FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
1 General information
  1.1 Scope
  1.2 Normative references
2 Technical information
  2.1 Terms and definitions
  2.2 Systems of levels
      2.2.1 Performance levels
      2.2.2 Compatibility levels, according to IEC 61076-1:2006
  2.3 Classification into climatic categories
  2.4 Clearance and creepage distances
  2.5 Current-carrying capacity
  2.6 Marking
3 Dimensional information
  3.1 General
  3.2 Isometric view and common features
      3.2.1 Common features
      3.2.2 Reference system
  3.3 Engagement (mating) information
      3.3.1 Engaging (mating) direction
      3.3.2 Perpendicular to the engaging (mating) direction
      3.3.3 Inclination
  3.4 Fixed connectors
      3.4.1 Dimensions
      3.4.2 Terminations
  3.5 Free connectors
      3.5.1 Dimensions
      3.5.2 Terminations
  3.6 Accessories
  3.7 Mounting information for connectors
      3.7.1 Mounting on panels
  3.8 Gauges
      3.8.1 Sizing gauges and retention force gauges
      3.8.2 Mechanical function,
            engaging/separating/insertion/withdrawal force gauges
      3.8.3 Probes
      3.8.4 Contact resistance gauge
      3.8.5 Test panel (for voltage proof test)
      3.8.6 Test panel (for EMC/crosstalk, etc.)
4 Characteristics
  4.1 General
  4.2 Pin assignment and other definitions
  4.3 Classification into climatic categories
  4.4 Electrical characteristics
      4.4.1 Creepage and clearance distances
      4.4.2 Voltage proof
      4.4.3 Current-carrying capacity
      4.4.4 Contact and shield resistance
      4.4.5 Insulation resistance
      4.4.6 Impedance
      4.4.7 Transmission characteristics
  4.5 Mechanical characteristics
      4.5.1 Mechanical operation
      4.5.2 Effectiveness of connector coupling devices
      4.5.3 Engaging and separating forces (or insertion and
            withdrawal forces)
      4.5.4 Contact retention in insert
      4.5.5 Polarizing and coding method
  4.6 Other characteristics
      4.6.1 Shock and vibration (method either random or
            sine)
      4.6.2 Degree of protection provided by enclosures
            (IP-code)
      4.6.3 Screen and shielding properties
  4.7 Environmental aspects
      4.7.1 Marking of insulation material (plastics)
      4.7.2 Design/use of material
5 Test schedule
  5.1 General
      5.1.1 Climatic category
      5.1.2 Creepage and clearance distances
      5.1.3 Arrangement for contact resistance measurement
      5.1.4 Arrangement for dynamic stress tests
      5.1.5 Arrangement for testing static load, axial
      5.1.6 Wiring of specimens
  5.2 Test schedules
      5.2.1 Basic (minimum) test schedule
      5.2.2 Full test schedule
  5.3 Test procedures and measuring methods
  5.4 Pre-conditioning
  5.5 Wiring and mounting of specimens
      5.5.1 Wiring
      5.5.2 Mounting
Annex A (normative) New tests and additional test phases
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to international
         publications with their corresponding European
         publications