EN 60512-11-9:2002
(Main)Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 11-9: Climatic tests - Test 11i: Dry heat
Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 11-9: Climatic tests - Test 11i: Dry heat
Defines a standard test method to assess the ability of components (essentially connectors) to be stored and/or to function in a specified manner under specified conditions of dry heat.
Steckverbinder für elektronische Einrichtungen - Mess- und Prüfverfahren - Teil 11-9: Klimatische Prüfungen - Prüfung 11i: Trockene Wärme
Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques - Essais et mesures - Partie 11-9: Essais climatiques - Essai 11i: Chaleur sèche
Etablit une méthode d'essai normalisée pour évaluer l'aptitude d'un composant (essentiellement un connecteur) à être stocké et/ou à fonctionner de manière spécifiée dans des conditions spécifiées de chaleur sèche.
Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 11-9: Climatic tests - Test 11i: Dry heat (IEC 60512-11-9:2002)
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
Relations
- Refers
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Overview
EN 60512-11-9:2002 (IEC 60512-11-9:2002) is a European standard developed by CENELEC that specifies the test method for evaluating the ability of connectors and similar electromechanical components used in electronic equipment to withstand and perform under conditions of dry heat. This climatic test, designated as Test 11i: Dry Heat, helps ensure that components can be stored and operate reliably in environments characterized by elevated temperatures. The standard provides essential guidelines for testing, preparation, measurement, and reporting requirements for manufacturers, designers, and quality assurance professionals concerned with connectors for electronic equipment.
Key Topics
Scope and Purpose
EN 60512-11-9:2002 defines a standard approach for assessing how well connectors and related components tolerate dry heat. This ensures components will maintain their function and integrity after exposure to high-temperature conditions, crucial for many industrial and commercial electronic applications.Test Preparation
The standard outlines how specimens should be equipped with their accessories and mounted according to their detail specification. Preconditioning steps and the state of mating (mated or unmated) for testing are also specified.Test Methodology
The dry heat test is based on procedures from IEC 60068-2-2, applying specified temperature and duration for the test. Two main approaches are listed:- Sudden change of temperature without ongoing measurement
- Gradual temperature change with measurements taken during exposure
Measurement Requirements
Initial and final measurements-including contact resistance, mechanical strength (insertion and withdrawal forces), static load, and visual examination-must be conducted as described in the relevant detail specification. Additional checks, such as water immersion or insert retention tests, may also apply.Reporting and Deviation
The standard specifies that deviations from the prescribed method must be noted in detail specifications, and all measurements and results should be clearly documented.
Applications
Electronic Equipment Manufacturing
Manufacturers rely on EN 60512-11-9:2002 dry heat testing to qualify connectors for use in computers, communication devices, automotive controls, industrial systems, and consumer electronics, where elevated operational or storage temperatures may be encountered.Quality Assurance and Compliance
Routine climatic testing using this standard ensures ongoing product reliability and adherence to international and European technical requirements, supporting market access and lowering the risk of failure in field use.Component Design and Validation
Design engineers use the results from dry heat tests to improve materials selection and connector construction, ensuring products meet customer specifications and international standards for thermal performance.Laboratory and Third-party Testing
Test laboratories and certification bodies use EN 60512-11-9:2002 as a benchmark for independent verification of product claims related to environmental resistance.
Related Standards
IEC 60068-2-2:1974 / EN 60068-2-2:1993
Basic procedures for environmental testing, specifically covering dry heat tests applicable to a wide range of electrical and electronic equipment.IEC 60512 Series
- IEC 60512-1-1 / EN 60512-1-1: Visual examination methods for connectors
- IEC 60512-2-1 / EN 60512-2-1: Measurement of electrical continuity and contact resistance
- IEC 60512-5: Static load and endurance testing
- IEC 60512-7: Mechanical operation and sealing
- IEC 60512-8: Mechanical testing on connectors and terminations
These related standards collectively form a comprehensive framework for testing electrical connectors under various environmental and operational conditions, ensuring full compliance for manufacturers and users of electronic components.
EN 60512-11-9:2002 is essential for anyone involved in the production, testing, or specification of connectors for electronic devices, providing a clear methodology to verify performance under dry heat and ensuring product durability in demanding environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 60512-11-9:2002 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 11-9: Climatic tests - Test 11i: Dry heat". This standard covers: Defines a standard test method to assess the ability of components (essentially connectors) to be stored and/or to function in a specified manner under specified conditions of dry heat.
Defines a standard test method to assess the ability of components (essentially connectors) to be stored and/or to function in a specified manner under specified conditions of dry heat.
EN 60512-11-9:2002 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.
EN 60512-11-9:2002 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to prEN 1366-8, EN 60512-1-1:2002, EN 60512-2-1:2002, EN 50173-10:2025, EN IEC 63171:2025, EN IEC 61076-2-101:2025, EN IEC 61076-8-100:2020, EN IEC 61076-2-111:2018, EN 61076-3-122:2017, EN IEC 60352-9:2024, EN 60130-9:2011, EN IEC 63171-6:2020, EN IEC 60352-6:2023, EN IEC 61076-3-119:2018, EN IEC 60352-4:2020. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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SLOVENSKI SIST EN 60512-11-9:2003
STANDARD
oktober 2003
Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 11-9:
Climatic tests - Test 11i: Dry heat (IEC 60512-11-9:2002)
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 60512-11-9
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM April 2002
ICS 31.220.10
English version
Connectors for electronic equipment -
Tests and measurements
Part 11-9: Climatic tests -
Test 11i: Dry heat
(IEC 60512-11-9:2002)
Connecteurs pour équipements Steckverbinder für elektronische
électroniques - Einrichtungen -
Essais et mesures Mess- und Prüfverfahren
Partie 11-9: Essais climatiques - Teil 11-9: Klimatische Prüfungen -
Essai 11i: Chaleur sèche Prüfung 11i: Trockene Wärme
(CEI 60512-11-9:2002) (IEC 60512-11-9:2002)
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
notified 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.
CENELEC
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Ref. No. EN 60512-11-9:2002 E
Foreword
The text of document 48B/1148/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 60512-11-9, 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 60512-11-9 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 60512-11-9:2002 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
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- 3 - EN 60512-11-9:2002
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
1)
IEC 60068-2-2 1974 Basic environmental testing procedures EN 60068-2-2 1993
Part 2: Tests - Test B: Dry heat
2) 3)
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
2) 3)
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
IEC 60512-5 1992 Part 5: Impact tests (free components),--
static load tests (fixed components),
endurance tests and overload tests
IEC 60512-7 1993 Part 7: Mechanical operating tests and--
sealing tests
IEC 60512-8 1993 Part 8: Connector tests (mechanical)--
and mechanical tests on contacts and
terminations
1)
EN 60068-2-2 includes supplement A:1976 to IEC 60068-2-2.
2)
Undated reference.
3)
Valid edition at date of issue.
NORME CEI
INTERNATIONALE IEC
60512-11-9
INTERNATIONAL
Première édition
STANDARD
First edition
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Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques –
Essais et mesures –
Partie 11-9:
Essais climatiques –
Essai 11i: Chaleur sèche
Connectors for electronic equipment –
Tests and measurements –
Part 11-9:
Climatic tests –
Test 11i: Dry heat
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