29.120.30 - Plugs, socket-outlets, couplers
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Plugs, socket-outlets, couplers
Stecker. Steckdosen
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IEC 60884-3-1:2021 applies to fixed or portable socket-outlets for AC only, with or without earthing contact, with a rated voltage greater than 50 V but not exceeding 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 32 A, intended for household and similar purposes, either indoors or outdoors, incorporating USB power supply.
This document defines the safety and EMC requirements for socket-outlets incorporating USB power supply.
Specifications, performance and dimensional requirements of the USB technologies are not covered by this document; they are defined in the relevant part(s) of IEC 62680.
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IEC 60884-1:2022 applies to plugs and fixed or portable socket-outlets for AC only, with or without earthing contact, with a rated voltage greater than 50 V but not exceeding 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 32 A, intended for household and similar purposes, either indoors or outdoors.
Compatible plugs and socket-outlets, when combined, form a plug and socket-outlet system. Standardized systems used around the world are reported in IEC/TR 60083.
The rated current is limited to 16 A maximum for accessories provided with screwless-type terminals.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2002, Amendment 1:2006 and Amendment 2:2013. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
plugs and socket-outlets incorporating pilot lights;
crimped connections in accessories;
insulation piercing terminals (IPT);
accessories to be used with American Wire Gauge (AWG) cables;
accessories used in T° below −5 °C down to and including −45 °C;
accessories used in T° above +40 °C up to and including +70 °C;
plugs and socket-outlets for high load (HL);
clarification of some definitions;
durability of markings test;
introduction of thermal monitoring in the plug;
requirements for shutters in portable socket-outlets;
test walls for the verification of ingress of water;
rewriting of the temperature rise clause.
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IEC PAS 63472:2023 describes dimensional options for CONFIGURATION FF AC/DC contact-tube vehicle couplers as defined in IEC 62196-3. These possibilities serve to improve the reliability of a mated connection when the charging cable is not axially constrained. The options can be implemented optionally and maintain mating compatibility with CONFIGURATION FF according to IEC 62196-3.
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This part of IEC 62196 applies to EV plugs, EV socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets with pins and contact-tubes of standardized configurations, herein referred to as accessories. These accessories have a nominal rated operating voltage not exceeding 480 V AC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz, and a rated current not exceeding 63 A three phase or 70 A single phase, for use in conductive charging of electric vehicles.
This document covers the basic interface accessories for vehicle supply as specified in IEC 62196-1.
NOTE 1 The term "Electric road vehicles (EV)" comprises all road vehicles, including plug-in hybrid road vehicles (PHEV) that derive all or part of their energy from the rechargeable energy storage systems (RESS).
These accessories are intended to be used for circuits specified in IEC 61851-1:2017, which operate at different voltages and frequencies, and which can include extra-low voltage (ELV) and communication signals.
The use of these accessories for bidirectional power transfer is under consideration.
This document applies to accessories to be used in an ambient temperature between -30 °C and +40 °C.
NOTE 2 In the following country, other requirements regarding the lower temperature may apply: NO.
NOTE 3 In the following country, −35 °C applies: SE.
These accessories are intended to be connected only to cables with copper or copper-alloy conductors.
Vehicle inlets and vehicle connectors described in this document are intended to be used for charging in modes 1, 2 and 3, cases B and C. The EV socket-outlets and EV plugs covered by this document are intended to be used for charging mode 3 only, case A and B.
The modes and permissible connections are specified in IEC 61851-1:2017.
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This part of IEC 62196 is applicable to vehicle couplers with pins and contact tubes of standardized configuration, herein also referred to as "accessories", intended for use in electric vehicle conductive charging systems which incorporate control means, with rated operating voltage and current in accordance with IEC 62196-1:2022.
This document applies to high power DC interfaces and combined AC/DC interfaces of vehicle couplers that are intended for use in conductive charging systems for circuits specified in IEC 61851-1:2017 and IEC 6185123:-2.
The DC vehicle connectors and inlets covered by this document are used only in charging mode 4, according to IEC 618511:2017, 6.2.4, and case C, as shown in IEC 618511:2017, Figure 3.
