There is no reason not to use them so long as they meet the relevant insulation requirements. IME some of them don’t meet the finger access prevention requirements (which are not just that you shoud not be able to touch live parts, you must maintain double insulation from live parts even while the plug/socket combination is being un-coupled).
Nick. > On 3 Feb 2015, at 21:54, Kunde, Brian <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Can I use a NEMA Inlet Connector (twist lock type) on the back of a product > for a detachable power cord (provided) and market it in Europe? > > Can I use a NEMA Outlet Receptacle (twist lock type) on the back of a product > to power a unique accessory (power cable provided) and market it in Europe? > > I would still use a European Style Plug on the main power cord. > > Is this allowed or can’t NEMA plugs/receptacles be used in Europe? How about > other counties outside of North America? > > Thanks, > The Other Brian - ---------------------------------------------------------------- This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to <[email protected]> All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.ieee-pses.org/emc-pstc.html Attachments are not permitted but the IEEE PSES Online Communities site at http://product-compliance.oc.ieee.org/ can be used for graphics (in well-used formats), large files, etc. Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ Instructions: http://www.ieee-pses.org/list.html (including how to unsubscribe) 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]>
