Standard Practice for Contact Performance Classification of Electrical Connection Systems

Importancia y uso:

5.1 This practice is based on the use of electrical resistance as an indicator of contact performance. This is the fundamental physical attribute that reflects the condition of the electrical contact interface(s) within a connection. For practical current-carrying electrical connections, resistance may be calculated from potential drop measurements, as described, for example, in Test Method B539 and B812.

5.2 This practice accommodates the use of multiple test methods, as may be required to predict performance in a given application.

5.3 This practice applies only to the performance of the current-carrying contact interface(s). It does not characterize the performance of insulating materials or other components of a complete connection system.

5.4 Specifiers may use the performance classification as a requirement for a given application.

5.5 Manufacturers may use the performance classification to reflect the relative quality of their products.

Subcomité:

B02.05

Volúmen:

02.04

Número ICS:

31.220.10 (Plug-and-socket devices)

Palabras clave:

conductor; connection resistance; connector; contact; electrical connection system; electrical contact; metallic; performance classification;