These vehicle couplers are intended to be used for circuits specified in IEC 61851-23: - which operate at different voltages, and which can include ELV and communication signals.
This document applies to the vehicle couplers to be used in an ambient temperature between -30 °C and +40 °C.
NOTE 1 In some countries, other requirements may apply.
NOTE 2 In the following country, −35 °C applies: SE.
These vehicle couplers are intended to be connected only to cables with copper or copper-alloy conductors.
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This part of IEC 62196 is applicable to EV plugs, EV socket-outlets, vehicle connectors, vehicle inlets, herein referred to as "accessories", and to cable assemblies for electric vehicles (EV) intended for use in conductive charging systems which incorporate control means, with a rated operating voltage not exceeding:
- 690 V AC 50 Hz to 60 Hz, at a rated current not exceeding 250 A;
- 1 500 V DC at a rated current not exceeding 800 A.
These accessories and cable assemblies are intended to be installed by instructed persons (IEV 195-04-02) or skilled persons (IEV 195-04-01) only.
These accessories and cable assemblies are intended to be used for circuits specified in IEC 61851 (all parts), which operate at different voltages and frequencies, and which can include extra-low voltage and communication signals.
These accessories and cable assemblies are intended to be used at an ambient temperature between −30 °C and +40 °C.
NOTE 1 In some countries, other requirements can apply.
NOTE 2 In the following country, −35 °C applies: SE.
NOTE 3 The manufacturer can enlarge the temperature range on the condition that the specified range information is provided.
These accessories are intended to be connected only to cables with copper or copper-alloy conductors.
The accessories covered by this document are intended for use in electric vehicle supply equipment in accordance with IEC 61851 (all parts).
This document does not apply to standard plug and socket-outlets used for mode 1 and mode 2 according to IEC 61851-1:2017, 6.2.
NOTE 4 In the following countries, mode 1 is not allowed: UK, US, CA, SG.
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IEC 62196-6:2022 is applicable to vehicle connectors, vehicle inlets and cable assemblies for electric vehicle (EV), intended for use in conductive charging systems which incorporate control means, with a rated operating voltage up to 120 V DC and rated current up to 100 A.
These accessories are intended to be used for a DC interface of the conductive charging system according to IEC 61851-25:2020.
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IEC 60309-5:2017 applies to a single type of plug, socket-outlet, ship connector and ship inlet, hereinafter referred to as accessories, intended to connect ships to dedicated shore supply systems described in IEC/IEEE 80005-3. This part of IEC 60309 applies to three-phase accessories with an earth contact and with four pilot contacts. This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60309-1:2012.
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This part of IEC 62196 is applicable to vehicle couplers with pins and contact tubes of standardized configuration, herein also referred to as "accessories", intended for use in electric vehicle conductive charging systems which incorporate control means, with rated operating voltage and current in accordance with IEC 62196-1:2022. This document applies to high power DC interfaces and combined AC/DC interfaces of vehicle couplers that are intended for use in conductive charging systems for circuits specified in IEC 61851-1:2017 and IEC 6185123:-2. The DC vehicle connectors and inlets covered by this document are used only in charging mode 4, according to IEC 618511:2017, 6.2.4, and case C, as shown in IEC 618511:2017, Figure 3. These vehicle couplers are intended to be used for circuits specified in IEC 61851-23: - which operate at different voltages, and which can include ELV and communication signals. This document applies to the vehicle couplers to be used in an ambient temperature between -30 °C and +40 °C. NOTE 1 In some countries, other requirements may apply. NOTE 2 In the following country, −35 °C applies: SE. These vehicle couplers are intended to be connected only to cables with copper or copper-alloy conductors.
