Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes - Part 1: General requirements (IEC 60320-1:2015)

This part of lEC 60320 sets the general requirements for appliance couplers for two poles and
two poles with earth contact and for the connection of electrical devices for household and
similar onto the mains supply.
This part of lEC 60320 is also valid for appliance inlets/appliance outlets integrated or
incorporated in appliances.
The rated voltage does not exceed 250 V (a.c.) and the rated current does not exceed 16 A.
Appliance couplers complying with this part of lEC 60320 are suitable for normal use at
ambient temperatures not normally exceeding +40 °C, but their average over a period of 24 h
does not exceed +35 °C, with a lower limit of the ambient air temperature of –5 °C.
Appliance couplers are not suitable for
– use in place of plug and socket-outlet systems according to IEC 60884-1.
– use in place of devices for connecting luminaires (DCLs) according to IEC 61995 or
luminaire supporting couplers (LSCs).
NOTE Requirements for d.c. are under consideration.

Gerätesteckvorrichtungen für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche allgemeine Zwecke -Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen (IEC 60320-1:2015)

Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes - Part 1: General requirements (IEC 60320-1:2015)

L'IEC 60320-1:2015 établit les exigences générales applicables aux connecteurs bipolaires et bipolaires avec contact de mise à la terre et destinés au raccordement au réseau d'alimentation des dispositifs électriques pour usages domestiques et assimilés. La présente partie de l'IEC 60320 est également valable pour les socles de connecteurs/socles femelles de connecteurs intégrés ou incorporés dans des appareils d'utilisation. La tension assignée ne dépasse pas 250 V (courant alternatif) et le courant assigné ne dépasse pas 16 A. Cette troisième édition annule et remplace la deuxième édition parue en 2001 et l'Amendement 1:2007. Cette édition constitue une révision technique. Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente:
a) Feuilles de norme déplacées de l'IEC 60320-1 dans l'IEC 60320-3.
b) Clarification des exigences relatives aux connecteurs non normalisés.
La présente version bilingue (2016-11) correspond à la version anglaise monolingue publiée en 2015-06. La version française de cette norme n'a pas été soumise au vote.

Aparatne spojke za gospodinjstva in podobne splošne namene - 1. del: Splošne zahteve (IEC 60320-1:2015)

Ta del standarda lEC 60320 določa splošne zahteve za aparatne spojke za dva pola in dva pola z ozemljitvijo ter povezavo električnih naprav za gospodinjske in podobne namene z napajalnim omrežjem.
Ta del standarda lEC 60320 se uporablja tudi za vhode/izhode aparatov, ki so vgrajeni v aparate oziroma jih ti vključujejo.
Nazivna napetost ne presega 250 V (pri izmeničnem toku) in nazivni tok ne presega 16 A. Aparatne spojke v skladu s tem delom standarda lEC 60320 so primerne za običajno uporabo pri temperaturah okolja, ki običajno ne presegajo 40 °C, vendar njihovo povprečje v 24-urnem obdobju ne presega 35 °C, pri čemer je spodnja meja temperature okoljskega zraka –5 °C. Aparatne spojke niso primerne za:
– uporabo namesto vtičnih naprav v skladu s standardom IEC 60884-1;
– uporabo namesto naprav za priključitev svetilk (DCL) v skladu s standardom IEC 61995 ali spojk za podporo svetilk (LSC).
OPOMBA: Zahteve za enosmerni tok se ne uporabljajo.

