IEC 60320-2-3:2018 pdf Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes
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
4 General requirements
This clause of IEC 60320-1 applies.
5 General notes on tests
This clause of IEC 60320-1 applies.
6 Standard ratings
This clause of IEC 60320-1 applies.
7 Classification
This clause of IEC 60320-1 applies with the following additions:
7.1 01 Retaining devices:
a) with retaining device
b) without retaining device
7.1 02 Appliance coupler without retaining device.
NOTE Only to be used where permitted by the end product standard.
8 Marking
This clause of IEC 60320-1 applies amended as follows:
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.
IEC 60320-2-3:2018 pdf Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes
