IEC/SC 23G - Appliance couplers
To prepare standard sheets, tests and requirements for safety and interchangeability of the couplers, which allow for detachable connections between flexible cords and electrical appliances or equipment, and between parts of multi-part appliances. The appliances or equipment may have a detachable input connection and also detachable output connections to other appliances or equipment. The couplers are not intended for use in fixed installations. SC 23G is responsible for the international standards: IEC 60320 Series as well as for IEC 60799
Connecteurs
Préparer les feuilles de normes, les essais et les exigences concernant la sécurité et l'interchangeabilité des connecteurs qui autorisent des connexions détachables entre des cordon-connecteurs et des appareils d'utilisation ou des équipements et entre des appareils d'utilisation à parties multiples. Ces appareils d'utilisation ou ces matériels peuvent disposer d'un raccordement d'entrée détachable et aussi de raccordements de sorties détachables vers d'autres appareils d'utilisation ou matériels. Ces connecteurs ne sont pas destinés à être utilisés dans les installations électriques fixes. SC23G est responsable des normes internationales de la série : IEC 60320 ainsi que IEC 60799.
General Information
Frequently Asked Questions
IEC/SC 23G is a Subcommittee within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It is named "Appliance couplers" and is responsible for: To prepare standard sheets, tests and requirements for safety and interchangeability of the couplers, which allow for detachable connections between flexible cords and electrical appliances or equipment, and between parts of multi-part appliances. The appliances or equipment may have a detachable input connection and also detachable output connections to other appliances or equipment. The couplers are not intended for use in fixed installations. SC 23G is responsible for the international standards: IEC 60320 Series as well as for IEC 60799 This committee has published 28 standards.
IEC/SC 23G develops ISO standards in the area of Information technology. The scope of work includes: To prepare standard sheets, tests and requirements for safety and interchangeability of the couplers, which allow for detachable connections between flexible cords and electrical appliances or equipment, and between parts of multi-part appliances. The appliances or equipment may have a detachable input connection and also detachable output connections to other appliances or equipment. The couplers are not intended for use in fixed installations. SC 23G is responsible for the international standards: IEC 60320 Series as well as for IEC 60799 Currently, there are 28 published standards from this subcommittee.
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