IEC 60320-2-3 pdf download

IEC 60320-2-3 pdf download.APPLIANCE COUPLERS FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR GENERAL PURPOSES – Part 2-3: Appliance couplers with a degree of protection higher than IPX0
1 Scope
This clause of IEC 60320-1 applies with the following addition: This document applies to appliance couplers with a degree of protection against ingress of water higher than IPX0.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. This clause of IEC 60320-1 applies with the following additions: IEC 60320-1 , Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes – Part 1: General requirements IEC 60320-3, Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes – Part 3: Standard sheets and gauges IEC 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code) 3 Terms and definitions This clause of IEC 60320-1 applies with the following additions: 3.1 01 accessible surface surface of an accessory that can be touched by means of the test probe B of IEC 61 032 (standard test finger), when the accessory is assembled as in normal use and in the following conditions: a) for connectors and appliance outlets: without the complementary accessory in engagement but with the cover in the open position; b) for plug connectors and appliance inlets: with the complementary accessory in the most unfavourable degree of engagement but such that electrical contact is made between the contacts (pins and tubes). 3.1 02 cover part that is accessible when the accessory is in normal use and removable only with the use of a tool, but which does not require the use of a tool to open it
8 Marking
This clause of IEC 60320-1 applies amended as follows: 8.2 Addition: – IP rating. 8.4 Addition: IP rating for example IPX4 NOTE 1 01 In the IP code the letter “X” is replaced by the relevant number. Additional subclauses (following 8.8): 8.1 01 Colours of outdoor cables Cords of non-rewirable accessories for outdoor use shall not be coloured black, green, white or brown. 8.1 02 Instructions for retail sale For couplers intended for retail sale the supplier shall include an instruction leaflet, on or inside the sales package, with each coupler or accessory, clearly describing the extent of its suitability for use outdoors. Information regarding weather resistance shall be clearly visible to the purchaser and a recommendation shall be made that the cord to be fitted to the accessory should not be coloured black, green, white or brown. The instruction sheet shall include information stating that the plug connector shall be connected to the equipment and the connector to the mains supply side.If the coupler or accessory is non-rewirable with a cord attached, each free end shall be marked for connection to the appliance or mains supply as appropriate, with guidance on the danger of an incorrect connection or of a connection to an appliance requiring the protection of an earth continuity conductor. Except when a plug connector or appliance inlet fitted with a cord is supplied direct to a manufacturer for incorporation in other equipment, the free end of such an assembly shall have a label attached stating: “The cord of this accessory must be properly connected to a piece of equipment before the appliance is energized.” If the coupler or accessory is rewirable, instructions shall be provided on the following: a) stripping lengths for sheath and insulation; b) identity of accessories to be connected to appliance or mains cord, as appropriate; c) connection of brown wire to terminal marked L and blue wire to terminal marked N; d) importance of correct assembly of cord anchorage including need for at least 3 mm of sheath to protrude beyond the clamping device; e) suitable for use with circular type cords only. Compliance with the requirements of 8.101 and 8.102 is checked by inspection.