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This part of IEC 62196 applies to EV plugs, EV socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets with pins and contact-tubes of standardized configurations, herein referred to as accessories. These accessories have a nominal rated operating voltage not exceeding 480 V AC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz, and a rated current not exceeding 63 A three phase or 70 A single phase, for use in conductive charging of electric vehicles. This document covers the basic interface accessories for vehicle supply as specified in IEC 62196-1. NOTE 1 The term "Electric road vehicles (EV)" comprises all road vehicles, including plug-in hybrid road vehicles (PHEV) that derive all or part of their energy from the rechargeable energy storage systems (RESS). These accessories are intended to be used for circuits specified in IEC 61851-1:2017, which operate at different voltages and frequencies, and which can include extra-low voltage (ELV) and communication signals. The use of these accessories for bidirectional power transfer is under consideration. This document applies to accessories to be used in an ambient temperature between -30 °C and +40 °C. NOTE 2 In the following country, other requirements regarding the lower temperature may apply: NO. NOTE 3 In the following country, −35 °C applies: SE. These accessories are intended to be connected only to cables with copper or copper-alloy conductors. Vehicle inlets and vehicle connectors described in this document are intended to be used for charging in modes 1, 2 and 3, cases B and C. The EV socket-outlets and EV plugs covered by this document are intended to be used for charging mode 3 only, case A and B. The modes and permissible connections are specified in IEC 61851-1:2017.
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This part of IEC 62196 is applicable to EV plugs, EV socket-outlets, vehicle connectors, vehicle inlets, herein referred to as "accessories", and to cable assemblies for electric vehicles (EV) intended for use in conductive charging systems which incorporate control means, with a rated operating voltage not exceeding: - 690 V AC 50 Hz to 60 Hz, at a rated current not exceeding 250 A; - 1 500 V DC at a rated current not exceeding 800 A. These accessories and cable assemblies are intended to be installed by instructed persons (IEV 195-04-02) or skilled persons (IEV 195-04-01) only. These accessories and cable assemblies are intended to be used for circuits specified in IEC 61851 (all parts), which operate at different voltages and frequencies, and which can include extra-low voltage and communication signals. These accessories and cable assemblies are intended to be used at an ambient temperature between −30 °C and +40 °C. NOTE 1 In some countries, other requirements can apply. NOTE 2 In the following country, −35 °C applies: SE. NOTE 3 The manufacturer can enlarge the temperature range on the condition that the specified range information is provided. These accessories are intended to be connected only to cables with copper or copper-alloy conductors. The accessories covered by this document are intended for use in electric vehicle supply equipment in accordance with IEC 61851 (all parts). This document does not apply to standard plug and socket-outlets used for mode 1 and mode 2 according to IEC 61851-1:2017, 6.2. NOTE 4 In the following countries, mode 1 is not allowed: UK, US, CA, SG.
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Clause 1 of IEC 60309-1:2021 or of IEC 60309-2:2021 applies as follows:
Replace the first two paragraphs by the following:
This part of IEC 60309 applies to self-contained products primarily intended for industrial use,
either indoors or outdoors that combine the following items within a single enclosure:
– a fixed or portable socket-outlet according to IEC 60309-1 or IEC 60309-2 with a rated
operating voltage not exceeding 1 000 V DC or 1 000 V AC with a frequency not
exceeding 500 Hz and a rated current not exceeding 800 A;
– a switching device.
These products can incorporate an interlock and/or protective devices.
These accessories are intended to be installed by instructed persons or skilled persons only.
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This document applies to plugs, fixed or portable socket-outlets, and appliance inlets,
hereinafter referred to as accessories, with a rated operating voltage not exceeding 1 000 V DC
or 1 000 V AC with a frequency not exceeding 500 Hz and a rated current not exceeding 125 A,
primarily intended for industrial use, either indoors or outdoors.
These accessories are intended to be installed by instructed persons or skilled persons only.
NOTE 1 All references for accessories with a rated current of more than 125 A in IEC 60309-1 are not applicable
to this document.
This document applies to accessories with pins and contact-tubes of standardized
configurations.
This document applies to accessories, for use when the ambient temperature is normally within
the range −25 °C to 40 °C.
The use of these accessories on building sites and for agricultural, commercial and domestic
applications is not precluded.
This document applies to accessories with screwless-type terminals or insulation piercing
terminals, with a rated current up to and including 32 A for series I and 30 A for series II.
