This test apparatus is designed in full compliance with the requirements of IEC 62196-1:2022 Clause 26.3 (Figure 19) and IEC 60884-1:2022 Clause 24.10 (Figure 32). It is used to verify the mechanical strength of rewirable plugs and vehicle connectors fitted with flexible cables.

Fix the free end of the flexible cable to a wall at a height of 750 mm from the floor. Hold the specimen to keep the cable horizontal, then release it to drop freely onto a concrete floor for 8 times.

After each drop, rotate the flexible cable 45° at the fixing point.

Upon completion, the specimen shall show no damage as defined by the standard; in particular, no components shall become loose or detached.

Fix the free end of the flexible cable (with an additional flexible element, total length 2.25 m) to a wall at a height of 1 m from the floor.

Hold the specimen to keep the cable horizontal, then release it to drop freely onto a concrete floor for 8 times.

After each drop, rotate the cable 45° at the fixing point.