC 60512-1-1:2002)
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
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Ref. No. EN 60512-1-1:2002 E
Foreword
The text of document 48B/1128/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 60512-1-1, 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 60512-1-1 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
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60512-1-1:2002 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
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INTERNATIONALE IEC
60512-1-1
INTERNATIONAL
Première édition
STANDARD
First edition
2002-02
Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques –
Essais et mesures –
Partie 1-1:
Examen général –
Essai 1a: Examen visuel
Connectors for electronic equipment –
Tests and measurements –
Part 1-1:
General examination –
Test 1a: Visual examination
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CONNECTORS FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT –
TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS –
Part 1-1: General examination –
Test 1a: Visual examination
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