IEC 60320-2-3:2018

IEC 60320-2-3:2018

June 2018
International standard Current

Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes - Part 2-3: Appliance couplers with a degree of protection higher than IPX0

IEC 60320-1:2018 applies with the following addition: This document applies to appliance couplers with a degree of protection against ingress of water higher than IPX0. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1998 and Amendment 1:2004. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:- Aligned with IEC 60320-1:2015.- The scope is extended to cover current ratings up to and including 16 A.- The scope is extended to cover Class I appliance couplers.- The scope is extended to cover appliance couplers for hot and very hot conditions.- Added classification regarding the use of retaining devices.- Added classification for indoor and outdoor use.

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Publication date

June 2018

Number of pages

36 p.

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IEC 60320-2-3:2018
Sumary
Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes - Part 2-3: Appliance couplers with a degree of protection higher than IPX0

IEC 60320-1:2018 applies with the following addition: This document applies to appliance couplers with a degree of protection against ingress of water higher than IPX0. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1998 and Amendment 1:2004. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- Aligned with IEC 60320-1:2015.
- The scope is extended to cover current ratings up to and including 16 A.
- The scope is extended to cover Class I appliance couplers.
- The scope is extended to cover appliance couplers for hot and very hot conditions.
- Added classification regarding the use of retaining devices.
- Added classification for indoor and outdoor use.
Replaced standards (2)
International standard Cancelled
Amendment 1 - Appliance coupler for household and similar general purposes - Part 2-3: Appliance coupler with a degree of protection higher than IPX0

IEC 60320-2-3:1998
September 1998
International standard Cancelled
Appliance coupler for household and similar general purposes - Part 2-3: Appliance coupler with a degree of protection higher than IPX0

Applies to two-pole non-reversible appliance couplers for cold conditions for a.c. only, with a degree of protection against ingress of water higher than IPX0, with a rated voltage not exceeding 250 V and rated current not exceeding 10 A for a 50 Hz or 60 Hz supply. They are intended for the connection of the supply cord to portable electrical appliances of class II for household, commercial and light industrial use. The clauses of this standard supplement or modify the corresponding clauses in IEC 60320-1.

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