EN 61984:2009

1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Technical information (electrical ratings)
5 Classification
  5.1 General
  5.2 Classification according to protection against
       electric shock
  5.3 Classification according to the style of
       connector
  5.4 Classification according to additional
       characteristics of connectors
6 Constructional requirements and performance
  6.1 General
  6.2 Marking and identification
       6.2.1 Identification
       6.2.2 Marking
       6.2.3 Marking of position for contacts
  6.3 Provision against incorrect mating (non-intermateable)
  6.4 Protection against electric shock
       6.4.1 Non accessibility of live parts
       6.4.2 Non applicability of protection requirement
              to unenclosed connectors
       6.4.3 Protection against electric shock during
              insertion and withdrawal
  6.5 Provisions for earthing
       6.5.1 First make, last break PE contact
       6.5.2 PE contacts on connector for class II equipment
       6.5.3 Reliability of connection to PE contacts
       6.5.4 Connection of the protective conductor
  6.6 Terminations and connection methods
       6.6.1 General
       6.6.2 Type and range of conductor cross-sectional areas
       6.6.3 Design of electrical connections
  6.7 Interlock
  6.8 Resistance to ageing
  6.9 General design
       6.9.1 Polarisation
       6.9.2 Fixing of live parts
       6.9.3 Connection of conductors
       6.9.4 Design of non rewirable connectors
  6.10 Design of a CBC
  6.11 Design of a free connector
  6.12 Degree of protection (IP Code)
  6.13 Dielectric strength
  6.14 Mechanical and electrical durability
       6.14.1 Mechanical endurance (COC and CBC)
       6.14.2 Electrical endurance (CBC)
       6.14.3 Bendings (non-rewirable connectors)
  6.15 Temperature limits
  6.16 Temperature rise
  6.17 Cable clamp
  6.18 Mechanical strength
       6.18.1 Robustness of connectors
       6.18.2 Retention of contacts
       6.18.3 Integrity of internal insulation
  6.19 Clearances and creepage distances
       6.19.1 Clearances
       6.19.2 Creepage distances
  6.20 Insulation
       6.20.1 Functional and basic insulation
       6.20.2 Supplementary insulation
       6.20.3 Double insulation
       6.20.4 Reinforced insulation
  6.21 Protection against corrosion
7 Tests
  7.1 General
       7.1.1 Test sequence and number of specimens
       7.1.2 Specimens condition
       7.1.3 Atmospheric conditions
       7.1.4 Number of specimens for tests on terminations
       7.1.5 Failure criteria
       7.1.6 Visual examination tests
  7.2 Preparation of specimens
       7.2.1 Pre-conditioning
       7.2.2 Conductors
       7.2.3 Torque for screw-type clamping units
       7.2.4 Assembly conditions
  7.3 Performance of tests
       7.3.2 Durability of marking
       7.3.3 "First mark, last break" protective earthing
              contact
       7.3.4 Interlock
       7.3.5 Breaking capacity of a CBC
       7.3.6 Protection against electric shock
       7.3.7 Protection against solid foreign objects and
              against ingress of water
       7.3.8 Temperature rise
       7.3.9 Mechanical operation
       7.3.10 Bending (flexing) test
       7.3.11 Measurement of clearances and creepage distances
       7.3.12 Dielectric strength
       7.3.13 Resistance between accessible metal parts and the
              protective earthing contact
       7.3.14 Corrosion test
  7.4 In-process test schedule (routine test) for non-rewirable
       free connectors
       7.4.1 General
       7.4.2 Impulse withstand voltage test
       7.4.3 Continuity of PE path test
       7.4.4 AC power-frequency voltage withstand test
  7.5 Test schedule
Annex A (informative) - Information to be specified in the detail
                        specification, if any, or manufacturer's
                        specification
Annex B (informative) - Additional information on connector
                        classification
Bibliography
Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to international
                       publications with their corresponding
                       European Publications

IEC 61984:2008 applies to connectors with rated voltages above 50 V and up to 1000 V a.c. and d.c. and rated currents up to 125 A per contact, for which either no detail specification exists or the detail specification calls up this standard for safety aspects. Changes with respect to the previous edition include: addition of new definitions, of new clauses, tables and annexes for clarification, improvement and better readability.