Socket-outlets or appliance inlets incorporated in or fixed to electrical equipment are within the
scope of this document. This document also applies to accessories intended to be used in
extra-low voltage installations.
NOTE 2 This document does not apply to accessories primarily intended for domestic and similar general purposes.
In locations where special conditions prevail, for example on board ship or where explosions
are liable to occur, additional requirements can be necessary.
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This document applies to plugs, fixed or portable socket-outlets and appliance inlets hereinafter
referred to as accessories, with a rated operating voltage not exceeding 1 000 V DC or
1 000 V AC with a frequency not exceeding 500 Hz and a rated current not exceeding 800 A,
primarily intended for industrial use, either indoors or outdoors.
These accessories are intended to be installed by instructed persons or skilled persons only.
The list of preferred ratings is not intended to exclude other ratings.
This document applies to accessories for use when the ambient temperature is normally within
the range of −25 °C to +40 °C.
These accessories are intended to be connected to cables of copper or copper alloy only.
This document applies to accessories with screwless-type terminals or insulation piercing
terminals, with a rated current up to and including 32 A for series I and 30 A for series II.
The use of these accessories on building sites and for agricultural, commercial and domestic
applications is not precluded.
Fixed socket-outlets or appliance inlets incorporated in or fixed to electrical equipment are
within the scope of this document. This document also applies to accessories intended to be
used in extra-low voltage installations.
This document does not apply to accessories primarily intended for domestic and similar
general purposes.
This document does not cover single-pole accessories.
In locations where special conditions prevail, for example on board ship or where explosions
are liable to occur, additional requirements can be necessary.
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IEC PAS 63454:2022 is applicable to vehicle couplers with pins and contact-tubes of standardized configuration (GG), herein also referred to as "accessories", intended for use in electric vehicle conductive charging systems which incorporate control means, with rated operating voltage and current in accordance with IEC 62196-1:2022.
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IEC 60799:2018 is also available as IEC 60799:2018 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.
IEC 60799:2018 specifies requirements for cord sets and interconnection cord sets for household and similar general purpose equipment. It does not apply to cord sets for industrial purposes (with plugs and connectors according to IEC 60309) nor to cord extension sets. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 1998. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- alignment with IEC 60320-1:2015;
- extension to include appliance couplers in accordance with IEC 60320-2-3:- (Under preparation. Stage at the time of publication: IEC/FDIS 60320-2-3:2018)
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IEC 62196-3:2022 is applicable to vehicle couplers with pins and contact tubes of standardized configuration, herein also referred to as "accessories", intended for use in electric vehicle conductive charging systems which incorporate control means, with rated operating voltage and current in accordance with IEC 62196-1:2022.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2014. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
interchangeability requirements have been removed from the title of Part 3;
increased ratings for all configurations;
reference to new tests in IEC 62196-1 (Clauses 34, 35, 36 and 37).
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IEC TS 62196-4:2022(E) is applicable to plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets, herein referred to as “accessories”, of standardized configuration for DC power supply of electric road vehicles, where the protection against electric shocks relies on double or reinforced insulation between all AC and DC inputs and outputs of the EV supply equipment, intended for use in conductive power supply systems which can incorporate control means, with a maximum operating voltage up to 120 V DC, not exceeding 60 A.
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IEC 62196-2:2022 applies to EV plugs, EV socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets with pins and contact-tubes of standardized configurations, herein referred to as accessories. These accessories have a nominal rated operating voltage not exceeding 480 V AC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz, and a rated current not exceeding 63 A three phase or 70 A single phase, for use in conductive charging of electric vehicles.
This document covers the basic interface accessories for vehicle supply as specified in IEC 62196-1.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2016. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
interchangeability requirements have been removed from the title of Part 2;
alignment with IEC 62196-1:2022 and IEC 62196-3:2022;
alignment with IEC 61851-1:2017.
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lEC 60320-3:2014 sets the dimensions for appliance couplers for two poles and two poles with earth contact:
- for the connection of electrical devices for household and similar onto the mains supply and
- for the interconnection of the electrical supply to appliance or equipment
- and dimensions for gauges.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60320-1:2007.
