Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 6-4: Dynamic stress tests - Test 6d: Vibration (sinusoidal)

Defines a standard test method to assess the ability of components (essentially connectors) to withstand specified severities of sinusoidal vibration.

Steckverbinder für elektronische Einrichtungen - Mess- und Prüfverfahren - Teil 6-4: Prüfungen mit dynamisch-mechanischer Beanspruchung - Prüfung 6d: Schwingen (sinusförmig)

Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques - Essais et mesures - Partie 6-4: Essais de contraintes dynamiques - Essai 6d: Vibrations (sinusoïdales)

Etablit une méthode d'essai normalisée pour évaluer l'aptitude d'un composant (essentiellement un connecteur) à supporter des vibrations sinusoïdales à des sévérités spécifiées.

Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 6-4: Dynamic stress tests - Test 6d: Vibration (sinusoidal) (IEC 60512-6-4:2002)

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
18-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
19-Apr-2002
Completion Date
19-Apr-2002

Overview

EN 60512-6-4:2002 (Test 6d: Vibration, sinusoidal) is part of the IEC 60512 series for connectors and defines a standardized method to assess the ability of electromechanical components - primarily connectors - to withstand specified severities of sinusoidal vibration. The procedure is referenced to IEC 60068-2-6 (Test Fc) and is intended for use when required by a detail specification.

This standard focuses on mechanical resilience, continuity monitoring during vibration, and post-test checks such as contact resistance, sealing, and operational characteristics.

Key Topics

  • Test reference and scope: Dynamic stress test (Test 6d) for connectors under sinusoidal vibration as described in IEC 60068-2-6.
  • Specimen preparation: Mount specimens with normal accessories; ensure mechanical features (panel mounts, locks) are used. Provide a minimum of 200 mm unsupported wire or cable on both ends unless the detail specification requires otherwise.
  • Vibration axes: Specimens are vibrated in three mutually perpendicular directions; one axis must be parallel to the engagement direction.
  • Monitoring and control: Vibration magnitude must be monitored near the specimen mounting points to control the vibration generator.
  • Continuity monitoring: During the test, electrical continuity is monitored according to IEC 60512-2-5 (Test 2e: Contact disturbance). Contacts and screens are connected as specified; default electrical load is 100 mA per contact unless otherwise specified.
  • Acceptance criteria and final checks:
    • Visual examination per IEC 60512-1-1 (Test 1a) for mechanical damage or loosening.
    • Contact resistance measured by the millivolt level method (IEC 60512-2-1, Test 2a). Limits are defined in the detail specification.
    • Sealing tests where applicable (IEC 60512-7 or as specified).
    • Operational checks as defined in the detail specification.

Applications

  • Qualification and verification of connector performance for industries where vibration is critical, such as transportation, aerospace, defence, and industrial equipment.
  • Design validation for connector mechanical integrity and contact reliability under dynamic stress.
  • Use in supplier and detail specifications to ensure repeatable acceptance criteria and test conditions.

Related Standards

  • IEC 60068-2-6:1995 - Environmental testing: Test Fc (Vibration, sinusoidal)
  • IEC 60512-1-1 - Visual examination (Test 1a)
  • IEC 60512-2-1 - Contact resistance (Test 2a)
  • IEC 60512-2-5 - Contact disturbance (Test 2e)
  • IEC 60512-7 - Sealing tests

Practical notes

When invoking EN 60512-6-4:2002 in a detail specification, explicitly state mounting method, test severity (frequency range, amplitude/acceleration and duration), contact disturbance limits, maximum contact resistance, leakage limits, operational checks and any permitted deviations from the standard test method. These details ensure consistent, repeatable testing and meaningful assessment of connector vibration resilience.

Frequently Asked Questions

EN 60512-6-4:2002 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 6-4: Dynamic stress tests - Test 6d: Vibration (sinusoidal)". This standard covers: Defines a standard test method to assess the ability of components (essentially connectors) to withstand specified severities of sinusoidal vibration.

Defines a standard test method to assess the ability of components (essentially connectors) to withstand specified severities of sinusoidal vibration.

EN 60512-6-4:2002 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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SLOVENSKI SIST EN 60512-6-4:2003

STANDARD
oktober 2003
Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 6-4: Dynamic
stress tests - Test 6d: Vibration (sinusoidal) (IEC 60512-6-4:2002)
ICS 31.220.10 Referenčna številka
©  Standard je založil in izdal Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje ali kopiranje celote ali delov tega dokumenta ni dovoljeno

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60512-6-4
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM April 2002
ICS 31.220.10
English version
Connectors for electronic equipment -
Tests and measurements
Part 6-4: Dynamic stress tests -
Test 6d: Vibration (sinusoidal)
(IEC 60512-6-4:2002)
Connecteurs pour équipements Steckverbinder für elektronische
électroniques - Einrichtungen -
Essais et mesures Mess- und Prüfverfahren
Partie 6-4: Essais de contraintes Teil 6-4: Prüfungen mit dynamisch-
dynamiques - mechanischer Beanspruchung -
Essai 6d: Vibrations (sinusoïdales) Prüfung 6d: Schwingen (sinusförmig)
(CEI 60512-6-4:2002) (IEC 60512-6-4:2002)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2002-04-01. CENELEC members are bound to
comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
application to the Central Secretariat or to any CENELEC member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and
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Ref. No. EN 60512-6-4:2002 E
Foreword
The text of document 48B/1141/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 60512-6-4, prepared by SC 48B,
Connectors, of IEC TC 48, Electromechanical components and mechanical structures for electronic
equipment, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and was approved by CENELEC as
EN 60512-6-4 on 2002-04-01.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2003-01-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2005-04-01
Annexes designated "normative" are part of the body of the standard.
In this standard, annex ZA is normative.
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60512-6-4:2002 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
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- 3 - EN 60512-6-4:2002
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other
publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the
publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any
of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or
revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including
amendments).
NOTE When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant
EN/HD applies.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60068-2-6 1995 Environmental testing EN 60068-2-6 1995
+ corr. March 1995 Part 2: Tests - Test Fc: Vibration
(sinusoidal)
1) 2)
IEC 60512-1-1 - Connectors for electronic equipment - EN 60512-1-1 2002
Tests and measurements
Part 1-1: General examination -
Test 1a: Visual examination
1) 2)
IEC 60512-2-1 - Part 2-1: Electrical continuity and EN 60512-2-1 2002
contact resistance tests -
Test 2a: Contact resistance - Millivolt
level method
3)
IEC 60512-2-5 - Part 2-5: Electrical continuity and --
contact resistance tests -
Test 2e: Contact disturbance
IEC 60512-7 1993 Electromechanical components for--
electronic equipment - Basic testing
procedures and measuring methods
Part 7: Mechanical operating tests and
sealing tests
1)
Undated reference.
2)
Valid edition at date of issue.
3)
In preparation.
NORME CEI
INTERNATIONALE IEC
60512-6-4
INTERNATIONAL
Première édition
STANDARD
First edition
2002-02
Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques –
Essais et mesures –
Partie 6-4:
Essais de contraintes dynamiques –
Essai 6d: Vibrations (sinusoïdales)
Connectors for electronic equipment –
Tests and measurements –
Part 6-4:
Dynamic stress tests –
Test 6d: Vibration (sinusoidal)
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