This part of 60512, when required by the detail specification, is used for testing connectors within the scope of IEC technical committee 48. It may also be used for similar devices when specified in a details specification.The object of this part of 60512 is to detail a standard test method to measure the insertion and withdrawal forces of mating connectors, or of a connecotr with the mating insertion and/or withdrawal gauge(s) specified in the connector detail specification, without the effect of any locking, latching, sealing, engaging, separating or similar device.The connector may be a single pair of contacts without the influence of any housing, or a