What is BS EN 60512-16-18 - Assessing the deflection of a simulated contact about?
Electrical connectors are used to join electrical conductors to create an electrical circuit.
BS EN 60512-16-18, when required by the detail specification, is used for testing electromechanical components 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 60512-16-18 is to detail a standard test method to measure the deflection of a simulated contact in its cavity or housing.
Although this test method is intended for cylindrical male contacts and is particularly applicable to those where the contacts fit into an insert, which may have some elasticity, its use for contacts with other geometries and housing details, is not excluded. In which case, the detail specification should contain sufficient detail, given under Clause 5, to enable the test to be done.
Who is BS EN 60512-16-18 - Assessing the deflection of a simulated contact for?
BS EN 60512-16-18 on assessing the deflection of a simulated contact 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 60512-16-18 - Assessing the deflection of a simulated contact?
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 60512-16-18 walks you through the test method of measuring the deflection of a simulated contact for electronic equipment. This includes:
- Preparation of specimen
- Equipment
- Mounting
- Application of force
- Procedure
- Measurements and requirements before, during and after testing
The guidelines in BS EN 60512-16-18 help you assess the deflection of a simulated contact for electronic equipment that enables you to provide a superior quality product to your customers.