IEC 60320

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A variety of different kinds of IEC 60320 plugs and sockets

IEC 60320 Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes[1] is a set of standards from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) specifying non-locking connectors for connecting power supply cords to electrical appliances of voltage not exceeding 250 V (a.c.) and rated current not exceeding 16 A.[1] Different types of connector (distinguished by shape and size) are specified for different combinations of current, temperature and earthing requirements. Unlike IEC 60309 connectors, they are not coded for voltage; users must ensure that the voltage rating of the equipment is compatible with the mains supply. The standard uses the term coupler to encompass connectors on power cords and power inlets and outlets built into appliances.

The first edition of IEC 320 was published in 1970[2] and was renumbered to 60320 in 1994.[3]

  1. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference IEC 60320-1 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Sophie J. Chumas (ed), Index of international standards, Volume 390 of NBS special publication, US Department of Commerce, National Bureau of Standards 1974, top of book page 11.
  3. ^ "IEC - SC 23G Dashboard > Projects / Publications: Work programme, Publications, Stability Dates, Project files". www.iec.ch. Retrieved 2023-05-12.