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    AS/NZS 3112:2000

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    Approval and test specification - Plugs and socket-outlets

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    Superseded date:  06-03-2023

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    Published date:  03-04-2000

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    1 - AS/NZS 3112:2000 APPROVAL AND TEST SPECIFICATION-PLUGS AND SOCKET-OUTLETS
    4 - PREFACE
    5 - CONTENTS
    7 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
    7 - 1.1 SCOPE
    7 - 1.2 APPLICATION
    7 - 1.2.1 General requirements of AS/NZS 3100
    7 - 1.2.2 Specific requirements of this Standard
    7 - 1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
    8 - 1.4 DEFINITIONS
    8 - 1.4.1 Fully recessed socket-outlet
    9 - 1.4.2 Insulated pin plug
    9 - 1.4.3 Non-rewireable plug
    9 - 1.4.4 Plug
    9 - 1.4.5 Plug, IP-rated, with threaded retaining device
    9 - 1.4.6 Rewireable plug
    9 - 1.4.7 Socket-outlet
    9 - 1.4.8 Socket-outlet, IP-rated, with threaded retaining device
    10 - SECTION 2 PLUGS
    10 - 2.1 TERMINALS AND INTERNAL CONNECTIONS
    10 - 2.1.1 Materials
    10 - 2.1.2 Construction of terminals
    10 - 2.2 PLUG PINS
    10 - 2.2.1 Material for pins
    10 - 2.2.2 Assembly of pins
    11 - 2.2.3 Form of pin
    11 - 2.2.4 Insulation of plug pins
    11 - 2.3 INSULATING MATERIALS
    11 - 2.3.1 General
    11 - 2.3.2 Plug body
    12 - 2.3.3 Plug cover
    12 - 2.4 NON-REWIREABLE PLUGS
    12 - 2.5 MEANS OF ENTRY AND CORD ANCHORAGE FOR FLEXIBLE CORD
    12 - 2.5.1 General
    12 - 2.5.2 Side-entry (of the flexible cord) plugs
    13 - 2.6 RADIO INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION DEVICES
    13 - 2.7 FINGER-GRIP
    13 - 2.8 RATINGS AND DIMENSIONS OF LOW VOLTAGE PLUGS
    13 - 2.8.1 General
    14 - 2.8.2 Integrally moulded plug and cord
    14 - 2.8.3 Two-pin flat-pin plugs with non-parallel pins
    14 - 2.8.4 Compliance with dimensional requirements of Figure 2.1
    14 - 2.8.5 Plugs, IP-rated, with threaded retaining device
    14 - 2.9 INTERNAL CONNECTIONS
    15 - 2.10 ARRANGEMENT OF EARTHING CONNECTIONS
    15 - 2.11 FUSES
    15 - 2.12 MARKING
    15 - 2.12.1 Required marking
    15 - 2.12.2 Location of marking
    15 - 2.12.3 Additional requirements for rewireable plugs
    15 - 2.12.4 Earthing connections
    16 - 2.12.5 Live connections
    16 - 2.12.6 Configuration of plugs
    16 - 2.13 TESTS ON PLUGS
    16 - 2.13.1 General
    16 - 2.13.2 Insulation resistance test
    18 - 2.13.3 High voltage test
    18 - 2.13.4 Flexible cord anchorage test
    19 - 2.13.5 Test of external nut or clamping ring
    19 - 2.13.6 Attachment of covers
    20 - 2.13.7 Tumbling barrel test
    20 - 2.13.8 Temperature rise test
    21 - 2.13.9 Securement of pins
    22 - 2.13.10 Determination of IP rating
    22 - 2.13.11 Determination of ignitability and combustion propagation
    22 - 2.13.12 Tests on non-rewirable plug and flexible cord
    24 - 2.13.13 Tests on the insulation material of insulated pin plugs
    36 - SECTION 3 SOCKET-OUTLETS
    36 - 3.1 TERMINALS AND INTERNAL CONNECTIONS
    36 - 3.1.1 Material
    36 - 3.1.2 Construction of terminals
    36 - 3.2 PROHIBITED ARRANGEMENTS
    36 - 3.3 SOCKET-OUTLET CONTACTS
    36 - 3.3.1 Material
    36 - 3.3.2 Construction
    36 - 3.3.3 Entry or withdrawal of plug pins into a socket-outlet
    37 - 3.3.4 Depth of contact
    37 - 3.4 INSULATING MATERIALS
    38 - 3.5 RADIO INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSORS
    38 - 3.6 DIMENSIONS
    38 - 3.6.1 Pin entry apertures for plugs
    38 - 3.6.2 Spacing of socket-outlets
    39 - 3.6.3 Socket-outlet faceplate
    39 - 3.6.4 Fully recessed socket-outlets
    39 - 3.6.5 Socket, IP-rated, with threaded retaining device*
    39 - 3.7 ARRANGEMENT OF EARTHING CONNECTIONS
    39 - 3.8 PREVENTION OF CONTACT WITH LIVE PINS
    39 - 3.8.1 During normal insertion
    40 - 3.8.2 During other than normal insertion
    40 - 3.8.3 Alignment of faceplates
    40 - 3.9 FUSES
    40 - 3.10 FLOOR SOCKET-OUTLETS
    41 - 3.11 SWITCHED SOCKET-OUTLETS
    41 - 3.11.1 Socket-outlets switched by insertion of plug pins
    41 - 3.11.2 Socket-outlet switches
    41 - 3.12 SHUTTERED SOCKET-OUTLETS
    41 - 3.13 MARKING
    41 - 3.13.1 Required marking
    42 - 3.13.2 Location of marking
    42 - 3.13.3 Earthing connections
    42 - 3.13.4 Live connections
    42 - 3.14 TESTS FOR SOCKET-OUTLETS
    42 - 3.14.1 General
    43 - 3.14.2 Insulation resistance test No. 1
    44 - 3.14.3 High voltage test
    44 - 3.14.4 Current breaking test
    45 - 3.14.5 Test of temperature rise
    46 - 3.14.6 Insulation resistance test No. 2
    46 - 3.14.7 Test of earthing connection
    46 - 3.14.8 Strength of contact tests
    47 - 3.14.9 Switch test
    47 - 3.14.10 Determination of IP rating
    47 - 3.14.11 Determination of ignitability and combustion propagation
    52 - APPENDIX A - GAUGE FOR THREE-PIN FLAT-PIN PLUGS
    53 - APPENDIX B - GAUGE FOR TWO-PIN FLAT-PIN PLUGS WITH PARALLEL PINS
    54 - APPENDIX C - THREE-PIN TEST PLUG WITH FLAT PINS FOR FULL-INSERTION TESTAND THE FINGER TEST DURING NORMAL INSERTION TEST
    55 - APPENDIX D - THREE-PIN TEST PLUG WITH FLAT PINS FORABNORMAL INSERTION TEST
    56 - APPENDIX E - PLUGS AND SOCKET-OUTLETS FOR USEIN EXTRA-LOW VOLTAGE CIRCUITS
    56 - E1 GENERAL
    56 - E2 DIMENSIONS AND RATING OF FLAT-PIN PLUGS
    57 - APPENDIX F - GAUGE FOR FLAT AND ROUND PIN PLUGS
    58 - APPENDIX G - THREE-PIN TEST PLUG WITH FLAT AND ROUND PINS FOR THEFULL-INSERTION TEST AND THE FINGER TEST DURINGNORMAL...
    59 - APPENDIX H - DIMENSIONS FOR PLUGS AND SOCKET-OUTLETS, IP-RATED,WITH THREADED RETAINING DEVICES
    60 - APPENDIX I - (VOID)
    61 - APPENDIX J - EQUIPMENT WITH INTEGRAL PINS FOR INSERTION INTO SOCKET-OUTLETS
    61 - J1 Scope
    61 - J2 Requirements for the plug portion
    61 - J2.1 Definition
    61 - J2.2 Requirements

