EN IEC 60320-2-3:2021

Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes - Part 2-3: Appliance couplers with a degree of protection higher than IPX0 EN IEC 60320-2-3:2021

Publication date:   Sep 16, 2021

General information

60.60 Standard published   Mar 19, 2021

CENELEC

CLC/SR 23G Appliance couplers

European Norm

29.120.30   Plugs, socket-outlets, couplers

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<span style="color:red">NEW!</span>IEC 60320-2-3:2018 is available as <a href="https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/63449">IEC 60320-2-3:2018 RLV</a> which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.</br></br>IEC 60320-1:2018 applies with the following addition: This document applies to appliance couplers with a degree of protection against ingress of water higher than IPX0. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1998 and Amendment 1:2004. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:

- Aligned with IEC 60320-1:2015.

- The scope is extended to cover current ratings up to and including 16 A.

- The scope is extended to cover Class I appliance couplers.

- The scope is extended to cover appliance couplers for hot and very hot conditions.

- Added classification regarding the use of retaining devices.

- Added classification for indoor and outdoor use.

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

2014/35/EU

Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits

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EN 60320-2-3:1998/A1:2005

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EN 60320-2-3:1998

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EN IEC 60320-2-3:2021
60.60 Standard published
Mar 19, 2021