Connectors - Safety Requirements and Tests: Test Report IEC 61984

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IEC 61984
Connectors – Safety requirements and tests
Report Number ............................... : 250148-TL6-1

Date of issue................................... : 2018-06-26
Total number of pages .................. : 23
Name of Testing Laboratory VDE Prüf- und Zertifizierungsinstitut GmbH

preparing the Report ................... : VDE Testing and Certification Institute
Applicant's name ....................... : Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG
Address ........................................... : Klingenbergstraße 16; 32758 Detmold; Germany
Test specification:
Standard ......................................... : IEC 61984:2008
Test procedure .......................... : CB Scheme
Non-standard test method ............ : N/A
Test Report Form No. .................... : IEC61984C
Test Report Form(s) Originator .... : VDE Prüf - und Zertifizierungsinstitut GmbH
Master TRF ..................................... : Dated 2017-06
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Test item description ....................... : Connector (COC)

Trade Mark ........................................ :
Manufacturer .................................... : Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG; Klingenbergstraße 16;
32758 Detmold; Germany
Model/Type reference ...................... : BCZ 3.81 Buchsenteil / female part; SC 3.81 Stiftteil / male part
Ratings .............................................. : 160 V / 17,5 A
Responsible Testing Laboratory (as applicable), testing procedure and testing location(s):
CB Testing Laboratory: VDE Prüf- und Zertifizierungsinstitut GmbH

VDE Testing and Certification Institute
Testing location/ address ........................ : Merianstrasse 28, 63069 Offenbach, Germany
Tested by (name, function, signature) ........ : Sebastian Wendt

(authorization of test report)
test engineer
Approved by (name, function, signature) .. : Berthold Reinholz

reviewer
Testing procedure: CTF Stage 1:

Testing location/ address ........................ :
Tested by (name, function, signature) ........ :

Approved by (name, function, signature) .. :

Tested by (name + signature) ...................... : (authorization of test report)
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Tested by (name, function, signature) ........ :
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List of Attachments (including a total number of pages in each attachment):
Summary of testing: All tests passed with positive results
Tests performed (name of test and test clause): Testing location:
Complete test according to IEC 61984 VDE Testing and Certification Institute
Merianstrasse 28, 63069 Offenbach, Germany
Summary of compliance with National Differences (List of countries addressed):
The product fulfils the requirements of

DIN EN 61984 (VDE 0627):2009-11; EN61984:2009
DIN EN 61984 Berichtigung 1 (VDE 0627 Berichtigung 1):2012-03
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Copy of marking plate:

The artwork below may be only a draft. The use of certification marks on a product must be authorized
by the respective NCBs that own these marks.
BCZ 3.81
SC 3.81
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Test item particulars ..................................................:
Classification of installation and use ......................: Build in
Supply Connection .....................................................:
.......................................................................................:
Possible test case verdicts:
- test case does not apply to the test object ........... : N/A
- test object does meet the requirement ................. : P (Pass)
- test object does not meet the requirement ........... : F (Fail)
Testing ......................................................................... :
Date of receipt of test item ........................................ : 2018-05-07
Date (s) of performance of tests ............................... : 2018-05-30…2018-06-26
General remarks:
"(See Enclosure #)" refers to additional information appended to the report.
"(See appended table)" refers to a table appended to the report.
Throughout this report a comma / point is used as the decimal separator.
Manufacturer’s Declaration per sub-clause 4.2.5 of IECEE 02:

The application for obtaining a CB Test Certificate Yes
includes more than one factory location and a Not applicable
declaration from the Manufacturer stating that the
sample(s) submitted for evaluation is (are)
representative of the products from each factory has
been provided ................................................................:
When differences exist; they shall be identified in the General product information section.
Name and address of factory (ies) .. : Weidmüller Interface (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., OEM-Business; 81
Xiangyang Road Suzhou New District; 215011 SUZHOU CITY;
Jiangsu; China / Reference 30017348
General product information and other remarks:

See table 0.1 and pictures.
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MECHANICAL TEST GROUP A (TABLE 10)
A1 VISUAL EXAMINATION: IEC 60512 Test 1a
6.2.2 Marking indelible and easily legible P
Minimum marking on the connector a) trademark P
Markings a) trademark and b) type identification on P

smallest unit of packaging
All other markings (c – k) given in the technical P

documentation or catalogue of the manufacturer
c) Rated current .................................................. : 17,5 A P
c) Rated voltage ................................................. : 160 V P
e) Over voltage category .................................... : 2,5 kV P
f) Pollution degree .............................................. : 3 P
g) Protection degree ........................................... : IP00 P
h) Range of temperature .................................... : -50°C up to +120°C P
i) Type of terminals ............................................. : Solder termination P

(male part)
Screw type clamping units
(female parts)
j) Connectable conductors ................................. : 0,08 – 1,5 mm² P

Solid and flexible
k) Reference to this standard or to the DS IEC 61984 P
6.2.3 Position for the contacts and protective earthing The definite marking of the P
contacts clearly indicated. contacts has to be guaranteed
Marking of protective earthing contacts applies by overprint or the build-in
conditions.
symbol or “PE”. This requirement is not
necessary for non rewirable connectors.
6.9.2 Fixing means not used to fix live parts. P
6.9.3 Termination without damage possible. P
6.10 CBC has adequate breaking capacity. N/A
6.11 Free connector: Wires protected against shear and N/A

tensile stress at the termination and secured to
prevent twisting.
The above requirement does not apply to:
a) free connectors for termination to cables in fixed N/A

mountings (plug connection in the sense of a
detachable connection)
b) free connectors in which the terminations are N/A

protected against pull and twisting by mounting
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provisions in the end-use product
DIMENSIONAL EXAMINATION: IEC 60512
6.19 Clearances and creepage distances according to see table 0.2 P

IEC 60664.
Connector dimensions comply with the DS or N/A

manufacturer’s specification.
A2 DURABILITY OF MARKING
7.3.2 Test liquid: water P

Test piston size 1; force 5 N; 10 cycles
IEC 60068-2-70 Test Xb „Abrasion of marking“
VISUAL EXAMINATION: IEC 60512 Test 1a
Visible with the naked eye P
A3 POLARISATION AND CODING: IEC 60512 / Test [13e]
- For unenclosed connectors (internal connections) P

20 N
- For enclosed connectors (external connections) N/A

1,5 x mating force, but not higher than 80 N
6.3 Multipole connector: Contact between protective N/A

earthing contacts and live contacts is not possible
by engagement.
6.9.1 Multipole connector: Polarisation prevents improper P

connection of mating parts.
No damage likely to impair function P
A4 PROVISIONS FOR EARTHING
6.5.1 For a CBC the earthing contact is a “first make - N/A

last break” contact.
7.3.3 No electrical contact indication between earth N/A

contact and the other contacts.
6.5.4 CONNECTION OF THE PROTECTIVE EARTH CONNECTOR N/A
VISUAL EXAMINATION: IEC 60512 Test 1a N/A
Remove any available covers if required. N/A
6.5.4.1 The protective conductor terminal accepts a N/A

conductor with a minimum cross-section as
specified in Table 1, Column 2:
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Minimum cross- section according to Table 1 ..... : mm² 
6.5.4.2 With regard to design and type of construction, the N/A

protective conductor terminations are at least
equivalent to the other terminations according to
clause 6.:
A5 INTERLOCK
7.3.4 The specimens are engaged by hand over their full N/A
engagement distance. All other contacts are wired
in series. The interlock contacts “make last and
break first”, before any other contact does.
6.7 The connector with an interlock cannot be engaged N/A

or disengaged as long as the contacts are live.
A6 TERMINATIONS
6.6 Range of connectable conductor(s) ................... : 0,08 – 1,5 mm² 

