BS 9565:1981

Foreword
Cooperating organizations
Specification
1.1 General matters
1.1.1 Scope
1.1.2 Related documents
1.1.3 Terminology
1.1.4 Letter symbols, signs and abbreviations
1.1.5 Graphic symbols
1.1.6 Marking of the components and package
1.1.7 Eligibility for qualification approval
1.1.8 Structurally similar components
1.1.9 Delayed delivery
1.1.10 Procedures for qualification approval
1.1.11 Certified test records
1.1.12 Standard values of ratings and
           characteristics
1.1.13 Unchecked parameters
1.1.14 Procedure to be followed in the event of
           failures at group C or D inspection
1.1.15 Release prior to completion of group B tests
1.1.16 Sampling procedures
1.1.17 Supplementary procedure for lot-by-lot
           acceptance
1.1.18 Illustrations and drawings
1.2 Test procedures
1.2.1 Test measurement, condition
1.2.2 Visual inspection
1.2.3 Dimensioning and gauging procedure
1.2.4 Electrical test methods
1.2.4.1 Contact resistance
1.2.4.2 Insulation resistance
1.2.4.3 Voltage proof
1.2.4.4 Capacitance
1.2.4.5 Noise
1.2.4.6 Overload
1.2.4.7 Temperature rise
1.2.4.8 Working test
1.2.4.9 Functional operation
1.2.5 Mechanical test procedure
1.2.5.1 Operating force
1.2.5.2 Operating torque
1.2.5.3 Actuator strength
1.2.5.4 End stop strength
1.2.5.5 Indexing mechanism
1.2.6 Environmental test procedures
1.2.6.1 Soldering
1.2.6.2 Robustness of terminations
1.2.6.3 Vibration
1.2.6.4 Acceleration
1.2.6.5 Shock
1.2.6.6 Bump
1.2.6.7 Climatic sequence
1.2.6.7.1 Recovery
1.2.6.7.2 Test procedure
1.2.6.8 Damp heat, steady state
1.2.6.9 Rapid change of temperature
1.2.6.10 Sealing
1.2.6.11 Mould growth
1.2.6.12 Corrosion (salt mist)
1.2.6.13 Industrial atmosphere test
1.2.7 Endurance test procedures
1.2.7.1 General
1.2.7.2 Electrical loads
1.2.7.3 Methods of test
1.2.7.4 Requirements
1.2.7.5 Endurance (mechanical) without electrical
           load
1.2.8 Resistance to solvent
1.2.9 Mechanical endurance test
1.2.10 Flammability
Table
1 Solvents and test temperatures

Requirements, characteristics, terminology, test methods (electrical environmental, endurance) and other general requirements and information relating to the above switches. Does not cover switches intended for connection to the supply mains.