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AS/NZS 3120:2011

Superseded

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Approval and test specification - Cord extension sockets

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Superseded date

29-05-2024

Superseded by

AS/NZS 3120:2021

Published date

29-08-2011

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Specifies essential safety requirements for cord extension sockets intended to be used at extra-low voltages. This Standard is to be read in conjunction with AS/NZS3100.

Committee
EL-004
DevelopmentNote
Under Revision by DR AS/NZS 3120:2021.
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
978 0 7337 9915 0
Pages
21
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes
UnderRevision

This Standard sets out essential safety requirements for cord extension sockets and inlet plugs, as defined in Clause 1.4, intended for use at extra-low or low voltages, and inlet plugs with rated voltages not exceeding 250 V and current ratings not exceeding 20 A in accordance with the pin configurations given in AS/NZS 3112.This Standard does not apply to cord extension sockets that are enclosed within an appliance in such a way that they are not exposed to personal contact, or that are intended for use solely where they will be so enclosed.

Originated in Australia as AS C120-1938.

Final Australian edition 1990.

Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 3120:1993.

Sixth edition 2011.

Reissued incorporating Amendment No. 1 (July 2012).

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