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Publication Date
22-Oct-2015
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Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
23-Sep-2015
Due Date
28-Nov-2015
Completion Date
23-Oct-2015

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Aparatne spojke za gospodinjstva in podobne splošne namene - 1. del: Splošne zahteve (IEC 60320-1:2015)Gerätesteckvorrichtungen für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche allgemeine Zwecke -Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen (IEC 60320-1:2015)Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes - Part 1: General requirements (IEC 60320-1:2015)Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes - Part 1: General requirements (IEC 60320-1:2015)29.120.30Plugs, socket-outlets, couplersICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 60320-1:2015SIST EN 60320-1:2015en,fr,de01-december-2015SIST EN 60320-1:2015SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 60320-1
September 2015 ICS 29.120.30
Supersedes
EN 60320-1:2001
English Version
Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes - Part 1: General requirements (IEC 60320-1:2015)
Connecteurs pour usages domestiques et usages généraux analogues - Partie 1: Exigences générales (IEC 60320-1:2015)
Gerätesteckvorrichtungen für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche allgemeine Zwecke -Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen (IEC 60320-1:2015) This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2015-07-29. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
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EN 60320-1:2015 2 European foreword The text of document 23G/345/FDIS, future edition 3 of IEC 60320-1, prepared by SC 23G "Appliance couplers", of IEC/TC 23 "Electrical accessories" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as EN 60320-1:2015. The following dates are fixed: • latest date by which the document has to be implemented at national level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2016-04-29 • latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the document have to be withdrawn (dow) 2018-07-29
This document supersedes EN 60320-1:2001. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Endorsement notice The text of the International Standard IEC 60320-1:2015 was approved by CENELEC as a European Standard without any modification. In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standards indicated: IEC 60364-4-44 NOTE Harmonized as HD 60364-4-44. IEC 61140 NOTE Harmonized as EN 61140. ISO 1466 NOTE Harmonized as EN ISO 1456. ISO 2081 NOTE Harmonized as EN ISO 2081.
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Annex ZA (normative)
Normative references to international publications with their corresponding European publications
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE 1 When an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available here: www.cenelec.eu.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year IEC 60068-2-31 -
Environmental testing -- Part 2-31: Tests - Test Ec: Rough handling shocks, primarily for equipment-type specimens EN 60068-2-31 -
IEC 60068-2-60 -
Environmental testing -- Part 2-60: Tests - Test Ke: Flowing mixed gas corrosion test EN 60068-2-60 1) -
IEC 60068-2-75 -
Environmental testing - Part 2-75: Tests - Test Eh: Hammer tests EN 60068-2-75 -
IEC 60112 -
Method for the determination of the proof and the comparative tracking indices of solid insulating materials EN 60112 -
IEC 60227 series
Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V --
- series
IEC 60245 series
Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - series
IEC 60320 series
Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes EN 60320 series
IEC 60320-3 2014
Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes - Part 3: Standard sheets and gauges EN 60320-3 2014
IEC 60417 -
Graphical symbols for use on equipment. Index, survey and compilation of the single sheets. - -
IEC 60664-1 2007
Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems -- Part 1: Principles, requirements and tests EN 60664-1 2007
IEC 60695-2-10 2000
Fire hazard testing -- Part 2-10: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods - Glow-wire apparatus and common test procedure EN 60695-2-10 2001
IEC 60695-2-11 2000
Fire hazard testing -- Part 2-11: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods - Glow-wire flammability test method for end-products EN 60695-2-11 2001
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EN 60320-1:2015 4 IEC 60695-2-12 2000
Fire hazard testing -- Part 2-12: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods - Glow-wire flammability test method for materials EN 60695-2-12 2001 IEC 60695-2-13 2000
Fire hazard testing -- Part 2-13: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods - Glow-wire ignitability test method for materials EN 60695-2-13 2001 IEC 60695-10-2 -
Fire hazard testing -- Part 10-2: Abnormal heat - Ball pressure test method EN 60695-10-2 -
IEC 60730-2-11 -
Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use -- Part 2-11: Particular requirements for energy regulators EN 60730-2-11 -
IEC 60999-1 -
Connecting devices - Electrical copper conductors - Safety requirements for screw-type and screwless-type clamping units -- Part 1: General requirements and particular requirements for clamping units for conductors from 0,2 mm² up to 35 mm² (included) EN 60999-1 -
IEC 61058 series
Switches for appliances EN 61058 series
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IEC 60320-1 Edition 3.0 2015-06 INTERNATIONAL STANDARD
Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes –
Part 1: General requirements
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
ICS 29.120.30
ISBN 978-2-8322-2740-4
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CONTENTS FOREWORD . 6 1 Scope . 8 2 Normative references. 8 3 Terms and definitions . 9 4 General requirements . 12 5 General notes on tests . 13 5.1 General . 13 5.2 Test samples . 13 5.3 Failures . 13 5.4 Routine tests . 13 6 Standard ratings . 14 7 Classification of appliance couplers . 14 8 Marking . 14 8.1 General . 14 8.2 Additional markings . 14 8.3 Appliance couplers for class II equipment . 15 8.4 Symbols or alphanumeric notations . 15 8.5 Legibility of markings. 15 8.6 Terminal markings and wiring instructions . 15 8.7 Durability . 16 8.8 Test and inspection . 16 9 Dimensions and compatibility . 16 9.1 General . 16 9.2 Single‐pole connections . 16 9.3 Compatibility . 16 9.4 Dimensions for standardized appliance couplers . 17 9.5 Dimensions for non-standardized appliance couplers . 17 10 Protection against electric shock . 17 10.1 Accessibility of live parts . 17 10.2 Protection against single pole connection . 18 10.3 Protection against access to live parts . 18 10.4 External parts . 18 10.5 Shrouds . 18 11 Provision for earthing . 18 12 Terminals and terminations . 18 12.1 General . 18 12.2 Rewirable appliance couplers . 19 12.3 Non‐rewirable appliance couplers . 19 13 Construction . 19 13.1 Risk of accidental contact . 19 13.2 Contact positions . 19 13.3 Parts covering live parts . 19 13.4 Pin construction . 20 13.4.1 Prevention of rotation . 20 13.4.2 Pin retention . 20 SIST EN 60320-1:2015



