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This document defines methods to evaluate the coupled condition of a connector plug, with its mating receptacle. This procedure assesses the ability of a connector pair to remain fully mated after exposure to test conditions but not during exposure.

Object

This test procedure details a selections of standard methods to evaluate whether or not a connector is fully mated. The definition of "mated" may differ with connector designs. Whether or not a connector is fully mated may be of critical importance in the connector performing to its required level in field conditions where influences such as vibration can cause the coupling mechanism to "back off" from the fully mated condition.