IEC 61984:2008

Connectors - Safety requirements and tests

IEC 61984:2008 applies to connectors with rated voltages above 50 V and up to 1000 V a.c. and d.c. and rated currents up to 125 A per contact, for which either no detail specification exists or the detail specification calls up this standard for safety aspects. Changes with respect to the previous edition include: addition of new definitions, of new clauses, tables and annexes for clarification, improvement and better readability. The contents of the corrigendum of October 2011 have been included in this copy.

Connecteurs - Exigences de sécurité et essais

La CEI 61984:2008 s'applique aux connecteurs de tensions assignées comprises entre 50 V et 1 000 V en courant alternatif et en courant continu et de courants assignés jusqu'à 125 A par contact, pour lesquels soit il n'existe pas de spécification particulière, soit la spécification particulière fait appel aux aspects de sécurité. Les modifications par rapport à l'édition précédente incluent: ajout de nouvelles définitions, de nouveaux paragraphes, tableaux et annexes pour clarification, amélioration et une meilleure compréhension. Le contenu du corrigendum d'octobre 2011 a été pris en considération dans cet exemplaire.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 07-Oct-2008
• ICS: 01 - GENERALITIES. TERMINOLOGY. STANDARDIZATION. DOCUMENTATION
• ICS: 31.220.10 - Plug-and-socket devices. Connectors
• Technical Committee: SC 48B - Electrical connectors
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 31-Oct-2008
• Completion Date: 08-Oct-2008

Relations

• Corrected By: IEC 61984:2008/COR1:2011 - Corrigendum 1 - Connectors - Safety requirements and tests
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023
• Revises: IEC 61984:2001 - Connectors - Safety requirements and tests
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

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IEC 61984
Edition 2.0 2008-10
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Connectors – Safety requirements and tests

Connecteurs – Exigences de sécurité et essais

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IEC 61984
Edition 2.0 2008-10
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Connectors – Safety requirements and tests

Connecteurs – Exigences de sécurité et essais

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
X
CODE PRIX
ICS 31.220.10 ISBN 978-2-88910-596-0
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.5
1 Scope.7
2 Normative references .7
3 Terms and definitions .9
4 Technical information (electrical ratings) .14
5 Classification.14
5.1 General .14
5.2 Classification according to protection against electric shock.14
5.3 Classification according to the style of connector .14
5.4 Classification according to additional characteristics of connectors .14
6 Constructional requirements and performance.15
6.1 General .15
6.2 Marking and identification.15
6.2.1 Identification.15
6.2.2 Marking .15
6.2.3 Marking of position for contacts .16
6.3 Provision against incorrect mating (non-intermateable) .16
6.4 Protection against electric shock .17
6.4.1 Non accessibility of live parts .17
6.4.2 Non applicability of protection requirement to unenclosed connectors.17
6.4.3 Protection against electric shock during insertion and withdrawal .17
6.5 Provisions for earthing .17
6.5.1 First make, last break PE contact .17
6.5.2 PE contacts on connector for class II equipment.17
6.5.3 Reliability of connection to PE contacts .18
6.5.4 Connection of the protective conductor.18
6.6 Terminations and connection methods.18
6.6.1 General .18
6.6.2 Type and range of conductor cross-sectional areas .20
6.6.3 Design of electrical connections .20
6.7 Interlock .20
6.8 Resistance to ageing.20
6.9 General design.20
6.9.1 Polarisation .20
6.9.2 Fixing of live parts .20
6.9.3 Connection of conductors .20
6.9.4 Design of non rewirable connectors .20
6.10 Design of a CBC.21
6.11 Design of a free connector .21
6.12 Degree of protection (IP Code).21
6.13 Dielectric strength .21
6.14 Mechanical and electrical durability .21
6.14.1 Mechanical endurance (COC and CBC) .21
6.14.2 Electrical endurance (CBC) .21
6.14.3 Bendings (non-rewirable connectors).21
6.15 Temperature limits .22

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6.16 Temperature rise.23
6.17 Cable clamp .23
6.18 Mechanical strength .23
6.18.1 Robustness of connectors .23
6.18.2 Retention of contacts.23
6.18.3 Integrity of internal insulation.24
6.19 Clearances and creepage distances .24
6.19.1 Clearances .24
6.19.2 Creepage distances.24
6.20 Insulation .25
6.20.1 Functional and basic insulation.25
6.20.2 Supplementary insulation .25
6.20.3 Double insulation.25
6.20.4 Reinforced insulation .25
6.21 Protection against corrosion .25
7 Tests .26
7.1 General .26
7.1.1 Test sequence and number of specimens .26
7.1.2 Specimens condition.26
7.1.3 Atmospheric conditions.26
7.1.4 Number of specimens for tests on terminations .26
7.1.5 Failure criteria .26
7.1.6 Visual examination tests.26
7.2 Preparation of specimens .26
7.2.1 Pre-conditioning .26
7.2.2 Conductors.26
7.2.3 Torque for screw-type clamping units .27
7.2.4 Assembly conditions .27
7.3 Performance of tests .27
7.3.1 General .27
7.3.2 Durability of marking.27
7.3.3 “First make, last break” protective earthing contact.27
7.3.4 Interlock .27
7.3.5 Breaking capacity of a CBC .27
7.3.6 Protection against electric shock .28
7.3.7 Protection against solid foreign objects and against ingress of water.28
7.3.8 Temperature rise .29
7.3.9 Mechanical operation .31
7.3.10 Ben
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