EN 362:2004

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Requirements
  4.1 General
  4.2 Static strength
  4.3 Gate function
  4.4 Gate resistance (not for class Q-connectors)
      4.4.1 Gate face
      4.4.2 Gate side
  4.5 Corrosion resistance
  4.6 Marking and information
5 Test methods
  5.1 Examination of design
      5.1.1 General
      5.1.2 Verification of the gate opening
  5.2 Static strength test
      5.2.1 Apparatus
      5.2.2 Preparation of test samples
      5.2.3 Method
  5.3 Gate function test
  5.4 Gate resistance
      5.4.1 Gate face
      5.4.2 Gate side
  5.5 Corrosion test
6 Marking
7 Information supplied by the manufacturer
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European
         Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU
         Directive 89/686/EEC

This European Standard specifies the requirements, test methods, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer for connectors. Connectors conforming to this European Standard are used as connecting elements in personal fall protection systems, i.e. fall arrest, work positioning, rope access, restraint and rescue systems.