BS EN IEC 60512-8-3:2018

What is BS EN IEC 60512‑8‑3 – Connectors for electrical and electronic equipment about?  

BS EN IEC 60512 is an international standard used for connectors for electrical and electronic equipment. Connectors for electrical and electronic equipment is an electromechanical device used to join electrical conductors and create electrical circuits. BS EN IEC 60512‑8‑3 specifies the test methods and measurements for connectors.  BS EN IEC 60512‑8‑3 helps in assessing the robustness of actuating lever of connectors by performing the test.  BS EN IEC 60512‑8‑3 specifies the detail (product) specification, is used for testing connectors within the scope of IEC technical committee 48. BS EN IEC 60512‑8‑3 may also be used for similar devices when specified in a detailed (product) specification. 

Who is BS EN IEC 60512‑8‑3 – Connectors for electrical and electronic equipment for? 

BS EN IEC 60512‑8‑3 on Connectors for electrical and electronic equipment is useful for: 

• Manufacturers of electronic devices 
• Manufacturers of automotive parts 
• Electrical engineers 
• Manufacturers of circuit boards 
• Design engineers 
• Quality control personnel 

Why should you use BS EN IEC 60512‑8‑3 – Connectors for electrical and electronic equipment?  

Connectors are electromechanical devices that are useful in joining the electrical conductors and creating electric circuits. The static load is the force that will be applied to the linear actuator when it is not in motion.  

BS EN IEC 60512‑8‑3 specifies the static load test which helps in determining the robustness of the actuating lever of a connector mating or release mechanism in electronic equipment. The visual examinations specified in BS EN IEC 60512‑8‑3 is useful in identifying the defects and also help in recovering the specimens of the connectors. BS EN IEC 60512‑8‑3 can be your best guide in conducting the tests and measuring the robustness of actuating lever for connectors used in electrical and electronic equipment. Using BS EN IEC 60512‑8‑3 you can specify the test methods and measurements for connectors. 

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS EN IEC 60512‑8‑3:2018 supersedes BS EN 60512‑8‑3:2011. BS EN IEC 60512‑8‑3:2018 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 60512‑8‑3:2011. These include: 

• This edition reflects IEC 60512-1-101, Blank detail specification 
• Sub clause 4.2 (Preparation of specimen) is improved