scope:

This part of IEC 60512, when required by the detail specification, is used for testing electrical connectors within the scope of technical committee 48. It may also be used for similar devices when specified in a detail specification. The object of this part of IEC 60512 is to detail a standard test method to determine the ability of a contact to withstand a specified bending moment or force. If so specified in the detail specification, forces other than bending may be applied. Although this test is illustrated for the mating area of cylindrical contacts, and is particularly applicable to those with a mating diameter of 1,2 mm or less, its use for contacts with other geometries is not excluded. In which case, the detail specification shall contain sufficient detail, given under Clause 6, i), j) and k), to enable the test to be done. Furthermore, it may be used for any part of a connector (such as a keying or polarizing device; cable support or contact latching feature) provided that sufficient detail is given in the detail specification.