Table of Contents

1 -  AS 4177.5-2004 CARAVAN AND LIGHT TRAILER TOWING COMPONENTS - ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS
4 -  PREFACE
5 -  CONTENTS
6 -  1 SCOPE
6 -  2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
6 -  3 DEFINITIONS
6 -  3.1 Connector
6 -  3.2 Contact
6 -  3.3 Motor vehicle
6 -  3.4 Plug
6 -  3.5 Shall
6 -  3.6 Should
6 -  3.7 Socket
6 -  3.8 Terminal
7 -  3.9 Trailer
7 -  4 MATERIALS
7 -  4.1 Electric current-carrying parts
7 -  4.2 Body parts
7 -  5 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
7 -  5.1 General
7 -  5.2 Circuits and identification
7 -  5.3 Contacts
8 -  5.4 Terminals
8 -  5.4.1 Plug
8 -  5.4.2 Socket
8 -  5.4.3 Socket cover
8 -  5.5 Mounting
8 -  5.5.1 Socket
9 -  5.5.2 Plug
9 -  6 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
9 -  6.1 Insertion and withdrawal forces
9 -  6.2 Current-carrying capacity
9 -  6.3 Voltage drop
9 -  6.4 Insulation
9 -  6.5 Extreme temperature rise
9 -  6.6 Corrosion resistance
10 -  6.7 Anchorage of cable in plug and socket
10 -  6.8 Vibration test
10 -  6.9 Endurance test
10 -  7 MARKING
10 -  7.1 General
10 -  7.2 Marking on connector
10 -  7.3 Information with connector
11 -  APPENDIX A - PERFORMANCE TESTING
11 -  A1 SCOPE
11 -  A2 APPARATUS
11 -  A3 TEST CONDITIONS
11 -  A3.1 Air temperature
11 -  A3.2 Test specimen
11 -  A4 PROCEDURES
14 -  A5 REPORT
15 -  APPENDIX B - DIMENSIONS AND ASSEMBLIES

Abstract

Specifies the design, construction and performance requirements of electrical connectors, for making detachable electrical connections between motor vehicles and trailers.

Scope

This Standard specifies requirements for the compatibility and performance of electrical connectors for making detachable electrical connections between motor vehicles and trailers fitted with electrical equipment normally operating at a nominal d.c. voltage of 6 V, 12 V or 24 V.
The method of testing the performance is given in Appendix A and dimensions and assemblies for 7-pin socket and plug, and 12-pin socket and plug are given in Appendix B.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
Pages
ISBN
Committee	ME-052
Supersedes	DR 03264 AS 4177.5-1995