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Abstract

Specifies essential safety requirements for plugs, socket-outlets, cable couplers and appliance couplers for operation at 50 Hz, with a rated voltage not exceeding 660 V and a rated current not exceeding 315 A intended for general industrial use. It is intended to be read in conjunction with AS/NZS 3100.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee EL-004 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 23 December 2015.
Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of New Zealand on 18 May 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee EL-004:
Association of Accredited Certification Bodies
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Industry Group
Consumer Electronics Suppliers Association
Consumers Federation of Australia
Electrical Compliance Testing Association
Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council
Engineers Australia
International Accreditation New Zealand
New Zealand Manufacturers and Exporters Association
NSW Fair Trading
Plastics Industry Pipe Association of Australia
Worksafe New Zealand

Scope

This Standard sets out the requirements for plugs and socket-outlets, cable couplers and appliance couplers for operation at 50 Hz, with a rated voltage not exceeding 660 V and a rated current not exceeding 315 A, primarily intended for general industrial use, either indoors or outdoors.

This Standard applies to plugs and socket-outlets, cable couplers and appliance couplers (referred to in this Standard as 'accessories') for use when the ambient temperature does not normally exceed 40°C.
The use of accessories (see Note 1) in building sites and in agricultural, commercial and domestic situations is not precluded.
Appliance inlets incorporated in, or fixed to, electrical equipment are within the scope of this Standard.
This Standard does not apply to accessories that comply with AS/NZS 60320.1 and AS/NZS 3112 and which are primarily intended for domestic and similar general purposes, nor to accessories that comply with AS 2380.1 and are intended for explosive atmospheres.
The configurations shown in this Standard depict standardized Australian and New Zealand industrial plugs, socket-outlets, cable couplers and appliance couplers for operation at 50 Hz.
This Standard may be applied to configurations and contact types other than those depicted herein, providing all appropriate (to that type) requirements of this Standard are complied with.
Devices that comply with IEC 60309-1 are deemed to comply with the appropriate requirements of this Standard.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 10/06/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 10/06/2016
Pages
ISBN
Committee	EL-004
Supersedes	AS/NZS 3123:2000 DR 04378 CP