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IEC 60884-1:2022 applies to plugs and fixed or portable socket-outlets for AC only, with or without earthing contact, with a rated voltage greater than 50 V but not exceeding 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 32 A, intended for household and similar purposes, either indoors or outdoors.
Compatible plugs and socket-outlets, when combined, form a plug and socket-outlet system. Standardized systems used around the world are reported in IEC/TR 60083.
The rated current is limited to 16 A maximum for accessories provided with screwless-type terminals.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2002, Amendment 1:2006 and Amendment 2:2013. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
plugs and socket-outlets incorporating pilot lights;
crimped connections in accessories;
insulation piercing terminals (IPT);
accessories to be used with American Wire Gauge (AWG) cables;
accessories used in T° below −5 °C down to and including −45 °C;
accessories used in T° above +40 °C up to and including +70 °C;
plugs and socket-outlets for high load (HL);
clarification of some definitions;
durability of markings test;
introduction of thermal monitoring in the plug;
requirements for shutters in portable socket-outlets;
test walls for the verification of ingress of water;
rewriting of the temperature rise clause.
The contents of the corrigendum of November 2023 have been included in this copy.
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IEC 60309-1:2021 applies to plugs, fixed or portable socket-outlets and appliance inlets hereinafter referred to as accessories, with a rated operating voltage not exceeding 1 000 V DC or 1 000 V AC with a frequency not exceeding 500 Hz and a rated current not exceeding 800 A, primarily intended for industrial use, either indoors or outdoors. This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 1999, Amendment 1:2005 and Amendment 2:2012. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
addition of classification, requirements and tests for accessories with shutters;
additional marking to indicate neutral terminal and/or earthing terminal;
replacement of the term "connector" by the term "portable socket-outlet".
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IEC 60309-2:2021 applies to plugs, fixed or portable socket-outlets, and appliance inlets, hereinafter referred to as accessories, with a rated operating voltage not exceeding 1 000 V DC or 1 000 V AC with a frequency not exceeding 500 Hz and a rated current not exceeding 125 A, primarily intended for industrial use, either indoors or outdoors. This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 1999, Amendment 1:2005 and Amendment 2:2012. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
addition of requirements and test for non-solid pins;
additional rating IPX9;
additional marking to indicate neutral terminal and/or earthing terminal. This document is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60309-1:2021.
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IEC 60309-4:2021 applies to self-contained products primarily intended for industrial use, either indoors or outdoors that combine the following items within a single enclosure: – a fixed or portable socket-outlet according to IEC 60309-1 or IEC 60309-2 with a rated operating voltage not exceeding 1 000 V DC or 1 000 V AC with a frequency not exceeding 500 Hz and a rated current not exceeding 800 A; – a switching device. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2006 and Amendment 1:2012. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: – updated in order to take into account the technical revisions to IEC 60309-1 and to IEC 60309-2. This document is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60309-1:2021 and with IEC 60309‑2:2021.
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IEC 62196-6:2022 is applicable to vehicle connectors, vehicle inlets and cable assemblies for electric vehicle (EV), intended for use in conductive charging systems which incorporate control means, with a rated operating voltage up to 120 V DC and rated current up to 100 A. These accessories are intended to be used for a DC interface of the conductive charging system according to IEC 61851-25:2020.
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IEC 62196-1:2022 is applicable to EV plugs, EV socket-outlets, vehicle connectors, vehicle inlets, herein referred to as "accessories", and to cable assemblies for electric vehicles (EV) intended for use in conductive charging systems which incorporate control means, with a rated operating voltage not exceeding:
690 V AC 50 Hz to 60 Hz, at a rated current not exceeding 250 A;
1 500 V DC at a rated current not exceeding 800 A.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2014. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
deletion of references to universal AC and DC interfaces;
additional requirements for contact materials and plating;
changes to the temperature rise test to include additional points of measurement;
additional tests for accessories to address thermal stresses and stability, mechanical wear and abuse, and exposure to contaminants;
relocation of information and requirements for DC charging to IEC 62196-3.
