Electrical connectors are used to join electrical conductors to create an electrical circuit. BS EN 60512-15-4 is a part of an international multi-series standard that focuses on aspects of connectors for electronic equipment.
BS EN 60512-15-4, when required by the detail specification, discusses the testing of connectors within the scope of technical committee 48. It may also be used for similar devices when specified in a detailed specification.
The object of BS EN 60512-15-4 is to detail a standard test method to determine the forces required to insert the contact into, and extract them from, their normal position in the intended connector.
BS EN BS EN 60512-15-4 on contact insertion, release and extraction force is useful for:
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 60512-15-4 provides you with details of specimen preparation for assessing contact insertion, release and extraction force of connectors. BS EN 60512-15-4 walks you through the test method to verify the performance characteristics of connectors which ensures their reliability. BS EN 60512-15-4 discusses measurements of connectors that help you ensure the quality of the final product. BS EN 60512-15-4 also specifies the required details for the users to conduct the test according to the detail specification.
The guidelines in BS EN 60512-15-4 help users manufacture highly efficient electrical connectors to provide a superior quality product to their customers.
EN 60512-15-4:2008
IEC 60512-15-4:2008