IEC 60309-2:1999

Applies to plugs and socket-outlets, cable couplers with a rated operating voltage not exceeding 690 V, 500 Hz and a rated current not exceeding 125 A. , primarily intented for industrial use , either indoors or outdoors.

IEC 60309-2:2021 applies to plugs, fixed or portable socket-outlets, and appliance inlets, hereinafter referred to as accessories, with a rated operating voltage not exceeding 1 000 V DC or 1 000 V AC with a frequency not exceeding 500 Hz and a rated current not exceeding 125 A, primarily intended for industrial use, either indoors or outdoors. This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 1999, Amendment 1:2005 and Amendment 2:2012. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: addition of requirements and test for non-solid pins; additional rating IPX9; additional marking to indicate neutral terminal and/or earthing terminal. This document is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60309-1:2021.