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IEC 62196-6:2022 is applicable to vehicle connectors, vehicle inlets and cable assemblies for electric vehicle (EV), intended for use in conductive charging systems which incorporate control means, with a rated operating voltage up to 120 V DC and rated current up to 100 A.
These accessories are intended to be used for a DC interface of the conductive charging system according to IEC 61851-25:2020.
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This part of lEC 60320 sets the general requirements for appliance couplers for two poles and
two poles with earth contact and for the connection of electrical devices for household and
similar onto the mains supply.
This document is also valid for appliance inlets/appliance outlets integrated or incorporated in
appliances.
The rated voltage does not exceed 250 V (AC) and the rated current does not exceed 16 A.
Appliance couplers complying with this document are suitable for normal use at ambient
temperatures not normally exceeding +40 °C, but their average over a period of 24 h does not
exceed +35 °C, with a lower limit of the ambient air temperature of −5 °C.
Annex E provides test requirements for derating the operating current of an accessory when
used in ambient temperatures above +35 °C up to and including +90 °C.
Appliance couplers are not suitable for:
– use in place of plug and socket-outlet systems according to IEC 60884-1;
– use in place of devices for connecting luminaires (DCLs) according to IEC 61995 or
luminaire supporting couplers (LSCs);
– use in place of installation couplers according to IEC 61535.
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This document specifies requirements for the shore supply system for auxiliaries and pre-conditioning and the related intermateable connector pairs. This standard specifies the characteristics of the connectors in order to achieve interoperability at the rolling-stock/shore power supply interface.
This document does not apply to shore supplies to move the rolling stock.
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This part of lEC 60320 sets the general requirements for appliance couplers for two poles and two poles with earth contact and for the connection of electrical devices for household and similar onto the mains supply. This part of lEC 60320 is also valid for appliance inlets/appliance outlets integrated or incorporated in appliances. The rated voltage does not exceed 250 V (a.c.) and the rated current does not exceed 16 A. Appliance couplers complying with this part of lEC 60320 are suitable for normal use at ambient temperatures not normally exceeding +40 °C, but their average over a period of 24 h does not exceed +35 °C, with a lower limit of the ambient air temperature of -5 °C. Annex E provides test requirements for derating the operating current of an accessory when used in ambient temperatures above +35 °C up to +90 °C. Appliance couplers are not suitable for - use in place of plug and socket-outlet systems according to IEC 60884-1. - use in place of devices for connecting luminaires (DCLs) according to IEC 61995 or 306 luminaire supporting couplers (LSCs). 307 NOTE Requirements for d.c. are under consideration.
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IEC 60884-3-1:2021 applies to fixed or portable socket-outlets for AC only, with or without earthing contact, with a rated voltage greater than 50 V but not exceeding 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 32 A, intended for household and similar purposes, either indoors or outdoors, incorporating USB power supply.
This document defines the safety and EMC requirements for socket-outlets incorporating USB power supply.
Specifications, performance and dimensional requirements of the USB technologies are not covered by this document; they are defined in the relevant part(s) of IEC 62680.
The contents of the corrigendum of July 2024 have been included in this copy.
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This document specifies requirements for the shore supply system for auxiliaries and pre-conditioning and the related intermateable connector pairs. This standard specifies the characteristics of the connectors in order to achieve interoperability at the rolling-stock/shore power supply interface. This document does not apply to shore supplies to move the rolling stock.
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This clause of IEC 60320-1 is replaced as follows:
This part of IEC 60320 is applicable to two-pole appliance couplers for alternating current
only, with or without earthing contact, with a rated voltage not exceeding 250 V and a rated
current not exceeding 16 A, for household and similar general purposes and intended for
incorporation or integration within electric appliances or other electric equipment of multi-part
construction for 50 Hz or 60 Hz supply which depend on the weight of the appliance to ensure
correct engagement.
This document is also applicable to appliance couplers with auxiliary contacts rated for
alternating current, direct current or both, with a total rated current not exceeding 16 A.
This document is also valid for appliance inlets/appliance outlets integrated or incorporated in
appliances.
