Table of Contents

FOREWORD <br>1 Scope<br>2 Normative references <br>3 Definitions<br>4 General<br>5 General notes on tests<br>6 Main characteristics<br>7 Classification<br>8 Marking<br>9 Protection against electric shock<br>10 Connection of conductors<br>11 Construction<br>12 Resistance to ageing, to humid conditions, to ingress of <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;solid foreign objects and to harmful ingress of water<br>13 Insulation resistance and electric strength<br>14 Mechanical strength<br>15 Temperature rise and electrical performances<br>16 Resistance to heat<br>17 Clearances and creepage distances<br>18 Resistance of insulating material to abnormal heat and fire<br>19 Resistance of insulating material to tracking<br>20 EMC requirements<br>Annexes<br>Annex AA (normative) Number of sets of samples to be submitted <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;to the tests<br>Annex BB (informative) Approximate relationship between <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;conductors of cross-sectional areas in mm[2] and <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;American Wire Gauge (AWG) sizes as used in North America<br>Figures<br>Tables

Abstract

Applies to connecting devices primarily suitable for connecting insulated unprepared conductors.

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	International Electrotechnical Committee
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ISBN
Committee	TC 23
Supersedes	IEC 685-2-3 : 1ED 83