Solid and flexible
6.6.1 a) Test acc. to: IEC 60352-1 N/A

Wrapped connections
6.6.1 b) Test acc. to: IEC 60352-2 N/A

Crimped connections
6.6.1 c) Test acc. to: IEC 60352-3 or IEC 60998-2-3 N/A

Accessible insulation displacement connections
6.6.1 d) Test acc. to: IEC 60352-4 or IEC 60998-2-3 N/A

Non-accessible insulation displacement
connections
6.6.1 e) Test acc. to: IEC 60352-5 N/A

Press-in connections
6.6.1 f) Test acc. to: IEC 60352-6 or IEC 60998-2-3 N/A

Insulation piercing connections
6.6.1 g) Test acc. to: IEC 60999-1 or IEC 60999-2 or IEC N/A
60352-7 Screwless-type clamping units
6.6.1 h) Test acc. to: IEC 60999-1 or IEC 60999-2 Female part P
Screw-type clamping units
6.6.1 i) Test acc. to: IEC 60760 or IEC 61210 N/A

Flat, quick-connect terminations
Test acc. to: IEC 60068-2-20 Male part P

Solder terminations
Other terminations, not mentioned above, acc. to N/A

IEC standard ....................................................... :
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A7 CONTACT RETENTION IN INSERT: IEC 60512 Test 15a
Test load shall be three times the specified insertion force of one contact: —
insertion force (mating) of one contact or the 3,4 N
specified insertion force of one contact plus 50 N, Test load 20 N
whichever is less. Minimum test load 20 N.
6.18.2 Contacts safety retained P
No axial displacement likely to impair normal P

operation
A8 CABLE CLAMP: IEC 60512
6.17 The cable clamp is made of insulating material or N/A

metal.
6.17 Metal cable clamps meet one of the following requirements:
a) Provided with a covering of insulating material to N/A
prevent any accessible metal part becoming live in
case of a fault.
b) No contact possible with the IEC test finger N/A

according to IEC 60529.
c) Be connected to protective earth. N/A
Cable clamping range (6.17 Table 6 or from: mm —

manufacturer’s specification) ............................. : to: mm
A8.1 CABLE CLAMP (PULL) IEC 60512 Test 17c
Covers mounted / contacts not connected See appended table A8.1 N/A
A8.2 CABLE CLAMP (TORSION): IEC 60512 Test 17d
Covers mounted See appended table A8.2 N/A
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A9 MECHANICAL STRENGTH IMPACT (Only free Connectors and CBC): IEC 60512
Test 7b
Dropping cycles: 8 positions in 45° steps —
Dropping height .................................................. : mm —
6.18.1 No damage likely to impair safety N/A
6.18.3 Internal insulations not damaged N/A
Parts against electric shock not damaged N/A
Clearances and creepage distances not reduced N/A
SERVICE LIFE TEST GROUP B (TABLE 11)
B1 INITIAL MEASUREMENTS (CONTACT RESISTANCE): IEC 60512 Test 2b
Reference value for subsequent measurement: See appended table B1 
Test current ......................................................... : 1A 
B2 BREAKING CAPACITY (ONLY FOR CBCs)
7.3.5 Operating cycles ................................................ : —
Speed of insertion/ withdrawal ........................... : 0,8 m/s 
Test voltage ........................................................ : V 
Test current ........................................................ : A 
Power factor / cos() .......................................... : 0,9  0,05 
Time constant 1 ms  15% 
6.14.2 No damage occurred, which could impair normal N/A

use
B3 MECHANICAL OPERATIONS: IEC 60512 Test 9a
7.3.9 Operating cycles ................................................ : 25 
Insertion speed ................................................... : 0,01 m/s 
Rest .................................................................... : 30 s 
6.14.1 No damage occurred, which could impair normal P

