IEC 60884-2-5:2017

IEC 60884-2-5:2017 applies to adaptors 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.<br /> This document also applies to travel adaptors (see Annex AA). For travel adaptors the scope is limited to a voltage rating greater than 50 V but not exceeding 250 V and to a current rating not exceeding 20 A.<br /> Travel adaptors allowing the simultaneous connection of two or more plugs are not covered by this document.<br /> This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1995. This edition constitutes a technical revision.<br /> This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:<br /> a) a general alignment with IEC 60884-1:2002, Amendment 1:2006 and Amendment 2:2013;<br /> b) new and modified definitions;<br /> c) requirements for travel adaptors, for adaptors with additional functions and for adaptors with a cable outlet;<br /> d) requirements for adaptors with incorporated overcurrent protective devices;<br /> e) requirement to warn against inserting an adaptor into another adaptor;<br /> f) new requirements for the construction and  shape of the adaptors.