I.S. EN IEC 60320-2-4:2021
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Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes - Part 2-4: Couplers dependent on appliance weight for engagement
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07-04-2021
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FOREWORD
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General requirements
5 General notes on tests
6 Standard ratings
7 Classification
8 Marking
9 Dimensions and compatibility
10 Protection against electric shock
11 Provision for earthing
12 Terminals and terminations
13 Construction
14 Moisture resistance
15 Insulation resistance and electric strength
16 Forces necessary to insert and withdraw the connector/appliance outlet
17 Operation of contacts
18 Resistance to heating of appliance couplers for hot conditions or very hot
19 Breaking capacity
20 Normal operation
21 Temperature rise
22 Cords and their connection
23 Mechanical strength
24 Resistance to heat and ageing
25 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections
26 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation
27 Resistance of insulating material to heat, fire and tracking
28 Resistance to rusting
29 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements
Annex AA (normative) Needle-flame test
Annex BB (normative) Apparatus for the test of 14
Annex C (normative) Test schedule
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
| Committee |
TC 23
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| ISBN |
978-2-8322-5824-8
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| Pages |
90
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| ProductNote |
The date of any NSAI previous adoption may not match the date of its original CEN/CENELEC document.
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| PublisherName |
National Standards Authority of Ireland
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
| Standards | Relationship |
| IEC 60320-2-4:2018 | Identical |
| EN IEC 60320-2-4:2021 | Identical |
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