SIST EN 60512-14-5:2006
(Main)Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements -- Part 14-5: Sealing tests - Test 14e: Immersion at low air pressure
- Abstract
Details a standard test method to assess the effectiveness of the sealing of a connector against ingress of water by exposure to low pressure whilst immersed in a salt solution. Is particularly, but not exclusively, suitable for mated connector assemblies.
- 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 60512-14-5:2006 is the Slovenian adoption of the European standard EN 60512-14-5:2006, which in turn adopts IEC 60512-14-5:2006 for connectors for electronic equipment. It specifies a test method for checking whether a connector seal resists water ingress when the connector is immersed in salt solution under low air pressure, and it is aimed especially at mated connector assemblies.
What does SIST EN 60512-14-5:2006 specify?
SIST EN 60512-14-5:2006 specifies a sealing test for connectors for electronic equipment. The test checks whether water can enter a connector when it is submerged in salt solution and exposed to reduced air pressure, which matters when a product must keep its sealing performance in low-pressure conditions.
The document is organized into five clauses and one normative annex:
| Clause or annex | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Clause 1 | Scope and object |
| Clause 2 | Normative references |
| Clause 3 | Preparations |
| Clause 4 | Method |
| Clause 5 | Details to be specified |
| Annex ZA | Normative references to international publications and their European publications |
What are the key requirements of SIST EN 60512-14-5:2006?
SIST EN 60512-14-5:2006 requires a specific specimen, test setup, pressure cycle, and post-test checks. In practice, it is a recipe for proving that the connector seal still works after a controlled immersion test.
Specimen and preparation
Clause 3 requires a mated pair of connectors with terminations wired as stated in the detail specification. All wires and cables must either be sealed or extended outside the chamber. This matters because leakage through the wiring path would distort the result.
The test vessel contains a 5 % ± 1 % salt solution made with non-iodized commercial salt in distilled or deionised water. The chamber must be able to reach 2 kPa, and the solution must be free of contaminants that could affect wetting. In practice, the salt bath and chamber conditions are part of the test validity.
Test conditions and pressure cycle
Clause 4 requires the test to be performed at room temperature, with specimen and solution temperatures kept within 5 °C of each other. The specimen must be submerged so that its highest point is at least 25 mm below the solution surface. That ensures the connector is fully challenged during the pressure change.
One cycle means lowering the chamber pressure from ambient to 2 kPa ± 0.1 kPa within 5 min to 15 min, holding it for at least 30 min, then returning to ambient within 1 min and holding ambient pressure for at least 30 min. The standard requires three identical cycles, and the specimen stays submerged throughout. For users, this means the seal is tested repeatedly, not just once.
Measurements before, during, and after the test
Clause 4 requires an initial visual examination in accordance with IEC 60512-1-1, with no defects that would affect the test. After the pressure cycles, but before removing the specimen from the salt solution, insulation resistance is measured to IEC 60512-3-1 and voltage proof is carried out to IEC 60512-4-1. The values come from the detail specification, so product-specific limits still govern acceptance.
A final visual examination is then made with 10x magnification. Any defect that would affect normal function must be recorded, with special attention to ingress of solution and dielectric breakdown. This final check links the electrical results to visible evidence of sealing failure.
Detail specification items
Clause 5 lists what the detail specification must state when this test is used: preconditioning if needed, specimen wiring and wire or cable details, any sealant or lubricant and how it is applied, the insulation resistance requirement and method, the proof voltage and maximum leakage current, and any permitted deviations from the standard method. This makes the test adaptable to a specific connector family without changing the standard itself.
What terms does SIST EN 60512-14-5:2006 define?
- Detail specification - the product-specific document that sets wiring, mounting, acceptance values, and any departures from the standard method.
- Mated connector assembly - the connected pair of connectors that the test is especially suited to evaluate.
- Insulation resistance - the electrical resistance checked after the immersion cycles to confirm that sealing has protected the insulating parts.
- Voltage proof - the dielectric test applied after the pressure cycles to confirm that the connector still withstands the specified voltage stress.
- Room ambient - the normal surrounding pressure condition used before and after each pressure cycle.
- Visual examination - inspection before and after the test, including 10x magnification in the final check.
Who uses SIST EN 60512-14-5:2006?
