AS 3726.2-1989

1 - AS 3726.2-1989 ELECTROMECHANICAL COMPONENTS FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT-BASIC TESTING PROCEDURES AND MEASURING METHODS...
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION ONE – GENERAL EXAMINATION
6 - Scope
6 - 1. Test 1a: Visual examination
6 - 1.1 Object
6 - 1.2 General
6 - 1.3 Features to be examined
7 - 1.4 Method of visual examination
7 - 1.5 Details to be specified
7 - 2. Test 1b: Examination of dimension and mass
7 - 2.1 Object
7 - 2.2 General
7 - 2.3 Features to be checked
7 - 2.3.1 Outline dimensions
8 - 2.3.2 Mass
8 - 2.3.3 Clearance and creepage
8 - 2.3.4 Detailed dimensions
8 - 2.3.5 Gauging procedure
8 - 2.3.6 Special measurements
8 - 2.4 Measuring methods
8 - 2.5 Details to be specified
9 - SECTION TWO – ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY AND CONTACT RESISTANCE TESTS
9 - 3. Test 2a: Contact resistance – Millivolt level method
9 - 3.1 Object
9 - 3.2 General measuring requirements
9 - 3.3 Method of measurement
9 - 3.3.1 Measurement details
9 - 3.3.2 Test current and voltage
9 - 3.4 Measuring cycles
9 - 3.4.1 Measurement with direct current
10 - 3.4.2 Measurement with alternating current
10 - 3.4.3 More than one measuring cycle
10 - 3.5 Requirements
10 - 3.6 Details to be specified
10 - 4. Test 2b: Contact resistance – Specified test current method
10 - 4.1 Object
10 - 4.2 General measuring requirements
11 - 4.3 Method of measurement
11 - 4.3.1 Measurement details
11 - 4.3.2 Test current and voltage
11 - 4.4 Measuring cycles
11 - 4.4.1 Measurement with direct current
11 - 4.4.2 Measurement with alternating current
12 - 4.4.3 More than one measuring cycle
12 - 4.5 Requirements
12 - 4.6 Details to be specified
12 - 5. Test 2c: Contact resistance variation
12 - 5.1 Object
12 - 5.2 Mounting of the test specimen
12 - 5.3 General requirements
13 - 5.4 Measuring apparatus
13 - 5.5 Details to be specified
13 - 6. Test 2d: Circuit continuity at microvolt level (deleted)
13 - 7. Test 2e: Contact disturbance
13 - 7.1 Object
13 - 7.2 Mounting of the test specimen
13 - 7.3 Method of measurement
14 - 7.4 Requirements
14 - 7.5 Details to be specified
14 - 8. Test 2f: Housing (shell) electrical continuity
14 - 8.1 Object
14 - 8.2 General requirements
14 - 8.3 Test requirements
15 - 8.4 Details to be specified
15 - 9. Test 2g: Stability of contact resistance (deleted)
15 - 10. Test 2h: Resistance (earthing) from actuator to mounting bushing (surface)
15 - 10.1 Object
15 - 10.2 Method of measurement
15 - 10.3 Requirements
15 - 10.4 Details to be specified
16 - SECTION THREE – INSULATION TESTS
16 - 11. Test 3a: Insulation resistance
16 - 11.1 Object
16 - 11.2 Mounting of specimen
16 - 11.3 General requirements
16 - 11.4 Measuring methods
17 - 11.5 Details to be specified
17 - SECTION FOUR – VOLTAGE STRESSTESTS
17 - 12. Test 4a: Voltage proof
17 - 12.1 Object
17 - 12.2 Mounting of specimen
17 - 12.3 Test methods
17 - 12.3.1 Method A
17 - 12.3.2 Method B
18 - 12.3.3 Method C
18 - 12.4 Test requirements
18 - 12.5 Details to be specified
18 - 13. Test 4b: Partial discharge
18 - 13.1 Object
18 - 13.2 Preparation of the specimen
18 - 13.3 Test method
18 - 13.3.1 Test equipment
19 - 13.3.2 Test procedure
19 - 13.4 Requirements
19 - 13.5 Details to be specified
20 - 14. Test 4c: Voltage proof of pre-insulated crimp barrels
20 - 14.1 Object
20 - 14.2 Preparation of the specimen
20 - 14.3 Test method
20 - 14.4 Requirement
20 - 14.5 Details to be specified

AS 3726.1-1989 sets out a method for the measurement of staple strength of greasy wool which is suitable for combing, using the CSIRO Staple Strength Meter.

The tests contained herein, when required by the detail specification, shall be used for electromechanical components within the scope of Technical Committee No.48*. They may also be used for similar devices when specified in a detail specification.