1. Scope
This part of GB 2099 applies to plugs and fixed or portable socket-outlets for a.c. 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.
The rated current is limited to 16 A maximum for fixed socket-outlets provided with screwless terminals.
This standard does not cover requirements for flush mounting boxes: however, it covers only those requirements for surface-type mounting boxes which are necessary for the tests on the socket-outlet.
NOTE 1: General requirements for mounting boxes are given in GB 17466.
This standard also applies to plugs incorporated in cord sets, to plugs and portable socket -outlets incorporated in cord extension sets and to plugs and socket-outlets which are a component of an appliance, unless otherwise stated in the standard for the relevant appliance.
This standard does not apply to
--plugs, socket-outlets and couplers for industrial purposes;
--appliance couplers;
--plugs, fixed and portable socket-outlets for ELV;
NOTE 2: ELV values are specified in GB 16895.21.
--fixed socket-outlets combined with fuses, automatic switches, etc.
NOTE 3: Socket-outlets with pilot lights are allowed provided that pilot lights comply with the relevant standard, if any.
Plugs and fixed socket-outlets complying with this part are suitable for use at ambient temperatures not normally exceeding 35 °C, but occasionally reaching 40 °C1).
1）Considering the climate and geographic situation of China, so it specified that the ambient temperatures of plugs and fixed socket-outlets are not normally exceeding 35 °C, but occasionally reaching 40 °C." In this article of IEC 60884-1: 2006, it specifies "Plugs and fixed or portable ocket-outlets complying with this standard are suitable for use at ambient temperatures not normally exceeding 25 °C, but occasionally reaching 35 °C." According to the same reasons, the test temperature of thermoplastic or elastomeric material in article 10.1 is changed to (40±2) °C.(It is specified as (35±2) °C in IEC 60884-1.)
NOTE 4 Socket-outlets complying with this part are only suitable for incorporation in equipment in such a way and in such a place that it is unlikely that the surrounding temperature exceeds 40 °C.
In locations where special conditions prevail, such as in ships, vehicles and the like and in hazardous locations, for example where explosions are liable to occur, special constructions may be required.
2. Normative Reference
The following normative documents contain provision which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this national standard. For dated reference, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. But the parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the latest editions of the standards indicated below. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies.
GB 1002 Single phase plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes - Types basic parameters and dimensions
GB 1003 Three phases plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes - Types，basic parameters and dimensions
GB/T 2423.4-1993 Environmental testing for electric and electronic products - Part 2: Test method - Test Db: Damp heat，cyclic ( 12h+12h cycle) (EQV IEC 60068-2-30:1980)
GB/T 2423.8-1995 Environmental testing for electric and electronic products Part 2:Test methods Test Ed:Free fall (IDT IEC 60068-2-32:1975+A1+A2:1990)
GB/T 2900.70-2008 Electrotechnical terminology - Electrical accessories (IEC 60050-442:1998， IDT)
GB/T 2900.83-2008 Electrotechnical terminology - Electrical and magnetic devices （IEC 60051-151:2001， IDT)
GB/T 4207-2003 Method for determining the comparative and the proof trackin indices of solid insulating materials under moist conditionis (IEC 60112:1979,IDT)
GB 4208-2008 Degrees of Protection Provided By Enclosure (IP Code) (GB 4208-2008， IEC 529, IDT)
GB 5013 (All parts) Rubber insulated cables C Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V (IDT 60245, IDT)
GB 5023 (All parts), Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V (IEC 60227, IDT)
GB/T 5169.10-2006 Fire hazard testing for electric and electronic products - Part 10: Glow/hot-wire based test methods - Glow-wire apparatus and common test procedure(IEC 60695-2-10:2000, IDT)
GB/T 5169.11-2006 Fire hazard testing for electric and electronic products - Part 11: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods - Glow-wire flammability test method for end-products (IEC 60695-2-11-2000, IDT)
GB/T 5465.2-2008 Graphical Symbols for Use on Electrical Equipment - Part 2: Graphical Symbols (IEC 60417DB:2007, IDT)
GB/T 9797-2005 Metallic coatings-Electroplated coatings of nickel plus chromium and of copper plus nickel plus chromium (ISO 1456:2003,IDT)
GB/T 9799-1997 Metallic coatings-Electroplated coatings of zinc on iron or steel (eqv ISO 2081:1986)
GB/T 12599-2002 Metallic coatings--Electroplated coatings of tin--Specification and test methods (ISO 2093-1986,MOD)
GB/T 16842-2008 Protection of persons and equipment by enclosures - Probe for verification (T IEC 61032:1997)
GB/T 17045-2008 Protection against electric shock - Common aspects for installation and equipment (IDT IEC 61140:2001)
GB/T 17194-1997 Conduits for electrical purposes--Outside diameters of conduits for electrical installations and threads of conduits and fittings (eqv IEC 423:1993)
GB 17464-1998 Connecting devices--Safety requirements for screw-type and screwless-type clamping units for electrical copper conductors (idt IEC 999:1990)
IEC 60050-826:1982, International Electrotechnical Vocabulary C Part 826: Electrical
installations of buildings
IEC 60884-2-6:1997, Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes C Part 2-6: Particular requirements for switched socket-outlets with interlock for fixed electrical installations
ISO 1639:1974, Wrought copper alloys C Extruded sections C Mechanical properties 2)
2) abolished.
ISO 2039-2:1987, Plastics C Determination of hardness C Part 2: Rockwell hardness
3. Terms and Definitions
For the purposes of this part of GB 2099, the definitions given in IEC 60050(151) as well as the following definitions apply.
NOTE 1 Where the terms "voltage" and "current" are used, they imply r.m.s. values, unless otherwise specified.