SIST EN 60512-14-5:2006 is used by connector designers, test laboratories, and quality teams working on connectors for electronic equipment. It is relevant when a buyer, manufacturer, or verifier needs evidence that a connector seal performs under immersion and low pressure. It is particularly useful for mated connector assemblies and for similar devices when a detail specification calls for this test.
What changed in SIST EN 60512-14-5:2006 from the previous edition?
SIST EN 60512-14-5:2006 replaces Test 14e of IEC 60512-7 from 1993 and is described as a technical revision. The foreword also states that it is to be read with EN 60512-1 and EN 60512-1-100, which explain the structure of the EN 60512 series.
Which standards are used with SIST EN 60512-14-5:2006?
The document names these references and companion parts:
- IEC 60512-1-1 - visual examination, used for the initial and final inspection.
- IEC 60512-3-1 - insulation resistance, used for the post-test electrical check.
- IEC 60512-4-1 - voltage proof, used for the post-test dielectric check.
- EN 60512-1 - read with this part to understand the EN 60512 series structure.
- EN 60512-1-100 - also explains the structure of the EN 60512 series.
- EN 60512-14-2, EN 60512-14-4, EN 60512-14-6, EN 60512-14-7 - related sealing-test parts in the same series, covering fine air leakage, waterproof immersion, interfacial sealing, and impacting water.
What does the SIST EN 60512-14-5:2006 document contain?
The document contains a defined test method, specimen preparation rules, the salt-solution and pressure-chamber setup, and a three-cycle immersion procedure. It also contains the sequence of visual, insulation-resistance, and voltage-proof checks, plus the list of items that the detail specification must provide. Annex ZA maps the referenced IEC publications to their European versions.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 60512-14-5:2006 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements -- Part 14-5: Sealing tests - Test 14e: Immersion at low air pressure". This standard covers: Details a standard test method to assess the effectiveness of the sealing of a connector against ingress of water by exposure to low pressure whilst immersed in a salt solution. Is particularly, but not exclusively, suitable for mated connector assemblies.
Details a standard test method to assess the effectiveness of the sealing of a connector against ingress of water by exposure to low pressure whilst immersed in a salt solution. Is particularly, but not exclusively, suitable for mated connector assemblies.
SIST EN 60512-14-5:2006 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 60512-14-5:2006 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 60512-3-1:2003, SIST EN 60512-4-1:2004, SIST EN 60512-1-1:2003, SIST EN 60512-14-6:2006. 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 60512-14-5:2006
STANDARD
oct 2006
Konektorji za elektronsko opremo – Preskusi in meritve – 14-5. del: Preskusi
tesnosti – Preskus 14e: Potapljanje pri nizkem zračnem tlaku (IEC 60512-14-
5:2006)
Connectors for electronic equipment – Tests and measurements – Part 14-5:
Sealing tests – Test 14e: Immersion at low air pressure (IEC 60512-14-5:2006)
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 60512-14-5
NORME EUROPÉENNE
May 2006
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 31.220.10
English version
Connectors for electronic equipment -
Tests and measurements
Part 14-5: Sealing tests -
Test 14e: Immersion at low air pressure
(IEC 60512-14-5:2006)
Connecteurs pour équipements Steckverbinder für elektronische
électroniques - Einrichtungen -
Essais et mesures Mess- und Prüfverfahren
Partie 14-5: Essais d'étanchéité - Teil 14-5: Prüfungen der Dichtheit -
Essai 14e: Immersion à basse pression
Prüfung 14e: Tauchen bei Unterdruck
atmosphérique (IEC 60512-14-5:2006)
(CEI 60512-14-5:2006)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2006-04-01. 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.
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Ref. No. EN 60512-14-5:2006 E
Foreword
The text of document 48B/1607/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 60512-14-5, 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 60512-14-5 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 60512-14-5:2006 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
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- 3 - EN 60512-14-5:2006
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) 2)
IEC 60512-4-1 – Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests EN 60512-4-1 2003
and measurements
Part 4-1: Voltage stress tests - Test 4a:
Voltage proof
1)
Undated reference.
2)
Valid edition at date of issue.
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INTERNATIONAL
Première édition
STANDARD
First edition
2006-03
Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques –
Essais et mesures –
Partie 14-5:
Essais d'étanchéité –
Essai 14e: Immersion à basse pression
atmosphérique
Connectors for electronic equipment –
Tests and measurements –
Part 14-5:
Sealing tests –
Test 14e: Immersion at low air pressure
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