use
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B4 FINAL MEASUREMENTS (CONTACT RESISTANCE): IEC 60512 Test 2b
Test current ........................................................ : 1A 
R2  1,5 R1 or R2  5 m + R1 .................... : See appended table B4.1 P
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: IEC 60512 Test 4a
a) Impulse withstand voltage ............................. : -- 
b) r.m.s. withstand voltage ................................. : 1,39kV 
6.13 No breakdown or flashover occurred See appended table B4.2 P
B5 BENDING (FLEXING) TEST (To be performed on new specimen)
7.3.10 Only non-rewirable connectors
Rated current ..................................................... : A 
Rated voltage ..................................................... : V 
Wire cross section .............................................. : mm² 
Load:  0,75 mm² / 20 N ;  0,75 mm² / 10 N N 
Numbers of bending ........................................... : 
DURING THE TEST
No interruption of the test current N/A
No short-circuit between the conductors N/A
AFTER THE TEST
Cable support sleeve not loosened from the body N/A
Insulation shows no signs of abrasion or of wear N/A

and tear.
Broken strands do not pierce the insulation. N/A
6.14.3 No damage occurs, which could impair normal use. N/A
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THERMAL TEST GROUP C (TABLE 12)
C1 TEMPERATURE RISE TEST: IEC 60512 Test 5A
Test conductor length according Table 7 ............ : Female part: 250 mm 

Male part: direct bridged
Test conductor cross-section .............................. : 1,5 mm² 
7.3.7 Mated specimen ................................................. : BCZ 3.81 + SC 3.81 
Test current ........................................................ : 17,5 A 
Ambient temperature – components .................. : 20°C 
Upper limit temperature – components .............. : 120°C 
6.16 The upper limiting temperature specified for the See appended table C1 P
specimen is not exceeded
CLIMATIC TEST GROUP D (TABLE 13)
D1 INITIAL MEASUREMENTS (CONTACT RESISTANCE): IEC 60512 Test 2b
Reference value for subsequent measurement .. : See appended table D1 
Test current ........................................................ : 1A 
D2 COLD: IEC 60512 Test 11j
Mated specimen ................................................. : BCZ 3.81 + SC 3.81 
Test duration ...................................................... : 2h 
Lower temperature limit ...................................... : -50°C 
6.6.3 Sufficient contact pressure through insulation N/A
6.8 / 6.15 No visual damage, no cracks on insulations parts P

likely to impair safety
6.18.3 Internal insulation shows no damage likely to impair P

safety
No damage occurred, which could impair normal P

use
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D3 DRY HEAT: IEC 60512 Test 11i
Mated specimen .................................................. : BCZ 3.81 + SC 3.81 —
Test duration ...................................................... : 7 days —
Upper temperature limit ...................................... : 120°C —
6.6.3 Sufficient contact pressure through insulation N/A
6.8 / 6.15 No visual damage, no cracks on insulations parts P

likely to impair safety
6.18.3 Internal insulation shows no damage likely to impair P

safety

use
D4 PROTECTION AGAINST CORROSION: IEC 60512 Test 11g
7.3.14 Flowing mixed gas corrosion according to IEC N/A

Test 1 60512-11-7, test 11g Method 1 or alternatively
Method 4 (Table 1 of IEC 60512-11-7)). Test
duration is 4 days.
7.3.14 Sulphur dioxide test with general condensation of P

Test 2 moisture according to ISO 6988 .
alternative Test duration is 24h (1 test cycle)
6.21 Function guaranteed P

use
D5 FINAL MEASUREMENT (CONTACT RESISTANCE): IEC 60512 Test 2b
Test current ........................................................ : 1A 
R2  1,5 R1 or R2  5 m + R1 ................... : See appended table D5 P
D6 DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: IEC 60512 Test 4a
Mated specimen ................................................. : BCZ 3.81 + SC 3.81 
Impulse withstand voltage .................................. : -- 
r.m.s. withstand voltage ..................................... : 1,39 kV 
6.13 No breakdown or flashover occurred See appended table D6 P
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DEGREE OF PROTECTION TEST GROUP E (TABLE 14)
E1 PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK
Unenclosed connectors (for use inside an enclosure):

