prBAS IEC 60884-1:2024

IEC 60884-1:2022 applies to plugs and fixed or portable socket-outlets for AC only, with or without earthing contact, with a rated voltage greater than 50 V but not exceeding 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 32 A, intended for household and similar purposes, either indoors or outdoors.<br /> Compatible plugs and socket-outlets, when combined, form a plug and socket-outlet system. Standardized systems used around the world are reported in IEC/TR 60083.<br /> The rated current is limited to 16 A maximum for accessories provided with screwless-type terminals.<br /> This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2002, Amendment 1:2006 and Amendment 2:2013. This edition constitutes a technical revision.<br /> This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:<br /> plugs and socket-outlets incorporating pilot lights;<br /> crimped connections in accessories;<br /> insulation piercing terminals (IPT);<br /> accessories to be used with American Wire Gauge (AWG) cables;<br /> accessories used in T° below −5 °C down to and including −45 °C;<br /> accessories used in T° above +40 °C up to and including +70 °C;<br /> plugs and socket-outlets for high load (HL);<br /> clarification of some definitions;<br /> durability of markings test;<br /> introduction of thermal monitoring in the plug;<br /> requirements for shutters in portable socket-outlets;<br /> test walls for the verification of ingress of water;<br /> rewriting of the temperature rise clause.<br /> The contents of the corrigendum of November 2023 have been included in this copy.