What is BS EN IEC 61076‑2-010 about?
BS EN IEC 61076‑2-010 specifies circular connectors with a push-pull locking mechanism of a size derived from, and thus being compatible with M12 screw-locking connectors (free connectors with screw-locking according to IEC 61076‑2‑101, IEC 61076-2-109, IEC 61076-2-111, or IEC 61076‑2‑113 are compatible with push‑pull fixed interfaces according to IEC 61076‑2-010) and with mating interfaces according to IEC 61076‑2‑101, IEC 61076-2-109, IEC 61076-2-111 (except coding E in general and coding F for inner push-pull) or IEC 61076-2-113.
A fixed connector with push-pull locking according to this document is intermated with a correspondingly coded free connector with M12 screw-locking according to any of the above-mentioned standards.
BS EN IEC 61076‑2-10 covers both:
- Power connectors with current ratings up to 16 A and voltage ratings up to 630 V, typically used for power supply and power applications in industrial premises
- Connectors for data and signal transmission with frequencies up to 500 MHz
Note 1: M12 is the dimension of the thread of the screw-locking mechanism of circular connectors with M12 screw locking.
Note 2: IEC 61076-2-012 defines another inner push-pull for fixed female connectors which are however not compatible with the inner push-pull defined in this document. Annexe C shows the different styles of female free connectors to extend male free connectors.
Who is BS EN IEC 61076‑2-010 for?
IEC 61076‑2-10 on push-pull locking circular connectors is useful for:
- Manufacturers of electrical connectors
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS EN IEC 61076‑2-10?
Circular connectors carry power to electrical devices, transmit data or electrical signals. Circular connectors need to meet certain quality standards as they have to withstand rugged conditions in their operational life.
BS EN IEC 61076‑2-10 provides you with performance and dimensions requirements for push-pull locking circular connectors of code A, B, C, D, F (for outer push-pull), H, K, L, M, P, S, T, and X. BS EN IEC 61076‑2-10 provides performance and dimension guidelines for type 1, type 2, type 3, and type 4 connectors.
In conclusion, BS EN IEC 61076‑2-10 enables you to produce push-pull locking circular connectors that meet performance requirements, are defect-free and have a reliably long operational life.