5.4 c1) COC classified as IP0X, no test required IP00 P
6.4.2.2 5.4 c2) COC Hand back safety (IP1X or IPXXA) N/A
50 mm sphere pressed with 20 N against mated
specimen.
No live parts accessible.
6.4.2.3 5.4 c3) COC Finger safety (IP2X or IPXXB) N/A

Jointed test finger pressed with 20 N against mated
specimen.
6.4.2.3 5.4 d) CBC finger safety (IP2X or IPXXB) N/A

Jointed test finger pressed with 20 N against mated
and unmated specimen.
Enclosed connectors (COCs and CBCs)
6.4.1 Test at mated and unmated specimen. N/A

Jointed IEC test finger pressed with 20 N against
the surface except the mating face of the male part
of the connector. Creepages and clearances
ensured between live parts and test finger.
All parts necessary to ensure protection against N/A

electric shock only removable with a tool.
6.4.3 For a CBC, protection against electric shock is N/A
ensured also during insertion and withdrawal. This
is proved by use of the jointed IEC test with a test
force of 20 N. Creepages and clearances ensured
between live parts and test finger.
E2 PROVISION FOR EARTHING
7.3.13 Resistance between accessible metal parts and the m N/A

6.5.3 earthing contact ≤ 100 m ................................. :
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E3 DEGREE OF PROTECTION IP CODE: IEC 60529

7.3.6.3 Tests for IP Codes higher than IP2X or IPXXB
6.12 IP code according to IEC 60529 in mated condition IP —
7.3.7.1 or according manufacturers conditions ............... :
Maximum and minimum cross-section wiring or mm² /  mm —

cable diameter connected ................................... : mm² /  mm
7.3.7.2 Protection against ingress of foreign solid objects, N/A
tested according to IEC 60529
7.3.7.3 Protection against harmful ingress of water, tested N/A
according to IEC 60529
A8.1 TABLE: Covers mounted / contacts not connected

Nominal size  [mm] Tensible force [N] Displacement [mm] 
(mm):
Min. ≤ N/A
Max.
Min. ≤ N/A
Max.
Min. ≤ N/A
Max.
A8.2 TABLE: Covers mounted

Nominal size  [mm] Torque [Nm] Twist [ ° ] 
(mm):
Min. ≤± N/A
Max.
Min. ≤± N/A
Max.
Min. ≤± N/A
Max.
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B1 TABLE: Initial measurements (Contact resistance)

Test current ...................................................................... : 1A —
Test sample Contact 1 2 3 PE 
1 U1 [mV] 1,4 2,6 1,3 --
R1 [m] 1,4 2,6 1,3 --
Contact 1 2 3 PE
2 U1 [mV] 1,2 1,4 1,4 --
R1 [m] 1,2 1,4 1,4 --
Contact 1 2 3 PE
3 U1 [mV] 1,2 1,3 1,2 --
R1 [m] 1,2 1,3 1,2 --
supplementary information: BCZ 3.81 + SC 3.81
B4.1 TABLE: Final measurements (Contact resistance)

Test current......................................................... : 1A 
Number of cycles ................................................ : 25 
Condition ............................................................. : R2max  1,5R1 or 
R2max  5 m + R1
1 R2max [m] 6,4 7,6 6,3 -- P
U2 [mV] 1,1 1,1 1,5 --

R2 [m] 1,1 1,1 1,5 --
Contact 1 2 3 PE —
2 R2max [m] 6,2 6,4 6,4 -- P
U2 [mV] 1,2 1,4 1,4 --

R2 [m] 1,2 1,4 1,4 --
Contact 1 2 3 PE —
3 R2max [m] 6,2 6,3 6,2 -- P
U2 [mV] 1,4 1,3 1,0 --
R2 [m] 1,4 1,3 1,0 --
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B4.2 TABLE: Dielectric strength (mated specimen)

Test voltage applied between: a) Impulse withstand b) r.m.s withstand Breakdown /
voltage applied voltage applied flashover
(Yes/No)
Contact – Contact -- 1,39 kV No
Contact – Earth -- -- --
Contact – Surface -- -- --
C1 TABLE: Temperature rise test

