Is 60309 a socket?

IEC 60309 (formerly IEC 309 and CEE 17, also published by CENELEC as EN 60309) is a series of international standards from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) for “plugs, socket-outlets and couplers for industrial purposes”.

What does 2P E mean?

Single phase sockets are classified as two pole (2P) and provide a single line contact and a neutral contact. In addition, a protective earth (Ground in American terminology) contact is usually, but not always, present, in which case the socket is classified as two pole and earth(2P+E).

What is Ceeform?

The cee form, also known as ceeform, is an abbreviation of Certification of Electrotechnical Equipment. Ceeform is a certificate for electrical equipment.

What is BS4343?

BS4343 Socket and Plug As a European standard for industrial socket and plug, the BS4343 standard was first published on September 30th, 1968. From then on, this standard was used especially the country of UK. Now it is replaced by the standard of EN 60309-2:1992 and BS 4343:1992.

What is a blue plug?

THE BLUE PLUG™ on your Lasko fan is a safety feature. It contains a non- replaceable safety device (fuse) that should not be removed or tampered with. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury, DO NOT attempt to remove, replace, repair or tamper with the originally supplied plug.

Why is it called a commando socket?

Commando is the range name for MK industrial sockets, plugs, connectors and socket outlets. The phrase ‘commando sockets’ refers specifically to socket products which form part of the commando range. Other manufacturers also make equivalent products which offer similar specifications and performance.

What is plug Type E?

The Type E Plug & Socket is a 2 plug socket primarily used in France, Belgium, Poland, Slovakia and Czechia. The Type E Plug & Socket is grounded, has an amp rating of 16 A, voltage range of 220-240 V, and is compatible with plug types C, E, and F. The pins of the Type E Plug & Socket have a diameter of .

What is 3P and 4p?

3P is three open, for control of three phase electricity, three incoming line end and three fire lines, generally three – phase electric bus switch and three-phase electrical equipment application. 4p is the addition of a terminal on the basis of the three opening, which is the N representation of the zero terminal.

What is a 3 phase receptacle?

If there are three or fewer slots for plug prongs, the outlet is a single-phase outlet operating at 110 to 125 volts, or 220 to 250 volts. Three-phase outlets have at least four slots. Three of the slots each supply one phase of the three-phase electric current, while the fourth slot is the ground.

What does a red plug socket mean?

emergency backup power
The red outlets (sometimes referred to as sockets) in hospitals and medical facilities indicate that they are on emergency backup power. The bright red color helps nurses, doctors, and hospital staff quickly and clearly identify where to plug in critical equipment during an emergency situation.

What are the colours of a plug socket?

The new electrical wiring colours in the UK are green and yellow for the earth wire; brown for the live wire, and blue for the neutral wire. The old electrical wiring colours in the UK are green and yellow (or bare) for the earth wire; red for the live wire, and black for the neutral wire.

What AMP is a commando socket?

16 Amps
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Brand	MK
Voltage	250 Volts
Power plug type	No Plug
Amperage	16 Amps

Will type C work in Type E?

Type C (electrical socket/electrical plug) The pins are 4 to 4.8 mm wide with centers that are spaced 19 mm apart; the plug fits any socket that conforms to these dimensions. It also fits into Type E, F, J, K or N sockets that often replace the Type C socket.

What is 1P 2P 3P and 4P?

In addition, 1P and 2P are used for single phase, 3P and 4P for phase 3.

Is 220v single phase or 3 phase?

Two-phase power refers to 220-volt single-phase power； Two-phase power means that the rated voltage of the electrical appliance is 380 volts, and it needs to be connected to two phase wires, that is, two live wires.

Why are outlets upside down in hospitals?

All that holds a faceplate in position is one short screw for an AC receptacle. If the screw loosens and falls out, the faceplate will drop down and short out the two power prongs on anything that is plugged into that outlet. Such accidents used to be commonplace which is why power receptacles were put in upside down.

What do gray outlets mean?

neutral wires
Like blue and yellow wires, these are generally used for three-way and four-way switching. They are also used to carry power to outlets in 220-volt applications. Always assume that they are live. 5 – White and Gray. These are neutral wires.