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13.4.3 Non‐solid pins . 20 13.5 Contact pressure . 21 13.6 Enclosure. 21 13.6.1 General . 21 13.6.2 Rewirable connectors/plug connectors . 21 13.6.3 Non-rewirable connectors/plug connectors . 22 13.7 Earth connection . 22 13.8 Location of terminals and terminations . 23 13.8.1 General . 23 13.8.2 Free wire test for rewirable accessories . 23 13.8.3 Free wire test for non-rewirable non-moulded-on accessories . 23 13.8.4 Free wire verification for non-rewirable moulded-on accessories . 24 13.9 Connectors/plug connectors without earthing contact . 24 13.10 Fuses, relays, thermostats, thermal cut-outs and switches . 24 14 Moisture resistance . 24 15 Insulation resistance and electric strength . 25 15.1 General . 25 15.2 Insulation resistance . 26 15.3 Dielectric strength . 27 16 Forces necessary to insert and to withdraw the connector/appliance outlet . 28 16.1 General . 28 16.2 Verification of the maximum withdrawal force . 28 16.3 Verification of the minimum withdrawal force . 30 17 Operation of contacts . 31 18 Resistance to heating of appliance couplers for hot conditions or very hot conditions . 31 18.1 General . 31 18.2 Heating test for connectors/plug connectors . 31 18.3 Heating test for appliance inlets/appliance outlets . 32 19 Breaking capacity . 32 20 Normal operation . 34 21 Temperature rise . 34 22 Cords and their connection . 35 22.1 Cords for non-rewirable connectors/plug connectors . 35 22.2 Cord anchorage . 36 22.2.1 General . 36 22.2.2 Additional requirements for rewirable connectors/plug connectors . 36 22.2.3 Pull test for cable anchorage . 37 22.3 Flexing test . 39 23 Mechanical strength . 41 23.1 General . 41 23.2 Free fall test . 42 23.3 Lateral pull test . 42 23.4 Impact test . 44 23.5 Deformation test . 44 23.6 Torque and pull test . 45 24 Resistance to heat and ageing . 45 SIST EN 60320-1:2015