NOTE 1 Appliance couplers complying with this document are suitable for use in appliances which are used in an
ambient temperature not normally exceeding 25 °C but occasionally reaching 35 °C. However the ambient
temperature surrounding the appliance coupler can exceed these figures and can be declared by the manufacturer.
It is possible that the maximum working ambient temperature for the appliance inlet and for the connector can be
different.
NOTE 2 Appliance couplers dependent on appliance weight for engagement can be subject to spillage of liquid in
normal use. They are classified according to whether protection against liquid spillage is provided, when installed
in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
NOTE 3 If appliance inlets according to this document are used with appliances or other equipment which can be
subject to spillage of liquid affecting the appliance inlet when the functioning part of the appliance or equipment is
seated on its power base, then protection against moisture is provided by the equipment.
NOTE 4 References to standard sheets within IEC 60320-1 do not apply to appliance couplers dependent on
appliance weight for engagement.
NOTE 5 Special constructions can be required:
• in locations where special conditions can prevail, for example, in ships, vehicles and the like;
• in hazardous locations, for example, where explosions are likely to occur.
NOTE 6 Additional auxiliary contacts can be used as part of the appliance coupler. An example of an auxiliary
contact is a contact used to supply a low power device or used to transmit signals for sensors and to/from a
microprocessor.
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This document specifies requirements for cord sets and interconnection cord sets for
household and similar general purpose equipment.
It does not apply to cord sets for industrial purposes (with plugs and connectors according to
IEC 60309) nor to cord extension sets.
NOTE Although electrical supply flexes provided with rewirable plugs and connectors are not cord sets in the
sense of this document, but considered as being similar to cord sets and serving the same purpose, the
requirements as specified in this document are also applicable to such assemblies as well as far as is reasonable.
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IEC 60320-2-1:2018 is applicable to special purpose appliance couplers for household sewing machines. These sewing machine couplers are for alternating current only and have a rated voltage not exceeding 250 V and a rated current not exceeding 2,5 A.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2000. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- Aligned with IEC 60320-1:2015.
This Part 2-1 is to be used in conjunction with IEC 60320-1: Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes – Part 1: General requirements. It was established on the basis of the third edition of that standard (2015).
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This clause of IEC 60320-1 applies with the following addition:
This document applies to appliance couplers with a degree of protection against ingress of
water higher than IPX0.
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lEC 60320-1:2021 sets the general requirements for appliance couplers for two poles and two poles with earth contact and for the connection of electrical devices for household and similar onto the mains supply.
This document is also valid for appliance inlets/appliance outlets integrated or incorporated in appliances.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2015 and Amendment 1:2018. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
introduction of necessary tolerances throughout this document;
the heating test from edition 2 is reintroduced in 18.2;
temperature rise added for plug connectors in Clause 21;
change for better readability in 23.3;
updated lateral pull test in 23.6 for connectors/plug connectors with separate front parts;
revision of 24.1 for ball pressure test;
Clause 27 for glow wire test is updated;
revision of Annex C for test sequences;
additional Annex E for additional tests and requirements for appliance couplers intended to be used in ambient temperatures above +35 °C.
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IEC TS 63236-1:2021(E) applies to DC appliance couplers for class I equipment with two active contacts plus an earthing contact, a rated power of 2,6 kW and a rated voltage range from 294 V to 400 V DC. They are intended to power DC information and communication technology equipment only, as specified in IEC 62368‑1.
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IEC TS 63236-2:2021(E) applies to DC appliance couplers for class I equipment with two active contacts plus an earthing contact, a rated power of 5,2 kW and a rated voltage range from 294 V to 400 V DC. They are intended to power DC information and communication technology equipment only, as specified in IEC 62368-1.
This Part 2 is to be used in conjunction with IEC TS 63236-1:2021.
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IEC TS 63236-3:2021(E) sets the additional requirements for appliance inlets used for information and communication technology (ICT) equipment installed in data centres and telecom central offices and which are suitable for both alternating current and direct current.
This Part 3 is to be used in conjunction with IEC TS 63236-1:2021.
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