BS EN 61076-3-118:2010

What is BS EN 61076-3-118 - Specifications for 4 pole + PE connectors about?  

Electrical connectors are used to join electrical conductors to create an electrical circuit. BS EN 61076-3-118 is a part of an international multi-series standard that focuses on aspects of connectors for electronic equipment.   

EN 61076-3-118 establishes specifications and test requirements for a connector with four contacts plus PE contact, for use in industrial environments. EN 61076-3-118 specifies free and fixed connectors, with round contacts, suitable for screw or crimp terminations. Other terminations techniques, such as solder or printed board connections, are upon agreement between manufacturer and user. The free and fixed connectors have a push-pull locking mechanism for IP65 and IP67 protection according to 

IEC 60529. The PE contact is first-make last-break. Connectors in EN 61076-3-118 are not intended to be engaged or disengaged in normal use under load, if not otherwise specified by the manufacturer. 

Who is BS EN 61076-3-118 - Specifications for 4 pole + PE connectors for?  

BS EN BS EN 61076-3-118 on specifications for 4 pole + PE connectors is useful for:  

• Manufacturers of electronic devices  
• Manufacturers and suppliers of electronic connectors 
• Product development teams 
• Maintenance and augmentation teams   
• Companies associated with designing and installation of electronic devices  
• Fault management teams 
• Quality control personnel 
• Regulatory authorities 

Why should you use BS EN 61076-3-118 - Specifications for 4 pole + PE connectors? 

Electronic equipment is used in applications that rely on mechanical or electric systems for their operation. They are essential to any work on electronics systems for creating signals and capturing responses from electronic devices. There are certain specifications regarding the performance of electronic equipment. Electrical connectors are manufactured for power, data, and audio-visual applications. They can be differentiated by their specific method of connection, pinout, size, materials, contact resistance, mechanical durability, ingress protection, insulation and lifetime. 

BS EN 61076-3-118 provides you with dimensional information that helps you with the mounting process of 4 pole + PE connectors. BS EN 61076-3-118 discusses the electrical and transmission characteristics of 4 pole + PE connectors that help users to manufacture good quality highly efficient electrical connectors. BS EN 61076-3-118 also provides you with test schedules to verify the performance characteristics of 4 pole + PE connectors which ensures their reliability. 

The guidelines in BS EN 61076-3-118 provide you with standardized specifications for 4 pole + PE connectors that enable you to provide a superior quality product to your customers.