IS 1293 : 2005

(PREVIEW)

Indian Standard
PLUGS AND SOCKET-OUTLETS OF RATED VOLTAGE UP TO AND INCLUDING 250 VOLTS AND RATED CURRENT UP TO AND INCLUDING 16 AMPERES SPECIFICATION

1 SCOPE 1.1 This standard applies to plugs and fixed or portable socket-outlets for ac only, with and without earthing contact, with a rated voltage above 50 V but not exceeding 250 V and a rated current not exceeding 16A, intended for household and similar purposes, either indoors or outdoors This standard does not cover requirement 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.

NOTES 1 Requirements for mounting boxes are given in is 14772 This standard applies also to plugs incorporated in cord sets and to plugs and portable socket-outlets incorporated in cord extension sets. It also applies to plugs and socket-outlets which are a component of an appliance, unless otherwise stated in the standard for the relevant appliance. 2 Particular requirements are under consideration for: a) Adaptors; b) Fused plugs; c) Cable reels; and d) Plugs, fixed and portable socket-outlets for extra low voltage (ELV) and safety extra low voltage (SELV). This standard does not apply to: a) Plugs, socket-outlets and couplers for industrial purposes; b) Appliance couplers; c) Fixed socket-outlets combined with fuses, automatic switches, etc; and d) Plugs, fixed and portable socket-outlets for ELV.

Socket-outlets with pilots lights are allowed provided that pilot light comply with the relevant standard, if any. Plugs and fixed or portable socket-outlets complying with this standard are suitable for use at ambient temperatures not normally exceeding 35 C but occasionally reaching 45 C. 4 Socket-outlets complying with this standard are only suitable for incorporation in equipment in such a way and in such a place that it is unlikely that the ambient surrounding the socket-outlet temperature exceeding 45C. In locations where special conditions prevail, 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 REFERENCES 2.1 The following Indian Standards are necessary adjuncts to this standard: IS No. 292 : 1983 694 : 1990 1068 : 1993 1359 : 1992 1573 : 1986 2824 : 1975 3010 (Part 1) : 1965 (Part 2) : 1965 9000 (Part 5/Sec 1 and 2): 1981 9968 (Part 1) : 1988 11000 (Part 2/ Sec 1) : 1984 12063 : 1987 14340 : 1996 14772 : 2000 Title Leaded brass ingots and casting (second revision) PVC insulated cables for working voltages up to and including 1 100 V(third revision) Electroplated coatings of nickel plus chromium and copper plus nickel plus chromium (third revision) Electroplated coating of tin (third revision) Electroplated coating of zinc on iron and steel (second revision) Method for determining the comparative tracking index of solid insulating materials under moist conditions (first revision) Appliances connectors and appliance-inlets (non-reversible three pin type): Appliances connectors Appliances inlet Basic environmental testing procedures for electronic and electrical items : Part 5 Damp heat cycling test, Section 1, 16 + 8 h cycle, Section 2, 12 l 12 h Cycle Elastomer-insulated cables: Part 1 For working voltages up to and including I 100 V (first revision) Fire hazard testing: Part 2 Test method, Section 1Glow wire test and guidance Classification of degree of protection provided by enclosures of electrical equipment Brass for current-carrying parts in electrical wiring accessories General requirements for enclosures for accessories for household and similar fixed electrical installations