EN 60512-3-1:2002
(Main)Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 3-1: Insulation tests - Test 3a: Insulation resistance
Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 3-1: Insulation tests - Test 3a: Insulation resistance
Defines a standard test method to assess the insulation resistance of electromechanical components (essentially connectors).
Steckverbinder für elektronische Einrichtungen - Mess- und Prüfverfahren - Teil 3-1: Prüfungen der Isolation - Prüfung 3a: Isolationswiderstand
Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques - Essais et mesures - Partie 3-1: Essais d'isolement - Essai 3a: Résistance d'isolement
Définit une méthode d'essai normalisée pour déterminer la résistance d'isolement des composants électromécaniques(essentiellement des connecteurs).
Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 3-1: Insulation tests - Test 3a: Insulation resistance (IEC 60512-3-1:2002)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 11-Apr-2002
- Withdrawal Date
- 31-Mar-2005
- Technical Committee
- CLC/SR 48B - Connectors
- Drafting Committee
- IEC/SC 48B - IEC_SC_48B
- Parallel Committee
- IEC/SC 48B - IEC_SC_48B
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
- Start Date
- 12-Apr-2002
- Completion Date
- 12-Apr-2002
Overview
EN 60512-3-1:2002 (IEC 60512-3-1:2002) specifies a standard test method for assessing the insulation resistance of connectors and similar electromechanical components used in electronic equipment. Adopted by CENELEC and aligned with the IEC text, this part of the IEC 60512 series defines how to mount specimens, which test voltages and measuring methods to use, and how results shall be recorded and interpreted when required by a detail specification.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope and objective: Defines a repeatable method to measure insulation resistance of connectors and related electromechanical components within the scope of IEC TC 48.
- Mounting: Specimens shall be mounted in accordance with the applicable detail specification.
- Test voltages: Measurements are performed using a closed-circuit DC voltage of:
- 10 V ± 1 V, or
- 100 V + 15 V, or
- 500 V + 50 V The specific voltage is selected in the detail specification.
- Measuring methods: Three measurement configurations (Method A, B and C) are defined:
- Method A: Test each termination against all others connected together, and to the housing/mounting plate.
- Method B: Form two groups of terminations; measure group‑to‑group and group‑to‑housing as specified (useful for alternate terminations and multi-row arrangements).
- Method C: Measure between two adjacent terminations with minimum spacing.
- Measurement timing and stability:
- Record insulation resistance only when a stable reading is obtained.
- If stability is not reached, record the reading at 60 s ± 5 s after voltage application.
- Pass/fail: Insulation resistance shall be not less than the minimum value specified in the detail specification.
- Detail specification items: When this test is required the specification must state:
- measuring method (A/B/C),
- test voltage,
- minimum insulation resistance value,
- contacts to be tested,
- any deviations from the standard method.
Applications and who uses it
EN 60512-3-1:2002 is used by:
- Connector and electromechanical component manufacturers for design verification and production testing
- Test laboratories and certification bodies performing compliance and qualification tests
- Quality assurance, R&D, and product safety engineers validating insulation performance
- Procurement and specification authors requiring standardized insulation acceptance criteria
Practical uses include routine production sampling, pre‑qualification of new connector designs, failure analysis, and contract or procurement test clauses.
Related standards
- IEC/EN 60512 series (Tests and measurements for connectors)
- IEC 60512-2 (earlier edition containing Test 3a; this document cancels and replaces that test)
- Relevant detail specifications produced by manufacturers or purchasers should reference EN 60512-3-1:2002 for insulation resistance testing requirements.
Keywords: EN 60512-3-1:2002, IEC 60512-3-1, insulation resistance test, connectors, electromechanical components, tests and measurements, insulation tests, Test 3a.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 60512-3-1:2002 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 3-1: Insulation tests - Test 3a: Insulation resistance". This standard covers: Defines a standard test method to assess the insulation resistance of electromechanical components (essentially connectors).
Defines a standard test method to assess the insulation resistance of electromechanical components (essentially connectors).
EN 60512-3-1:2002 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.
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STANDARDConnectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 3-1: Insulation tests - Test 3a: Insulation resistance (IEC 60512-3-1:2002)©
Standard je založil in izdal Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje ali kopiranje celote ali delov tega dokumenta ni dovoljenoReferenčna številkaSIST EN 60512-3-1:2003(en)ICS31.220.10
EUROPEAN STANDARDEN 60512-3-1NORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMApril 2002CENELECEuropean Committee for Electrotechnical StandardizationComité Européen de Normalisation ElectrotechniqueEuropäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische NormungCentral Secretariat: rue de Stassart 35, B - 1050 Brussels© 2002 CENELEC -All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.Ref. No. EN 60512-3-1:2002 EICS 31.220.10English versionConnectors for electronic equipment –Tests and measurementsPart 3-1: Insulation tests –Test 3a: Insulation resistance(IEC 60512-3-1:2002)Connecteurs pour équipementsélectroniques –Essais et mesuresPartie 3-1: Essais d'isolement –Essai 3a: Résistance d'isolement(CEI 60512-3-1:2002)Steckverbinder für elektronischeEinrichtungenMess- und Prüfverfahren –Teil 3-1: Prüfungen der Isolation –Prüfung 3a: Isolationswiderstand(IEC 60512-3-1:2002)This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2002-04-01. CENELEC members are bound tocomply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration.Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained onapplication to the Central Secretariat or to any CENELEC member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any otherlanguage made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language andnotified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic,Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands,Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
NORMEINTERNATIONALECEIIECINTERNATIONALSTANDARD60512-3-1Première éditionFirst edition2002-02Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques –Essais et mesures –Partie 3-1:Essais d'isolement –Essai 3a: Résistance d'isolementConnectors for electronic equipment –Tests and measurements –Part 3-1:Insulation tests –Test 3a: Insulation resistancePour prix, voir catalogue en vigueurFor price, see current catalogue IEC 2002
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60512-3-1 IEC:2002– 3 –INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION____________CONNECTORS FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT –TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS –Part 3-1: Insulation tests –Test 3a: Insulation resistanceFOREWORD1)The IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprisingall national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of the IEC is to promoteinternational co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. Tothis end and in addition to other activities, the IEC publishes International Standards. Their preparation isentrusted to technical committees; a
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