Hello Chris, IEC 60320 has a few tests covering mating cycles. Section 19 covers the breaking capacity and it requires 50 mating and disconnection cycles in quick succession at 1.25 times the rated current of the receptacle at 275 V. Section 20 requires 1000 mating and breaking cycles at 250 V and full current followed by another 3000 mating and breaking cycles without current. The connectors must complete the test with no damage or wear that would impair normal use.
Ted Eckert APC-MGE http://www.apc.com/ The items contained in this e-mail reflect the personal opinions of the writer and are only provided for the assistance of the reader. The writer is not speaking in an official capacity for APC-MGE or Schneider Electric. The speaker does not represent APC-MGE's or Schneider Electric's official position on any matter. "James, Chris" <[email protected]> Sent by: To [email protected] <[email protected]> cc 04/29/2008 06:58 Subject AM IEC 60320: C13 and C14 mains connectors Does anyone know if the standard specifies the number of mating cycles the connector pair must be capable of before any degradation in contact performance occurs? Would also be interested if anyone has come across a C13 (female connector) intended for frequent use, as it is this half of the connector pair which fails due to deformation of the contacts. Thanks, Chris This message (including any attachments) may contain confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, delete this message. If you are not the intended recipient, disclosing, copying, distributing, or taking any action based on this message is strictly prohibited. - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to [email protected] Instructions: http://listserv.ieee.org/request/user-guide.html List rules: http://www.ieee-pses.org/listrules.html For help, send mail to the list administrators: Scott Douglas [email protected] Mike Cantwell [email protected] For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher: [email protected] David Heald: [email protected] All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.ieeecommunities.org/emc-pstc - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to [email protected] Instructions: http://listserv.ieee.org/request/user-guide.html List rules: http://www.ieee-pses.org/listrules.html For help, send mail to the list administrators: Scott Douglas [email protected] Mike Cantwell [email protected] For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher: [email protected] David Heald: [email protected] All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.ieeecommunities.org/emc-pstc
