AS 4177.5-1995

1 - AS 4177.5:1995 CARAVAN AND LIGHT TRAILER TOWING COMPONENTS - ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - 1 SCOPE
6 - 2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
6 - 3 DEFINITIONS
6 - 3.1 Connector
6 - 3.2 Contact
6 - 3.3 Motor vehicle
6 - 3.4 Plug
6 - 3.5 Shall
6 - 3.6 Should
6 - 3.7 Socket
6 - 3.8 Terminal
6 - 3.9 Trailer
6 - 4 MATERIALS
6 - 4.1 Electric current-carrying parts
6 - 4.2 Body parts
7 - 5 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
7 - 5.1 Circuits and identification
7 - 5.2 Contacts
7 - 5.3 Terminals
7 - 5.3.1 Plug
7 - 5.3.2 Socket
7 - 5.3.3 Socket cover
8 - 5.4 Mounting
8 - 5.4.1 Socket
8 - 5.4.2 Plug
8 - 6 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
8 - 6.1 Insertion and withdrawal forces
8 - 6.2 Current-carrying capacity
9 - 6.3 Voltage drop
9 - 6.4 Insulation
9 - 6.5 Extreme temperature rise
9 - 6.6 Corrosion resistance
9 - 6.7 Anchorage of cable in plug and socket
9 - 6.8 Vibration test
9 - 6.9 Endurance test
9 - 7 MARKING
9 - 7.1 General
9 - 7.2 Marking on connector
9 - 7.3 Information with connector
10 - APPENDIX A - PERFORMANCE TESTING
10 - A1 SCOPE
10 - A2 APPARATUS
10 - A3 TEST CONDITIONS
10 - A3.1 Air temperature
10 - A3.2 Test specimen
10 - A4 PROCEDURES
13 - A5 REPORT
14 - APPENDIX B - DIMENSIONS

Specifies the design, construction and performance requirements of electrical connectors for making detachable electrical connections between motor vehicles and trailers.

This Standard specifies requirements for the compatibility and performance of electrical connectors for making detachable electrical connections between motor vehicles and trailers fitted with electrical equipment normally operating at a nominal d.c. voltage of 6 V, 12 V or 24 V.

First published as AS D5-1965.
Revised and redesignated AS 2513-1982.
Revised and redesignated AS 4177.5-1995.