What is BS EN 60512-9-4 - Assessing the durability of the contact retention system about? 
Electrical connectors are used to join electrical conductors to create an electrical circuit. 
BS EN 60512-9-4, when required by the detail specification, is used for testing connectors within the scope of IEC technical committee 48. It may also be used for similar devices when specified in a detailed specification.
The object of BS EN 60512-9-4 is to detail a standard test method to assess the ability of a connector to withstand stresses caused by repeated extraction and insertion of contacts during maintenance.
Who is BS EN 60512-9-4 - Assessing the durability of the contact retention system for? 
BS EN 60512-9-4 on assessing the durability of the contact retention system 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 60512-9-4 - Assessing the durability of the contact retention system?
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 60512-9-4 walks you through the test method of measuring the durability of the contact retention system for electronic equipment. This includes:
- Details of test equipment
- Preparation of specimen
- Initial and final measurements
- Details to be specified
The guidelines in BS EN 60512-9-4 help you assess the durability of the contact retention system for electronic equipment that enables you to provide a superior quality product to your customers.