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24.1 Resistance to heat . 45 24.2 Resistance to ageing . 46 24.2.1 General . 46 24.2.2 Ageing test for elastomeric materials . 46 24.2.3 Ageing test for thermoplastic materials . 46 24.2.4 Ageing test assessment . 46 25 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections . 47 25.1 General . 47 25.2 Electrical connections . 48 25.3 Securement of connections . 48 25.4 Metallic parts . 48 26 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 49 26.1 General . 49 26.2 Clearances . 49 26.2.1 Dimensioning . 49 26.2.2 Minimum values for clearances . 50 26.3 Creepage distances . 51 26.3.1 Dimensioning . 51 26.3.2 Minimum creepage distances . 51 26.4 Solid insulation . 52 27 Resistance of insulating material to heat, fire and tracking . 53 27.1 Resistance to heat and fire . 53 27.1.1 General . 53 27.1.2 Object of the test . 53 27.1.3 General description of the test . 53 27.1.4 Description of test apparatus . 53 27.1.5 Degree of severity . 53 27.1.6 Verification of the thermocouple . 54 27.1.7 Preconditioning . 54 27.1.8 Initial measurements . 54 27.1.9 Test procedure . 54 27.1.10 Observations and measurements . 54 27.1.11 Evaluation of test results . 54 27.2 Resistance to tracking . 54 28 Resistance to rusting . 54 29 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements . 55 29.1 Immunity – Accessories not incorporating electronic components . 55 29.2 Emission – Accessories not incorporating electronic components . 55 Annex A (normative)
Proof tracking test . 56 Annex B (normative)
Routine tests for factory wired appliance couplers related to safety . 57 B.1 General . 57 B.2 Polarized systems: Phase (L) and neutral (N) – Correct connection . 57 B.3 Earth (PE) continuity . 58 B.4 Short-circuit/wrong connection and reduction in creepage distance and clearance . 58 B.4.1 Accessible surface safety check . 58 B.4.2 Short-circuit/wrong connection . 58 SIST EN 60320-1:2015



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Annex C (normative)
Test schedule . 59 Annex D (informative)
Comparison of typical conductor cross-sectional areas . 61 Bibliography . 62
Figure 1 – Intended use of appliance couplers . 10 Figure 2 – Device for testing non-solid pins . 21 Figure 3 – Apparatus for checking the withdrawal force . 29 Figure 4 – Gauge for verification of the minimum withdrawal force . 30 Figure 5 – Circuit diagram for breaking capacity and normal operation tests . 33 Figure 6 – Apparatus for testing the cord anchorage . 37 Figure 7 – Apparatus for the flexing test . 40 Figure 8 – Example of apparatus for pulling test . 43
Table 1 – Position of contacts . 19 Table 2 – Maximum diameters of the cords . 26 Table 3 – Minimum insulation resistance . 27 Table 4 – Dielectric strength . 27 Table 5 – Maximum and minimum withdrawal forces . 28 Table 6 – Ratings for the tests of Clause 19 . 33 Table 7 – Ratings for the tests of Clause 20 . 34 Table 8 – Cords and conductors for the tests of Clause 21 . 35 Table 9 – Type and nominal cross-sectional area of cords . 36 Table 10 – Types of cord for the rewirable connector/plug connector test . 38 Table 11 – Values for the lateral pulls applied . 44 Table 12 – Values for torque and pull forces . 45 Table 13 – Torque applied for the tightening and loosening test . 48 Table 14 – Rated impulse withstand voltage for appliance couplers energized directly from the low voltage mains . 50 Table 15 – Minimum clearances for basic insulation . 51 Table 16 – Minimum creepage distances for basic and functional insulation . 52 Table B.1 – Test overview . 57 Table C.1 – Test schedule . 59 Table D.1 – Comparison of conductor sizes . 61
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APPLIANCE COUPLERS FOR HOUSEHOLD
AND SIMILAR GENERAL PURPOSES –
Part 1: General requirements
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