What is BS EN 60512-2-1 - Assessing the contact resistance of connectors about?
Electrical connectors are used to join electrical conductors to create an electrical circuit. BS EN 60512-2-1 when required by the detail specification, is used for testing electromechanical components within the scope of IEC technical committee 48. This test may also be used for similar devices when specified in a detailed specification.
The object of BS EN 60512-2-1 is to define a standard test method to measure the electrical resistance across a pair of mated contacts or a contact with a measuring gauge.
Who is BS EN 60512-2-1 - Assessing the contact resistance of connectors for?
BS EN 60512-2-1 on assessing the contact resistance of connectors is useful for:
- Manufacturers of electronic devices
- Maintenance and augmentation teams
- Companies associated with designing and installation of electronic devices
- Fault management teams
- Quality managementteams
Why should you use BS EN 60512-2-1 - Assessing the contact resistance of connectors?
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 60512-2-1 walks you through the millivolt level method of measuring the contact resistance of connectors for electronic equipment. This includes:
- Measurement details
- Test current and voltage
- Measurement with direct current
- Measurement with alternating current
- Standard requirements
The guidelines in BS EN 60512-2-1 help you assess the contact resistance of connectors for electronic equipment that enable you to provide a superior quality product to your customers.