Ambient temperature (°C) ................................... : 20 °C 
Thermocouple Locations Test current Upper temperature Temperature —
(A) limit (ULT) (°C) measured (°C)
Female part 75,4 P
Female part 73,1 P
17,5 120
Male part 84,9 P
Male part 83,9 P
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D1 TABLE: Initial measurements (Contact resistance)

Test current ................................................................................. : 1 A —
1 U1 [mV] 0,77 1,0 1,2 --
R1 [m] 0,77 1,0 1,2 --
D5 TABLE: Final measurements (Contact resistance)

Test current ...............................................................................: 1A 
Condition ...................................................................................: R2max  1,5R1 or 
R2max  5 m + R1
1 R2max [m] 5,77 6,0 6,2 -- P
U2 [mV] 1,7 1,4 1,5 --
R2 [m] 1,7 1,4 1,5 --
D6 TABLE: Dielectric strength (mated specimen)

Test voltage applied between: a) Impulse withstand b) r.m.s withstand Breakdown / flashover
voltage applied voltage applied (Yes/No)
Contact – Contact -- 1,39 kV No
Contact - Earth -- -- --
Contact - Surface -- -- --
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0.1 TABLE: Characteristic features

Example ................................... : X Please mark relevant line with "X"
Kind of equipment X Connector without breaking capacity (COC)
Connector with breaking capacity (CBC)
Existence of an enclosure X Unenclosed connector
Enclosed connector
Design of the connector X Fixed connector
Free connector
Additional characteristics Connector with protective earthing contact
X Connector without protective earthing contact
Connector with cable clamp
X Connector without cable clamp
Connectors (COC) with protection against electric shock for
hand back safety, when mated
Connectors (COC) with protection against electric shock for
finger safety
CBC with protection against electric shock for finger safety,
both in mated and unmated condition
Degree of protection of a connector
Connector for class II equipment
X Connector with interlock
Connector without interlock
Non-rewirable connector
X Rewirable connector
Pollution degree 1
2
X 3
4
Over voltage category I
II
X III
IV
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Operating cycles 10
50
100
500
1000
2000
5000
X According manufacturer’s: 25
Bendings 10
50
100
500
1000
2000
5000
20000
X According manufacturer’s: N/a
Upper temperature limit 70°C
85°C
100°C
125°C
X According manufacturer’s: 120°C
Lower temperature limit -10°C
-25°C
-40°C
-55°C
0°C
X According manufacturer’s: -50°C
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Type of conductor X Solid
X Flexible
Termination and connection Wrapped connection
Crimped connection
IDC Accessible
IDC Non-accessible
Press in connections
Insulation piercing connections
Male part X Solder termination
Screwless-type clamping units
Female part X Screw-type clamping units
Flat, quick-connect terminations
According manufacturer’s:
Values for cable clamp [4–9 mm]
[9-12 mm]
[12-20 mm]
[20-32 mm]
[33-42 mm]
[ 42 mm]
X According manufacturer’s: N/A
Rated voltage(s) ....................... : 160 V
Rated current ........................... : 17,5 A
Rated impulse voltage(s) ......... : 2500 V
Rated insulation voltage(s) ...... : --
Number of poles ...................... : 2-24
Protection degree (IP-Code) .... : IP 00
Mounting .................................. : For built in
Wire cross section area or cross 0,08 – 1,5 mm² Solid and flexible
section range ............................ :
Material and coating of female Copper alloy, tin plated
contact ..................................... :
Material and coating of male contact: Copper alloy, tin plated
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0.2 TABLE: Clearance and creepage distance measurements

Pitch 5 mm
Type / Shell-size / etc. .............. : BCZ SC
Clearances measured .............. : 3,9 mm 3,1 mm
Creepage distances measured : 3,9 mm 4,4 mm
Impulse withstand voltage [kV] . : 2,5
Test voltage [kV] ....................... : 1,39~
Clearances required ................. : 1,5 mm
Isolation material group ............ : I I
Rated voltage [V] ...................... : 3 3
Pollution degree ........................ : 160 160
Creepage distances required ... : 2,0 mm 2,0 mm
Supplementary information: --
0.3.1 TABLE: IEC 60112 / Tracking test

