Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements -- Part 11-3: Climatic tests - Test 11c: Damp heat, steady state

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 conditions of high relative humidity.

Steckverbinder für elektronische Einrichtungen - Mess- und Prüfverfahren -- Teil 11-3: Klimatische Prüfungen - Prüfung 11c: Feuchte Wärme, konstant

Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques - Essais et mesures -- Partie 11-3: Essais climatiques - Essai 11c: Essai continu de chaleur humide

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 de forte humidité relative.

Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 11-3: Climatic tests - Test 11c: Damp heat, steady state (IEC 60512-11-3:2002)

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
30-Sep-2003
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
01-Oct-2003
Due Date
01-Oct-2003
Completion Date
01-Oct-2003

Overview

EN 60512-11-3:2002 (Climatic tests - Test 11c: Damp heat, steady state) defines a standardized test method to assess the ability of electronic connectors and similar electromechanical components to be stored and to function under sustained high relative humidity. Aligned with IEC guidance, the standard is intended for use where the detail specification requires climatic qualification of connectors and associated accessories.

Key Topics

  • Scope and objective: Verify component performance and storage stability under high humidity (damp heat steady state) conditions as specified in the detail specification.
  • Preparation of specimens:
    • Equip specimens with normal accessories and mount as required by the detail specification.
    • When required, mate/unmate the specimen the number of times specified prior to test.
    • Preconditioning: at least 1 hour unless otherwise specified.
    • Wiring: wire specimens per the detail specification; polarized arrangements are grouped as required.
  • Conditioning method:
    • Test carried out in accordance with IEC 60068-2-3 (Test Ca: Damp heat, steady state).
    • Degree of severity (duration and parameters) is defined in the detail specification.
    • Polarization voltage: when specified, applied to two specimens with complementary terminations grounded to housing or mounting plate as described in the standard.
  • Measurements:
    • Initial measurements: performed as specified in the detail specification before conditioning.
    • Measurements during conditioning: certain tests (for example insulation resistance) may be required while the specimen remains at high humidity.
    • Final measurements: after the recovery period, perform tests such as insulation resistance (IEC 60512-3-1), voltage proof (IEC 60512-4-1), contact resistance (IEC 60512-2-1), insertion/withdrawal forces (IEC 60512-7), and visual examination (IEC 60512-1-1).
  • Specification details: the detail specification must state mounting/wiring method, conditioning severity, polarization voltage value (if any), measurement requirements, and any deviations from the standard method.

Applications

  • Qualification and acceptance testing of connectors intended for humid or tropical environments.
  • Design verification during development to identify susceptibility to moisture-related degradation.
  • Supplier and incoming inspection checks for component durability under prolonged humidity exposure.
  • Risk mitigation for equipment deployed in telecommunications, automotive, industrial and consumer electronics where high relative humidity is expected.

Related Standards

  • IEC 60068-2-3: Test Ca - Damp heat, steady state
  • IEC 60512-1-1: Visual examination (Test 1a)
  • IEC 60512-2-1: Contact resistance - Millivolt method (Test 2a)
  • IEC 60512-3-1: Insulation resistance (Test 3a)
  • IEC 60512-4-1: Voltage proof (Test 4a)
  • IEC 60512-7: Mechanical tests and sealing

EN 60512-11-3:2002 provides a repeatable, standardized framework to evaluate connector performance under damp heat steady state conditions, helping engineers and test laboratories demonstrate compliance, improve reliability, and reduce field failures in humid environments.

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SIST EN 60512-11-3:2003 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements -- Part 11-3: Climatic tests - Test 11c: Damp heat, steady state". 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 conditions of high relative humidity.

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 conditions of high relative humidity.

SIST EN 60512-11-3:2003 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 60512-11-3:2003

STANDARD
oktober 2003
Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 11-3:
Climatic tests - Test 11c: Damp heat, steady state (IEC 60512-11-3:2002)
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 60512-11-3
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM April 2002
ICS 31.220.10
English version
Connectors for electronic equipment -
Tests and measurements
Part 11-3: Climatic tests -
Test 11c: Damp heat, steady state
(IEC 60512-11-3:2002)
Connecteurs pour équipements Steckverbinder für elektronische
électroniques - Einrichtungen -
Essais et mesures Mess- und Prüfverfahren
Partie 11-3: Essais climatiques - Teil 11-3: Klimatische Prüfungen -
Essai 11c: Essai continu Prüfung 11c: Feuchte Wärme, konstant
de chaleur humide (IEC 60512-11-3:2002)
(CEI 60512-11-3:2002)
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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Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
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© 2002 CENELEC - All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.
Ref. No. EN 60512-11-3:2002 E
Foreword
The text of document 48B/1144/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 60512-11-3, 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 60512-11-3 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.
__________
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60512-11-3:2002 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
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- 3 - EN 60512-11-3:2002
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 60068-2-3 1969 Basic environmental testing procedures HD 323.2.3 S2 1987
Part 2: Tests - Test Ca: Damp heat,
steady state
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
2) 3)
IEC 60512-3-1 - Part 3-1: Insulation tests - Test 3a: EN 60512-3-1 2002
Insulation resistance
4)
IEC 60512-4-1 - Part 4-1: Voltage stress tests - Test 4a:--
Voltage proof
IEC 60512-7 1993 Part 7: Mechanical operating tests and--
sealing tests
1)
HD 323.2.3 S2 includes A1:1984 to IEC 60068-2-3.
2)
Undated reference.
3)
Valid edition at date of issue.
4)
In preparation.
NORME CEI
INTERNATIONALE IEC
60512-11-3
INTERNATIONAL
Première édition
STANDARD
First edition
2002-02
Connecteurs pour équipements électroniques –
Essais et mesures –
Partie 11-3:
Essais climatiques –
Essai 11c: Essai continu de chaleur humide
Connectors for electronic equipment –
Tests and measurements –
Part 11-3:
Climatic tests –
Test 11c: Damp heat, steady state
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