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AS/NZS 3109.1:1996

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Superseded date

29-05-2024

Superseded by

AS/NZS 60320.1:2004

Published date

05-12-1996

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1 - AS/NZS 3109.1:1996 APPROVAL AND TEST SPECIFICATION-APPLIANCE COUPLERS FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR GENERAL PURPOSES - GENERAL RE
4 - PREFACE
6 - CONTENTS
7 - 1 Scope
7 - 2 Normative references
8 - 3 Definitions
8 - 3.1 appliance coupler:
8 - 3.2 connector:
9 - 3.3 appliance inlet:
9 - 3.4 rewirable accessory:
9 - 3.5 non-rewirable accessory:
9 - 3.6 cord set:
9 - 3.7 base of a pin:
9 - 3.8 retaining device:
9 - 3.9 rated voltage:
9 - 3.10 rated current:
9 - 3.11 terminal:
9 - 3.12 termination:
9 - 3.13 screw-type terminal:
9 - 3.14 pillar terminal:
10 - 3.15 screw terminal:
10 - 3.16 stud terminal:
10 - 3.17 screwless terminal:
10 - 3.18 tapping screw:
10 - 3.19 thread-formIng tapping screw:
10 - 3.20 thread-cutting tapping screw:
10 - 4 General requirements
10 - 5 General notes on tests
12 - 6 Standard ratings
12 - 7 ClassificatIon
13 - 8 Marking
14 - 9 Dimensions and compatIbIlity
17 - 10 ProtectIon against electrIc shock
18 - 11 Provision for earthing
19 - 12 Terminals and terminations
19 - 12.1 General
20 - 12.2 Screw-type terminals
23 - 13 ConstructIon
26 - 14 Moisture resistance
27 - 15 Insulation resistance and electric strength
29 - 16 Forces necessary to insert and to withdraw the connector
30 - 17 OperatIon of contacts
30 - 18 Resistance to heating of appliance couplers for hot conditions or very hot conditions
32 - 19 Breaking capacity
33 - 20 Normal operation
34 - 21 Temperature rise
34 - 22 Cords and their connection
39 - 23 Mechanical strength
42 - 24 Resistance to heat and ageing
45 - 25 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections
48 - 26 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through insulation
49 - 27 Resistance of insulating material to heat, fire and tracking
52 - 28 Resistance to rusting
122 - Amendment 1
127 - Amendment 2
137 - APPENDIX ZZ - LIST OF VARIATIONS BETWEEN THIS STANDARD AND IEC 320-1:1994
141 - APPENDIX ZA - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP 2 AND GROUP 3 APPLIANCE COUPLERS

Specifies essential safety, and associated requirements, for approval and test purposes, for two-pole appliance couplers, with or without earthing contact, with a rated voltage not exceeding 250 volt a.c. and a rated current not exceeding 16 A, for household and similar purposes and intended for the connection of a supply cord to electrical appliances utilizing the 50 Hz or 60 Hz supply. Appendix ZZ lists variations for Australian and New Zealand conditions. Equivalent to IEC 320-1:1994 including Amendment 1:1995.

Committee
EL-004
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7337 0806 4
Pages
140
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes
UnderRevision

This part of IEC 320 is applicable to two-pole appliance couplers for a.c. 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 the connection of a supply cord to electrical appliances or other electrical equipment for 50 Hz or 60 Hz supply.NOTES1 Appliance inlets integrated or incorporated in appliances or other equipment are within the scope of this standard. The dimensional and general requirements of this standard apply to such inlets, but certain tests may not be relevant.2 The requirements for connectors are based on the assumption that the temperature of the pins of the corresponding appliance inlets does not exceed:70 c for connectors for cold conditions; 120 c for connectors for hot conditions; 155 c for connectors for very hot conditions.3 Appliance couplers complying with this standard are suitable for use at ambient temperatures not normally exceeding 25 C, but occasionally reaching 35 C.4 Appliance couplers complying with the standard sheets in this standard are intended for the connection of equipment having no special protection against moisture. If appliance couplers are used with equipment which may be subject to spillage of liquid in normal use then protection against moisture is to be provided by the equipment.5 Special constructions may be required:- in locations where special conditions prevail, for example. as in ships, vehicles and the like;- in hazardous locations, for example, where explosions are liable to occur.

First published in Australia as AS C109-1937.
Redated 1939.
Second edition 1941.
Redated 1946.
Redated 1948.
Third edition 1955.
Fourth edition 1964.
Revised and redesignated AS 3109-1983.
Revised and redesignated AS 3109.1-1987.
Jointly revised and designated AS/NZS 3109.1:1996.

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