What is BS EN 60512-99-001 - Engagement and separation of connectors about? 
Electrical connectors are used to join electrical conductors to create an electrical circuit. BS EN 60512-99-001 is a part of an international multi-series standard that focuses on aspects of connectors for electronic equipment.
BS EN 60512-99-001 discusses the assessment of connectors within the scope of SC 48B that are used in twisted pair communication cabling with remote power, such as ISO/IEC 11801 Class D, or better, balanced cabling in support of IEEE Std 802.3at™-2009 (PoE Plus – Power over Ethernet Plus).
The object of BS EN 60512-99-001 is to detail a test schedule to determine the ability of connectors to withstand a minimal number of engagements and separations when an electrical current is being passed through the connector in accordance with IEC 60512-9-3.
Who is BS EN 60512-99-001 - Engagement and separation of connectors for? 
BS EN BS EN 60512-99-001 on engagement and separation of connectors is useful for: 
- Manufacturers of electronic devices 
- Manufacturers and suppliers of electronic connectors
- Product development teams
- Maintenance and augmentation teams  
- Companies associated with designing and installation of electronic devices 
- Fault management teams
- Quality control personnel
- Regulatory authorities
Why should you use BS EN 60512-99-001 - Engagement and separation 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. Electrical connectors are manufactured for power, data, and audio-visual applications. They can be differentiated by their specific method of connection, pinout, size, materials, contact resistance, mechanical durability, ingress protection, insulation and lifetime.
BS EN 60512-99-001 provides you with details of specimen preparation for assessing the engagement and separation of connectors under electrical load. BS EN 60512-99-001 discusses the test circuit requirements of connectors that provide you with a detailed idea of test circuits, voltage and current. BS EN 60512-99-001 also provides you with the test schedule to verify the performance characteristics of connectors which ensures their reliability.
The guidelines in BS EN 60512-99-001 help users manufacture highly efficient electrical connectors to provide a superior quality product to their customers.