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    Specifies essential safety requirements for plugs and socket-outlets for approval and test purposes. It is intended to be read in conjunction with AS/NZS 3100.

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    This Standard specifies essential safety requirements for plugs and socket-outlets, as defined in Clause 1.4, intended for use at extra-low or low voltages and a rated current not exceeding 32 A for household or similar purposes. (For extra-low voltage plugs and socket-outlets, see Appendix E.)This Standard does not apply to the following: (a) Appliance couplers (see AS/NZS 3109.1).(b) Installation couplers (see AS/NZS 3131).(c) Plugs, socket-outlets and couplers for general industrial applications (see AS/NZS 3123).

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    Committee EL-004
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes
    Under Revision

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    Draft Amendment 1 see DR 01100 CP. Draft Amendment 2 see DR 02331 CP First published in Australia as AS C112-1937.Redated 1938.Redated 1939.Second edition 1940.Redated 1946.Redated 1947.Redated 1948.Third edition 1951.Redated 1955.Fourth edition 1958.Fifth edition 1964.Revised and redesignated AS 3112-1981.Second edition 1987.Third edition 1990.First published in New Zealand as part of NZSS 198-1939.Second edition 1951.Third edition 1958.Fourth edition 1967.NZSS 2147 first published 1967.NZSS 198-1967 and NZSS 2147-1967 revised, amalgamated and redesignated in part as NZS 6216:1989.AS 3112-1990 and NZS 6216:1989 jointly revised and designated Joint Standard AS/NZS 3112:1993.Fifth edition 2000. First published in Australia as AS C112-1937. Redated 1938. Redated 1939. Second edition 1940. Redated 1946. Redated 1947. Redated 1948. Third edition 1951. Redated 1955. Fourth edition 1958. Fifth edition 1964. Revised and redesignated AS 3112-1981. Second edition 1987. Third edition 1990. First published in New Zealand as part of NZSS 198-1939. Second edition 1951. Third edition 1958. Fourth edition 1967. NZSS 2147 first published 1967. NZSS 198-1967 and NZSS 2147-1967 revised, amalgamated and redesignated in part as NZS 6216:1989. AS 3112-1990 and NZS 6216:1989 jointly revised and designated Joint Standard AS/NZS 3112:1993. Fifth edition 2000.

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    AS 1939-1990 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment (IP Code)
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    AS 1722.2-1992 Pipe threads of Whitworth form Fastening pipe threads (Reconfirmed 2017)
    AS 2005.10-1988 Low voltage fuses - Fuses with enclosed fuse-links - General requirements
    AS 2005.30-1991 Low voltage fuses - Fuses with enclosed fuse-links - Supplementary requirements for fuses for use by unskilled persons (fuses mainly for household and similar applications)
    AS/NZS 3000:2000 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)

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