CONTENTS

 1     Scope
 2     References
 3     Definitions and abbreviations
        3.1     Definitions
        3.2     Abbreviations
 4     Tests
        4.1     General test requirements
        4.2     Connector preparation
                  4.2.1     2 or 3 wire IDC connectors
                  4.2.2     Multi pair IDC connectors
        4.3     High voltage test methods
        4.4     General failure criteria for IDC
        4.5     Failure criteria for IDC for the mains power contact test
        4.6     Ball bearings
 5     Electrical requirements and test procedures
Annex A – Dimensioning of terminating wires for all voltage/current tests
Annex B – Connection details for voltage tests on multi pair connectors
Annex C – Connection details for current tests on multi pair connectors
Annex D – Test method for tests in aqueous solution
Appendix I – IDC service condition and application
        I.1        Environment/ service conditions
                  I.1.1     Air pressure
                  I.1.2     Humidity
        I.2        Connector types and tests with respect to the service conditions
                  I.2.1     Dry connector Tests
                  I.2.2     Filled Connector Tests