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Protective Covers and Storage
Tests Brief Description
Examination of Product Components suitability after storage and use of recommended Protective Covers
Operating Forces Measurement of Receptacles, Plugs and Protective Covers mating and unmating forces.
Moisture Resistance Crimp Contacts to Method 106 of MIL-STD-202.
Corrosion Salt Spray to Method 101, Condition B of MIL-STD-202.
Cover Chains Tensile Strength 111.2 N (25 lbf.) from various directions
Air Leakage 69.0 KN/m
2
(10 p.s.i.) applied to inside of Protective Covers
Crimp Contact Retention Feature
Tests Brief Description
Examination of Product Test to establish Crimp effectiveness
Maintenance Ageing
(Contacts only)
Involves repeated insertion/removal of contacts and mating and unmating of connectors.
Contact Retention Loads applied in both directions.
Connector Assembly – Class J
Tests Brief Description
Examination of Product
Thermal Shock In accordance with Method 107 Condition B of MIL-STD-202
Water Pressure Immersion 1.829 m (6 ft.) under water for solder type connectors
Air Leakage Solder Receptacles 206.9 KN/m
2
(30 p.s.i.) across connectors.
Others to Method 112 Condition C, Procedure 1 of MIL-STD-202