EN 50250:2002

Conversion adaptors for industrial use EN 50250:2002

Publication date:   Sep 25, 2006

Scope

This standard applies to conversion adaptors intended mainly for industrial use,
comprising a housing of insulating material which incorporates an industrial
2P + , 16 A, 6 h 250 V~ type plug part (Table 104 in standard EN 60309-2) and one
or two socket-outlets in accordance with the relevant national standards for socketoutlets
for household and similar use, with a rated current up to 16 A, intended mainly
for industrial use either indoors or outdoors.
Adaptors can be used in conjunction with socket-outlets and/or connectors
This standard applies to all applications where the ambient temperature does not
normally exceed 40 °C.
The use of these adaptors on building sites, for agricultural, commercial and domestic
applications is not precluded but care should be taken in considering protecting
devices in use.
Adaptors are for temporary use only.
In locations where special conditions prevail, for example on board ship or where
explosions are liable to occur, additional requirements may be necessary.

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