Description / Abstract:
This life test for underhood/passenger/trunk connector systems
may be used in place of Section 5.9.6, Connection System Electrical
Table of SAE/USCAR-2. All other requirements of SAE/USCAR-2 remain
applicable even when this test is used. Refer to SAE/USCAR-2 and
Connector/Terminal Supplier for appropriate power rating and
current cycle Testing.
When this life test is used in place of para. 5.9.6 of USCAR-2,
complete Para 5.6.1- Sequence N (Thermal Shock) of SAE/USCAR-2 in
it's entirety in order to demonstrate capability to withstand the
10-cycle service (mate/un-mate) requirement.
This test specification details the procedure for testing the
performance of electrical connections to a test sequence (FCLT –
Field Correlated Life Test) that has been correlated to automotive
vehicle conditions. The correlation applies to crimps and
interfaces used in automotive applications and has been established
with thousands of samples and millions of product and vehicle
environmental measurements. The testing is performed with mated
connector assemblies. In general, testing of connections at two
base temperatures, 85°C and 125°C, through two cycles of the FCLT
has been shown to correlate to at least 150,000 miles (240,000
kilometers). See Reference Documentation section for questions
regarding correlation issues.