scope:

This standard establishes uniform test methods for testing electrical connectors.

The test methods are designated by numbers assigned in accordance with the following system:

The tests are divided into three classes: environmental, mechanical, and electrical. Within each class, the test methods are numbered as shown below:

1001 - 1999 - Environmental tests 2001 - 2999 - Mechanical tests 3001 - 3999 - Electrical tests

Revisions are identified by a decimal point and a number added to the basic method number. For example, if the maintenance aging test is initially 2002, the first revision will be numbered 2002.1; 2002.2 will indicate the second revision issued. Subsequent revisions will be numbered consecutively.

When applicable, test methods herein shall be referenced in the individual specification by specifying this standard, the method number, and the details required in the summary paragraph of the applicable method. To avoid the necessity for changing specifications that refer to this standard, the decimal number shall not be used when referencing test methods. For example, use 2002 not 2002.1.