BS EN 60512-7-2:2012

What is BS EN 60512-7-2 - Assessing the mechanical strength impact tolerance of connectors about?  

Electrical connectors are used to join electrical conductors to create an electrical circuit.  

BS EN 60512-7-2, when required by the detail specification, is used for testing 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 60512-7-2 is to detail a standard test method to assess the ability of a free connector on the end of a cable or wire bundle to withstand the impacts it could receive when dropped onto a hard surface.  

Who is BS EN 60512-7-2 - Assessing the mechanical strength impact tolerance of connectors for?  

BS EN 60512-7-2 on assessing the mechanical strength impact tolerance of connectors is useful for:  

• Manufacturers of electronic devices  
• Maintenance and augmentation teams   
• Companies associated with designing and installation of electronic devices  
• Fault management teams 
• Quality management teams 

Why should you use BS EN 60512-7-2 - Assessing the mechanical strength impact tolerance of 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. 

BS EN 60512-7-2 walks you through the test method of measuring the mechanical strength impact tolerance of connectors for electronic equipment. This includes: 

• Preparation of specimen 
• Equipment 
• Mounting 
• Test requirements 

The guidelines in BS EN 60512-7-2 help you assess the mechanical strength impact tolerance of connectors for electronic equipment that enable you to provide a superior quality product to your customers.