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Abstract

Specifies essential safety and associated requirements for two-pole interconnection couplers for a.c. only, with or without an earthing contact and having a rated voltage not exceeding 250 V and a rated current not exceeding 16 A. The couplers are intended for the interconnection of the electrical supply to electrical appliances or equipment. Annex ZZ lists variations for Australian and New Zealand conditions.
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 clause of AS/NZS 60320.1 is replaced as follows:
This standard is applicable to two-pole interconnection couplers for a.c. only, with and without earthing contact, with a rated voltage not exceeding 250 V and a rated current not exceeding 16 A, for household and similar appliances and equipment and intended for the interconnection of the electrical supply to electrical appliances or equipment for 50 Hz or 60 Hz supply.
NOTE 1 – Appliance outlets integrated in or incorporated in appliances or other equipment are within the scope of this standard. The dimensional and general requirements of this standard apply to such outlets, but certain tests may not be relevant.
NOTE 2 – The requirements for plug connectors are based on the assumption that the temperature of the socket contacts of the corresponding appliance outlets does not exceed 65 °C.
NOTE 3 – Interconnection couplers complying with this standard are suitable for use at ambient temperatures not normally exceeding 25 °C, but occasionally reaching 35°C.
NOTE 4 – Interconnection couplers complying with the standard sheets in this standard are intended for the interconnection of appliances or equipment having no special protection against moisture; for the interconnection of other appliances or equipment and of an appliance or equipment which is subject to spillage of liquid in normal use, additional requirements are necessary.
NOTE 5 – Special constructions may be required
– in locations where special conditions prevail as, for example, in ships, vehicles and the like;
– in hazardous locations, for example, where explosions are liable to occur.

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	DR 04352 CP