Specimen Erosion depth [mm]
Part Material Material- Colour PTI CTI PTI Result
thickness Test solution Test
[mm] [A] solution
[B]
Specimen Wellamid PA66-GV30 2,7 green 600 -- -- P
plates
Supplementary information:
0.3.2 TABLE: IEC 60695-2-11 / Glow-wire-test [60 s]

Specimen Flame
Part Material Material- Colour [°C] Start End Height Ignition of Result
thickness [s] [s] [mm] tissue
[mm] paper
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
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0.3.3 TABLE: IEC 89/336/CD / Ball-pressure test

Specimen Ball-pressure test
Part Material Material- Colour [C°] Measured Required Result
thickness [mm] [mm]
[mm]
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
0.3.4 TABLE: IEC 60695-2-2 / Needle-flame test

Specimen Flame
Part Material Material- Colour Burning Start End Result
thickness duration [s] [s]
[mm] [s]
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
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Test Report issued under the responsibility of:

Report Number ............................... : 250148-TL6-1

Name of Testing Laboratory VDE Prüf- und Zertifizierungsinstitut GmbH

Test item description ....................... : Connector (COC)

CB Testing Laboratory: VDE Prüf- und Zertifizierungsinstitut GmbH

Tested by (name, function, signature) ........ : Sebastian Wendt

Approved by (name, function, signature) .. : Berthold Reinholz

Testing procedure: CTF Stage 1:

Tested by (name, function, signature) ........ :

Testing procedure: CTF Stage 2:

Witnessed by (name, function, signature) . :

Testing procedure: CTF Stage 3:

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Summary of testing: All tests passed with positive results

Tests performed (name of test and test clause): Testing location:

Summary of compliance with National Differences (List of countries addressed):

The product fulfils the requirements of

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Copy of marking plate:

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Throughout this report a comma / point is used as the decimal separator.

Manufacturer’s Declaration per sub-clause 4.2.5 of IECEE 02:

General product information and other remarks:

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MECHANICAL TEST GROUP A (TABLE 10)

A1 VISUAL EXAMINATION: IEC 60512 Test 1a

6.2.2 Marking indelible and easily legible P

Minimum marking on the connector a) trademark P

Markings a) trademark and b) type identification on P

All other markings (c – k) given in the technical P

c) Rated current .................................................. : 17,5 A P

c) Rated voltage ................................................. : 160 V P

e) Over voltage category .................................... : 2,5 kV P

f) Pollution degree .............................................. : 3 P

g) Protection degree ........................................... : IP00 P

h) Range of temperature .................................... : -50°C up to +120°C P

i) Type of terminals ............................................. : Solder termination P

j) Connectable conductors ................................. : 0,08 – 1,5 mm² P

k) Reference to this standard or to the DS IEC 61984 P

6.9.2 Fixing means not used to fix live parts. P

6.9.3 Termination without damage possible. P

6.10 CBC has adequate breaking capacity. N/A

6.11 Free connector: Wires protected against shear and N/A

The above requirement does not apply to:

a) free connectors for termination to cables in fixed N/A

b) free connectors in which the terminations are N/A

provisions in the end-use product

DIMENSIONAL EXAMINATION: IEC 60512

6.19 Clearances and creepage distances according to see table 0.2 P

Connector dimensions comply with the DS or N/A

7.3.2 Test liquid: water P

VISUAL EXAMINATION: IEC 60512 Test 1a

Visible with the naked eye P

A3 POLARISATION AND CODING: IEC 60512 / Test [13e]

- For unenclosed connectors (internal connections) P

- For enclosed connectors (external connections) N/A

6.3 Multipole connector: Contact between protective N/A

6.9.1 Multipole connector: Polarisation prevents improper P